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Ubuntu 26.04 Shatters a Long-Standing Sudo Tradition: What You Need to Know
In a notable shift scheduled for Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, the sudo command will now display asterisks when users type their passwords. This marks a significant change in a tradition that has been in place for over 40 years, where no feedback was given while entering a password. Previously, entering a password with sudo would result…
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Tails 7.5 Release: Enhanced Anonymity with Updated Tor Client and Tor Browser
Tails 7.5, the latest version of the anonymous Linux operating system, has been released, marking the fifth update in the Tails 7.x series. This portable distribution, based on Debian, is designed to protect users against surveillance and censorship. This iteration includes the latest Tor Browser 15.0.7, featuring a simplified homepage, alongside the Tor client version…
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Extended Long-Term Support for Linux 6.18 and Multiple LTS Kernels: What You Need to Know
Renowned Linux kernel maintainer Greg Kroah-Hartman recently announced on Mastodon that several Long-Term Support (LTS) kernels will receive extended long-term support. This includes popular versions such as Linux 5.10, 5.15, 6.1, 6.6, 6.12, and the newly released Linux 6.18. Initially, Linux 6.12 was scheduled for three years of support, but it will now be supported…
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Showtime Video Player Poised for Ubuntu Release: What to Expect
Those testing the daily builds or monthly snapshots of Ubuntu 26.04 may have noticed that the new video player, Showtime, is not included in the ‘extended selection’ even though it was announced as a replacement for Totem. This lack of inclusion raises questions, especially since Resources, a system monitor announced at the same time, has…
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Elevate Your GNOME Experience: Introducing the Dynamic Music Pill Media Controller!
Dynamic Music Pill is a GNOME Shell extension that enhances your desktop experience by adding a visually appealing media controller to your GNOME panel. This tool displays album art, the name of the artist, and the track title, accompanied by an animated waveform visualizer. Recently updated to version 20, the extension introduces several new features.…
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Clonezilla Live 3.3.1 Released: Featuring Linux 6.18 LTS and Enhanced BitLocker Support
Clonezilla Live 3.3.1 has been released, featuring the long-term supported Linux 6.18 LTS kernel. This new version introduces enhancements that improve the software’s functionality and support for modern hardware. The release offers mechanisms for cloning between 4kn disks and 512n/e disks, which includes converting 512-byte partition tables to 4kn format. It also introduces enhancements that…
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GNU Octave 11: The Latest Release of the Open-Source Scientific Programming Language
GNU Octave 11 has been officially released as an open-source, high-level language intended for numerical computations. This update brings several enhancements aimed at improving user experience and performance. Among the notable additions is a new search command that allows users to search the Octave Packages index for relevant packages based on specified keywords in their…
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Firefox 148 Launches with Exciting AI Kill Switch Feature and More Enhancements!
The latest update of Firefox, version 148, introduces a much-anticipated "AI kill switch" feature, allowing users to disable AI functionalities such as chatbot prompts and AI-generated link summaries. Mozilla emphasizes that once AI features are turned off, future updates will not override this choice. This decision reflects the company’s new revenue-focused strategy regarding AI integrations.…
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTS to Embrace OpenJDK 25 as Default Java Runtime
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, codenamed "Resolute Raccoon," is set to adopt OpenJDK 25 as its default Java version. This change is significant because OpenJDK 25 is a long-term support release and offers various improvements in features and performance for developers compared to OpenJDK 21, which was the default in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS through 25.10. In Ubuntu,…
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9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: Latest Updates and News for February 22nd, 2026
The latest installment of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup for the week ending February 22nd, 2026, is now available, presenting the essential updates from the Linux world. If you want to catch up on last week’s events, you can find all updates from February 15th, 2026 here. Highlights from This Week A special thanks goes out…
