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5.15.183: longterm

Latest Linux Kernel - Sun, 05/18/2025 - 03:20
Version:5.15.183 (longterm) Released:2025-05-18 Source:linux-5.15.183.tar.xz PGP Signature:linux-5.15.183.tar.sign Patch:full (incremental) ChangeLog:ChangeLog-5.15.183

Raspberry Pi Connect Goes Stable

Linux Today - 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

Linux Today - 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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[$] A kernel developer plays with Home Assistant: case studies

Linux Weekly News - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 10:29
The first article in this series provided an overview of Home Assistant, its community, and its capabilities. It was deliberately short on descriptions of interesting things that can be done with Home Assistant, though — the reasons why one might actually want to use this program. In this closing article, we'll look at how Home Assistant was used to solve some real problems.

How to Install Passbolt on Ubuntu 24.04

Linux Today - 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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An Asahi Linux 6.15 progress report

Linux Weekly News - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 10:26

The Asahi Linux project, which supports Linux on Apple Silicon Macs, has published a progress report ahead of the 6.15 kernel's release.

We are pleased to announce that our graphics driver userspace API (uAPI) has been merged into the Linux kernel. This major milestone allows us to finally enable OpenGL, OpenCL and Vulkan support for Apple Silicon in upstream Mesa. This is the only time a graphics driver's uAPI has been merged into the kernel independent of the driver itself, which was kindly allowed by the kernel graphics subsystem (DRM) maintainers to facilitate upstream Mesa enablement while the required Rust abstractions make their way upstream. We are grateful for this one-off exception, made possible with close collaboration with the kernel community.

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

Linux Today - 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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Security updates for Friday

Linux Weekly News - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 10:10
Security updates have been issued by AlmaLinux (.NET 8.0, .NET 9.0, kernel, kernel-rt, redis:6, and yelp and yelp-xsl), Debian (chromium), Red Hat (compat-openssl11, kernel, and thunderbird), and SUSE (nbdkit, open-vm-tools, and rustup).

6 Best Free and Open Source Virtual Globes

Linux Today - 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

Linux Today - 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

Linux Today - 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

Linux Today - 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

Linux Today - 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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next-20250516: linux-next

Latest Linux Kernel - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 07:22
Version:next-20250516 (linux-next) Released:2025-05-16

Welcome Back to the Open-Source Family, Redis

Linux Today - 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

Linux Today - 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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15 Easy Ways to Speed Up Ubuntu in 2025

Linux Today - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 07:00

Ubuntu is known for its user-friendly interface and robust performance, but over time, even the best operating systems can slow down due to accumulated temporary files, logs, cached data, and remnants of uninstalled applications, which take up valuable storage space and potentially affect performance.

In this article, we’ll explore 15 simple yet effective tips to help you get Ubuntu running at top speed. From small tweaks to system-wide optimizations, we’ve got you covered.

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qBittorrent 5.1 Brings New Features And Many Changes

Linux Today - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 06:53

When I am not testing beers or reading Linux security news, I follow the software releases news—especially for open-source projects I use daily.

One such project is qBittorrent, a popular BitTorrent client known for its clean interface, strong feature set, and active development.

The release of qBittorrent 5.1 brings a wave of improvements, from enhanced usability to under-the-hood security tweaks and major WebUI upgrades. Let’s take a look at the key highlights from this release.

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Top 25 Network Ports You Must Know for Interviews

Linux Today - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 06:47

If you’re preparing for a networking, Linux system administration, DevOps, or cybersecurity interview, understanding network ports is a must. Port numbers come up in almost every technical interview because they’re essential for network communication. Yet, many candidates overlook this basic area.

This article covers the top 25 ports you should know by heart, including what each one does, the protocol behind it, and why it matters. Whether you’re a beginner or just need a refresher, this guide is crafted to be simple, practical, and interview-ready.

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How to Use Shutdown, Poweroff, Halt, and Reboot Commands in Linux

Linux Today - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 06:41

In this article, we’ll explain the difference between the shutdown, poweroff, halt and reboot commands in Linux. We’ll clarify what each command actually does when executed, along with the available options.

If you’re diving into Linux server administration, these are some of the important Linux commands you need to fully understand for effective and reliable server administration.

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