UBports Launches Ubuntu Touch 20.04 OTA-7
UBports announces Ubuntu Touch OTA-7, addressing security flaws that could let apps access microphones without consent.
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LXD 6.2 Introduces CDI for Flexible GPU Integration
LXD 6.2 system container manager rolls out with GPU passthrough via CDI, enhanced VM migration, TLS fine-grained access, and more.
Cinnamon 6.4 Desktop Environment Released, Here’s What’s New
Cinnamon 6.4 desktop environment is here with redesigned themes, clutter dialogs, improved OSDs, and smarter UI enhancements.
Tails 6.10 Released with Updates to Tor Browser and Thunderbird
Tails 6.10 privacy-focused Linux distro released with Thunderbird updates, Trezor wallet fixes, and no telemetry.
OpenStreetMap Now Runs on Debian
OpenStreetMap, an open-source global map database, moved its servers from Ubuntu to Debian 12, solving I/O issues and boosting performance.
Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 Launches at $45
Compute Module 5, a new Raspberry Pi offering, features a quad-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A76, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, up to 8GB SDRAM, and up to 64GB eMMC.
elementary OS 8 Marries Beauty with Functionality
Powered by Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and Linux kernel 6.8, elementary OS 8 is here featuring Secure Sessions, app permissions, and inclusive design.
KDE Plasma 6.2.4: A November Bugfix Release Packed with Improvements
KDE Plasma 6.2.4 desktop environment is out, featuring bug fixes, better Flatpak integration, and UI enhancements.
PipeWire 1.2.7 Enhances ALSA Driver Handling and Adds Lazy Scheduling
PipeWire 1.2.7 is a stable bugfix release that adds lazy scheduling, improves the v4l2 plugin, fixes module crashes, and enhances resampling performance.
Firefox 133 Now Available for Download, Here’s What’s New
Mozilla Firefox 133 web browser introduces Bounce Tracking Protection in strict mode, GPU-accelerated Canvas2D on Windows, tabs from other devices in Tab Overview, and more.