Patches for Multiple New GRUB2 Security Flaws Start Rolling Out to Linux Distros, Update Now
Patches for multiple new GRUB2 security flaws have started rolling out to Linux systems, and you should update your computers as soon as possible.
IPFire Linux Firewall Distro Now Offers WPA3 Client Support, Faster DNS Resolution
IPFire 2.25 Core Update 154 is now available for download. The latest update to the IPFire Linux firewall distro is adding WPA3 client support, improved DNS resolution, as well as numerous core and add-on updates.
Canonical Chooses Google’s Flutter UI SDK to Build Future Ubuntu Apps
Canonical choose Google’s Flutter UI framework to build future applications for its popular Ubuntu Linux operating system. The Flutter SDK is available as a Snap in the Ubuntu’s Snap Store for anyone who wants to build apps.
openSUSE Leap 15.3 Released for Public Beta Testing, Download Now
openSUSE Leap 15.3 operating system is now available for public beta testing. This release is based on SUSE Linux Enterprise (SLE) 15 Service Pack 3 (SP3) and comes with various new features and improvements.
Steam Link Is Now Available on Linux to Stream Your Steam Games from Any PC
Valve’s Steam Linux app is now available for 64-bit Linux systems to help you stream your Steam games on any device on your house via your home network.
CoreELEC 19.0 “Matrix” Linux Distro Released for Amlogic Hardware Based on Kodi 19
CoreELEC 19.0 “Matrix” Linux distribution for embedded devices based on the Amlogic SoCs is now available for download. This release is based on the Kodi 19 “Matrix” open-source media center and home theater software.
Star Labs Adds Coreboot Open-Source Firmware Support to Their LabTop Mk IV Linux Laptop
Star Labs finally adds support for the Coreboot open-source firmware, which can now be installed on the Star LabTop Mk IV Linux laptop.
KDE Plasma 5.21.2 Update Re-Enabled Key Repeat by Default, Improves System Settings
KDE Plasma 5.21.2 desktop environment update is now available for download. This point release re-enables key repeat by default, improves the System Settings, and fixes other bugs.
Emmabuntüs Debian Edition 3 1.04 Released with Debian GNU/Linux 10.8 “Buster” Updates
Emmabuntüs Debian Edition 3 1.04 distribution is now available for download. This release is based on Debian GNU/Linux 10.8 “Buster” and it is packed with various changes to the software selection and improvements.
KDE’s Plasma Mobile Gets Improved Homescreen and Settings, Lots of App Updates
In February 2021, KDE’s Plasma Mobile received an improved homescreen, new settings, and numerous app updates for a better Linux mobile experience. Here’s the rundown!
First Arch Linux ISO Release Powered by Linux Kernel 5.11 Is Here, Download Now
Arch Linux 2021.03.01 is now available for download and it’s the first ISO release of the Arch Linux distribution to be powered by the latest Linux 5.11 kernel series.
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 Laptop Is Now Available with Fedora Linux
Lenovo’s ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 mobile workstation is now available to buy with the Fedora Linux operating system pre-installed.
Manjaro ARM 21.02 Released with Xfce 4.16 and KDE Plasma 5.21 by Default
Manjaro ARM 21.02 is now available for download. This release comes with the Xfce 4.16 and KDE Plasma 5.21 desktop environments by default, Plymouth as default boot splash screen, and new packages from upstream.
First Linux Kernel 5.12 Release Candidate Is Now Available for Public Testing
Linus Torvalds kicks off the development cycle of Linux kernel 5.12 with the first Release Candidate (RC), which is now available for public testing. The final release is expected in late April 2021.
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: February 28th, 2021
The 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup for February 28th, 2021, brings news about the release of the Firefox 86 web browser, Kali Linux’s first release in 2021, as well as all the latest distro and app releases.
Xfce’s Apps Update for February 2021 Improves the Task Manager, Thunar, and More
The Xfce desktop environment received quite a bunch of app updates in February 2021, improving Thunar, Task Manager, Panel, and various plugins. Here’s the roundup!
Ubuntu 21.04 (Hirsute Hippo) Enters Feature Freeze, Beta Expected on April 1st
Canonical’s upcoming Ubuntu 21.04 (Hirsute Hippo) operating system entered Feature Freeze stage and the beta release is now expected on April 1st. Here’s an early look at the new features and changes.
Nitrux 1.3.8 Is Here with KDE Plasma 5.21, Support for Linux Kernel 5.11 and Mesa-Git
Nitrux 1.3.8 distro is now available for download. This monthly update comes with the latest KDE Plasma 5.21 desktop environment, support for Linux kernel 5.11, and many other improvements.
Linux Lite 5.4 Will Be Based on Ubuntu 20.04.2 LTS, Release Candidate Ready for Testing
The Release Candidate of the upcoming Linux Lite 5.4 distribution is now available for public testing to give us a first taste of the new features and improvements.
Tor-Based OnionShare 2.3 File Sharing Tool Gets Tabs, Anonymous Chat, and Dedicated CLI Version
OnionShare 2.3 open-source anonymous file sharing tool arrives with an all new design featuring tabs, anonymous chat, dedicated command-line version, and much more.