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Linux Kernel 6.12 Has Landed – And It's a Big One
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Linux kernel 6.12 is one of the most significant releases of the year, delivering a feature nearly 20 years in the making: true real-time computing.
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Automatic Tiling Added to 'Tiling Shell' GNOME Extension - OMG! Ubuntu
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I'd promise to shut up about the Tiling Shell GNOME Shell extension but I can't because new features are coming thick and fast — the latest: support for
22h ago
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CrowView Note: A Laptop that isn't a Laptop – It's Way More Useful - OMG! Ubuntu
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Ever wished you could use your Raspberry Pi 5, Android smartphone, or mini PC as a laptop? The CrowView Note, which hit Kickstarter last week, allows you
on Sep 1
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Rhythmbox Update Brings DAAP Server Fix, Podcast Tweaks - OMG! Ubuntu
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A new version of the GTK-based music player Rhythmbox has been released, the first major update in over a year. Rhythmbox 3.4.8 is billed as a 'minor
on Fri, 6PM
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Ubuntu 25.04 Plans Switch to New PDF App - OMG! Ubuntu
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Ubuntu 25.04 plans to include a new default PDF viewer app. Evince (aka Document Viewer) is the PDF app Ubuntu preinstalls at present. In fact, I can't
on Wed, 10PM
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RISC-V Mainboard for Framework Laptop 13 Available from $199 - OMG! Ubuntu
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Framework make the most exciting laptops around —I don't own one to be able to say they're good, but the modular components, and upgradeable and
on Wed, 6PM
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VMware Workstation is Now Free for Commercial Use Too - OMG! Ubuntu
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Back in the spring, VMware did something unexpected: it made its desktop hypervisor software free to download and use on Windows, macOS, and Linux. No
on Wed, 3AM
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Auto-Match Ubuntu's Accent Colour to Your Wallpaper - OMG! Ubuntu
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For a pinch more personalisation of Ubuntu 24.10 check out Auto Accent Colour, a new GNOME Shell extension that changes the system accent colour based on
on Wed, 12AM
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This Linux Timer Tool Uses MPRIS in an Unexpected Way - OMG! Ubuntu
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MPRIS is something most of us associate with music apps and movie players, but a new app makes use of this freedesktop standard for something less
on Tue, 3AM
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Python Overtakes JavaScript as Most Popular Language on GitHub
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Python has overtaken JavaScript as the most-used language on GitHub, according to the code-hosting platform's latest Octoverse report. The company
on Nov 11
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GNOME 48 Release Schedule & Potential New Features - OMG! Ubuntu
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GNOME 47 'Denver' proved a decent update to the GNOME desktop, delivering a hearty dose of new features, UI refinements, and app improvements. As those of
on Nov 10
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Burn My Windows Adds Dreamy New 'Focus' Effect - OMG! Ubuntu
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It's been a while since the gorgeous (if admittedly gimmicky) Burn My Windows GNOME Shell extension added a new effect to appease fans of over-the-top
on Nov 9
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Calibre 7.2.1 Brings Read Aloud Fixes, New Audio Overlay - OMG! Ubuntu
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Calibre ebook manager, converter, and reader is out with a new update, and it adds an enticing sounding new feature. For a while now Calibre has offered a
on Nov 8
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Mozilla Foundation Cuts 30% of Staff, Axes Advocacy Division - OMG! Ubuntu
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Sweeping staffing cuts have fallen at The Mozilla Foundation, the nonprofit arm of Mozilla tasked with advocating for web standards, internet privacy, and
on Nov 8
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GIMP 3.0 Release Candidate Arrives with Major New Features - OMG! Ubuntu
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If it feels like the next major release of open source image editor The GIMP has been in the works forever, know that anticipation for its arrival has
on Nov 8
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Raspberry Pi Launch Official USB 3.0 Hub for $12 - OMG! Ubuntu
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Raspberry Pi has unveiled another low-price own-brand product, this time a 4-port USB 3.0 hub compatible with most of its single-board computers. In the
on Nov 7
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Linux Mint is Adding a Native 'Night Light' Feature to Cinnamon - OMG! Ubuntu
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Linux Mint has announced it's adding a native Night Light feature to the Cinnamon desktop. Earlier versions of Linux Mint included a third-party app
on Nov 5
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Raspberry Pi Gives its Tiny Touch Display a Big Upgrade - OMG! Ubuntu
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Raspberry Pi has announced a new version of its 7-inch 'Touch Display' accessory. And given that the previous model was announced 9 years ago, some kind
on Nov 4
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Apple Maps on Web Now Works on Linux (But Only in Firefox) - OMG! Ubuntu
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Something to file under "won't please many Linux users, but is nonetheless a good thing™ for choice", Apple Maps on the web now works on Linux. Apple
on Nov 4
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SuperTuxKart 1.5 Beta Brings Benchmark Test, UI Tweaks + More - OMG! Ubuntu
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It's hallowe'en, and there's a frightfully good treat waiting for fans of the free, open-source racing game SuperTuxKart - a new beta! The first beta of
on Nov 2
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Pre-Orders Open for Pine64's e-Ink Linux Tablet - OMG! Ubuntu
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Forget Amazon's recent Kindle refresh, the most exciting e-ink device around is the PineNote from prolific open-source hardware makers Pine64. I reported
on Nov 1
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COSMIC Desktop Alpha 3 Brings Further Improvements - OMG! Ubuntu
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System76's COSMIC desktop environment continues to take shape, with a third alpha snapshot now available for testing. The first alpha brought the core
on Nov 1
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Google Chrome Update Offers More Control Over Memory Usage - OMG! Ubuntu
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The latest stable update to Google Chrome introduces an enhanced Memory Saver feature which could help you reduce the browser's memory footprint. It's
on Oct 31
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Ubuntu 25.04 Officially Opens for Development - OMG! Ubuntu
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Ubuntu developers today announced that Ubuntu 25.04 'Plucky Puffin' is officially open for development. There's even a release date: Ubuntu 25.04 is out
on Oct 30
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Audacity 3.7 Delivers Bug Fixes, Improves Compatibility with Linux - OMG! Ubuntu
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Music makers, podcast producers, and amateur audio enthusiasts alike will be pleased to hear a new version of Audacity is out – and it fixes a lot of
on Oct 30
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Mousam is a Detailed Desktop Weather App for Linux - OMG! Ubuntu
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Mousam is a comprehensive Linux weather app that brings detailed forecasts, real-time conditions, and beautiful visualisation to the desktop.
on Oct 30
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ONLYOFFICE 8.2 Improves Startup Times, Adds New Theme + More - OMG! Ubuntu
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A big update to ONLYOFFICE Desktop Editors, a free, open-source office suite for Windows, macOS, and Linux is available to download. ONLYOFFICE 8.2 offers
on Oct 29
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Tiling Shell Update Adds Custom Window Border Colour + More - OMG! Ubuntu
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I'm a fan of the Tiling Shell GNOME Shell extension because it's both good at what it does, but good at not being one-size-fits-all: users can tile window
on Oct 29
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Firefox 132 is Out with Modest Set of Changes - OMG! Ubuntu
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Mozilla Firefox 132 is available to download today, arriving a couple of weeks ahead of the browser's big 20th anniversary1 milestone. But anyone hoping
on Oct 29
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Geckium Turns Modern Firefox into Vintage Google Chrome - OMG! Ubuntu
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Ever feel a pang of a nostalgia for the way web browsers used to look, but don't fancy the hiccups or hassle involved in trying to run old software on a
on Oct 28
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Easily Monitor Stock Prices with these GNOME Extensions - OMG! Ubuntu
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If you're an avid follower of financial markets or the stock price of specific companies then definitely invest in one of these 2 GNOME extensions.
on Oct 26
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Raspberry Pi Launch Own-Brand SSDs Priced From $30 - OMG! Ubuntu
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One of the best things about the Raspberry Pi 5 (other than the performance boost over its predecessor) is how much simpler it is to add an SSD. And if
on Oct 25
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Calibre eBook Manager Intros New PDF Conversion Engine - OMG! Ubuntu
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Open source ebook manager Calibre has a new release out. Calibre 7.20 ships with a brand new PDF input engine (used to convert PDF files into other ebook
on Oct 25
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Vivaldi 7.0 Released with New UI, Dashboard Feature + More - OMG! Ubuntu
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Vivaldi 7.0 is out, and the makers describe it as not merely an update but 'a new Vivaldi' entirely. Those familiar with the browser will instantly see
on Oct 25
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Clementine Music Player Sees First Non-Preview Release in 8 Years - OMG! Ubuntu
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Remember Clementine music player? Well, it appears to be back – some 8 years after its last stable release. If Clementine feels like it's slipped out of
on Oct 22
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Intel's NPU Driver for Linux is Now Available on the Snap Store - OMG! Ubuntu
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Canonical has put the official Linux Intel NPU driver on the Snap Store. The new Intel NPU Driver snap "bundles many components including device firmware,
on Oct 21
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Inkscape 1.4 Released with Epic New Features - OMG! Ubuntu
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When it comes to open-source vector graphics software there's perhaps nothing else as well known or as well made for the task than Inkscape – and a brand
on Oct 20
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LibreOffice 24.8 Released, This is What's New - OMG! Ubuntu
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A new version of the popular open-source office suite LibreOffice has been released. LibreOffice 24.8 builds on the improvements shipped in the
on Oct 20
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VirtualBox 7.1.4 Readies Linux Kernel 6.12 Support + More - OMG! Ubuntu
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Oracle has released the second maintenance update for the latest VirtualBox 7.1 series. VirtualBox 7.1.4 includes a small set of improvements, bug fixes,
on Oct 18
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Ubuntu 25.04 Codename is Revealed – And It's Pretty Perfect - OMG! Ubuntu
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Ubuntu 24.10 may have only just been released, but development on the next version is getting underway and the codename for Ubuntu 25.04 revealed. Since
on Oct 18
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KDE neon Users Can Now Upgrade to Ubuntu 24.04 - OMG! Ubuntu
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KDE neon users can now upgrade to rebase their systems on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. For those unfamiliar with it, KDE neon is an Ubuntu-based Linux distribution
on Oct 17
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Ubuntu 24.10 is Now Available to Download
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Ubuntu 24.10 is now available for download after six months of dedicated development. The latest release offers plenty of changes and new features,
on Oct 11
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Ubuntu Gamer? The Steam Snap Now Runs Better Than Ever - OMG! Ubuntu
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If you're using Canonical's Steam snap to game on Ubuntu you may be pleased to hear that a number appreciable performance improvements have begun to
on Oct 10
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KDE Plasma 6.2 Released, This is What's New - OMG! Ubuntu
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A new major update to the KDE Plasma desktop has been released, and it's jam-packed with new features, enhancements, and performance-focused improvements.
on Oct 9
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Ardour 8.8 (Open Source DAW) Drops Fresh Fixes & Features - OMG! Ubuntu
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Ardour is one of the most popular and powerful open-source digital audio workstations (DAW) around, and a major new update was recently made available.
on Oct 7
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NetworkManager 1.50 Released, Supports veth Config in Terminal UI - OMG! Ubuntu
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A new version of NetworkManager – used by most Linux distributions (including Ubuntu) to manage wired and wireless network connections – was released this
on Oct 6
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Parabolic (Video Downloader) Rewritten in C++, Adjusts UI - OMG! Ubuntu
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There are plenty of ways to download videos from well-known video streaming sites on Ubuntu but I find Parabolic the easiest, least hassle option out
on Oct 5
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Mozilla's New Branding Looks Even Better Animated - OMG! Ubuntu
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A few months ago I reported that Mozilla is getting a brand revamp and that it incorporates the non-profit company's iconic red dinosaur mascot – now I
on Oct 5
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Linux-Powered E-Ink Tablet by Pine64 Makes a Return
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Pine64 has confirmed that its open-source e-ink tablet is returning. The PineNote was announced in 2021, building on the success of its non-SBC devices
on Oct 3
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Audacious 4.4.1 Released with Assorted Minor Improvements - OMG! Ubuntu
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A chorus of improvements are on offer in the newest update to the popular open source, cross-platform Audacious music player. Audacious 4.4.1 builds on
on Oct 3