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4MLinux 46 Launch: Unveiling New Apps and an Integrated LAMP Server in the Latest Mini Distro Release
Zbigniew Konojacki, the 4MLinux developer, has declared the official release of 4MLinux 46, the latest stable iteration of this compact Linux distribution that utilizes the JWM window manager. The arrival of 4MLinux 46 occurs over five months following 4MLinux 45. This version incorporates the 4MServer edition into the primary 4MLinux edition, offering users the capability…
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How to Check Your Laptop’s Battery Health in Ubuntu Using the CLI
Want to check your battery health in Ubuntu from the command-line without any additional installations? If you’re running Ubuntu on a laptop, you likely monitor your battery level from the top bar (I always enable battery percentage display in the top bar right after installing the OS), and switch to the Settings > Power panel…
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CoreELEC 21.1 JeOS Update: Enhanced Hardware Support and 3D Playback for Kodi Unveiled
CoreELEC 21.1 ‘Just enough OS’ (JeOS) Linux distribution, tailored for Amlogic hardware and leveraging the renowned Kodi media center software, has been released featuring enhanced hardware compatibility and new features. The latest iteration, based on Kodi 21.1 “Omega”, adds support for various Amlogic devices such as Ugoos AM8 (Pro), Ugoos SK1, Tencent Aurora 5X, X96…
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9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: Key Highlights from August 25, 2024
The 202nd edition of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup arrived for the week concluding on August 25th, 2024. This update keeps you informed about the most significant developments within the Linux community. In case you missed it, catch up on last week’s GNU/Linux and Open Source updates here. Thank you! I wish to express my gratitude…
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Celebrating Three Decades: Linux Turns 33 Today!
Today marks the 33rd anniversary of Linux, so let’s raise a toast to celebrate the journey of Linux over these years! On this day back in 1991, Linus Benedict Torvalds, a 21-year-old student from Finland, shared a groundbreaking message to the comp.os.minix newsgroup. He announced his development of a free operating system for 386(486) AT…
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Discover the $149 RISC-V Tablet Powering Ubuntu 24.04
DeepComputing has introduced a new iteration of its DC-ROMA RISC-V tablet, now equipped to run Ubuntu! The DC-ROMA RISC-V Pad II features a 10.1 inch IPS 10-point touch display with a resolution of 1920×1200, and it utilizes the same SpacemiT K1 SoC as their RISC-V Ubuntu laptop, which faced initial confusion regarding pricing and availability.…
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KDE Gear 24.08 Released: Unveiling a Host of Enhancements in the Latest Open-Source Software Suite
The KDE Project announced the release of KDE Gear 24.08 today, marking the newest version of the free and open-source suite of applications tailored for the KDE Plasma desktop and various GNU/Linux distributions. Key improvements in KDE Gear 24.08 are evident in the Dolphin file manager, which now includes features to simplify the handling of…
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LibreOffice 24.8 Unveiled: Explore the Latest Enhancements and Features
A new version of the popular open-source office suite LibreOffice has been released. LibreOffice 24.8 continues the enhancements introduced in the LibreOffice 24.2 launch from earlier in the year. This version adheres to the new date-based versioning format, with ’24’ representing the year 2024 and ‘8’ indicating August, the month of release. Internally, LibreOffice 24.8…
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Fwupd 1.9.24 Update: Introducing Capsule-on-Disk Support for Dell Systems
Richard Hughes, a developer of Fwupd, has announced the release of fwupd version 1.9.24. This version is the most recent update of the open-source firmware updating utility for Linux-based systems. The update to fwupd 1.9.24 mainly introduces capsule-on-disk support for Dell systems, enhances firmware update capabilities for additional MediaTek scaler devices, and adds firmware update…
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NVIDIA Releases 560 Linux Driver Featuring Open GPU Kernel Modules by Default
NVIDIA today announced the stable release of their 560 graphics driver series for Linux, FreeBSD, and Solaris systems. Marking a significant update, this release defaults to the open-source GPU kernel modules. The new NVIDIA 560 graphics driver’s highlights include an enhanced nvidia-installer that by default integrates the NVIDIA Open-Source GPU kernel modules on supported NVIDIA…
