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A Long-Awaited Milestone in Open Source Software
After two decades of development, GIMP 3.0, the highly anticipated update to the popular open-source alternative to Photoshop, has finally entered release candidate testing. This significant transition from GIMP 2.x to GIMP 3.0 marks a pivotal momen...
A Movement Towards EU-Linux
In a bold initiative launched recently, European citizen N. W. has filed Petition No. 0729/2024, calling for the European Union to create and implement a Linux-based operating system, dubbed ‘EU-Linux’, for public administrations throughout all EU member countries. This...
A Historic Milestone in Mobile Technology
On November 5, 2007, Google introduced the first beta version of Android, marking a significant moment in the mobile software landscape. This operating system, designed to provide unprecedented customization and openness, has since transformed into a globa...
Engaging Insights from Artyom Zorin of Zorin OS
In a recent episode of Destination Linux, Artyom Zorin, the CEO and co-creator of Zorin OS, discussed the journey of Zorin OS and its mission to make Linux accessible to everyone. This enlightening discussion took place on a weekly podcast, where the...
Transitioning from Xorg to Wayland
As the open-source community continues to evolve, a significant question has arisen: will Wayland completely replace Xorg? This inquiry was sparked by a growing consensus among developers and users about the strengths of Wayland over its predecessor, Xorg.
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...Partnership Announcement
On November 6, 2024, Linux Mint proudly announced its partnership with Framework, aiming to enhance compatibility between Linux Mint and Framework laptops. This collaboration comes as a response to an emerging demand for high-performance laptops that not only prioritize pe...
New Features and Enhancements
Thunderbird, a popular open-source mail client, alongside K-9 Mail, has officially launched its stable version 8.0 after an extensive beta testing phase. Announced recently, this version introduces significant visual and functional improvements tailored for users on A...
A Milestone in Open Source
In October 2023, the open-source community celebrated a significant milestone as Ubuntu turned 20 years old. The visionary behind this revolutionary operating system, Mark Shuttleworth, shared his insights during a recent interview that dives deep into the reasons behind...
When, Where, and Why?
KDE has kicked off its end-of-year Halloween Fundraiser to address the ongoing risks posed by proprietary software. The community is calling upon supporters to contribute to the fight against restrictive tech practices, ensuring that users maintain ownership over their digita...
The Trinity Desktop Environment has announced the release of its third maintenance version, R14.1.3, an update aimed at users who favor a traditional desktop setup on Unix-like operating systems. This release, R14.1.3, is a continuation of the R14.1.x series, focusing on introducing new features and...
October 30, 2024, marks a significant milestone in the world of email applications as Thunderbird officially launches its stable version for Android devices. Developed by Mozilla, this long-anticipated release comes after two years of development efforts following the acquisition of K-9 Mail. The jo...
The Fedora Project is excited to announce the early release of Fedora Linux 41. Released ahead of schedule, thanks to thorough validation by the Quality team, this version introduces significant updates and improvements. Fedora 41 offers a host of new features spanning across its editions, from Work...
Following its recent release, KDE's Plasma 6.2.2 update brings a slew of enhancements and fixes to further refine user experience and functionality. Released on [specify date if known], this update targets various components to enhance performance and resolve previous issues.
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...On [date of publication], an exciting development for Linux users emerged as WhatsApp was successfully run on a Linux desktop environment. This breakthrough was made possible by utilizing an Android translation layer, which does not require a container system.
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...On Tuesday, November 7, 2023, it was announced that Elevenlabs, a company renowned for its voice synthesis technology, has acquired the open-source application Omnivore. Originally designed to facilitate saving and organizing web content for later reading, Omnivore also included features such as doc...
In recent days, a wave of concern emerged amongst users of Bitwarden, a popular password management platform. The worries began circulating when users speculated that Bitwarden might be adopting a more restrictive licensing scheme—a move that could potentially limit the open-source nature of the sof...
In the ever-evolving world of KDE applications, this week has seen significant updates and improvements across a wide array of apps. Enhancements were made in audio, chat, text editing, and user interface features, boosting the usability and performance of these tools. Here’s a look at what's new:
...LabWC, a lightweight Wayland compositor inspired by Openbox, has just released its latest version, 0.8.1. This update, announced recently, offers numerous enhancements, bug fixes, and performance improvements that aim to enhance the overall user experience.
LabWC: What, Where, and When?
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On October 27, 2024, an experimental release of NewPipe was made available on Flathub, designed for Linux systems through the Android Translation Layer (ATL). NewPipe offers a unique approach as a free and lightweight frontend for YouTube and several other platforms, emphasizing user privacy and fle...
In October 2024, Linus Torvalds, the creator of the Linux kernel, participated in an enlightening discussion during the Open Source Summit in Vienna. As a key figure in the open source community and an influential voice in the tech world, Torvalds shared his perspectives on the evolutions within the...