Reconsidering TweetDeck An Alternative Twitter Interface
Aug 27, 2021Once a problem child on Linux, the Twitter client TweetDeck now installs easily, offering unrivaled features. However, potential changes in the updated beta version raise potential concerns for its future as an alternative Linux-based Twitter interface.
more »Basic Hacks for Kobo E-Readers E-reader Liberation
Aug 02, 2021With a little hacking, you can free your Kobo e-reader from its proprietary chains. You may even transform your e-reader into a more general-purpose device.
more »The Latest Challenge to Copyleft Copilot
Jul 16, 2021GitHub's Copilot takes code autocompletion to a new level but raises copyleft licensing issues.
more »LPI Launches FOSSlife Website
Jun 01, 2020Linux Professional Institute launches FOSSlife, a website for the FOSS community.
more »Firefox to Get an Additional Sandbox Layer
Mar 06, 2020Starting with Firefox 74, the open source web browser will include the new RLBox security feature.
more »Inside Gnome Boxes A simple virtual machine
Feb 03, 2020For average users, Gnome Boxes offers an easy-to-use virtual machine solution for Linux.
more »Try Out the JADE Desktop Environment JADE for Jaded Users
Aug 01, 2019This new desktop environment strives to offer something different, and while the design isn’t for everyone, it does introduce a couple of interesting features.
more »Fedora Project Announces Fedora 30
Apr 30, 2019The latest version comes with new tools and a new alignment of the various Fedora editions.
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Fedora 35 is Shaping Up to Be an Impressive Release
Although 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.
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Canonical Extends Support For Ubuntu 14.04 and 16.04
The company behind Ubuntu offered a much-needed lifeline to those who still depend on older versions of the open-source operating system.
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GNOME 41 Has Arrived
The latest version of the GNOME desktop environment has been released with new functionality and plenty of improvements.
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System76 Updates the 15" Pangolin with Ryzen
System76 announced they’re updating the Ryzen-powered Pangolin laptop to meet today’s need for more power.
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KDE Plasma 5.23 Promises Plenty of Subtle Improvements
The next release of the KDE Plasma desktop includes new features, numerous improvements, and plenty of bug fixes.
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GNOME 41 Beta is Now Available
The most popular open-source desktop environment is on the cusp of yet another new release, but don’t expect the massive changes found in the previous iteration.
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Debian 11 “Bullseye” Now Available
The developers of Debian have released the latest version of the operating system so many distributions depend on.
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Elementary OS 6 Odin Now Available
The developers of elementary OS have released their latest iteration which is all-in on Flatpaks and all about the user experience.
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Kubuntu Focus Team Announces High-Performance Focus XE
The team behind the KDE-powered Linux laptops is now offering an ultra-portable laptop that doesn't skimp on performance.
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Solus 4.3 Available for Download and Installation
The latest iteration from the Solus developers is out with kernel 5.13 and plenty of new features, bug fixes, and new hardware support.