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UBports Launches Ubuntu Touch 20.04 OTA-7

OnNovember 29, 2024

UBports announces Ubuntu Touch OTA-7, addressing security flaws that could let apps access microphones without consent.

LXD 6.2 Introduces CDI for Flexible GPU Integration

OnNovember 28, 2024

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

OnNovember 28, 2024
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Cinnamon 6.4 desktop environment is here with redesigned themes, clutter dialogs, improved OSDs, and smarter UI enhancements.

OpenStreetMap Now Runs on Debian

OnNovember 28, 2024
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OpenStreetMap, an open-source global map database, moved its servers from Ubuntu to Debian 12, solving I/O issues and boosting performance.

KDE Plasma 6.2.4 Desktop Environment Released

KDE Plasma 6.2.4: A November Bugfix Release Packed with Improvements

OnNovember 26, 2024

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

OnNovember 26, 2024

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

OnNovember 25, 2024
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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.