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A subtitle editor is a type of computer software that lets users create and edit subtitles. We pick the finest open source options.

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Coming three weeks after KDE Plasma 6.3.3, the KDE Plasma 6.3.4 release is here to fix the most common Plasma crash that could happen when unplugging screens, especially when using a dock, improves the pixel-perfection of various KWin effects, including Wobbly Windows, and adds keyboard navigation and interaction to the User Switcher widget’s popup.

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BlueToolkit is an open-source tool that helps find security flaws in Bluetooth Classic devices. It runs known and custom exploits to test if a device is vulnerable.

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Ubuntu-based Linux Lite 7.4 launches with kernel 6.8 LTS, new app versions, and enhanced stability.

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The Ultimate Guide To Mastering the LS Command

The ls command is one of the most frequently used commands in Unix-based systems. This simple yet powerful two-letter command allows users to list files and directories efficiently. When combined with various options and wildcards, ls becomes an indispensable tool for file management.

In this article, we will explore practical examples of the ls command, followed by detailed explanations to ensure clarity and understanding.

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The Linux kernel is the core component of any Linux operating system, managing hardware resources and system processes.

The latest Kernel from the 6.12 series is Kernel 6.12.21, which has been recently released, coming with a few changes only:

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Looking for a fast way to recall or discover Linux commands? Try the cheat.sh for basic usage and the GitHub cheat command for advanced usage.

The post This Simple Terminal Tool Provides You with a Cheatsheet for Any Linux Command appeared first on Linux Today.

This tutorial will explain everything about the HTTP 406 Not Acceptable status code. The HTTP 406 Not Acceptable is an HTTP response or status code belonging to 4xx client errors. This means that the page cannot be reached, is unavailable, or the request has bad syntax. The error signals that the server cannot provide content in the format requested in the headers of the client’s request. The HTTP 406 error can appear while you are visiting some websites. It can also appear on the website you are hosting.

In the following paragraphs, we will explain this error in more detail. What causes it, and how to fix it from the client and website owner’s perspectives. Let’s get started!

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In the world of Linux system administration and development, comparing files is an essential task when you are updating configuration files, reviewing code changes, or troubleshooting issues, the ability to compare two text files and quickly spot the differences can save you time and help you avoid costly errors.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through various methods to compare text files in Linux, from basic command-line tools to advanced visual diff tools. Each method has its own strengths, and we’ll explain when to use which one.

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Creating users in Linux is a fundamental task for system administrators. The useradd command is a universal tool available in all Linux distributions that allows you to create users efficiently. Below, you’ll find a step-by-step guide on how to use it.

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Highlights of Firefox 137 include HEVC playback support on Linux systems, the ability to identify all links in PDF files and turn them into hyperlinks, the ability to sign PDF documents without leaving Firefox, and support for using the address bar as a calculator.

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This week, we got lots of cool news, starting with Linux kernel 6.14 and the beta version of the upcoming Ubuntu 25.04, and continuing with MPV 0.40, GIMP 3.0.2, XZ Utils 5.8, AerynOS 2025.03, Zorin OS 17.3, KaOS 2025.03, Archinstall 3.0.3, GNU Linux-libre 6.14, fwupd 2.0.7, LibreOffice 25.2.2, Nitrux 3.9.1, and CachyOS 250330.

On top of that, the openSUSE Linux devs announced experimental support for parallel downloads for their Zypper package manager. Below, you can check out this week’s hottest news and access all the distro and package downloads released this past week in the 9to5Linux weekly roundup for March 30th, 2025.

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Nitrux 3.9.1 is here almost two months after Nitrux 3.9 and introduces a newer kernel from the Linux 6.13 series, namely Linux kernel 6.13.8, a huge MauiKit, MauiKit Frameworks, and Maui Apps update, the latest and greatest Mesa 25 graphics stack, AMD ROCm open software stack, and a new convergent web browser called Fiery.

The post Immutable Distro Nitrux 3.9.1 Brings New Convergent Web Browser, Linux 6.13 appeared first on Linux Today.

Catch up on the latest Linux news: Kernel 6.14, Ubuntu 25.04 Beta, CachyOS March 2025 ISO, KaOS 2025.03, Zorin OS 17.3, is there Linux for Windows users, and more.

The post Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 13 (Mar 24 – 30, 2025) appeared first on Linux Today.

Powered by the Linux 6.14 kernel series and featuring the KDE Plasma 6.3.3 desktop environment, the CachyOS ISO snapshot for March 2025 ships with a new bootloader, namely Limine, which supports both BIOS and UEFI firmware, along with out-of-the-box support for Btrfs snapshots.

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Vivaldi, the proprietary Norwegian browser that’s largely built on open-source code, further distinguishes itself from other Chrome-based browsers by adding a baked-in on-demand Proton VPN implementation.

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Stalwart open-source mail server is expanding beyond email to become a full collaboration platform with calendaring, contacts, and file sharing support.

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Powered by the Linux 6.13 kernel series, KaOS Linux 2025.03 ships with the latest KDE Plasma 6.3 desktop environment series, namely the KDE Plasma 6.3.3 point release, as well as the KDE Gear 24.12.3 and KDE Frameworks 6.12 software suites, all built on the Qt 6.8.3 open-source application framework.

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The PCLinuxOS Magazine staff is pleased to announce the release of the April 2025 issue. With the exception of a brief period in 2009, The PCLinuxOS Magazine has been published on a monthly basis since September, 2006. The PCLinuxOS Magazine is a product of the PCLinuxOS community, published by volunteers from the community. The magazine is led by Paul Arnote, Chief Editor, and Assistant Editor Meemaw. The PCLinuxOS Magazine is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Share-Alike 3.0 Unported license, and some rights are reserved. All articles may be freely reproduced via any and all means following first publication by The PCLinuxOS Magazine, provided that attribution to both The PCLinuxOS Magazine and the original author are maintained, and a link is provided to the originally published article.

In the April 2025 issue:

* ICYMI: Skype Closing Down May 5, 2025

* Delete Lines From A Text File Easily & Quickly

* Wiki Pick: Getting Rid Of Unwanted/Unneeded Files

* Inkscape Tutorial: Using The Shape Builder Tool

* Good Words, Good Deeds, Good News

* Web Applications: How To Use The Best In The Cloud!

* PCLinuxOS Recipe Corner Extra: Homemade Vanilla Pudding

* And much more inside!

This month’s cover was created by parnote.

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This guide helps you to fix “opcode close: Corrupted file object” or “Deleting ref due to invalid objects” errors while updating or repairing Flatpak.

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