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Mozilla Firefox 133 Released: Discover the Exciting New Features!
Mozilla has announced the release of Firefox 133, which introduces several new features aimed at improving user experience and website navigation. The browser can now display tabs from other devices in the Tab overview menu, enhancing cross-device usability. Additionally, Windows users will benefit from GPU-accelerated Canvas2D enabled by default, promising better graphics performance. One of…
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9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: Highlights from November 24th, 2024
The 215th edition of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup brings you the latest developments in the Linux ecosystem for the week ending November 24th, 2024. This week saw the release of notable software, including FreeCAD 1.0 and Blender 4.3, alongside updates like Mesa 24.3, GNU Linux-libre 6.12, and Shotcut 4.11. Free alternatives to Red Hat Enterprise…
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Step-by-Step Guide to Installing Snap Apps in Linux Mint
Want to Install Snap Apps in Linux Mint? Here’s How Snap is Canonical’s universal package format for Linux, designed to allow developers to build software for multiple Linux distributions. However, outside of the Ubuntu ecosystem, many distributions do not support Snap by default. This includes Linux Mint, which has incorporated measures to prevent Snap packages…
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FreeCAD 1.0: A Landmark Release After 22 Years of Development
Good things come to those who wait, and for 3D modeling professionals who prefer open-source software, the release of FreeCAD 1.0 signifies the end of a 22-year developmental journey. This free alternative to expensive engineering tools like Autodesk Fusion 360 and SolidWorks has finally reached its first formal stable version. Despite being widely used by…
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Simplifying Flatpak App Management on Ubuntu with Warehouse
Flatpak has emerged as a leading method for developers to package and distribute software on Linux, particularly for Ubuntu users. Despite Ubuntu not officially supporting Flatpak, users can still successfully run it along with Flathub, the primary source for Flatpak applications. However, a common challenge for users is managing these Flatpak apps, as Ubuntu lacks…
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Mesa 24.3 Release: Enhanced Vulkan 1.3 Conformance for V3DV in Open-Source Graphics Stack
Mesa 24.3 has been officially released as a significant upgrade to the open-source graphics stack for Linux systems, building on the enhancements made in the previous version, Mesa 24.2. This update introduces Vulkan 1.3 conformance for the V3DV graphics driver, which is particularly beneficial for users of Raspberry Pi 4 and Raspberry Pi 5 devices.…
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Ubuntu? Debunking the Misconceptions: Why It’s a Bullfinch, Not an Oriole
It seems that a mix-up has occurred in Ubuntu 24.10, which has raised some eyebrows among users. The latest update, called ‘Oracular Oriole,’ features a supplementary wallpaper that supposedly depicts an oriole bird. However, an astute user pointed out that upon closer inspection, the bird in question is actually a bullfinch. The discrepancy was brought…
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Blender 4.3: Exciting New Vulkan Backend and AMD Ray-Tracing Features for Linux Users
Blender 4.3 has been released with a host of exciting updates, marked as a significant enhancement over the previous 4.2 LTS version. The latest stable release of this open-source 3D modeling software emphasizes performance improvements, tool enhancements, and introduces new functionalities that are expected to shape its future. Key Changes for Linux Users One of…
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NVIDIA Releases 550.135 Graphics Driver with Enhanced Support for Linux Kernel 6.11
NVIDIA has released its 550.135 graphics driver, providing enhancements specifically aimed at improving support for the Linux 6.11 kernel series. This latest version is designated as a "Production Branch" release, catering to users who prefer stability over the features offered in the "New Feature Branch" series. The 550.135 update includes critical adjustments to facilitate better…
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Daily Builds of Ubuntu 25.04 Are Now Available for Download!
You can now download the daily builds of Ubuntu 25.04, also known as ‘Plucky Puffin.’ The development on this release officially began last month, with the stable version expected to arrive on April 17, 2025. Daily builds provide an early glimpse into the upcoming features and improvements. Currently, there isn’t much new to explore in…