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Step-by-Step Guide to Upgrading to Ubuntu 25.04 ‘Plucky Puffin’
If you are currently using Ubuntu 24.10 and are eager to upgrade to the new Ubuntu 25.04 release, the process is straightforward. There’s no need to download an ISO or perform a clean installation if you have a working internet connection and your system is fully updated. It’s advisable to upgrade soon, as support for…
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Ubuntu 25.04 Now Released: Download Your Copy Today!
Pull the party poppers and unpack the cake because today marks the release of Ubuntu 25.04, codenamed Plucky Puffin! This version is celebrated as one of the most polished and performant releases to date, offering ongoing support until January 2026. With plans for Ubuntu 25.10 in October, users can easily upgrade from 25.04. Over the…
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GNOME 47.6 Resolves Black Screen Issues for NVIDIA Users in Multi-Monitor Configurations
The GNOME Project has released version 47.6 of the GNOME desktop environment, providing key updates and bug fixes, particularly addressing issues with multi-monitor setups using NVIDIA graphics drivers. This new maintenance release follows the decision to skip version 47.5, delivering various fixes to enhance stability. Among the notable changes, the Mutter window and composite manager…
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Armbian Unveils Cloud-Optimized Images for ARM64 and x86 Platforms
The Armbian project has announced the release of new cloud-optimized images tailored for both ARM64 (AArch64) and x86 hardware architectures. These images, based on either Debian 12 “Bookworm” or Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat), come with a suite of impressive features such as ultra-fast boot times, a lightweight footprint, minimal attack surface, and built-in Docker…
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VirtualBox 7.1.8 Now Supports Linux Kernel 6.14: What’s New?
Oracle has released VirtualBox 7.1.8, the fourth maintenance update of the 7.1 series, coinciding perfectly with the anticipated launch of Ubuntu 25.04. This update includes crucial fixes and enhancements rather than new features, aimed at improving stability and user experience across all supported operating systems. One of the key improvements addresses wireless network adapter detection…
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T2 Linux SDE 25.4 Released: Bringing Latest AMD ROCm Support for RISC-V and ARM Architectures
The T2 Linux team has announced the release of T2 Linux SDE 25.4, dubbed “It Only Does Everything.” This new version introduces significant updates for the source-based Linux distribution, enhancing its portability and functionality. Key highlights of T2 Linux SDE 25.4 include support for the latest AMD ROCm for 64-bit RISC-V and ARM64 architectures, emphasizing…
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Meet ‘Questing Quokka’: The Official Name for Ubuntu 25.10
Drumroll, please! The codename for Ubuntu 25.10 has been officially revealed as "Questing Quokka." This name follows Ubuntu’s pattern of using an adjective and an animal, continuing the alphabetic theme from the previous release. Recently, Canonical hinted at this name via a playful tweet referring to it as “Quizzical Quokka,” though many assumed it was…
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9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: Highlights from April 13th, 2025
The latest edition of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup is here for the week ending April 13th, 2025, delivering the latest and most significant updates from the Linux community. If you missed last week’s roundup, you can catch up with everything Gnu/Linux and Open Source here. Acknowledgments A heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed through donations—your…
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Rnote 0.12 Launch: Enhanced Note-Taking Features for Linux Users
A major new release of Rnote, an open-source note-taking app, is now available with version 0.12. This update introduces various enhancements and new features aimed at improving user experience. Rnote is designed primarily for handwritten notes and sketches, utilizing GTK4 and Rust. It supports stylus input, including pen pressure and stroke style variations, while also…
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Pinta 3.0 Launches: Exciting New Effects and GTK4 Port Enhance the Experience
Pinta has released its much-anticipated version 3.0, enhancing casual creativity through a variety of new features and improvements. This cross-platform raster graphics tool, inspired by the popular image editor Paint.NET, has undergone a significant upgrade with the transition to GTK4 and libadwaita, bringing a modernized user interface that improves usability and performance. In this release,…
