Category: News
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PipeWire 1.6 Released: New Features include Audio Channel Layouts and LDAC Decoder Support
The PipeWire project has announced the release of PipeWire 1.6, a significant update to the open-source server designed for managing audio and video streams as well as hardware on Linux-based systems. This release introduces an array of new features and improvements. Notable highlights of PipeWire 1.6 include the ability to set audio channel layouts directly…
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KDE Plasma 6.6 Official Release: Discover the Exciting New Features!
The KDE project has announced the release of KDE Plasma 6.6, marking it as the latest iteration of their popular desktop environment for GNU/Linux systems. This version comes with significant advancements, including the introduction of a new display manager called "Plasma Login Manager," which has the potential to replace longstanding login managers like SDDM. This…
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Discover the New Features of KDE Plasma 6.6: Screenshot OCR, App Volume Control, and More!
KDE Plasma 6.6 has been released, featuring several enhancements including text extraction from screenshots, per-app volume control in the task manager, and the ability to save custom themes. This update marks the seventh major release since KDE Plasma 6.0 debuted in February 2024. Key Features in KDE Plasma 6.6 Screenshot OCR: The built-in screenshot tool,…
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Lutris 0.5.20 Update: Now Supporting Import of Commodore 64 ROMs!
Lutris has released version 0.5.20 of its popular open-source game management software for GNU/Linux, bringing numerous updates and new features. A significant addition is the support for importing Commodore 64 ROMs, enhancing the software’s capability to manage various game titles. This update integrates DXVK’s D8VK Vulkan-based translation layer directly into Proton, providing better performance options…
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Ubuntu 26.04 Takes a Smart Step: Splits Firmware Package to Minimize Update Sizes
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, known as Resolute Raccoon, is set to revamp how hardware support updates are managed by dividing the existing single linux-firmware package into 17 vendor-specific sub-packages. This initiative is aimed at minimizing the download size of routine firmware updates for users. Historically, the linux-firmware package has surpassed 500MB in size and consumes about…
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KaOS Linux Transitions from KDE Plasma to Niri/Noctalia to Break Free from systemd After 12 Years
KaOS Linux has officially discontinued its default use of the KDE Plasma desktop environment in favor of the Niri Wayland compositor and the Noctalia desktop shell, marking a significant shift after 12 years of utilizing KDE. The new release, KaOS Linux 2026.02, is notable for adopting a scrollable-tiling compositor approach. The decision to move away…
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Linux Mint 23 Enhances User Experience with Account Editing in System Administration Tool
Linux Mint 23 is set to enhance user management capabilities by introducing a dedicated Users panel within the System Administration tool. This update allows users to edit and configure their own accounts without needing admin permissions, streamlining the user account management process. The new feature, highlighted by Clement Lefebvre, the creator of Linux Mint, aims…
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Vim 9.2 Released: Features Comprehensive Completion, Wayland Support, and Additional Enhancements
Vim 9.2 has officially launched, bringing a host of new features and enhancements to this popular open-source text editor. Released two years after Vim 9.1, this update introduces comprehensive support for Wayland, including clipboard functionality, and adheres to the XDG Base Directory Specification for Linux systems. Noteworthy features in Vim 9.2 include: Completion of words…
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GNOME 50 Desktop Environment Launches Public Beta: Explore the Exciting New Features!
The GNOME Project has launched the beta version of the GNOME 50 desktop environment, introducing a slew of new features and enhancements to various applications and components. This release marks a significant update, especially with the inclusion of initial stable implementations of Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and fractional scaling. Key improvements in GNOME 50 beta…
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Ubuntu 24.04.4 LTS Released: Download Now with the Power of Linux Kernel 6.17!
Canonical has officially released Ubuntu 24.04.4 LTS, marking the fourth point release of the long-term supported Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat) series. This update comes six months after the previous version, Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS, and is aimed at providing an up-to-date installation media that incorporates the latest software updates and security patches. The new release…
