KDE Plasma 5.24 Introduces Fingerprint Reader Support
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Oct 21, 2021The most anticipated update to Ubuntu is finally here and the workflow couldn't be better.
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Oct 11, 2021Linux users looking to take advantage of Apple Silicon are about to get their wish with the M1 chipset.
more »MX Linux 21 RC Candidate Available For Testing
Oct 07, 2021The MX Linux development team has released the RC images for MX Linux 21 for testing purposes.
more »Fedora 35 is Shaping Up to Be an Impressive Release
Sep 27, 2021Although the beta version of Fedora’s upcoming release is behind schedule, the Linux distribution is still slotted for October and will include numerous bug fixes and some exciting new features.
more »Canonical Extends Support For Ubuntu 14.04 and 16.04
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more »GNOME 41 Has Arrived
Sep 13, 2021The latest version of the GNOME desktop environment has been released with new functionality and plenty of improvements.
more »System76 Updates the 15" Pangolin with Ryzen
Sep 10, 2021System76 announced they’re updating the Ryzen-powered Pangolin laptop to meet today’s need for more power.
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Gnome 48 Debuts New Audio Player
To date, the audio player found within the Gnome desktop has been meh at best, but with the upcoming release that all changes.
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Plasma 6.3 Ready for Public Beta Testing
Plasma 6.3 will ship with KDE Gear 24.12.1 and KDE Frameworks 6.10, along with some new and exciting features.
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Budgie 10.10 Scheduled for Q1 2025 with a Surprising Desktop Update
If Budgie is your desktop environment of choice, 2025 is going to be a great year for you.
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Firefox 134 Offers Improvements for Linux Version
Fans of Linux and Firefox rejoice, as there's a new version available that includes some handy updates.
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Serpent OS Arrives with a New Alpha Release
After months of silence, Ikey Doherty has released a new alpha for his Serpent OS.
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HashiCorp Cofounder Unveils Ghostty, a Linux Terminal App
Ghostty is a new Linux terminal app that's fast, feature-rich, and offers a platform-native GUI while remaining cross-platform.
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Fedora Asahi Remix 41 Available for Apple Silicon
If you have an Apple Silicon Mac and you're hoping to install Fedora, you're in luck because the latest release supports the M1 and M2 chips.
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Systemd Fixes Bug While Facing New Challenger in GNU Shepherd
The systemd developers have fixed a really nasty bug amid the release of the new GNU Shepherd init system.
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AlmaLinux 10.0 Beta Released
The AlmaLinux OS Foundation has announced the availability of AlmaLinux 10.0 Beta ("Purple Lion") for all supported devices with significant changes.
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Gnome 47.2 Now Available
Gnome 47.2 is now available for general use but don't expect much in the way of newness, as this is all about improvements and bug fixes.