Xfce’s Apps Update for March 2021 Covers New Releases of Thunar, Xfdashboard, and Gigolo
Xfce’s apps update for March 2021 brings improvements to the Thunar file manager, Xfdashboard, Gigolo, and several panel plugins. Here’s the roundup!
GIMP 2.10.24 Released with Off-Canvas Point Snapping, Improved Image Support
GIMP 2.10.24 open-source image editor is now available for download with off-canvas point snapping, improved image support, GeoTIFF metadata support, and various bug fixes.
Linux Mint Devs Unveil New Notification System for Updates
Linux Mint devs unveil a new notification system for updates to encourage users to keep their installations up-to-date at all times. Here’s how it works!
Deepin 20.2 Released with Support for Linux Kernel 5.11, Based on Debian GNU/Linux 10.8
Deepin 20.2 distribution is now available for download. This release comes with support for Linux kernel 5.11 and 5.10 LTS, an updated base from Debian GNU/Linux 10.8, as well as various improvements and some new features.
Ubuntu 21.04 (Hirsute Hippo) Testing Week Kicks Off on April 1st for All Flavors
Ubuntu flavors are planning an Ubuntu Testing Week and seek help from the Linux community to test the upcoming Hirsute Hippo release, due out in late April 2021. Here’s how you can help!
AlmaLinux OS Sees First Stable Release as a Drop-In Replacement for CentOS Linux 8
AlmaLinux OS 8.3 is now available for download as the first stable release of this drop-in replacement for CentOS Linux 8 operating system series.
KDE Plasma 5.18.7 LTS Released with Better Support for Qt 5.12 and Recent Mesa Stacks
KDE Plasma 5.18.7 LTS update is now available with various bug fixes and improvements for the long-term supported KDE Plasma 5.18 LTS desktop environment series. All users are urged to update as soon as possible.
Nitrux Linux Is Now Based on Debian, Latest Release Adds KDE Plasma Goodies
Nitrux Linux 1.3.9 is now available for download. This is a major release that comes with a Debian base instead of an Ubuntu one and features some of the latest GNU/Linux technologies and Open Source applications.
First Look at Fedora Linux’s New i3 Spin: Heaven for Tiling WM Fans
A first look at Fedora Linux’s upcoming i3 spin, which features the i3 tiling window manager. The spin will be released as part of Fedora Linux 34 in late April 2021.
Parrot 4.11 Security OS Released with Linux Kernel 5.10 LTS, Updating Hacking Tools
Parrot 4.11 security-oriented OS is now available for download. This release introduces the Linux 5.10 LTS kernel and updated tools for penetration testing and ethical hacking.
Total War: THREE KINGDOMS – Fates Divided DLC Is Now Available for Linux
Feral Interactive releases the Fates Divided DLC for the Total War: THREE KINGDOMS video game on Steam for Linux and macOS platforms.
Pinebook Pro Linux Laptop Is Back in Stock and You Can Get One for Only $220 USD
PINE64’s Pinebook Pro ARM Linux laptop is back in stock pre-installed with the Manjaro Linux distribution, and you can buy one right now for only $219.99 USD.
4MLinux 36.0 Distro Introduces NBD Support, Improved exFAT Support, and New Apps
4MLinux 36.0 lightweight GNU/Linux distribution is now available for download. This release comes with improved exFAT support, introduces NBD support, and bings new and updated applications.
digiKam 7.2 Open-Source Photo Management App Released with Numerous Improvements
digiKam 7.2 open-source and cross-platform professiona photo management software is now available for download. This is a major release that adds numerous new features and improvements.
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: March 28th, 2021
The 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup for March 28th, 2021, brings news about the release of the GNOME 40 desktop environment, Mozilla Firefox 87, PinePhone Beta Edition, Debian GNU/Linux 10.9, as well as all the latest distro and app releases.
Debian GNU/Linux 10.9 “Buster” Released with 30 Security Updates, GRUB2 Patches
The Debian GNU/Linux 10.9 update is now available with 30 security updates and 45 miscellaneous bug fixes for the Debian GNU/Linux 10 “Buster” operating system series.
‘Just Perfection’ GNOME Shell Extension Now Lets You Customize Your GNOME 40 Desktop
The ‘Just Perfection’ GNOME Shell extension now supports the latest GNOME 40 desktop environment and lets you fully customize its appearance and behavior.
Raspberry Pi OS Is Now Powered by Linux Kernel 5.10 LTS, Improves Support for Raspberry Pi 400
Raspberry Pi OS distribution has a new release available to download for Raspberry Pi devices, powered by Linux kernel 5.10 LTS and offering improved support for Raspberry Pi 400 devices, as well as other changes.
Collabora Announces PanVk, an Open-Source Vulkan Driver for ARM Mali GPUs
Collabora announces PanVk, an open-source Vulkan driver for ARM Mali Bifrost and Midgard GPUs to be included in future Mesa graphics stack branches.
Canonical, Collabora, and Nextcloud Deliver Work From Home Solution to Raspberry Pi Users
Canonical, Collabora, and Nextcloud joined forces to deliver a work from home solution to Raspberry Pi and enterprise ARM users with the Ubuntu-based Nextcloud Appliance with Collabora Online integration.