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Introducing High Tide: The Innovative New Linux TIDAL Client You Need to Try
Linux users seeking a native application for streaming music from TIDAL should consider High Tide, an open-source app that has recently emerged as a promising option. Unlike other music players like Strawberry or Tauon that also allow TIDAL streaming, High Tide is specifically designed for TIDAL, making it a unique offering in the Linux ecosystem.…
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NVIDIA 570 Linux Graphics Driver: Enhanced VRR Support for Multi-Monitor Setups
NVIDIA has recently released the beta version of its NVIDIA 570 graphics driver for Linux, FreeBSD, and Solaris systems, bringing a host of new features and performance upgrades. This update notably introduces support for variable refresh rate (VRR) on multi-monitor setups, significantly enhancing the gaming experience. Key features of the NVIDIA 570 graphics driver series…
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GCompris 25.0: Exciting Release of the Open-Source Educational Suite with Five New Activities!
GCompris has officially launched version 25.0 of its open-source educational suite, marking a significant update for this versatile cross-platform application designed for children aged 2 to 10. This release introduces five new activities and also implements a modernization of its software with the migration to Qt 6 and a new versioning scheme based on the…
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Ubuntu Development Discussions Transitioning to Matrix: What You Need to Know
Ubuntu’s developers have officially decided to transition their primary communication platform for real-time discussions to Matrix. Starting March 1, 2025, critical conversations involving the Ubuntu distribution, such as development requests and meetings, will shift from the existing IRC channels to Matrix. The change will primarily affect the #ubuntu-devel and #ubuntu-release channels on the Libera IRC…
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KaOS Linux 2025.01 Arrives with Linux Kernel 6.12 LTS and KDE Plasma 6.2
KaOS Linux has launched its latest version, 2025.01, which includes the Linux Kernel 6.12 LTS and the KDE Plasma 6.2 desktop environment. This independent distribution is based on Arch Linux and employs the pacman package manager. In this release, users will find the updated KDE Plasma 6.2.5, along with KDE Gear 24.12.1 and KDE Frameworks…
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Pinta 3.0 Beta Launches with Exciting New GTK4/Libadwaita User Interface
A new beta release of Pinta, an open-source graphics editing application, is now available for testing. This latest version, Pinta 3.0 (beta), offers fans of this cross-platform raster image editor—modeled after the popular Paint.NET for Windows—an early look at several new features. One of the most significant updates in Pinta 3.0 is its redesigned user…
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Mozilla Thunderbird 134 Introduces Enhanced Notification System for Instant Desktop Alerts
Mozilla Thunderbird 134 has launched as the latest development version of the popular, open-source email client, offering a new notification system designed for real-time desktop alerts. This release is primarily intended for testing purposes and introduces several bug fixes alongside the new notification feature. Users can expect improvements in stability and reliability as Thunderbird 134…
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Pebble Smartwatch Makes a Comeback with Google’s Open Source OS Release
Good news for fans of the original Pebble smartwatches! Google has open-sourced the PebbleOS, the operating system that powered these iconic devices. The decision follows Google’s acquisition of Pebble’s assets through the Fitbit buyout in 2021, later realizing that the community’s interest in the Pebble brand persists. The open-sourcing of PebbleOS allows developers and enthusiasts…
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Varia Download Manager Now Supports yt-dlp for Enhanced Downloading Experience
A significant update to the Varia download manager was released over the weekend, touted by its developers as the "biggest since the first release." Although the necessity of dedicated download managers has diminished with faster internet speeds and the rise of streaming services, they still play an important role due to features like resuming interrupted…
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Solus 4.7 Launches with Linux 6.12 LTS, GNOME 47, KDE Plasma 6.2, and Xfce 4.20 Upgrades
The Solus development team has announced the release of Solus 4.7, the latest iteration of their independent rolling-release distribution, which is available for Budgie, GNOME, KDE Plasma, and Xfce editions. This version is a follow-up to Solus 4.6 and features the Linux 6.12 LTS kernel, Mesa 24.3 graphics stack, and a variety of updated desktop…