Category: News
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Elementary OS 8 Enters Early Access: A Sneak Peek into the Planned Features
Sponsors of elementary OS now have early access to the next major version of the Ubuntu-based desktop Linux operating system. elementary OS 8 is the next major update, following on from this year’s elementary OS 7.x series. It is based on the packages from the Ubuntu 24.04 repositories, but as that release isn’t out until…
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Public Beta Testing for GNOME 46 Desktop Environment Now Open
The GNOME Project has unveiled the beta version of the anticipated GNOME 46 desktop environment series. The final version will be available on March 20th, 2024. This release sees the addition of several new features and improvements across core components and applications. Noteworthy features of GNOME 46 beta include numerous GNOME Shell and Mutter advancements,…
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New Release: GNOME 45.4 Rolls Out with Essential Bug Fixes for Shell, Tweaks, Music, and Maps
The GNOME Project unveiled GNOME 45.4, marking the fourth maintenance update to the most recent GNOME 45 “Riga” desktop environment series, aimed at rectifying more bugs, crashes, and various other issues. Coming a month post the GNOME 45.3 update, GNOME 45.4 features an enhanced GNOME Shell component that maintains the dim effect in Activities Overview…
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A First Look at the Changes in Ubuntu 24.04 Desktop Installer
For the forthcoming Ubuntu 24.04 release, Canonical’s engineers are dedicating their efforts towards enhancing the Ubuntu installer, with “provisioning” as a major focus. “Provisioning?” More Noble newness: Ubuntu’s New Desktop Security App Indeed, Canonical aims to incorporate features predominantly used in server deployments to desktop, now that the Ubuntu desktop installer employs the same backend…
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Unveiling Mixxx 2.4: Major Updates in Newly Released Open-Source DJ Software
Mixxx 2.4, a free and open-source cross-platform DJ software designed for live mixing, has released today with significant new features and improvements. This major update comes after three years of development and includes new functionalities such as hotcue saving loops (“Saved Loops”), an explicit Sync leader, ES2016 support in the new controller mapping scripting engine,…
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Introducing ONLYOFFICE 8: Now with PDF Encryption and RTL Support
Lots of new features, er feature in the latest update to ONLYOFFICE, the open-source productivity suite for Windows, macOS, and Linux. ONLYOFFICE 8.0 introduces RTL support, albeit as an opt-in, beta feature. When enabled it enables RTL text in the UI and support for bidirectional text input in text documents and presentations — though devs…
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Ubuntu 24.04 LTS ‘Noble Numbat’ Opens Wallpaper Competition for Entries
Canonical has issued a plea for submissions from artists, graphic designers, and all Ubuntu followers to the formal wallpaper contest for Ubuntu 24.04 LTS “Noble Numbat” OS release. “Noble Numbat”, also known as Ubuntu 24.04 TLS, is expected to launch on April 25th, 2024, and the Ubuntu developers are seeking your assistance in crafting another…
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Warning from Security Experts: Exploit in Ubuntu Allows Pushing of Malicious Snaps
Researchers at Aqua Security have identified a security flaw in Ubuntu’s “command not found” feature. This gap could potentially be exploited by attackers to mislead users into installing harmful snaps. In a detailed blog post, researcher Ilay Goldman warns about the possible dangers of attackers exploiting the “command-not-found” utility to suggest their own harmful snap…
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IPFire Hardened Linux Firewall Now Runs on Linux Kernel 6.6 LTS
Michael Tremer announced today the release and general availability of IPFire 2.29 Core Update 183, a new major release for this hardened open-source Linux distro that primarily performs as a router or firewall. IPFire 2.29 Core Update 183 comes with some major changes, including a kernel bump to the latest LTS (Long Term Support) series,…
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Mozilla Declares Staff Cuts, Pivots Attention Back on Firefox
Mozilla, creators of the Firefox web browser, have recently announced the need for layoffs. The charitable organization released a statement that due to decreased developments on several projects, about 60 staff members (which is around 5% of their whole team) will have to be let go. The projects that are experiencing cutbacks, as noted by…
