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9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: Highlights and Updates from June 1st, 2025
The 242nd installment of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup covers the latest significant developments in the Linux world for the week ending June 1, 2025. It highlights notable releases, including the NVIDIA 575 graphics driver, Firefox 139 web browser, and the GNU Linux-libre 6.15 kernel. Several Linux distributions have also released new versions, such as Armbian…
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Ubuntu 25.10 Embraces Rust: The New Era of Sudo
A significant change is on the horizon for Ubuntu 25.10, dubbed ‘Questing Quokka’, set to release in October. This upcoming version will feature a revamped version of the widely-used sudo command, which will now be based on Rust instead of C. The sudo command, known for allowing users to execute commands with root privileges, has…
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CachyOS May 2025 ISO Snapshot: Enhanced Support for Legacy NVIDIA GPUs
The CachyOS development team has released the May 2025 ISO snapshot of their Arch Linux-based distribution, which notably enhances support for older NVIDIA GPUs along with a few other exciting features. At its core, the new version continues to utilize the Linux 6.14 kernel series. It introduces the latest KDE Plasma 6.3.5 desktop environment supported…
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Saying Goodbye: The End of an Era with Linux Format Magazine After 25 Years
In May 2000, the first issue of Linux Format Magazine was launched in the UK, providing enthusiasts with a mix of articles, reviews, and tutorials centered around free and open-source software. Fast forward 25 years, and the magazine has released its final issue, marking the end of an era. The publisher, Future, has not clarified…
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Alpine Linux 3.22 Launches with Exciting Updates: GNOME 48, KDE Plasma 6.3, and LXQt 2.2
The Alpine Linux team has announced the release of Alpine Linux 3.22, marking a significant update for this independent, security-focused GNU/Linux distribution. This version comes with several new features and updates, including support for GNOME 48, KDE Plasma 6.3, and LXQt 2.2 desktop environments. One notable change is the replacement of the gummiboot boot manager…
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Step-by-Step Guide: Installing Linux Kernel 6.15 on Ubuntu 25.04 and Ubuntu 24.10
Linux Kernel 6.15 has been officially released, bringing several new features, including support for Rust in hrtimer and ARMv7, a new setcpuid= boot parameter for x86 CPUs, and enhancements for Intel and AMD PMU. Users can install this latest stable kernel on their Ubuntu 24.10 and 25.04 systems using the Ubuntu Mainline Kernel PPA. This…
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Introducing the First Ubuntu Monthly Snapshot: Download Now!
Canonical has introduced a significant change to Ubuntu’s release process with the launch of monthly snapshot releases starting this month. Although this new initiative may resemble a shift towards more frequent stable releases, Canonical affirms its commitment to maintaining the regular six-month release schedule, alongside Long Term Support (LTS) releases every two years. In the…
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Canonical Expands Support for Intel ‘Battlemage’ GPUs in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
Canonical and Intel have recently expanded support for the Intel Graphics Preview to include Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, providing users with access to cutting-edge support for newer Intel GPUs. This move ensures that long-term support (LTS) users can also benefit from improvements previously available only in more recent Ubuntu releases. Starting with Ubuntu 25.04, users have…
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Introducing the TUXEDO Stellaris 16 Gen7: A Linux Laptop with 128 GB RAM and HDR Display
TUXEDO Computers has unveiled the 7th generation of their TUXEDO Stellaris 16 Linux laptop, aimed at high-performance gaming enthusiasts. This model stands out with its impressive 1000 nits HDR mini-LED display, offering a resolution of 2560×1600, full sRGB coverage, a 16:10 aspect ratio, and a rapid 300 Hz refresh rate. It boasts a powerful NVIDIA…
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Thunderbird 139 Enhances Email Notifications with ‘Mark as Read’ and ‘Delete’ Actions
Thunderbird 139 has been released, introducing notable features such as ‘Mark as Read’ and ‘Delete’ actions directly accessible from email notifications. This update also integrates enterprise policy options, granting users more granular control over in-app notifications. In addition to these new actions, Thunderbird 139 allows users to manually sort folders in the folder pane and…
