Category: News
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Warp: The New Rust-Based Terminal with AI Now Accessible on Linux
Linux developers have a new toy to play with, Warp. Warp is a (currently) closed-source terminal emulator built using the Rust programming language. It provides hardware acceleration, integrated AI, collaborative functions, and employs a “block” based methodology to group commands and output, which sets it apart from conventional console-based tools. In addition, for text input,…
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Launch of Ubuntu 22.04.4 LTS (Jammy Jellyfish): Featuring Linux Kernel 6.5 and Mesa 23.2
Canonical unveiled Ubuntu 22.04.4 LTS today, the fourth installment of its most recent operating system series, Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (Jammy Jellyfish). This fresh point release features updated core components. Six months after the release of Ubuntu 22.04.3 LTS, Ubuntu 22.04.4 LTS is now available. It serves as a current installation medium, aimed at those who…
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Download Now: Ubuntu 22.04.4 LTS is Now Available
A new point release of Ubuntu 22.04 LTS is available to download. Ubuntu 22.04.4 LTS is the fourth point release and results in a brand-new installation image (ISO) that integrates all of the security patches, bug fixes, and software updates released since last August’s Ubuntu 22.04.3 image. Additionally, Ubuntu 22.04.4 ships atop a new hardware…
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Release of Ardour 8.4 Open-Source DAW Featuring Experimental AAF Import
Paul Davis announced today the release and general availability of Ardour 8.4 as a new maintenance update to this powerful open-source, cross-platform, and free digital audio workstation (DAW) for Linux, Windows, and macOS. Coming a little over two months after Ardour 8.2 (the Ardour 8.3 release was skipped due to a critical bug), the Ardour…
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Wunderlist Creators Continue Their Journey with Superlist
Remember Wunderlist? It was a highly popular and well-made cloud-based to-do/task app that was free to use on all major mobile and desktop platforms, including Linux, until Microsoft acquired it and eventually shut it down. Well, now it’s back — sort of. The creators of Wunderlist have launched a brand-new to-do app called Superlist, positioning…
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Participate in Shaping Kubuntu’s Future and Stand a Chance to Win Incredible Prizes
The Kubuntu and Kubuntu Focus teams have unveiled the Kubuntu Graphic Design Contest, inviting talented graphic designers to contribute their creative input towards the future design of the KDE-focused distribution and stand a chance to win incredible prizes. Coordinated by the Linux hardware supplier, Kubuntu Focus, and the developers behind Kubuntu Linux, the Kubuntu Graphic…
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Introducing Miracle-WM: A New Tiling Wayland Compositor Built on Mir
Fans of tiling window managers like i3, Sway, and Hyprland should take note of a new option named Miracle-WM. Created by Canonical engineer Matthew Kosarek, Miracle-WM is a Wayland compositor that finds its roots in Mir. For those with a long memory, Mir started as an X replacement. The intention was for it to become…
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Enhancements in Calamares 3.3.2 Installer: Manual Partitioning Boost and Qt 6 Compatibility Improvement
Today, Adriaan de Groot has released an updated version of the universal installer program for GNU/Linux distributions, Calamares 3.3.2. This new maintenance update is part of the ongoing Calamares 3.3 series. A short time since the release of Calamares 3.3.1, the 3.3.2 update brings further enhancements. The earlier update added simple Ubuntu builds onto the…
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Announcement of the Final Release from Leading Open-Source IRC Client
The open-source IRC client HexChat has announced its final ever release. HexChat 2.16.2 arrives with a small selection of bug fixes and new features for its long-standing fans to enjoy, but also bad news: after almost 12 years of continued development the party is over. “This will be the last release I make of HexChat,”…
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Details of DebConf24 Debian Conference Scheduled in South Korea from July 28 to August 4
The developer conference for the Debian Project, titled DebConf24, is scheduled to be held in Busan, South Korea between July 28th and August 4th, 2024. Busan, a prominent port city known for its picturesque beaches, impressive mountains, and historic temples, was chosen as an alternative to the originally planned location, Haifa, Israel. The DebConf committee…
