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Celluloid 0.29 Video Player Fixes Nvidia Flickering and UI Glitches

Mon, 05/19/2025 - 07:25

Celluloid 0.29 open-source video player is out, fixing black screen issues on Nvidia GPUs and improving playlist controls, preferences saving, and more.

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Wine 10.8 Improves TIFF Support and Shared Memory Handling

Mon, 05/19/2025 - 07:24

Wine 10.8 is out now, bringing shared memory for user handles, improved TIFF support, and 18 bug fixes, including issues with Final Fantasy XI and git clone.

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Debian 13 (Trixie) Installer Reaches First Release Candidate

Mon, 05/19/2025 - 07:23

Debian Installer Trixie RC 1 is here with Linux kernel 6.12, improved EFI support, better firmware handling, and expanded ARM device support.

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9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: May 4th, 2025

Mon, 05/19/2025 - 07:15

May the 4th be with you! This week, we got new stable releases of the Firefox web browser, Thunderbird email client, qBittorrent torrent client, Trinity Desktop Environment (TDE) desktop environment, LibreOffice office suite, and the 4MLinux distribution.

On top of that, I tell you what’s coming to the openSUSE Leap 16 distribution and the Firefox 139 web browser. 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 May 4th, 2025.

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Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 18 (Apr 28 – May 4, 2025)

Mon, 05/19/2025 - 07:09

Catch up on the latest Linux news: openSUSE Leap 16 Beta, Tails 6.15, Firefox 138, Thunderbird 138, Wine 10.7, KDE drops LTS label, Open Source Lab needs your help, and more.

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How to Install Bitwarden on Ubuntu 24.04

Mon, 05/19/2025 - 07:03

Bitwarden is a free and open-source password manager that can be used to store passwords for any device and browser. This application helps you not only create and manage passwords but also sync them across all devices. Bitwarden offers multiple client applications including mobile apps, CLI, web interface, browser extensions, and desktop apps. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Bitwarden on Ubuntu 24.04.

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Firefox Finally Did It

Mon, 05/19/2025 - 06:57

Thousands of users wanted it, so Firefox delivered it. Tab Groups are now live to help you declutter and stay organized while browsing.

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Terminal Showdown: Bash vs Zsh vs Fish for Power Users

Sun, 05/18/2025 - 11:00

The command-line shell is an essential tool for interacting with the operating system, allowing users to execute commands, automate tasks, and run scripts efficiently.

While there are various shell options available, Bash, Zsh, and Fish stand out as the most popular choices, each offering a unique set of features, making it crucial to understand their differences in order to select the right one for your needs.

In this article, we will explore the key characteristics of each shell, their strengths and weaknesses, and guide you toward making an informed decision.

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Unleashing gst-python-ml: Python-powered ML analytics for GStreamer pipelines

Sun, 05/18/2025 - 10:00

Powerful video analytics pipelines are easy to make when you’re well-equipped. Combining GStreamer and Machine Learning frameworks are the perfect duo to run complex models across multiple streams.

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Raspberry Pi Connect Goes Stable

Sat, 05/17/2025 - 11:00

With version 2.5, Raspberry Pi Connect drops its beta tag and introduces smarter, faster, and lighter remote access capabilities for Pi users.

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Mesa 25.1 Lands with PanVK Feature Surge, Vulkan 1.4 Enhancements

Sat, 05/17/2025 - 10:00

Mesa 25.1, an open-source OpenGL/Vulkan graphics API implementation, debuts with Vulkan 1.4 and OpenGL 4.6 support, numerous driver updates, and more.

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How to Install Passbolt on Ubuntu 24.04

Fri, 05/16/2025 - 10:27

Welcome to our step-by-step guide on installing Passbolt CE (Community Edition) on Ubuntu 24.04! In an era where cybersecurity is more important than ever, managing passwords securely is essential. Passbolt CE is an open-source password manager designed to protect sensitive credentials while enabling secure sharing within teams.

This guide provides clear instructions for both IT professionals and tech enthusiasts looking to set up Passbolt CE on Ubuntu 24.04. Whether you’re securing personal data or enhancing team password management, follow along to ensure a smooth installation.

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Linux Kernel to Drop Support for Legacy i486 and Early 586 CPUs

Fri, 05/16/2025 - 10:23

Linux kernel developers target outdated CPU support, with major code cleanup and a push for streamlined x86 architecture support.

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6 Best Free and Open Source Virtual Globes

Fri, 05/16/2025 - 09:36

Google Earth is a very popular virtual globe app. While it’s available for Linux the software is freeware, and therefore not open source. In this article we recommend the best free and open source virtual globe software. We also include related software in this roundup.

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How to Install and Configure Spicetify with Spotify on Ubuntu

Fri, 05/16/2025 - 09:31

Discover a step-by-step guide to installing and configuring Spicetify with Spotify on Debian and Ubuntu with practical examples.

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8 Best Free and Open Source NVIDIA GPU Monitoring Tools

Fri, 05/16/2025 - 07:43

nvidia-smi is quite basic. This article explores other useful NVIDIA GPU monitoring tools.

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FOSS Force Mostly Open Tech News Quiz – May 2, 2025

Fri, 05/16/2025 - 07:38
Did you have time to keep up with the news this week? Here’s your chance to brag… or not. This week there are 10 questions. Good luck!

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Good News! You Can Now Install and Run Arch Linux Officially on Windows via WSL

Fri, 05/16/2025 - 07:25

Arch Linux now has an official image for Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). You can now run Arch Linux directly from Windows 10 and 11 systems.

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Welcome Back to the Open-Source Family, Redis

Fri, 05/16/2025 - 07:18

Redis in-memory data store returns to its open-source roots by adopting AGPLv3 in Redis 8 to address community concerns.

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Need an Occasional VPN to Bypass Censorship or Change Your Location? Try Brave Browser’s Private Window with Tor

Fri, 05/16/2025 - 07:11

If you’re someone who occasionally needs a VPN—to access a restricted website, bypass government censorship, or simply appear as if you’re browsing from another location—there’s an easy, no-installation-required solution you might not be using yet: Brave Browser’s Private Window with Tor.

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