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AlmaLinux OS 9.5: Your Free Alternative to Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.5 Is Here!
The AlmaLinux OS Foundation has officially released AlmaLinux OS 9.5 (codename Teal Serval), a free alternative for those looking for a Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) experience. This latest version boasts notable enhancements, including improved system performance monitoring, updated module streams, and strengthened cryptography through security updates. AlmaLinux OS 9.5 is built from the same…
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Linux Kernel 6.12 Arrives: Exciting New Features and Enhancements Unveiled!
Linus Torvalds has officially announced the release of Linux kernel 6.12, which is considered one of the most significant kernel updates in recent times due to its extensive range of new features and improvements. The final week of testing for this release went smoothly, with no unexpected issues reported. Key Features of Linux 6.12 Real-Time…
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Linux Kernel 6.12 Officially Released: Discover the Latest Features and Enhancements
Linus Torvalds has officially announced the release of Linux Kernel 6.12, which comes packed with a myriad of enhancements and new features. One of the standout additions is real-time “PREEMPT_RT” support, alongside a new scheduler known as sched_ext. Additionally, users can now access DRM panic messages represented in QR code format. Among the key features…
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Introducing Archinstall 3.0: A New Era for Arch Linux with a Revamped Menu-Based Installer
The Archinstall 3.0 menu-based installer for Arch Linux has been officially released, showcasing significant updates including a redesigned user interface. This version introduces a new text-mode interface powered by the Curses terminal control library, which enhances the layout and overall user experience. In the revamped setup, the installer presents main settings in a side panel…
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digiKam 8.5 Launches with Enhanced Face Management and Improved Color Label Usability
The digiKam team has announced the release of digiKam 8.5, a maintenance update for the popular open-source photo management software. This version enhances several features, particularly focusing on Face Management, which has been upgraded to incorporate deep-learning models. This integration improves the speed and accuracy of face detection and recognition. With the new update, YuNet…
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Automatic Tiling Feature Launches in GNOME’s Tiling Shell Extension
The Tiling Shell GNOME extension has introduced a highly anticipated feature: automatic tiling. This update allows newly opened windows to automatically arrange themselves according to the currently active tiling layout. Users can easily switch between different layouts and even create and save their own configurations. With this new functionality, windows will snap into the best…
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Rhythmbox Update: Enhancements to DAAP Server and Podcast Features
A new version of the GTK-based music player Rhythmbox, version 3.4.8, has been released, marking its first major update in over a year. This update is focused on minor improvements rather than introducing new features or significant user interface changes. However, it does come with a number of important bug fixes and enhancements. Rhythmbox is…
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LibreOffice 24.8.3 Released: Download the Updated Office Suite with 88 Bug Fixes!
The Document Foundation has released LibreOffice 24.8.3, the third maintenance update to the LibreOffice 24.8 series. Users are encouraged to update promptly due to the fixes included, which address over 88 bugs from the previous versions. This update comes a month and a half after LibreOffice 24.8.2, further improving stability and reliability by fixing crashes…
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.5 Launches: Key Features Include Sudo System Role and Podman 5.0
Red Hat has officially launched Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 9.5, the latest version designed to enhance organizational efficiency in deploying applications across various platforms, including artificial intelligence and edge computing. Among the notable updates, RHEL 9.5 introduces advanced system roles, particularly a new sudo role for automating the configuration of sudo across large-scale environments.…
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Ubuntu 25.04 Set to Transition to a New PDF Application: What You Need to Know
Ubuntu is set to enhance its document viewing capabilities with the upcoming release of Ubuntu 25.04, named ‘Plucky Puffin’. This update marks the transition from the long-standing PDF viewer, Evince, to a new application called Papers. Papers is described as a modern GTK4/libadwaita document viewer that offers features such as viewing, searching, and annotating various…