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PeaZip 10.3 Archive Manager Improves Integration with GNOME and KDE Plasma

Sun, 02/23/2025 - 22:20
PeaZip 10.3 was released today as the latest stable version for this open-source, free, and cross-platform archive manager introducing various new features and enhancements.
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Best Free and Open Source Alternatives to Google Files

Sun, 02/23/2025 - 22:20
Files is a file management app for file browsing, media consumption, storage clean-up and offline file transfer. We recommend the best free and open source alternatives for Linux.
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Linux Finally Introducing A Standardized Way Of Informing User-Space Over Hung GPUs

Sun, 02/23/2025 - 22:20
The upcoming Linux 6.15 kernel is set to finally introduce a standardized way of informing user-space of GPUs becoming hung or otherwise unresponsive. This is initially wired up for AMD and Intel graphics drivers on Linux so the user can be properly notified of problems and/or user-space software taking steps to address the hung/unresponsive graphics processor.
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Fedora & FlatHub story - Alas, it ain't 1986 anymore

Sun, 02/23/2025 - 22:20
Normally, I try to avoid Internet drama, so to speak, but something rather interesting caught my eye this week. The OBS Studio maintainers raised an issue with Fedora regarding their use of an unofficial OBS Studio Flatpak package. Naturally, the "incident" created quite a bit of furor in the Linux community.
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Hands-on: Ueli is a launcher you can use on Windows, macOS, and Linux — and it's pretty good

Sun, 02/23/2025 - 22:20
I've talked about a few app launchers in the past and how they fundamentally change how I use my PC. Specifically, for Windows, I absolutely love Flow Launcher, and on macOS, Raycast is the way to go. And while the Raycast developers are promising a Windows version will come in the future, there are also some cross-platform solutions out there.
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Niri 25.02 Wayland Compositor Brings Tabbed Columns, Shadows, and More

Sun, 02/23/2025 - 22:20
Niri 25.02 scrollable-tiling Wayland compositor brings tabbed columns, customizable shadows, drag-and-drop scrolling, screencast highlights, and more.
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4 Ways to Make a File in the Linux Terminal

Sun, 02/23/2025 - 22:20
I'm a Linux terminal fan, always on the lookout for ways to perform common operations directly from the command line. One such operation I often perform in the terminal is the quick creation of a file. Several Linux commands allow us to create files without leaving the terminal.
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Is Linux Ready For Mainstream Gaming In 2025?

Sun, 02/23/2025 - 22:20
Linux is quietly gaining ground on Windows in the gaming space. But how well does it actually perform? Here's what I experienced.
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Benchmarks: Excellent Power Efficiency With 5th Gen AMD EPYC Using amd-pstate & Power Profiles

Sun, 02/23/2025 - 22:20
The AMD EPYC 9005 "Turin" processors that launched last year offer excellent performance and power efficiency out-of-the-box. For those wanting to pursue maximum power efficiency and running in the most optimal configuration for performance-per-Watt, AMD EPYC BIOS tunables as well as recent Linux kernel driver improvements can help in driving even greater efficiency.
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Ubuntu 24.04.2 Released with HWE Kernel 6.11

Sat, 02/22/2025 - 22:20
The second point release of Ubuntu 24.04 LTS released! Ubuntu Team announced it yesterday afternoon..
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Linux Memory Management: Understanding Page Tables, Swapping, and Memory Allocation

Sat, 02/22/2025 - 22:20
Memory management is a critical aspect of modern operating systems, ensuring efficient allocation and deallocation of system memory. Linux, as a robust and widely used operating system, employs sophisticated techniques for managing memory efficiently.
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COSMIC Desktop Alpha 6 Released with Many Changes

Sat, 02/22/2025 - 22:20
A new alpha release of System76’s emergent Rust-based COSMIC Desktop environment is out with a clutch of important improvements, bug fixes, and new features in tow.
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Calamares Installer 3.3.14 Brings Internal Improvements

Sat, 02/22/2025 - 22:20
Calamares installer 3.3.14 improves Python bindings, introduces an undo system for UI steps, and more.
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6 Best Free and Open Source Linux File Encryption Tools

Sat, 02/22/2025 - 22:20
This roundup looks at the finest GUI-based file encryption tools. Only free and open source software is included.
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Linus Torvalds Clearly Lays Out Linux Maintainer Roles - Or Not - Around Rust Code

Sat, 02/22/2025 - 22:20
The Linux kernel mailing list drama around the Rust programming language use within the kernel continues... Linus Torvalds has largely refrained from the ongoing LKML discussions around a Rust policy for the Linux kernel and in-fighting between kernel developers and maintainers with differing views over Rust. This evening though Linus Torvalds did decide to chime in on the conversation.
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Linux royalty backs adoption of Rust for kernel code, says its rise is inevitable

Sat, 02/22/2025 - 22:20
Nobody wants memory bugs. Penguinistas continue debate on how to squish 'em. Some Linux kernel maintainers remain unconvinced that adding Rust code to the open source project is a good idea, but its VIPs are coming out in support of the language's integration.
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No, LibreOffice Doesn’t Turn 40 This Year, but StarOffice Would if It Were Still Around

Sat, 02/22/2025 - 22:20
It’s like reading the Old Testament: Star Writer begat StarOffice who begat OpenOffice, which begat LibreOffice. All but the standalone version of Star Writer battled with Microsoft’s Office suite in the marketplace arena.
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FOSS Weekly #25.08: Ubuntu 25.04 Features, Conky Setup, Plank Reloaded and More Linux Stuff

Sat, 02/22/2025 - 22:20
Fedora-OBS feud continues the drama in the Linux world.
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Ubuntu 24.04.2 LTS Released with Many Bug Fixes and Security Updates

Sat, 02/22/2025 - 22:20
Ubuntu 24.04.2 LTS is now officially available, featuring critical security updates, bug fixes, and improved desktop stability.
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Mesa 25.0 Released With Vulkan 1.4 Driver Support, AMD RDNA4 Ready

Sat, 02/22/2025 - 22:20
Mesa 25.0 was officially released today as the newest quarterly feature release for this set of open-source OpenGL, OpenCL, Vulkan, and video acceleration drivers used on Linux systems by multiple hardware vendors.
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