📰 Every major Linux distro wants COSMIC, and it hasn't even finished its first year
The cool thing about Linux is that, if another distro has a really cool desktop layout that you like the look of, there's a good chance you can download it on your own PC, too. It's not like, say, Windows versus iOS, where you need third-party apps to emulate what the other OS is using; if a Linux distro has a cool desktop environment you like, just grab it.
🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/linux-distro-cosmic/
#distro #linux
The cool thing about Linux is that, if another distro has a really cool desktop layout that you like the look of, there's a good chance you can download it on your own PC, too. It's not like, say, Windows versus iOS, where you need third-party apps to emulate what the other OS is using; if a Linux distro has a cool desktop environment you like, just grab it.
🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/linux-distro-cosmic/
#distro #linux
XDA
Every major Linux distro wants COSMIC, and it hasn't even finished its first year
It's just that good.
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📰 FreeBSD 16 Retires The Last Of Its GPL Code From Its Base System
As of this past week in the FreeBSD source tree for FreeBSD 16, the last of the GNU GPL licensed code from the base system has been retired...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/FreeBSD-16-Goes-GPL-Free
#gnu
As of this past week in the FreeBSD source tree for FreeBSD 16, the last of the GNU GPL licensed code from the base system has been retired...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/FreeBSD-16-Goes-GPL-Free
#gnu
Phoronix
FreeBSD 16 Retires The Last Of Its GPL Code From Its Base System
As of this past week in the FreeBSD source tree for FreeBSD 16, the last of the GNU GPL licensed code from the base system has been retired.
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📰 Use AppManger to install, update AppImages on Ubuntu
AppImages are designed to be simple. Download one, make it executable and run it. On Ubuntu, though, there’s an extra step: installing FUSE 2 (libfuse2t64), as some AppImages rely on it. Ubuntu ships FUSE 3 by default. AppManager is a new(ish) GTK4/Libadwaita app which fixes that particular annoyance by mounting AppImages through uruntime instead of FUSE. It handles the usual SquashFS-packed AppImages, plus the newer DwarFS-packed ones too.
🔗 Source: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/07/appmanager-appimage-installer-linux
#ubuntu
AppImages are designed to be simple. Download one, make it executable and run it. On Ubuntu, though, there’s an extra step: installing FUSE 2 (libfuse2t64), as some AppImages rely on it. Ubuntu ships FUSE 3 by default. AppManager is a new(ish) GTK4/Libadwaita app which fixes that particular annoyance by mounting AppImages through uruntime instead of FUSE. It handles the usual SquashFS-packed AppImages, plus the newer DwarFS-packed ones too.
🔗 Source: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/07/appmanager-appimage-installer-linux
#ubuntu
OMG! Ubuntu
AppManager makes AppImages easier to install and use on Ubuntu
AppImages are designed to be simple. Download one, make it executable and run it. On Ubuntu, though, there's an extra step: Ubuntu ships FUSE 3 by
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📰 Khronos Lists First Conformant OpenCL 3.1 Implementation: Apple M1/M2 On Asahi Linux With Rusticl
Back in May OpenCL 3.1 was announced with a focus on AI and HPC workloads. Just over two months later, this incremental update over OpenCL 3.0 now has its first listed conformant OpenCL 3.1 implementation for passing the OpenCL 3.1 conformance test suite cases. It's Apple Silicon M1/M2 graphics running on Asahi Linux with the Mesa Rusticl driver...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/OpenCL-3.1-Conformance-Apple
#linux
Back in May OpenCL 3.1 was announced with a focus on AI and HPC workloads. Just over two months later, this incremental update over OpenCL 3.0 now has its first listed conformant OpenCL 3.1 implementation for passing the OpenCL 3.1 conformance test suite cases. It's Apple Silicon M1/M2 graphics running on Asahi Linux with the Mesa Rusticl driver...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/OpenCL-3.1-Conformance-Apple
#linux
Phoronix
Khronos Lists First Conformant OpenCL 3.1 Implementation: Apple M1/M2 On Asahi Linux With Rusticl
Back in May OpenCL 3.1 was announced with a focus on AI and HPC workloads
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📰 Someone connected a Raspberry Pi 4B to an old, unsupported Kindle, and now it's an e-ink dashboard
Back in May, Amazon officially cut support for its older Kindle models, preventing them from using the official store. While some people have found new uses for them, one person has had the brilliant idea of attaching a Raspberry Pi 4 to it. The result is a cool e-ink dashboard that re-uses the perfectly good Kindle tech.
🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/someone-connected-raspberry-pi-4b-on-an-old-unsupported-kindle-now-its-an-e-ink-dashboard/
#raspberry
Back in May, Amazon officially cut support for its older Kindle models, preventing them from using the official store. While some people have found new uses for them, one person has had the brilliant idea of attaching a Raspberry Pi 4 to it. The result is a cool e-ink dashboard that re-uses the perfectly good Kindle tech.
🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/someone-connected-raspberry-pi-4b-on-an-old-unsupported-kindle-now-its-an-e-ink-dashboard/
#raspberry
XDA
Someone connected a Raspberry Pi 4B to an old, unsupported Kindle, and now it's an e-ink dashboard
Don't throw away perfectly good hardware.
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📰 After almost two years, KDE Plasma’s animations finally look good again on Nvidia cards
If you've used KDE Plasma on an Nvidia card lately and felt the animations weren't as smooth as they could be, it's not just you. Ever since October 2024, triple buffering has been disabled for Nvidia hardware due to a bug. Fortunately, the fix has just been released as part of Plasma 6.7.3, and you can grab it now.
🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/after-almost-two-years-kde-plasmas-animations-finally-look-good-again-on-nvidia-cards/
#kde #plasma
If you've used KDE Plasma on an Nvidia card lately and felt the animations weren't as smooth as they could be, it's not just you. Ever since October 2024, triple buffering has been disabled for Nvidia hardware due to a bug. Fortunately, the fix has just been released as part of Plasma 6.7.3, and you can grab it now.
🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/after-almost-two-years-kde-plasmas-animations-finally-look-good-again-on-nvidia-cards/
#kde #plasma
XDA
After almost two years, KDE Plasma’s animations finally look good again on Nvidia cards
Triple buffering is back.
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📰 Valve adds a "Great on Machine" section to the Steam Machine library
Valve continue to roll out changes to improve the user experience on the new Steam Machine, which now has a "Great on Machine" section in the Steam Library.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
🔗 Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/valve-adds-a-great-on-machine-section-to-the-steam-machine-library/
#steam
Valve continue to roll out changes to improve the user experience on the new Steam Machine, which now has a "Great on Machine" section in the Steam Library.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
🔗 Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/valve-adds-a-great-on-machine-section-to-the-steam-machine-library/
#steam
GamingOnLinux
Valve adds a "Great on Machine" section to the Steam Machine library
Valve continue to roll out changes to improve the user experience on the new Steam Machine, which now has a Great on Machine section in the Steam Library.
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📰 FreeRDP 3.29 Is Out With Extensive Security Fixes
The open-source Remote Desktop Protocol implementation FreeRDP rolls out 22 security advisories, stronger runtime protections, and multiple client fixes.
🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/freerdp-3-29-is-out-with-extensive-security-fixes/
#opensource
The open-source Remote Desktop Protocol implementation FreeRDP rolls out 22 security advisories, stronger runtime protections, and multiple client fixes.
🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/freerdp-3-29-is-out-with-extensive-security-fixes/
#opensource
Linuxiac
FreeRDP 3.29 Is Out With Extensive Security Fixes
The open-source Remote Desktop Protocol implementation FreeRDP rolls out 22 security advisories, stronger runtime protections, and multiple client fixes.
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📰 OpenMandriva's accused repo wrecker says it wasn't sabotage – it was a message
Ex-contributor claims he wasn't a rogue admin, hadn't left the project, and never intended to harm the distro.
🔗 Source: https://www.theregister.com/os-platforms/2026/07/15/openmandrivas-accused-repo-wrecker-says-it-wasnt-sabotage-it-was-a-message/5270511
#distro
Ex-contributor claims he wasn't a rogue admin, hadn't left the project, and never intended to harm the distro.
🔗 Source: https://www.theregister.com/os-platforms/2026/07/15/openmandrivas-accused-repo-wrecker-says-it-wasnt-sabotage-it-was-a-message/5270511
#distro
theregister
OpenMandriva's accused repo wrecker says it wasn't sabotage – it was a message
Ex-contributor claims he wasn't a rogue admin, hadn't left the project, and never intended to harm the distro
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📰 MKVToolNix 100 MKV Manipulation Tool Brings New Features and Enhancements
MKVToolNix 100 open-source Matroska (MKV) manipulation software is now available for download with new MKVToolNix GUI features, mkvmerge improvements, and various other chnages.
🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/mkvtoolnix-100-mkv-manipulation-tool-brings-new-features-and-enhancements
#opensource
MKVToolNix 100 open-source Matroska (MKV) manipulation software is now available for download with new MKVToolNix GUI features, mkvmerge improvements, and various other chnages.
🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/mkvtoolnix-100-mkv-manipulation-tool-brings-new-features-and-enhancements
#opensource
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📰 Firefox to Test a Two-Week Release Cycle Starting in September
Mozilla plans to release Firefox Desktop and Android every two weeks in an experiment beginning with Firefox 155 on September 1.
🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/firefox-to-test-a-two-week-release-cycle-starting-in-september/
#android #firefox
Mozilla plans to release Firefox Desktop and Android every two weeks in an experiment beginning with Firefox 155 on September 1.
🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/firefox-to-test-a-two-week-release-cycle-starting-in-september/
#android #firefox
Linuxiac
Firefox to Test a Two-Week Release Cycle Starting in September
Mozilla plans to release Firefox Desktop and Android every two weeks in an experiment beginning with Firefox 155 on September 1.
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📰 Vocalinux 0.14 Beta Released For Offline Voice Dictation / Speech-To-Text On Linux
Ubuntu 26.10 is notably working on laying the foundation for a context-aware desktop and their initial deliverable being worked on is Myna as a speech-to-text solution for the Linux desktop. Interestingly there is already a promising voice dictation / speech-to-text solution for the Linux desktop called Vocalinux that continues advancing and is usable right now for those looking at their own speech-to-text desktop solution...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Vocalinux-0.14-Beta
#linux #ubuntu
Ubuntu 26.10 is notably working on laying the foundation for a context-aware desktop and their initial deliverable being worked on is Myna as a speech-to-text solution for the Linux desktop. Interestingly there is already a promising voice dictation / speech-to-text solution for the Linux desktop called Vocalinux that continues advancing and is usable right now for those looking at their own speech-to-text desktop solution...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Vocalinux-0.14-Beta
#linux #ubuntu
Phoronix
Vocalinux 0.14 Beta Released For Offline Voice Dictation / Speech-To-Text On Linux
Ubuntu 26.10 is notably working on laying the foundation for a context-aware desktop and their initial deliverable being worked on is Myna as a speech-to-text solution for the Linux desktop
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📰 Linus Torvalds Reaffirms That Linux Is Not "Anti-AI" & Not A "Social Warrior" Project
Overnight Linux creator Linus Torvalds wrote another well crafted message that reaffirms the Linux kernel position of not being against AI and lashing back against some kernel developers that are against AI/LLM usage within the kernel project...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-Is-Not-Anti-AI
#kernel #linux
Overnight Linux creator Linus Torvalds wrote another well crafted message that reaffirms the Linux kernel position of not being against AI and lashing back against some kernel developers that are against AI/LLM usage within the kernel project...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-Is-Not-Anti-AI
#kernel #linux
Phoronix
Linus Torvalds Reaffirms That Linux Is Not "Anti-AI" & Not A "Social Warrior" Project
Overnight Linux creator Linus Torvalds wrote another well crafted message that reaffirms the Linux kernel position of not being against AI and lashing back against some kernel developers that are against AI/LLM usage within the kernel project.
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📰 A moment of silence, please, for the final release of Debian on x86-32
New Debian versions hit FOSSland in the form of 13.6 and 12.15.
🔗 Source: https://www.theregister.com/os-platforms/2026/07/15/a-moment-of-silence-please-for-the-final-release-of-debian-on-x86-32/5271198
#debian
New Debian versions hit FOSSland in the form of 13.6 and 12.15.
🔗 Source: https://www.theregister.com/os-platforms/2026/07/15/a-moment-of-silence-please-for-the-final-release-of-debian-on-x86-32/5271198
#debian
theregister
A moment of silence, please, for the final release of Debian on x86-32
New Debian versions hit FOSSland in the form of 13.6 and 12.15
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📰 AMD ROCm 7.14 Announced As New Production Release, Ryzen AI 400 Series Support
As a follow-up to the article over ROCm 7.14 being tagged, AMD has formally announced the availability of ROCm 7.14 and it's their new production release rather than being a tech preview...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/AMD-ROCm-7.14
#amd
As a follow-up to the article over ROCm 7.14 being tagged, AMD has formally announced the availability of ROCm 7.14 and it's their new production release rather than being a tech preview...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/AMD-ROCm-7.14
#amd
Phoronix
AMD ROCm 7.14 Announced As New Production Release, Ryzen AI 400 Series Support
As a follow-up to the article over ROCm 7.14 being tagged, AMD has formally announced the availability of ROCm 7.14 and it's their new production release rather than being a tech preview.
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📰 Meet Caerus, a Synaptic-Like GTK4 Package Manager for Void Linux
Caerus is a new GTK4 graphical front end for Void Linux’s XBPS, offering package search, bulk actions, transaction previews, and system maintenance tools.
🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/meet-caerus-a-synaptic-like-gtk4-package-manager-for-void-linux/
#linux
Caerus is a new GTK4 graphical front end for Void Linux’s XBPS, offering package search, bulk actions, transaction previews, and system maintenance tools.
🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/meet-caerus-a-synaptic-like-gtk4-package-manager-for-void-linux/
#linux
Linuxiac
Meet Caerus, a Synaptic-Like GTK4 Package Manager for Void Linux
Caerus is a new GTK4 graphical front end for Void Linux’s XBPS, offering package search, bulk actions, transaction previews, and system maintenance tools.
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📰 SteamOS 3.8.15 brings a performance fix and SteamOS 3.8.23 Beta is out too
Valve released two new versions of SteamOS Linux - SteamOS 3.8.23 Beta and SteamOS 3.8.15. Here's all that's changed for Steam Deck, Steam Machine and others.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
🔗 Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/steamos-3-8-15-brings-a-performance-fix-and-steamos-3-8-23-beta-is-out-too/
#linux #steam
Valve released two new versions of SteamOS Linux - SteamOS 3.8.23 Beta and SteamOS 3.8.15. Here's all that's changed for Steam Deck, Steam Machine and others.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
🔗 Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/steamos-3-8-15-brings-a-performance-fix-and-steamos-3-8-23-beta-is-out-too/
#linux #steam
GamingOnLinux
SteamOS 3.8.15 brings a performance fix and SteamOS 3.8.23 Beta is out too
Valve released two new versions of SteamOS Linux - SteamOS 3.8.23 Beta and SteamOS 3.8.15. Here's all that's changed for Steam Deck, Steam Machine and others.
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📰 You, too, can build this e-ink typewriter that runs off a Raspberry Pi Zero
It even has wheels you can turn to scroll through your "paper.".
🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/you-too-can-build-this-e-ink-typewriter-that-runs-off-a-raspberry-pi-zero/
#raspberry
It even has wheels you can turn to scroll through your "paper.".
🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/you-too-can-build-this-e-ink-typewriter-that-runs-off-a-raspberry-pi-zero/
#raspberry
XDA
You, too, can build this e-ink typewriter that runs off a Raspberry Pi Zero
It even has wheels you can turn to scroll through your "paper."
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📰 Proton Experimental brings fixes for Diablo IV, Marvel Rivals, RPGMaker Engine games
Valve launched the latest update to Proton Experimental to bring more fixes for running Windows games on SteamOS / Linux including Steam Deck and Steam Machine.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
🔗 Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/proton-experimental-brings-fixes-for-diablo-iv-marvel-rivals-rpgmaker-engine-games/
#linux #proton #steam
Valve launched the latest update to Proton Experimental to bring more fixes for running Windows games on SteamOS / Linux including Steam Deck and Steam Machine.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
🔗 Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/proton-experimental-brings-fixes-for-diablo-iv-marvel-rivals-rpgmaker-engine-games/
#linux #proton #steam
GamingOnLinux
Proton Experimental brings fixes for Diablo IV, Marvel Rivals, RPGMaker Engine games
Valve launched the latest update to Proton Experimental to bring more fixes for running Windows games on SteamOS / Linux including Steam Deck and Steam Machine.
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📰 Immutable Linux distros are not the only way to build a system you can't break
Immutability is great, but Snapshots do most of what a beginner is looking for and leaves the rest alone.
🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/btrfs-snapshots-do-almost-everything-immutable-distros-promise-without-the-friction/
#linux
Immutability is great, but Snapshots do most of what a beginner is looking for and leaves the rest alone.
🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/btrfs-snapshots-do-almost-everything-immutable-distros-promise-without-the-friction/
#linux
XDA
Immutable Linux distros are not the only way to build a system you can't break
Immutability is great, but Snapshots do most of what a beginner is looking for and leaves the rest alone
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📰 Impressive grand-scale RTS game Beyond All Reason gets a major engine upgrade with ARM64 support
Beyond All Reason is a seriously impressive grand-scale open source RTS game that just got a big engine upgrade that brings ARM64 support.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
🔗 Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/impressive-grand-scale-rts-game-beyond-all-reason-gets-a-major-engine-upgrade-with-arm64-support/
#opensource
Beyond All Reason is a seriously impressive grand-scale open source RTS game that just got a big engine upgrade that brings ARM64 support.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
🔗 Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/impressive-grand-scale-rts-game-beyond-all-reason-gets-a-major-engine-upgrade-with-arm64-support/
#opensource
GamingOnLinux
Impressive grand-scale RTS game Beyond All Reason gets a major engine upgrade with ARM64 support
Beyond All Reason is a seriously impressive grand-scale open source RTS game that just got a big engine upgrade that brings ARM64 support.
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