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9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: Highlights and News from December 8th, 2024
The 217th installment of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup is here, bringing you the latest significant updates from the Linux community for the week ending December 8th, 2024. This week was highlighted by the announcement of Linux kernel 6.12 as a Long-Term Support (LTS) release, new NVIDIA 565 graphics drivers, the unveiling of Debian 13’s default…
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GNOME 47.2 Official Release: Enhancements and Bug Fixes Unveiled!
The GNOME Project has officially released GNOME 47.2, the second maintenance update for the GNOME 47 "Denver" desktop environment series. This update, arriving a month and a half after GNOME 47.1, focuses on a range of bug fixes and improvements aimed at enhancing user experience across several components, including GNOME Shell, Mutter, Epiphany, GNOME Software,…
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Linux Kernel 6.12 Officially Designated as Long-Term Support (LTS) Version
Last month, the Linux 6.12 kernel was released, marking a significant update filled with new features, hardware support, and performance improvements. Recently, it was announced that Linux 6.12 will be a Long-Term Support (LTS) version, which typically happens with the final stable release of the year. Greg Kroah-Hartman, a key figure in kernel development, officially…
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openSUSE Leap Micro 6.1 Now Available: Experience Simplified and Smoother Upgrades!
The openSUSE project has announced the release of openSUSE Leap Micro 6.1, enhancing its previous version by focusing on security and streamlined upgrades. This latest release includes notable features such as soft-reboot support and added two-factor authentication (TOTP) capability for PAM logins. openSUSE Leap Micro 6.1 is launched just two months after version 6.0 and…
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Time to Upgrade: Linux Kernel 6.11 Reaches End of Life, Embrace the Stability of Linux Kernel 6.12 LTS
As of now, Linux kernel 6.11 has reached the end of its life. Users are encouraged to upgrade to Linux kernel 6.12, which is available in the stable repositories of various distributions including Arch Linux, Alpine Linux, and Nitrux. Linux kernel 6.11 was released on September 15, 2024, and brought significant enhancements such as a…
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COSMIC Desktop Alpha Update: New Features and VRR Support Added!
Development on COSMIC, a new open-source desktop environment by System76, is progressing with the release of its fourth alpha. System76 plans to release new alpha versions approximately once a month to expand features and gather feedback from users and developers. Alongside this alpha, a new ISO of Pop!_OS 24.04 (Alpha) is available, making it easier…
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Unveiling the Default Theme of Debian GNU/Linux 13 “Trixie”
The Debian Project has unveiled the default theme for its upcoming release, Debian GNU/Linux 13 “Trixie,” which will be available in summer 2025. Designed by Elise Couper, the theme is named "Ceratopsian." Couper created the artwork using traditional methods with paper and pencil before transitioning to digital design using Inkscape. The selection process for the…
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Reviving the Touch Bar: How Flexbar Breathed New Life into Apple’s Features
A new crowdfunding initiative called Flexbar aims to resurrect Apple’s Touch Bar as a standalone device compatible with Windows, macOS, and, potentially, Linux. The project is currently seeking support through Kickstarter. The Touch Bar was a controversial feature on MacBook Pro laptops, providing a touchscreen strip that replaced physical function keys. Despite the feature’s initial…
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Nitrux 3.8 Launches with Linux Kernel 6.12: Enhanced Support for NVIDIA Users
Nitrux has officially released version 3.8, which now features the latest Linux Kernel 6.12. This update enhances support for NVIDIA users by introducing several improvements, including NVIDIA Dynamic Boost and new udev rules tailored for NVIDIA hardware. Additionally, the new release incorporates three new tools: devmem2, which allows reading and writing to memory locations; msr-tools,…
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Cinnamon Desktop 6.4 Unveils Fresh Aesthetics and Exciting Features
A new version of the Cinnamon desktop environment, Cinnamon 6.4, has been tagged for release, signaling that the Linux Mint 22.1 beta is approaching. This version will be preinstalled in Linux Mint 22.1 when it launches at the end of December, although this timeline could shift to early 2025 if beta testing uncovers issues. While…