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The 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup for August 29th, 2021, brings news about Linux kernel 5.14, Linux 30th’s birthday, Ubuntu 20.04.3 LTS, LibreELEC 10, Qt Creator 5.0, OpenShot 2.6, as well as all the latest distro and app releases.
Linux kernel 5.14 is now available for download as a major release that introduces numerous new features, updated and new drivers, as well as many improvement and bug fixes.
Arch Linux-based EndeavourOS distro has a new ISO release with an updated installer, a new app to see all the installed apps, new wallpapers, and other improvements.
LibreELEC 10 just enough Linux distribution for Kodi is now available for download. This major release is based on Kodi 19 “Matrix” and brings better support for Raspberry Pi 4 devices.
Qt Creator 5.0 open-source and cross-platform IDE is now available for download as a major update with experimental features and many improvements.
Ubuntu 20.04.3 LTS (Focal Fossa) distribution is now available for download with the Linux 5.11 kernel series and Mesa 21 graphics stack, as well as updated components.
OpenShot 2.6 open-source and free video editor for Linux, macOS, and Windows is now available for download. This is a major release that introduces various new features and numerus improvements.
Linux turns 30 today. so join me in celebration of 30 freaking awesome years of Linux and the many more years to come of Linux awesomeness.
Escuelas Linux 7.1 distribution for educational use is now available for download. This release is powered by Linux kernel 5.11 and features updated apps.
Clonezilla Live 2.7.3 disk cloning/imaging tool is now available for download. This release comes with various new features, improvements, a newer kernel, and updated components.
MX Linux 21 KDE Plasma edition enters public beta testing with the KDE Plasma 5.20 desktop environment, Linux kernel 5.10 LTS, and Debian GNU/Linux 11 “Bullseye” base.
GNOME 41 desktop environment is now available for public beta testing. This major release promises new apps, new features, as well as numerous improvements and bug fixes.
The 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup for August 22nd, 2021, brings news about LibreOffice 7.2, Manjaro 21.1, Zorin OS 16, KaOS 2021.08, SparkyLinux 6.0, GNOME 40.4, as well as all the latest distro and app releases.
MX Linux 21 Fluxbox distribution is now ready for public beta testing as a full standalone edition, based on Debian GNU/Linux 11 “Bullseye”. Here’s a first look at the new features and improvements.
Valve’s Proton 6.3-6 compatibility tool for Steam Play is out with support for Blood of Steel, Guardians VR, Rez Infinite, Sonic Adventure 2, Elite Dangerous, and many other games.
GNOME 40.4 desktop environment update is now available with various improvements and bug fixes to Epiphany, GNOME Software, GNOME Shell, GDM, Eye of GNOME, GNOME Weather, and other components.
SparkyLinux 6.0 distribution is now available for download. This major release is based on the Debian GNU/Linux 11 “Bullseye” operating system series and comes with an all-new AppCenter and many improvements.
LibreOffice 7.2 open-source and cross-platform office suite is now available for download with improved support for MS Office formats, and more.
MATE 1.26 desktop environment is now available with initial support for the Wayland display server, as well as many improvements and new features.
KaOS Linux 2021.08 distribution is now available for download. This release comes with a fresh new look, updated installer, as well as all the latest KDE/Qt and GNU/Linux technologies.
