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Get Your Hands on Ubuntu 26.04 LTS “Resolute Raccoon” – Daily Builds Now Available!
As of October 22, 2025, Canonical has released the first daily build ISO images for the upcoming Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, codenamed "Resolute Raccoon." These builds are aimed at early adopters, developers, and public testing, following earlier versions that were non-functional. The initial daily builds are constructed from the previous version, Ubuntu 25.10 "Questing Quokka," which…
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VirtualBox 7.2.4 Released: Installation Issues on Ubuntu 25.10
Oracle has launched VirtualBox 7.2.4, marking the second maintenance update to the 7.x series of their open-source virtualization software. This update mainly focuses on bug fixes and minor enhancements, including updates to translations in Traditional Chinese, Greek, Swedish, Hungarian, and Indonesian. Notably, VirtualBox 7.2.4 introduces initial support for Linux kernel 6.18, which is currently in…
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Clonezilla Live 3.3.0-33 Now Supports Cloning MTD Block and eMMC Boot Devices
Clonezilla Live 3.3.0-33 has officially been released by developer Steven Shiau, enhancing this Debian-based, open-source system for cloning disk drives and partitions. The latest version boasts significant upgrades, primarily focusing on support for imaging MTD block and eMMC boot devices, accessible in expert mode. One of the notable additions is the new ocs-blkdev-sorter tool, allowing…
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KDE Plasma 6.5 Launches: Enjoy Rounded Corners, Clipboard Pinning, and Exciting New Features!
KDE Plasma 6.5 has been released, boasting an array of enhancements including automatic theme switching and a revamped clipboard function. This update marks the sixth major iteration in the KDE Plasma 6 series and builds on various improvements introduced since 2024. Key Highlights One of the most noticeable changes is the introduction of rounded bottom…
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SuperTuxKart 1.5 Launches: Major Updates Transform the Open-Source Kart Racing Experience
SuperTuxKart 1.5, the latest version of the free, open-source kart racing game, has been released after several years of development. This major update comes three years following the previous version, SuperTuxKart 1.4, and introduces numerous exciting features and enhancements. In SuperTuxKart 1.5, players can look forward to new egg hunt challenges on the Black Forest,…
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Daily Builds of Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Now Available for Testing!
Daily build images for Ubuntu 26.04, code-named ‘Resolute Raccoon’, are now accessible for download, marking the official start of development for the upcoming long-term support (LTS) release. These builds, generated daily from the latest code revisions, offer a way for users to test and report issues with forthcoming changes in the release. The daily builds…
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Xubuntu Website Breach: Users Exposed to Malware Downloads
The official Xubuntu website experienced a security breach over the weekend of October 18-19, 2025, where it inadvertently served malware disguised as a legitimate download. Users attempting to download the Xfce version of Ubuntu were met with a suspicious file named xubuntu-safe-download.zip. Upon extraction, this file contained a Windows executable and a poorly written terms…
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9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: Highlights and Updates from October 19, 2025
The 262nd edition of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup is here, keeping you updated with important happenings in the Linux ecosystem for the week ending October 19th, 2025. Notable releases this week included updates for Firefox, Tails, Zorin OS, Thunderbird, GStreamer, the GNOME desktop environment, Calibre, PeaZip, digiKam, and PipeWire. A special thanks is extended to…
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GIMP Launches Official Snap Package for Seamless Ubuntu Installation
GIMP, the renowned image editing software, has recently made a significant transition by officially taking over its Snap package for Ubuntu. Previously, GIMP was available as a Snap package created and maintained by a community group known as ‘snapcrafters.’ While these unofficial packages made it easier for users to access GIMP, they often included additional…
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PeaZip 10.7: New Open-Source Archive Manager with Integrated Image Viewer Feature
PeaZip version 10.7 has been released, introducing a notable enhancement: an integrated image viewer. This open-source file archiver, renowned for its cross-platform capabilities and derived from 7-Zip, Zstandard, and FreeArc, promises improved functionality for users. The new image viewer allows users to view and preview images directly within archives, featuring functionalities such as zoom, immersive…
