GNOME 46.1 Desktop Environment Released with Explicit Sync Support
GNOME 46.1 is now available as the first point release to the latest GNOME 46 desktop environment series introducing explicit sync support, as well as various other improvements.
First Look at Ubuntu Lomiri: Ubuntu Touch’s Mobile Desktop Arrives on PC
A first look at Ubuntu Lomiri, a new Ubuntu flavor that features the Lomiri (Unity 8) user interface from the Ubuntu Touch mobile OS.
Ubuntu 24.04 Official Flavors Are Now Available for Download, Here’s What’s New
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS official flavors are now available for download. Here’s what’s new in Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Lubuntu, Ubuntu Unity, Ubuntu Cinnamon, Edubuntu, Ubuntu Studio, Ubuntu MATE, Ubuntu Budgie, and Ubuntu Kylin.
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS ‘Noble Numbat’ Is Now Available for Download, Here’s What’s New
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat) is now available for download powered by the Linux 6.8 kernel and featuring the GNOME 46 desktop environment. Here’s what’s new!
QEMU 9.0 Released with Raspberry Pi 4 Support, LoongArch KVM Acceleration
QEMU 9.0 open-source virtualization software is now available for download with various improvements for ARM, RISC-V, HPPA, and LoongArch architectures.
EndeavourOS Gemini Lands with the KDE Plasma 6 Desktop Environment
EndeavourOS Gemini is now available for download as the first release of the Arch Linux-based distribution featuring the latest KDE Plasma 6 desktop environment.
Slimbook Fedora 2 Laptops Launch with Fedora Linux 40 Workstation
Slimbook Fedora 2 laptops launch today as the first portable computers to ship with the latest Fedora Linux 40 operating system pre-installed.
Fedora Linux 40 Officially Released with Linux Kernel 6.8, Here’s What’s New
Fedora Linux 40 distribution has been officially released and it’s now available for download powered by the latest Linux 6.8 kernel series and featuring the GNOME 46 and KDE Plasma 6 desktop environments.
Tails 6.2 Anonymous Linux OS Improves Mitigation of Spectre v4 Vulnerability
Tails 6.2 security-focused distribution is now available for download with improved mitigations of the Spectre v4 processor vulnerability, as well as the latest Tor technologies for enhanced anonymity.
Linux Firmware Updater Fwupd 1.9.17 Adds Support for More Asus and Realtek Devices
Fwupd 1.9.17 Linux firmware updater is now available for download with support for the Asus DC201 and Realtek Gen1 RTS541x devices, as well as a bunch of bug fixes.
Audacity 3.5 Released with Cloud Saving, Beat Detection, Pitch Shifting, and More
Audacity 3.5 open-source digital audio editor and recording application is now available for download as a major update adding several new features and improvements.
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: April 21st, 2024
The 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup for April 21st, 2024, brings news about Firefox 125, LXQt 2.0, Volla Tablet, Firefox ARM64 binaries for Linux, VirtualBox adding Linux 6.8 and 6.9 support, new Calamares installer update, new KDE Plasma 6 update, as well as all the latest distro and software releases.
Mozilla Seeks Feedback for Firefox Nightly ARM64 (AArch64) Binaries on Linux
Mozilla doubles down on Firefox for ARM64 (AArch64) binaries for Linux systems offering downloads for Firefox Nightly as tarballs and DEBs.
Clonezilla Live Is Now Patched Against the XZ Backdoor, Powered by Linux 6.7
Clonezilla Live 3.1.2-22 disk imaging/cloning system is now available for download powered by Linux kernel 6.7 and patched against the XZ backdoor.
Volla Tablet Launches on Kickstarter with Support for Ubuntu Touch
Volla Tablet crowdfunding campaign launches on Kickstarter with support for the Ubuntu Touch mobile operating system.
LXQt 2.0 Desktop Environment Officially Released, This Is What’s New
LXQt 2.0 desktop environment is now available ported to the latest Qt 6 framework and advancing support for the Wayland display protocol. Here’s what else is new!
Lubuntu 24.04 LTS to Include Snap Installation Monitor for a Smoother Experience
The Lubuntu 24.04 LTS distribution will come with a Snap installation monitor tool to inform users when Snaps have been installed during the first boot.
VirtualBox 7.0.16 Released with Initial Support for Linux 6.8 and 6.9 Kernels
VirtualBox 7.0.16 open-source virtualization software is now available for download with initial support for Linux 6.8 and 6.9 kernels, improved support for building VirtualBox kernel modules with GCC 13.2, and more.
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.