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  • System76’s Oryx Pro: The First Linux Laptop Featuring the COSMIC Desktop Environment

    System76’s Oryx Pro: The First Linux Laptop Featuring the COSMIC Desktop Environment

    Linux hardware vendor System76 has unveiled a new variant of its Oryx Pro laptop, marking it as the first Linux laptop to ship with the COSMIC desktop environment. This innovative laptop operates on the upcoming Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS distribution, tailored for professionals in engineering, development, machine learning, AI, and gaming. The Oryx Pro boasts an…

  • Exploring the Exciting New Features of Ubuntu 25.10

    Exploring the Exciting New Features of Ubuntu 25.10

    Ubuntu 25.10, released on October 9, 2025, introduces numerous improvements and enhancements under its theme, ‘Questing Quokka’. This version features not just cosmetic tweaks but substantial foundational changes aimed at enhancing user experience and system performance. GNOME 49 Desktop The upgrade to GNOME 49 brings a variety of useful changes aimed at improving daily operations…

  • ClamAV 1.5 Launch: Major New Features in the Latest Open-Source Antivirus Engine

    ClamAV 1.5 Launch: Major New Features in the Latest Open-Source Antivirus Engine

    ClamAV has released version 1.5, marking a significant upgrade for this open-source antivirus engine. This version introduces several major new features, enhancing its capabilities in detecting a variety of malicious threats including trojans and viruses. One of the key updates is the integration of CVD signing and verification, which now utilizes external .sign files. This…

  • GIMP 3.0.6 Update: A Comprehensive Bug-Fix Backport Bonanza!

    GIMP 3.0.6 Update: A Comprehensive Bug-Fix Backport Bonanza!

    If you’re a user of the GIMP 3.0 stable series and have been enjoying its latest features, you’re in for a treat with the release of GIMP 3.0.6. This update serves as the third maintenance update, bringing a range of bug fixes and improvements inspired by the upcoming GIMP 3.2. Some key changes in this…

  • Download GIMP 3.0.6 Now: Enhanced Photoshop Brush Support Awaits!

    Download GIMP 3.0.6 Now: Enhanced Photoshop Brush Support Awaits!

    GIMP 3.0.6 has been officially launched, marking the latest stable release of the widely-used open-source image editing software available for GNU/Linux, macOS, and Windows. This release, which comes approximately four and a half months after GIMP 3.0.4, is packed with notable upgrades, particularly an enhancement for Photoshop brush support. One of the standout features in…

  • Parallels Desktop Unveils ‘Future-Proof Linux Compatibility’ for Enhanced Virtualization Experience

    Parallels Desktop Unveils ‘Future-Proof Linux Compatibility’ for Enhanced Virtualization Experience

    Parallels Desktop has made strides in enhancing the experience for users running Linux distros on macOS with its latest update. Traditionally, integrating the host macOS and the Linux guest operating systems relied on Parallels Tools for Linux, a suite of drivers and kernel modules that required manual installation in a VM. However, as Linux kernel…

  • 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: Highlights from October 5th, 2025

    9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: Highlights from October 5th, 2025

    The 260th installment of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup covers the week’s notable developments in the Linux world, concluding on October 5, 2025. Here’s a concise recap of the key updates you might have missed. This week saw significant updates, including: Raspberry Pi OS transitioned to Debian 13. Ubuntu Touch was updated to Ubuntu 24.04 LTS.…

  • September 2025 Linux App Release Roundup: New Innovations and Exciting Updates!

    September 2025 Linux App Release Roundup: New Innovations and Exciting Updates!

    September delivered a slew of important updates in the Linux app ecosystem, featuring several noteworthy releases that included bug fixes, new features, and overall enhancements. Apostrophe 3.3 Apostrophe, the distraction-free Markdown editor, has rolled out an update with significant improvements. It introduces a new narrow mode for better usability on smaller screens, and the default…

  • Enhancements to Keyboard and Input Switching in Linux Mint’s Cinnamon Desktop

    Enhancements to Keyboard and Input Switching in Linux Mint’s Cinnamon Desktop

    The upcoming version of the Cinnamon desktop environment is set to enhance how keyboard layouts and input methods are handled. According to Mint’s developers, both the keyboard settings panel and the applet will now display IBus input methods alongside traditional keyboard layouts, effectively merging the two for a streamlined user experience. This means users can…

  • Exciting News: Latest Steam Client Update Enhances DualSense Controller Support on Linux!

    Exciting News: Latest Steam Client Update Enhances DualSense Controller Support on Linux!

    Valve has released a new stable update for its Steam Client on all supported platforms, improving the compatibility and functionality of DualSense controllers for Linux users. This update addresses a specific crash issue that occurs when DualSense controllers are connected but idle. Additionally, the update enhances the High Contrast view for the game list search…