The 215th installment of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup is here for the week ending on November 24th, 2024, keeping you updated with the most important things happening in the Linux world.

To provide an insight into the quality of software that is available, we have compiled a list of 17 best Python static site generators. All of these tools are released under a freely distributable license.

Based on Debian 12.8 "Bookworm" and the Linux kernel 6.8.12-4 (with 6.11 as an option), Proxmox Virtual Environment 8.3 comes with multiple package updates, supporting QEMU 9.0.2, LXC 6.0.0, and ZFS 2.2.6. A new "Tag View" for the resource tree is also available, as well as Ceph Squid 19.2.0 support, faster container backups, and more.

If you’re a visual artist or someone who collects a lot of images, you may have a need for a custom web gallery on your website. There’s more than one way to go about creating one – you can hand-code it, use a plugin on a content management system (CMS), or use dedicated gallery software.

Vulnerability analysis is an essential activity for enterprise security. We spotlight useful tools.

The AMDXDNA kernel driver for Linux systems that was made open-source in January for supporting the Ryzen AI NPU on laptop SoCs going back to the Ryzen 7040 "Phoenix" series is now one step away from appearing in the mainline Linux kernel in the near future.

Docker Desktop 4.36 boosts enterprise efficiency with new settings management, enhanced container isolation, and improved WSL 2 performance.

Waveshare has introduced a series of microcontroller development boards based on the RP2350 chipset designed by Raspberry Pi. These boards cater to diverse development needs, offering features such as GPIO expandability, 100 Mbps Ethernet, and compact LCD displays.

Bcachefs developer Kent Overstreet banned from Linux Kernel development for violation of the project's Code of Conduct following email exchange.

Good things come to those who wait, and for 3D modelling professionals with a preference for open-source software, the wait for the FreeCAD 1.0 release has been a long one – over 22 years!

The anti-cheat situation on Linux is getting worse. Let's see what you can do about it.

The Milk-V Megrez, first announced in August this year, is recognized as one of the first RISC-V hardware hypervisors available in the market. It features a compact Mini-ITX form factor, support for up to 32 GB of LPDDR5 memory, multiple storage interfaces, and dual LAN Ethernet ports.

For those still running a 1st Generation Xeon Scalable "Skylake" era server, support for it within the open-source Coreboot firmware may continue to improve all these years later thanks to firmware consulting firm 9elements.

Archinstall 3.0.1, a guided installer for Arch Linux, is a patch update that fixes partition issues, improves code quality, and enhances user experience.

Every time a new War Thunder update comes out, I think to myself: I'm finally going to progress a bit more into the aircraft research and then get side-tracked by tanks. But now, with stealth added in the Firebirds update, I might just have to sink some more hours in.

SoundSlide is an open-source hardware USB-C adapter that adds a capacitive touch interface to your laptop or keyboard PC in order to control the volume without having to reach out to the volume keys on the keyboard that may require Alt or Fn presses.

Mattermost is an open-source alternative to Slack and Microsoft Teams. It allows you to self-host online chat with multiple features such as file sharing, search, automation, and multiple third-party integrations. In this tutorial, you'll learn how to install Mattermost on Ubuntu 24.04 server.

Some issues with the developer of bcachefs in the Linux Kernel community. Maybe, it's just being overblown? What do you think?

SUSE engineer and sound subsystem maintainer Takashi Iwai has submitted all of the sound driver updates for the Linux 6.13 kernel.

This month, Arducam introduced the invisCAM, a compact imaging solution that integrates advanced functionality and precise engineering within a small form factor. The camera is designed to address the challenges of achieving high-quality imaging, functional versatility, and cost efficiency in a portable USB device.