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Vivaldi 3.4 web browser is now available for download. This release comes with a built-in 80’s arcarde-style runner game, as well as customizable context menus and periodic tab reloading.
Canonical published new Ubuntu kernel security updates to address a total of 10 vulnerabilities on all supported Ubuntu Linux releases. All users are urged to update their installations as soon as possible!
Rescuezilla 2.0 backup and rescue live Linux distribution is now available for download as the Swiss army knife of system recovery. This release is based on Ubuntu 20.04.1 LTS and introduces Clonezilla-based backups.
Chrome OS 86 operating system is rolling out now to supported Chromebooks. This release adds Linux support for upgrading to Debian GNU/Linux 10 “Buster” and virtual machine USB support for more device types, as well as numerous other new features and improvements.
KDE Plasma 5.20 desktop environment is out now and it’s the biggest update to the popular desktop interface, packed with hundreds of changes. Here’s what’s new!
Krita 4.4 open-source and free digital painting software is now available for download. This release comes with major changes to fill layers, exciting new options for brushes, and various other improvements.
Parted Magic disk partitioning and rescue live Linux distribution has an all-new 64-bit release that uses the Xfce desktop environment by default and comes with several new applications and major changes.
GNU Linux-Libre 5.9 kernel is now available for download. This release is based on the upstream Linux 5.9 kernel but without any propritary code or drivers, which makes it ideal for those who want to build 100% free PCs.
Porteus Kiosk 5.1 distribution is now available for download. This release comes with the latest Firefox 78.3 ESR series with silent printing feature, support for EFI-based HP PCs, better USB audio support, and various other improvements.
Linux Lite users are among the first to be able to install and try the latest Linux 5.9 kernel series on their computers. Here’s a quick tutorial on how to achieve that.
Linux kernel 5.9 has been officially released and it’s now available for download. This release includes various improvements and new features, and will be coming soon to a GNU/Linux distribution near you.
This week the Linux world saw new kernel releases, lots of updated apps, new distro releases, a new Linux laptop, and more news on the mobile front. Check out the latest 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup to keep up with all that’s happening!
Redo Rescue 2.0.6 backup and recovery Linux distribution is now available for download. This release ships with support for mounting exFAT and F2FS filesystems, Xfce4 Power Manager, as well as updated Openbox and Tint2 settings.
KDE Frameworks 5.75 open-source software suite arrives with numerous improvements and bug fixes for many KDE apps and Plasma core components. It’s coming soon to a GNU/Linux distribution near you.
GNOME 3.36.7 desktop update is out now with various improvements and bug fixes to the GNOME 3.36 desktop environment series.
KDE’s Apps update for October 2020 is here with digiKam 7.1, Labplot 2.8, KDevelop 5.6, Calindori 1.2, Kid3 3.8.4, Heaptrack 1.2, KDiff3 1.8.4, Tellico 3.3.3, Konversation 1.7.6, and more.
KDE’s Plasma Mobile gets a new update that brings a new virtual keyboard, a revamped lock screen, a new Game Center app, and improvements to various other apps.
GNOME 3.38.1 is out now as the first point release of the latest GNOME 3.38 desktop environment series, which means that it will be coming soon to your favorite Linux distro.
Kubuntu Focus M2 Linux laptop launches with 10th Gen Intel Core i7 procsessor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics, Kubuntu 20.04 LTS, and updated design.
LibreOffice 7.0.2 is now available for download. This release comes with more than 130 bug fixes to improve document compatibility and the overall performance of the free and open-source office suite for Linux, Mac, and Windows.
