Calamares 3.3.6 Linux Installer Improves Support for Plymouth Splash Screens
The Calamares 3.3.6 open-source universal graphical installer for GNU/Linux distributions is now available for download. Here’s what’s new!
Firefox 126 Enters Beta Testing with a Revamped Dialog for Clearing User Data
Firefox 126 open-source web browser is now available for public beta testing with a simpler and more unified dialog for clearing user data, a new option to enable or disable the Split console feature in Developer Tools, and more.
KDE Plasma 6.0.4 Is Out to Improve Plasma Wayland, System Monitor, and More
KDE Plasma 6.0.4 is now available as the fourth maintenance update to the latest KDE Plasma 6 desktop environment series fixing more bugs and crashes, but also adding some performance and UI improvements.
Mozilla Firefox 125 Is Now Available for Download, This Is What’s New
Mozilla Firefox 125 open-source web browser is now available for download with new URL Paste Suggestion feature and PDF highlighting support.
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: April 14th, 2024
The 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup for April 14th, 2024, brings news about Ubuntu 24.10 and Debian 13’s refined APT UI, Ubuntu 24.04 LTS beta, OpenSSL 3.3, Ubuntu Pro for IoT devices, new all-AMD Linux gaming laptop, new Arch Linux installer release, as well as all the latest distro and software releases.
Arch Linux Installer Archinstall 2.8 Increases ESP Size to 1 GiB, Fixes More Bugs
Archinstall 2.8 installer for the Arch Linux distribution is now available to increase the default size of the ESP system partition to 1GB and also add various improvements and bug fixes.
Ubuntu 24.10 and Debian Trixie Are Getting a Refined APT Command-Line Interface
Ubuntu 24.10 and Debian GNU/Linux 13 will feature a refined command-line feel for the APT package manager with columnar display, colors, and more padding for structured package information.
KDE Frameworks 6.1 Released Ahead of the KDE Plasma 6.1 Desktop Environment
KDE Frameworks 6.1 open-source software suite is now available for download with various improvements for Plasma 6 desktop users.
Ardour 8.5 Open-Source DAW Improves Linux and AAF Import Support
Ardour 8.5 open-source digital audio workstation is now available for download with improved support for Linux systems and other changes. Here’s what’s new!
TUXEDO Sirius 16 Gen2 All-AMD Linux Gaming Laptop Gets Faster Ryzen 7 CPU
TUXEDO Sirius 16 Gen2 Linux gaming laptop from TUXEDO Computers is now available for pre-order with the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS processor.
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Beta Is Now Available for Download with GNOME 46, Linux 6.8
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat) is now available for public beta testing with Linux kernel 6.8 and the latest GNOME 46 desktop environment.
KDE Gear 24.02.2 Brings Bugfixes for Spectacle, Okular, Gwenview, and Other Apps
KDE Gear 24.02.2 software suite is now available with bug fixes for Spectacle, Okular, Gwenview, Kdenlive, and other KDE apps.
Explicit GPU Synchronization for Xwayland Is Now Finally Merged into XOrg Server
NVIDIA’s year-long request to add explicit sync support to the DRI3 and Present extensions, and the Xwayland implementation, has finally been merged.
OpenSSL 3.3 Released with Support for QLog for Tracing QUIC Connections
OpenSSL 3.3 is now available for download with support for QLog for tracing QUIC connections, limited support for polling of QUIC connections and stream objects in a non-blocking manner, and more.
GParted Live Is Now Patched Against the XZ Backdoor, Powered by Linux Kernel 6.7
GParted Live 1.6.0-3 live system based on the GParted free partition manager is now available for download to address the XZ backdoor, bump the kernel to Linux 6.7, and update the GRUB bootloader.
Canonical Announces Ubuntu Pro for Devices Subscription for IoT Deployments
Canonical launches Ubuntu Pro for Devices subscription for IoT deployments, bringing security and long-term compliance for up to 10 years.
EndeavourOS Devs Say “Goodbye” to Their ARM Branch, Maintainers Needed
EndeavourOS ARM branch is in danger of going away forever due to lack of maintainers and the lack of recent changes in the upstream Arch Linux ARM project.
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: April 7th, 2024
The 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup for April 7th, 2024, brings news about FFmpeg 7.0, Kodi 21, Linux 6.7 EOL, explicit sync, Nitrux 3.4, Qt Creator 13, fwupd adopting zstd, Linux Mint 22 adopting PipeWire, new System76 laptop, as well as all the latest distro and software releases.
Developer Explains Why Explicit Sync Will Finally Solve the NVIDIA/Wayland Issues
KDE developer Xaver Hugl explains why the explicit synchronization protocol will finally encourage the Wayland adoption among NVIDIA GPU users.
Kodi 21.0 “Omega” Open-Source Media Center Is Here with Major Changes
Kodi 21.0 open-source and free home theater/media center software and entertainment hub for digital media is now available with major changes. Here’s what’s new!