Pardus 23.4 Released!

Debian-based Linux distro from TÜBİTAK just got a fresh update — new software center features, updated packages, and a better user experience.

Read the full breakdown:
https://www.opensourcefeed.org/pardus-234-release/

This week's Linux and FOSS news:

LINUX NEWS

APT 3.0 released with revamped interface, columnar display for package names and colored text for better readability, will be the default for Debian 13 and Ubuntu 25.04:
https://9to5linux.com/apt-3-0-debian-package-manager-released-with-revamped-command-line-interface

Tails 6.14.1 released with safe access for any directory in the Home directory or Persistent Storage via the Tor Browser (through the integration of XDG Desktop Portals of Flatpak), updated software, usability and accessibility fixes, bug fix for Welcome Screen:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/4/tails-6-14-1-released-with-enhanced-tor-browser-integration-software-updates-and-bug-fixes/
(Flatpak haters gonna drop Tails now lol)

Nitrux 3.9.1 released with MauiKit and Maui Apps update, Linux kernel 6.13, Mesa 25, new Fiery browser, default configuration files added for Bauh, udev rule for NTsync, module configuration for v4l2loopback, a PipeWire configuration file for wine64-preloade, automatic change of power profile, screen brightness and refresh rate on laptops depending on the power source, and more:
https://9to5linux.com/immutable-distro-nitrux-3-9-1-brings-new-convergent-web-browser-linux-6-13

CachyOS March 2025 snapshot available with new Limine bootloader, Linux kernel 6.14, KDE Plasma 6.3.3, new cachyos-samba-settings package, re-enabled GSP Firmware for the closed-source NVIDIA kernel module, support for the “ASUS Armoury” driver used by the ROG Ally and other devices for fan and power management, etc.:
https://9to5linux.com/cachyos-iso-snapshot-for-march-2025-brings-new-bootloader-linux-kernel-6-14

Archinstall 3.0.3 released with improved Limine bootloader support, Sway replaced with Hyprland in the profile seat selection, improved FAT12 and FAT16 ESP support, package selector that displays a multi-selection menu to let users add any available package, will no longer force install the GRUB bootloader on BIOS systems when the user has not chosen it as a bootloader etc.:
https://9to5linux.com/arch-linux-installer-archinstall-3-0-3-improves-limine-bootloader-support

Serious security bypasses are found in Ubuntu 24.04 and later:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/3/new-security-bypasses-in-ubuntu-s-user-namespace-restrictions-require-manual-mitigation/

(FOSS news in comment)

This week's Linux and FOSS news:

LINUX NEWS

GNOME 48 "Bengaluru" released with dynamic triple buffering to boost the performance on low-end GPUs, Wayland color management protocol support, new Adwaita fonts, HDR (High Dynamic Range) support, new Wellbeing feature with screen time tracking, new Display Control utility, new windows centered by default, OSD notifications for headphone connections, new Papers app as the default document viewer, notifications grouped by apps, improvements to Nautilus and Software, Loupe got image editing support etc.:
https://9to5linux.com/gnome-48-bengaluru-desktop-environment-officially-released-this-is-whats-new

Serpent OS changes name to AerynOS, because of "serpent" having a negative association:
https://9to5linux.com/ikey-dohertys-serpent-os-changes-name-to-aerynos
(Instead of a "negative" name, now it has a name that's hard to spell correctly, judging from how many people spell Python incorrectly lol)

Fedora 42 Beta available with new KDE edition (not spin anymore!), COSMIC spin, refreshed Anaconda installer, DNF5 improvements etc.:
https://betanews.com/2025/03/18/fedora-linux-42-beta-asahi-kde-cosmic-new-features/

Kali Linux 2025.1 released with Xfce 4.20, KDE Plasma 6.2, refreshed theme, new keyboard shortcuts, kernel update, new partition layout etc.:
https://9to5linux.com/kali-linux-2025-1-ethical-hacking-distro-is-here-with-xfce-4-20-refreshed-theme

Lead developer of the Dash to Panel GNOME extension quits due to drama around the animated heart icon with a donation message:
https://news.itsfoss.com/dash-to-panel-drama/
(Linux isn't Linux without a drama each week...)

PINE64 RISC-V tablet (PineTab-V) gets new Debian-based distro, new accelerometer, a fix for a slow charging issue, an LED status indicator light, and a unique identifier for the PineTab-V in the EEPROM:
https://news.itsfoss.com/pinetab-v-upgrade/

(FOSS news in comment)

Boost Productivity with Custom Command Shortcuts Using Linux Aliases https://www.linuxjournal.com/content/boost-productivity-custom-command-shortcuts-using-linux-aliases
#linuxnews #linuxjournal #opensource

This week's Linux and FOSS news:

LINUX NEWS

GNOME 48 RC available with dynamic triple buffering, Wayland color management protocol, support for centering new windows by default, NVIDIA improvements, updates for Nautilus and Settings etc.:
https://9to5linux.com/gnome-48-rc-adds-dynamic-triple-buffering-wayland-color-management-protocol

KDE Plasma 6.4 will include color code recognition for KRunner to display the color with textual representation, Disks & Devices widget will automatically check newly-connected disks for file system errors and offer corrections, fixes for keyboard navigation issues, Spectacle redesign etc.:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/3/kde-team-unveils-new-features-and-enhancements-planned-for-upcoming-kde-plasma-6-4-release/

KDE Gear 24.12.3 released with improvements for Dolphin, Konsole, Tokodon, Kasts, Konqueror, Itinerary, PlasmaTube, Kate, Kdenlive, AudioTube, NeoChat, Okular etc.:
https://9to5linux.com/kde-gear-24-12-3-improves-dolphin-konsole-tokodon-itinerary-kasts-and-more

PipeWire 1.4 released with RISC-V support, MIDI2 support, JACK Control API etc.:
https://9to5linux.com/pipewire-1-4-is-out-with-risc-v-support-midi2-support-jack-control-api-and-more

Wine 10.3 released with Wayland clipboard support, initial Vulkan video decoding, Compiler-RT included in ARM builds, improved Winelib C++ compatibility etc.:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/3/wine-10-3-maintenance-update-adds-wayland-clipboard-support-vulkan-video-decoding-and-more/

Ubuntu 25.04 will include Papers instead of Evince for PDF reader:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/03/ubuntu-25-04-new-pdf-viewer-app-official

Tails 6.13 released with enhanced Wi-Fi troubleshooting, updated Tor client and Tor Browser, ability to detect partitioning errors when Tails is started for the first time, bug fixes:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/3/tails-6-13-released-with-enhanced-wi-fi-troubleshooting-and-key-software-updates/

Ubuntu Touch (UBports) 20.04 OTA-8 released with VoLTE support for Volla phone users, support for WPA3-protected Wi-Fi networks, bug fixes, security updates:
https://9to5linux.com/ubuntu-touch-ota-8-released-with-volte-support-for-volla-phone-users

(FOSS news in comment)

Exploring the Hybrid Debian GNU/kFreeBSD Distribution https://www.linuxjournal.com/content/exploring-hybrid-debian-gnukfreebsd-distribution
#linuxnews #linuxjournal #opensource

Linux System Performance Tuning: Optimizing CPU, Memory, and Disk https://www.linuxjournal.com/content/linux-system-performance-tuning-optimizing-cpu-memory-and-disk
#linuxnews #linuxjournal #opensource

Ein Hallo aus dem #Maschinenraum

Mit etwas Verspätung ist nun endlich die #linuxnews-Budgetplanung für '25 abgeschlossen. Die Metriken:

- 2024: 722,97€
- 2025: 1726,05€

Eine Steigerung zum Vorjahr von 138,7% - nur die Ausgaben, unsere Zeit ist da nicht mit eingerechnet.

Da wir keine #spenden annehmen, kommt das alles aus eigener Tasche (wird unter Kosten für #hobby verbucht ).

Dank @mailbox_org fallen Kosten für Mail weg

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This week's Linux and FOSS news:

LINUX NEWS

Linux Mint team plans new Cinnamon app menu, Firefox root certificate expiring in older versions, website backend rewritten and containerized:
https://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=4811

Gentoo offers bootable QCOW2 images for cloud deployment, without the need for manual installation:
https://ostechnix.com/bootable-gentoo-qcow2-disk-images/
(That's actually pretty cool, I could imagine beginner friendly distros like Linux Mint doing the same - but maybe with VirtualBox or VMWare images, because Windows users are probably more familiar with those - so they can try out Linux without the installation and then if they like the experience, they will be more motivated to learn how to install it on bare metal.)

Armbian 25.2 released with support for new boards, Linux kernel 6.12 LTS:
https://9to5linux.com/armbian-25-2-released-with-support-for-new-boards-linux-6-12-lts-and-more

KDE Plasma 6.3.2 released with Animated WebP and GIF support for Spectacle, bug fixes:
https://9to5linux.com/kde-plasma-6-3-2-released-with-animated-webp-and-gif-support-for-spectacle

Burn My Windows GNOME extension gets 4 new effects:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/02/4-new-visual-effects-added-to-burn-my-windows-gnome-extensions
(They can't burn my Windows because I don't have it installed 200IQ lol)

Linux kernel 6.14 RC4 released with driver fixes, filesystem improvements, core kernel enhancements, networking adjustments:
https://ostechnix.com/linux-kernel-6-14-rc4-released/

NVIDIA 570 driver released with VRR (variable refresh rate) support on multi-monitor setups, new conceal_vrr_caps kernel module parameter to enable usage of features on some displays such as ULMB (Ultra Low Motion Blur), support for querying Dynamic Boost status, 32-bit compatibility support for the NVIDIA GBM backend, support for the systemd suspend-then-hibernate method of system sleep etc:
https://9to5linux.com/nvidia-570-linux-graphics-driver-released-with-new-features-and-improvements

Lutris 0.5.19 released with enhanced Proton integration, option to set the location of the emulator BIOS file used by libretro in the preferences etc.:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/2/lutris-0-5-19-brings-enhanced-proton-integration-and-other-enhancements-for-linux-gamers/

(FOSS news in comment)

Linux Meets AI: Top Machine Learning Frameworks You Need to Know https://www.linuxjournal.com/content/linux-meets-ai-top-machine-learning-frameworks-you-need-know
#linuxnews #linuxjournal #opensource

Stay Ahead of the Game: Essential Tools and Techniques for Linux Server Monitoring https://www.linuxjournal.com/content/stay-ahead-game-essential-tools-and-techniques-linux-server-monitoring
#linuxnews #linuxjournal #opensource

This week's Linux and FOSS news:

LINUX NEWS

CachyOS launches new Kernel Builder tool for Debian based distros to build custom Linux kernel with patches from CachyOS:
https://news.itsfoss.com/cachyos-kernel-builder/

openSUSE considers dropping legacy BIOS support:
https://news.itsfoss.com/opensuse-dropping-legacy-boot/

Arch plans to drop old repositories (community, community-testing, testing, testing-debug, staging, staging-debug) to simplify repository structure:
https://ostechnix.com/remove-old-repositories-in-arch-linux/

Ubuntu 25.04 final release is planned for April 17th with installer upgrades, Linux kernel 6.14, UI upgrades etc.:
https://news.itsfoss.com/ubuntu-25-04-features/

Ubuntu 24.04.2 released with updated hardware enablement (HWE) stack, backporting newer Linux kernel and Mesa GPU drivers to LTS users:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/02/ubuntu-lts-users-could-get-intel-graphics-driver-updates-more-frequently

COSMIC alpha 6 released iwth new Desktop Zoom feature, screen reader and screen magnification toggles for Accessibility applet, new icon size and grid spacing options in Desktop view settings etc.:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/02/cosmic-desktop-alpha-6-released

KDE Plasma 6.3.1 released, making the updates list in Discover case-insensitively sorted, updates for Weather Report widget, various bug fixes:
https://9to5linux.com/kde-plasma-6-3-1-released-with-plasma-discover-improvements-and-many-bug-fixes

Phosh 0.45.0 released with support for WiFi authentication via a page opening in browser, option to uninstall apps from app grid, close quick setting status pages when action was successful, fix for crash on unlock with media player widget, etc.:
https://phosh.mobi/releases/rel-0.45.0/
(As for the wifi authentication stuff, it's mostly needed for public wifi networks which can be extremely insecure, the owners of the network can see every activity, so you probably want to avoid using those networks. But regardless it's good that Phosh got support for that stuff regardless, if there's some important stuff to get done.)

Mesa 25.0 released with Vulkan 1.4 support for RADV, ANV, NVK, Turnip, Asahi and Lavapipe drivers, support for Vulkan 1.1, shaderInt16, shaderInt64, imageCubeArray, depthClamp etc.:
https://9to5linux.com/mesa-25-0-linux-graphics-stack-brings-vulkan-1-4-support-on-radv-anv-and-nvk

(FOSS news in comment)

#Blogfragen – eine Blogparade übers Bloggen!
https://linuxnews.de/blogfragen-eine-blogparade-uebers-bloggen/ #blog #linuxnews #linux #umfragen

Linux Memory Management: Understanding Page Tables, Swapping, and Memory Allocation https://www.linuxjournal.com/content/linux-memory-management-understanding-page-tables-swapping-and-memory-allocation
#linuxnews #linuxjournal #opensource

Mastering Software Package Management with Yum and DNF on CentOS and RHEL https://www.linuxjournal.com/content/mastering-software-package-management-yum-and-dnf-centos-and-rhel
#linuxnews #linuxjournal #opensource

Da ich ja nun ruhige zwei Wochen habe wäre es doch angebracht mal bei #Blogfragen mitzumachen. Ist wohl wie ein gesammeltes, nicht Live #AMA.

Also was wolltet ihr schon immer rund um #linuxnews wissen?

Fragen bitte unter diesen Trööt, sonst finde ich nichts mehr

Idee gestohlen bei:

https://www.jansens-pott.de/fragen-zu-deinem-blog/
https://www.deimeke.net/dirk/blog/index.php?/archives/4377-Fragen-zu-meinem-Blog.html