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Exciting Update: Floating Mini Panel Introduces New Vertical Orientation Option
The Floating Mini Panel GNOME Shell extension has received an update that introduces a vertical orientation option for the panel. This feature allows users to reposition the compact widget, which transforms GNOME’s top bar into a floating element that can hover above windows on the desktop. This extension replaces the traditional horizontal layout with a…
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MX Linux 25 Release Candidate: Discover the Exciting Improvements and Changes!
The MX Linux team has announced the Release Candidate (RC1) version of the upcoming MX Linux 25 distribution, which is based on Debian 13 “Trixie.” This release focuses on several enhancements and fixes, particularly addressing issues encountered with encrypted /home partitions by introducing systemd-cryptsetup in the systemd-based ISOs. MX Linux 25 continues to utilize the…
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9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: Highlights and Updates for October 26th, 2025
The 263rd installment of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup is here, bringing you the latest happenings in the Linux world for the week ending October 26, 2025. This week was relatively quiet, but significant updates emerged, including the major release of KDE Plasma 6.5 and a new version of Clonezilla Live, along with updates to the…
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Ubuntu 25.10 Automatic Update Checks Affected by Rust Bug: What You Need to Know
Ubuntu’s integration of Rust-based coreutils in version 25.10 has faced challenges, highlighted by a bug that disrupted automatic update checks across all environments including desktops, servers, and cloud instances. This issue stemmed from a malfunction in the date command, which is essential for the unattended-upgrades process that checks for software updates. Canonical’s Julian Andres Klode…
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Step-by-Step Guide: Upgrading to KDE Plasma 6.5 on Kubuntu 25.10
If you’re a user of Kubuntu 25.10, you can upgrade to KDE Plasma 6.5 using the Kubuntu backports PPA. The release of Kubuntu 25.10 on October 9, 2025, included KDE Plasma 6.4. However, KDE Plasma 6.5 was released shortly after on October 21, providing users with new features and improvements. KDE Plasma 6.5 introduces several…
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DeepSeek and Qwen AI Models Launch as Ubuntu Snaps: What You Need to Know
Canonical has simplified the deployment of AI models on Ubuntu by introducing new ‘optimised inference snaps’ tailored for both Intel and ARM Ampere devices. The beta versions of DeepSeek R1 and Qwen 2.5 VL have now become the first large language models (LLMs) available on the Snap Store. These models come equipped with automatic engines…
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Get Your Hands on Ubuntu 26.04 LTS “Resolute Raccoon” – Daily Builds Now Available!
As of October 22, 2025, Canonical has released the first daily build ISO images for the upcoming Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, codenamed "Resolute Raccoon." These builds are aimed at early adopters, developers, and public testing, following earlier versions that were non-functional. The initial daily builds are constructed from the previous version, Ubuntu 25.10 "Questing Quokka," which…
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VirtualBox 7.2.4 Released: Installation Issues on Ubuntu 25.10
Oracle has launched VirtualBox 7.2.4, marking the second maintenance update to the 7.x series of their open-source virtualization software. This update mainly focuses on bug fixes and minor enhancements, including updates to translations in Traditional Chinese, Greek, Swedish, Hungarian, and Indonesian. Notably, VirtualBox 7.2.4 introduces initial support for Linux kernel 6.18, which is currently in…
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Clonezilla Live 3.3.0-33 Now Supports Cloning MTD Block and eMMC Boot Devices
Clonezilla Live 3.3.0-33 has officially been released by developer Steven Shiau, enhancing this Debian-based, open-source system for cloning disk drives and partitions. The latest version boasts significant upgrades, primarily focusing on support for imaging MTD block and eMMC boot devices, accessible in expert mode. One of the notable additions is the new ocs-blkdev-sorter tool, allowing…
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KDE Plasma 6.5 Launches: Enjoy Rounded Corners, Clipboard Pinning, and Exciting New Features!
KDE Plasma 6.5 has been released, boasting an array of enhancements including automatic theme switching and a revamped clipboard function. This update marks the sixth major iteration in the KDE Plasma 6 series and builds on various improvements introduced since 2024. Key Highlights One of the most noticeable changes is the introduction of rounded bottom…
