KDE Plasma 6.8 Is Getting Automatic RDP Session Locking
The upcoming KDE Plasma 6.8 release will automatically lock the session when the last connected RDP client disconnects.
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Meet Shadowfetch Linux, a New Debian-Based Distro Built Around Local AI
Shadowfetch Linux combines Debian Testing, KDE Plasma 6.6, creative software, privacy-focused defaults, and tools for running AI models locally.
Debian Developers Debate Ban on AI-Assisted Contributions
Debian developers are discussing whether to prohibit LLM-assisted contributions or allow them under a new set of accountability and disclosure rules.
Wine 11.14 Brings New WoW64 Mode to FreeBSD
Wine 11.14 is now available with DirectSound 7.1 format conversions, a new WoW64 mode for FreeBSD, Start Menu icons, and 21 bug fixes.
Ubuntu Touch 24.04-2.0 Released with Browser Upgrade and Printing Support
Ubuntu Touch 24.04-2.0 updates Morph Browser to Chromium 134 and introduces printing, screenshot editing, and display notch support.
Ventoy 1.1.17 Improves Secure Boot and Expands OS Support
Ventoy 1.1.17 optimizes its Secure Boot process, adds Athena OS and EulerOS support, and fixes several boot issues.
GNOME Is Building Session Save and Restore, but It Won’t Make GNOME 51
GNOME is developing a modern way to reopen apps and restore their state after login, but the complete feature will not be ready for GNOME 51.
LibreOffice 26.2.5 Open-Source Office Suite Released with 21 Bug Fixes
LibreOffice 26.2.5 is now available with 21 bug fixes addressing crashes, Calc regressions, document rendering, and interface issues.
Jack Dorsey Launches Buzz, an Open-Source Slack Alternative
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey has introduced Buzz, an open-source team chat platform aiming to reduce reliance on Slack and GitHub.
Tails 7.10 Anonymous OS Released with Improved Data-Loss Protection
Tails 7.10 adopts GNOME’s standard shutdown process, replaces GNOME Videos with Celluloid, and updates Tor Browser.