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@fosserytech@social.linux.pizza · Mar 01, 2026
(Linux news in previous posts) FOSS NEWS Odysee plans feature to play any YouTube video directly inside its app soon without ads: https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/2/odysee-plans-feature-to-play-any-youtube-video-directly-inside-its-app-soon-without-ads/ (Oh no, why the heck they want another legal trouble? I mean, it sounds good for the users, but it gives a reason to authorities to mess with them, and potentially sue them into bankruptcy, like they already did with their parent company, LBRY. Of course, NewPipe, Invidious, FreeTube, etc. do the same, but those are community projects, can't be attacked that easily, and even if they can be, they don't have that much to lose. In contrast, Odysee is a company, which employs people, who have to make a living. Also, it's a separate platform, which will be lost, if they lose the lawsuit (which is pretty likely, because authorities don't give a crap about digital freedom, only about the big corps' business, they don't consider YouTube datamining people a crime, but they do consider companies "hurting" big tech, see the YouTube Vanced case)) (And tbh, I personally prefer to watch YouTube videos without tying my watch history into an online account, FreeTube already offers a really solid experience) Firefox 148 Is Now Available for Download with AI Kill Switch and Other Changes: https://9to5linux.com/firefox-148-is-now-available-for-download-with-ai-kill-switch-and-other-changes Firefox 149 Enters Beta with Split View, More Robust HTTP/3 Upload Performance: https://9to5linux.com/firefox-149-enters-beta-with-split-view-more-robust-http-3-upload-performance Ladybird web browser begins Rust adoption, starting with JavaScript engine, with AI help: https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/2/ladybird-web-browser-begins-rust-adoption-starting-with-javascript-engine-with-ai-help/ Servo Browser Engine Starts 2026 With Many Notable Improvements: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Servo-January-2026 Thunderbird 148 Email Client Improves Accessibility in Various Tree Views: https://9to5linux.com/thunderbird-148-email-client-improves-accessibility-in-various-tree-views Ente launches Locker, a new open-source secure vault with end-to-end encryption: https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/2/ente-launches-locker-a-new-open-source-secure-vault-with-end-to-end-encryption/ (more FOSS news in comments) #WeeklyNews #OpenSource #FOSSNews #FOSS #OpenSourceNews #News #Odysee #YouTube #Firefox #Firefox148 #FirefoxBeta #Ladybird #Servo #Thunderbird #Ente #EnteLocker #Browser #EmailClient #WebBrowser #BrowserEngine #Email #FosseryTech
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@fosserytech@social.linux.pizza · Mar 29, 2026
(more Linux news in original post) Ubuntu 26.10 could drop btrfs, ZFS and LUKS support from GRUB: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/03/ubuntu-grub-secure-boot-luks-changes (Why don't they drop Snap too to protect user's security? Snap Store also has malware lol) Ubuntu’s Security Center app adds Ubuntu Pro settings: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/03/ubuntu-security-center-ubuntu-pro Ubuntu 26.04 Beta is now available to download: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/03/ubuntu-26-04-beta-is-now-available-to-download Ubuntu Maker Canonical Joins The Rust Foundation: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Canonical-Joins-Rust-Foundation Fedora 45 Aims For IPv6-Mostly Support Out-Of-The-Box: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Fedora-45-IPv6-Mostly Fedora 45 Plan Approved For Web Frontend To Linux's "Blue Screen of Death" DRM Panic: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Fedora-45-To-Get-DRM-Panic-Web openSUSE Releases Agama 19 Installer with Many New Features and Improvements: https://9to5linux.com/opensuse-releases-agama-19-installer-with-many-new-features-and-improvements Kali Linux 2026.1 Is Out with New Default Theme, New Tools, and BackTrack Mode: https://9to5linux.com/kali-linux-2026-1-is-out-with-new-default-theme-new-tools-and-backtrack-mode KaOS Linux 2026.03 Is Out with Linux 6.19, More systemd Components Removed: https://9to5linux.com/kaos-linux-2026-03-is-out-with-linux-6-19-more-systemd-components-removed Tails 7.6 Privacy-Focused Linux Distro Released with Automatic Tor Bridges: https://9to5linux.com/tails-7-6-privacy-focused-linux-distro-released-with-automatic-tor-bridges SystemRescue 13 Released with Linux Kernel 6.18 LTS, GParted 1.8.1, and More: https://9to5linux.com/systemrescue-13-released-with-linux-kernel-6-18-lts-gparted-1-8-1-and-more KDE Plasma 6.7 Addresses 5 Year Old Request For Easier Microphone Testing: https://www.phoronix.com/news/KDE-Plasma-6.7-Microphone KDE's KWin Compositor Lands First Step Toward Vulkan Support: https://www.phoronix.com/news/KDE-KWin-Vulkan-First-Step GNOME Foundation Announces Fellowship Program: https://www.phoronix.com/news/GNOME-Fellowship-Program Gedit Aims For More Frequent Releases, Bans AI / LLM Contributions: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Gedit-50-Released Introducing Duranium: a more reliable postmarketOS: https://postmarketos.org/blog/2026/03/17/introducing-duranium/ New postmarketOS installations now by default use sudo-rs instead of doas: https://postmarketos.org/edge/2026/03/18/sudo-rs-instead-of-doas/ (More Linux and FOSS news in comments) #WeeklyNews #News #Linux #LinuxNews #Ubuntu #Fedora #openSUSE #KaliLinux #KaOS #Tails #TailsOS #SystemRescue #KDE #KDEPlasma #KWin #GNOME #Gedit #Duranium #postmarketOS #LinuxDesktop #DesktopLinux #DesktopEnvironment #LinuxMobile #MobileLinux #DistributionRelease #DistroRelease #FosseryTech
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@fosserytech@social.linux.pizza · Mar 08, 2026
This week's Linux and FOSS news: LINUX NEWS Ubuntu, Fedora, Linux Mint Eye Age Verification Amid California Law Backlash: https://9to5linux.com/ubuntu-fedora-linux-mint-eye-age-verification-amid-california-law-backlash (Seems like a new era has begun, even Linux isn't fully immune to the invasion of digital freedom, but we're fine for the most part, we can just lie about our age because we aren't required to provide photo ID or selfie unlike on some of the normie platforms. And even if another law comes out requiring Linux too to ask for a personal id, they can't do much to actually enforce it on the thousands of volunteers) (Flathub and Snap Store having to comply is a much bigger deal though, since those are corporate entities (or at least it's planned to become one in case of Flathub, I wonder if they still stick to their plans after all of this), they might actually be forced, to query age brackets from the OS for now, but pretty likely to ask for photo ID or selfie in the future when the other age verification laws currently pending (Texas, New York, Brazil, Canada, etc.) will be accepted. Of course, it can also be circumvented by using the repos of a distro which doesn't comply, download app binaries from source code repo Releases page, compiling from source (at least from repos hosted on Codeberg, GitHub/Microsoft might comply), downloading from AppImageHub (which is community-maintained afaik) etc., but it still sucks to lose two of the largest software repos (even if I'm not a fan of Snap Store and Snap in general for "ideological" reasons)) Linux Mint shows off its new lock screen/screensaver: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/03/linux-mint-cinnamon-lock-screen-screensaver Arch Linux Releases March 2026 ISO: https://debugpointnews.com/arch-linux-iso-refresh-march-2026/ AerynOS update boosts atomic update speed and adds WiFi-friendly installs: https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/aerynos-update-boosts-atomic-update-speed-and-adds-wifi-friendly-installs/ Say goodbye to Microsoft Windows 11 and hello to Nitrux Linux 6: https://betanews.com/article/say-goodbye-to-microsoft-windows-11-and-hello-to-nitrux-linux-6/ Bazzite gets a big update with KDE Plasma 6.6, Mesa 26.0.1 and more: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/03/bazzite-gets-a-big-update-with-kde-plasma-6-6-mesa-26-0-1-and-more/ (more Linux and FOSS news in comments) #WeeklyNews #News #Linux #LinuxNews #AgeVerification #LinuxMint #FosseryTech
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@fosserytech@social.linux.pizza · Mar 01, 2026
This week's Linux and FOSS news: LINUX NEWS GNOME GitLab Redirecting Some Git Traffic To GitHub For Reducing Costs: https://www.phoronix.com/news/GNOME-GitHub-GitLab-Redirect Showtime video player edges closer to Ubuntu debut: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/02/showtime-video-player-ubuntu-2604-coming-soon GTK 4.22 In Good Shape With Better SVG Support: https://www.phoronix.com/news/GTK-4.22-SVG-2026 KDE Plasma 6.6.1 Is Out to Improve Custom Tiling, Networks Widget, and More: https://9to5linux.com/kde-plasma-6-6-1-is-out-to-improve-custom-tiling-networks-widget-and-more KDE Plasma 6.7 Preps Rounded Style UI Enhancement For QtWidgets-Based Apps: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Plasma-6.7-Rounded-UI-QtWidgets COSMIC Epoch 1.0.8 Released With More Desktop Refinements: https://www.phoronix.com/news/COSMIC-Epoch-1.0.8 Hyprland 0.54 Released As A "Massive" Update To This Wayland Compositor: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Hyprland-0.54-Released Tails 7.5 Anonymous Linux OS Released with Updated Tor Client and Tor Browser: https://9to5linux.com/tails-7-5-anonymous-linux-os-released-with-updated-tor-client-and-tor-browser Ubuntu 26.04 Snapshot 4 is now available to download: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/02/ubuntu-2604-snapshot-4-download Canonical Talks Up RISC-V This Year With Ubuntu 26.04 LTS: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Ubuntu-RISC-V-2026 Ubuntu 26.04 ‘Resolute Raccoon’ default wallpaper unveiled: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/02/ubuntu-2604-resolute-raccoon-wallpaper AerynOS 2026.02 Brings More Wayland Compositor Options, Other Improvements: https://www.phoronix.com/news/AerynOS-2026.02 Clonezilla Live 3.3.1 Released with Linux 6.18 LTS, Improved BitLocker Support: https://9to5linux.com/clonezilla-live-3-3-1-released-with-linux-6-18-lts-improved-bitlocker-support AlmaLinux Showing Nice Growth With More Than 2M System Update Check-Ins Per Week: https://www.phoronix.com/news/AlmaLinux-2M-Weekly-Check-Ins Slackware-Based PorteuX 2.6 Released with Linux 6.19, TLP Support, and More: https://9to5linux.com/slackware-based-porteux-2-6-released-with-linux-6-19-tlp-support-and-more (more Linux and FOSS news in comment) #WeeklyNews #News #Linux #LinuxNews #GNOME #Showtime #GTK #KDE #KDEPlasma #COSMIC #Hyprland #Tails #TailsOS #Ubuntu #AerynOS #ClonezillaLive #Clonezilla #AlmaLinux #PorteuX #LinuxDistro #LinuxDistribution #DesktopEnvironment #DistroRelease #DistributionRelease #Ubuntu2604 #Ubuntu2604LTS #WaylandCompositor #FosseryTech
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@fosserytech@social.linux.pizza · Feb 22, 2026
(Linux news in previous posts) FOSS NEWS Blender 5.1 Beta Enables Hardware Ray-Tracing by Default for AMD GPUs: https://9to5linux.com/blender-5-1-beta-enables-hardware-ray-tracing-by-default-for-amd-gpus Intel's Discontinued Open-Source OpenPGL Project Finds A New Home: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Intel-OpenPGL-New-Home (Another project being picked up by the Linux Foundation, who would have guessed lol) Calibre 9.3 E-Book Manager Improves Support for the Hanvon N10 e-Reader: https://9to5linux.com/calibre-9-3-e-book-manager-improves-support-for-the-hanvon-n10-e-reader Helium Browser debuts experimental vertical tabs for improved user experience: https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/2/helium-browser-debuts-experimental-vertical-tabs-for-improved-user-experience/ Transmission 4.1.1 BitTorrent Client Released with Bug Fixes and Improvements: https://9to5linux.com/transmission-4-1-1-bittorrent-client-released-with-bug-fixes-and-improvements BleachBit 5.1.0 Beta adds cookie manager and expert mode: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/02/bleachbit-beta-cookie-manager-expert-mode LibreOffice 25.8.5 Is Now Available for Download with More Than 60 Bug Fixes: https://9to5linux.com/libreoffice-25-8-5-is-now-available-for-download-with-more-than-60-bug-fixes Free and open source RTS 0 A.D. release 28 "Boiorix" is live: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/free-and-open-source-rts-0-a-d-release-28-boiorix-is-live/ Widelands, the open source Settlers-like, devs plan to ban all AI generated contributions: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/widelands-the-open-source-settlers-like-devs-plan-to-ban-all-ai-generated-contributions/ ollama 0.17 Released With Improved OpenClaw Onboarding: https://www.phoronix.com/news/ollama-0.17 OpenAI hires OpenClaw creator Peter Steinberger, will keep the AI agent open source: https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/2/openai-hires-openclaw-creator-peter-steinberger-will-keep-the-ai-agent-open-source/ Burner Todo progress report: Some custom styling is added to make it look nicer. I also found a way to compile the Python code into C (using Nuitka) to make it more performant, smaller in size. And the AppImage version is also done, except there are still some desktop integration issues, AppImageLaucher and other tools can't integrate it for some reason. Will figure out what's the issue. https://codeberg.org/fossery-tech/burner-todo (more FOSS news in comment) #WeeklyNews #OpenSource #FOSSNews #FOSS #OpenSourceNews #News #Blender #Calibre #HeliumBrowser #Transmission #BitTorrent #Bleachbit #LibreOffice #Ollama #OpenClaw #BurnerTodo #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #OpenPGL #Browser #OfficeSuite #Ebook #EbookReader #WebBrowser #Torrent #Gaming #Game #0AD #Widelands #FOSSGame #FOSSGaming #TodoApp #ContentCreation #Productivity #AIAgent #AgenticAI #FosseryTech
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@fosserytech@social.linux.pizza · 6d ago
(more Linux news in original post) KDE Plasma 6.6.4 Is Out to Reduce CPU and GPU Load for Full-Screen Windows: https://9to5linux.com/kde-plasma-6-6-4-is-out-to-reduce-cpu-and-gpu-load-for-full-screen-windows KDE 4’s Air Theme Making a Comeback, Oxygen Gets Major Revamp for Plasma 6.7: https://9to5linux.com/kde-4s-air-theme-making-a-comeback-oxygen-gets-major-revamp-for-plasma-6-7 KDE Frameworks 6.25 Adds Support for Converting Momme Units in KRunner: https://9to5linux.com/kde-frameworks-6-25-adds-support-for-converting-momme-units-in-krunner GNOME-Aligned Amberol 2026.1 Music Player Released, Phosh Improves X11 Support: https://www.phoronix.com/news/GNOME-Amberol-2026.1 Rust API and a new plugin system added to Miracle-WM: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/04/miracle-wm-rust-plugins Phosh 0.54.0 released with status page for location quick setting, other smaller improvements: https://phosh.mobi/releases/rel-0.54.0/ Ghostty terminal is now available in the Ubuntu repos: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/04/ghostty-terminal-ubuntu-26-04-apt-install First Look at Shelly, a Modern Graphical Package Manager for Arch Linux: https://9to5linux.com/first-look-at-shelly-a-modern-graphical-package-manager-for-arch-linux Valve dev fixes up VRAM management on AMD GPUs to improve performance: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/valve-dev-fixes-up-vram-management-on-amd-gpus-to-improve-performance/ Proton Experimental brings fixes for classic Resident Evil 1 & 2, Dino Crisis 1 & 2 and more: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/proton-experimental-brings-fixes-for-classic-resident-evil-1-2-dino-crisis-1-2-and-more/ Wine Staging 11.6 Ships Big Patch Series For Working On DirectComposition: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Wine-Staging-11.6 D7VK 1.7 Brings More Improvements For Legacy Direct3D On Vulkan: https://www.phoronix.com/news/D7VK-1.7-Released Flatpak 1.16.4 Linux App Sandboxing Framework Brings Important Security Fixes: https://9to5linux.com/flatpak-1-16-4-linux-app-sandboxing-framework-brings-important-security-fixes XDG-Desktop-Portal 1.20.4 Released To Protect Against Apps Trashing Arbitrary Host Files: https://www.phoronix.com/news/XDG-Desktop-Portal-1.20.4 PipeWire 1.6.3 Improves RAOP Compatibility to Make It Work on More Devices: https://9to5linux.com/pipewire-1-6-3-improves-raop-compatibility-to-make-it-work-on-more-devices GStreamer 1.28.2 Adds Caching Support to NVCodec Plugin to Speed Up Initialization: https://9to5linux.com/gstreamer-1-28-2-adds-caching-support-to-nvcodec-plugin-to-speed-up-initialization Rust Coreutils 0.8 Brings Significant Performance Gains: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Rust-Coreutils-0.8-Released TUXEDO Laptops Will Enjoy More Features With The Upstream Linux 7.1 Kernel: https://www.phoronix.com/news/TUXEDO-More-Uniwill-Linux-7.1 (FOSS news in comments) #WeeklyNews #News #Linux #LinuxNews #KDE #KDEPlasma #GNOME #MiracleWM #Phosh #Ghostty #Proton #Wine #D7VK #Flatpak #PipeWire #GStreamer #RustCoreutils #TUXEDO #Shelly #FosseryTech
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@fosserytech@social.linux.pizza · 6d ago
(Linux news in previous posts) FOSS NEWS Odysee receives huge UI improvements and some new features: new video player (mimicking YouTube's video player), home page top slide now displays a channel preview the 3 latest videos and a follow button, mini video player when hovering a video's thumbnail, floating player, search field on channel > Content pages, revamped content upload flow divided into multiple pages, Advanced Editor for writing comments (with text formatting buttons), favicons displayed next to links in text posts and comments FreeTube also received some UI revamp: new video player (also somewhat similar to YouTube's), some text changed to first letter uppercase instead of all uppercase, icons added to subscription page (Why does everyone copy YouTube's video player? It looks kinda ugly... Also, the bottom panel's buttons are barely visible if the video is bright. Odysee's new video player at least has a darker background for those buttons) Mastodon introduces Collections, its take on Bluesky starter packs for account discovery: https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/4/mastodon-introduces-collections-its-take-on-bluesky-starter-packs-for-account-discovery/ Firefox 149.0.2 Improves the Browser Toolbar on Wayland for Linux Users: https://9to5linux.com/firefox-149-0-2-improves-the-browser-toolbar-on-wayland-for-linux-users Calibre 9.7 E-Book Manager Improves the Annotations Browser and Content Server: https://9to5linux.com/calibre-9-7-e-book-manager-improves-the-annotations-browser-and-content-server PeaZip 11.0 Archive Manager Speeds Up File Browsing and Enhances Bookmarks: https://9to5linux.com/peazip-11-0-archive-manager-speeds-up-file-browsing-and-enhances-bookmarks OBS Studio 32.1 released with overhauled audio mixer, WebRTC simulcast support, and more: https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/4/obs-studio-32-1-released-with-overhauled-audio-mixer-webrtc-simulcast-support-and-more/ OpenShot 3.5.1 Video Editor Adds New Optimize Preview Built-In Proxy Workflow: https://9to5linux.com/openshot-3-5-1-video-editor-adds-new-optimize-preview-built-in-proxy-workflow PlayStation 3 emulator RPCS3 showcases an improved handheld gaming PC experience: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/playstation-3-emulator-rpcs3-showcases-an-improved-handheld-gaming-pc-experience/ FEX 2604 Released With Better Memory Savings For Running x86_64 Apps/Games On ARM64: https://www.phoronix.com/news/FEX-2604-Released (more FOSS news in comments) #WeeklyNews #OpenSource #FOSSNews #FOSS #OpenSourceNews #News #Odysee #FreeTube #Mastodon #Fedi #Fediverse #Firefox #Calibre #PeaZip #OBS #OBSStudio #OpenShot #RPCS3 #FEX #PS3 #FosseryTech
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@fosserytech@social.linux.pizza · 6d ago
This week's Linux and FOSS news: LINUX NEWS Manjaro lead dev plans to implement age verification, other team members don't: https://forum.manjaro.org/t/will-manjaro-implement-age-verification/186816 (Aragorn for Manjaro lead! lol) Solus says they don't have plans to implement anything, but aren't sure if the laws affect them, they are monitoring the situation: https://getsol.us/2026/04/solus-and-age-verification/ Vipnix (a Gentoo > Funtoo > Macaroni-based, Systemd-free distro) rejects implementing age verification, excludes Brazil (their own country!) and California: https://vipnix.com.br/site/livecd-vipnix/ https://github.com/BryanLunduke/DoesItAgeVerify/pull/73 (They are pretty brave that despite being a Brazilian company, they decided not to comply, respect to them. Idk if I would personally trust them though, because they include some Google and Cloudflare stuff in their website, but their stance is respectable regardless) Mobian will do whatever upstream Debian does: https://social.linux.pizza/@fosserytech/116370129667947301 I made an age attestation/verification tracker to track which FOSS OSes (Linux, BSD, others) comply with the laws, which oppose: https://odysee.com/@fossery-tech:4/Linux-BSD-age-attestation-verification-tracker:7 Debian's APT 3.2 Released with History, Undo, Redo, and Rollback Support: https://9to5linux.com/debians-apt-3-2-released-with-history-undo-redo-and-rollback-support You can now enable Ubuntu Pro from the OS setup tool: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/04/ubuntu-pro-initial-setup-tool Bazzite Linux gets some major upgrades for the April 2026 Update: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/bazzite-linux-gets-some-major-upgrades-for-the-april-2026-update/ Trisquel GNU/Linux 12.0 LTS Released with GNU Linux-Libre 6.8 Kernel, MATE 1.26: https://9to5linux.com/trisquel-gnu-linux-12-0-lts-released-with-gnu-linux-libre-6-8-kernel-mate-1-26 Deepin 25.1 launches with Linux 6.18, UOS AI upgrades, and new immutable system features: https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/4/deepin-25-1-launches-with-linux-6-18-uos-ai-upgrades-and-new-immutable-system-features/ TrueNAS 26 Beta Brings Linux 6.18 LTS + OpenZFS 2.4 Combination For NAS Devices: https://www.phoronix.com/news/TrueNAS-26-Beta GParted Live 1.8.1-3 Released with Linux Kernel 6.19.10 and GParted 1.8.1: https://9to5linux.com/gparted-live-1-8-1-3-released-with-linux-kernel-6-19-10-and-gparted-1-8-1 (more Linux and FOSS news in comments) #WeeklyNews #News #Linux #LinuxNews #AgeVerification #Manjaro #Solus #Vipnix #Mobian #AgeAttestation #Debian #APT #Ubuntu #Bazzite #Trisquel #TrisquelGNUlinux #Deepin #TrueNAS #TrueNAS26 #GParted #GPartedLive #NAS #LinuxDistro #DistroRelease #FosseryTech
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@fosserytech@social.linux.pizza · Apr 05, 2026
This week's Linux and FOSS news: LINUX NEWS Vendefoul Wolf Linux (Devuan-based) rejects age verification: https://xcancel.com/vendefoulwolf/status/2035441292520386852#m (Never heard of this distro before, but it's always good to have some more options to go to, especially distros which reject most of the mainstream stuff which are more prone to age verification and other forms of corruption.) Qubes will do whatever upstream Fedora does (so likely comply): https://github.com/QubesOS/qubes-issues/issues/10744#issuecomment-3997244349 CachyOS also refuses compliance: https://discuss.cachyos.org/t/age-verification-systemd/26316 Garuda Linux plans to "comply" in the least invasive way possible, only with some checkboxes: https://forum.garudalinux.org/t/a-statement-on-age-verification-the-state-of-the-community-discourse/47652 Parrot will only comply if legally forced to, it's implementation will be easy to bypass: https://parrotsec.org/blog/2026-04-02-our-statement-about-age-verification/ (I wonder what they mean under being forced. When they receive an email from the authorities, or what? 🤔) OpenMandriva won't implement age verification, but won't remove it from Systemd, stating it can be useful for other things: https://forum.openmandriva.org/t/systemd-adds-age-verification-are-you-serious/8793/75?u=xseagdc (The comment right below describes pretty well, what the problem is with this...) CuerdOS (Debian-based distro) rejects age verification: https://skyview.social/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbsky.app%2Fprofile%2Fcuerdoslinux.bsky.social%2Fpost%2F3mikopwmbyk2r HyraxOS (Linux Mint-based distro) also refuses age verification: https://hyraxos.weebly.com/age.html Fluff Linux (Arch-based) also says no: https://xcancel.com/flufflinux/status/2033885428030575025#m And Athena OS (Arch and NixOS-based ethical hacking distro) too: https://github.com/BryanLunduke/DoesItAgeVerify/issues/42 Debian Is Figuring Out How Age Verification Laws Will Impact It: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Debian-Undecided-Age-Laws Freeport project aims to strip Linux packages from age verification: https://github.com/ryandward/freeport (more Linux and FOSS news in comments) #WeeklyNews #News #Linux #LinuxNews #AgeVerification #VendefoulWolf #Qubes #CachyOS #GarudaLinux #ParrotOS #OpenMandriva #CuerdOS #Hyrax #HyraxOS #FluffLinux #AthenaOS #Debian #Freeport #FosseryTech
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(more Linux news in previous posts) Proton Experimental brings fixes for Crimson Desert, Steam Overlay with EA games, Death Stranding 2: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/03/proton-experimental-brings-fixes-for-crimson-desert-steam-overlay-with-ea-games-death-stranding-2/ GE-Proton 10-34 brings fixes for God of War Ragnarök, Assassin's Creed, Final Fantasy XIV: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/03/ge-proton-10-34-brings-fixes-for-god-of-war-ragnarok-assassins-creed-final-fantasy-xiv/ D7VK version 1.6 gets improved vertex processing and VSync handling: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/03/d7vk-version-1-6-gets-improved-vertex-processing-and-vsync-handling/ Pine64 teases PineTime Pro with AMOLED, GPS and ‘custom’ chip: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/03/pine64-tease-pinetime-pro-smartwatch GTK3 Toolkit Winding Down To One Release Per Year: https://www.phoronix.com/news/GTK3-Annual-Release-Cadence Qt 6.11 Toolkit Released With "The Same 3D Capabilities As A Game Engine": https://www.phoronix.com/news/Qt-6.11-Toolkit wlroots 0.20 Released,Sway 1.12-rc1 Available For Testing With Color Management: https://www.phoronix.com/news/wlroots-0.20-Sway-1.12-rc1 Fish 4.6 Shell Brings Support For Recent systemd Environment Variables: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Fish-4.6-Released GStreamer 1.30 to Support HDR10+ Metadata Parsing from H.265 & AV1 Bitstreams: https://9to5linux.com/gstreamer-1-30-to-support-hdr10-metadata-parsing-from-h-265-av1-bitstreams Mesa 26.0 Will Make It In Time For The Fedora 44 Release: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Mesa-26.0-For-Fedora-44 NVIDIA 595 Linux Graphics Driver Released as Latest Production Branch Version: https://9to5linux.com/nvidia-595-linux-graphics-driver-released-as-latest-production-branch-version Electron's Investment Into Good Wayland Support: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Electron-Good-Wayland-Support (FOSS news in comments) #WeeklyNews #News #Linux #LinuxNews #Proton #ProtonExperimental #GEProton #D7VK #Pine64 #PineTime #PineTimePro #GTK #GTK3 #Qt #wlroots #FishShell #GStreamer #Mesa #NVIDIA #NVIDIADriver #Electron #Smartwatch #LinuxSmartwatch #FosseryTech
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@fosserytech@social.linux.pizza · Mar 29, 2026
This week's Linux and FOSS news: LINUX NEWS elementaryOS dev announces to comply with California law to avoid fines: https://mastodon.online/@danirabbit/116250765623660340 (I mean, losing a source of income is a valid concern on her part, but it doesn't justify that she risks the privacy of the users. Even though she says in a reply that asking for ID is different, I wouldn't be so sure at this point that she won't consider implementing that too, just to stay in business.) Fedora Project Leader Suggests Linux Distros Could Adopt Apple's Age Verification API: https://itsfoss.com/news/fedora-leader-suggests-age-verification-api/ (Adopting a big tech corp's API? What the hell did he smoke? It's even worse than the Systemd stuff. I already had some trust issues with Fedora, but now it becomes pretty obvious, that they shouldn't be trusted) Devuan rejects compliance: https://xcancel.com/jaromil/status/2034694340249821329 (Now this is great to see. I'm considering getting away from Systemd due to their attitude to comply, Devuan is the primary distro I consider, because it would let me keep the Debian base but get rid of Systemd at the same time.) Slackware also rejects compliance: https://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/slackware-14/how-is-ab-1043-going-to-impact-slackware-4175762747/page15.html#post6626190 (3 Systemd-free distros not complying at this point, there are quite a few distros to go to.) And ZorinOS too: https://forum.zorin.com/t/statement-about-age-verification-laws/61052 (A really good summary of this whole age nonsense, a worthy read) Kicksecure/Whonix changes plan, "unlikely" to comply, after user backlash: https://www.kicksecure.com/wiki/Age-api#status Inside the Systemd Age Verification Debate: Developer Responds to Criticism: https://itsfoss.com/dylan-taylor-systemd-controversy/ (I think he isn't the one to blame here, but rather the Systemd project. If he didn't do it, someone else would do it. That's what we get from a corporate-backed project I guess. Harrassing him won't do anything, it's just naive, childish behavior.) Someone Forked Systemd to Strip Out Its Age Verification Support: https://itsfoss.com/news/systemd-fork-strips-out-age-verification/ (more Linux and FOSS news in comments) #WeeklyNews #News #Linux #LinuxNews #AgeVerification #elementaryOS #Fedora #Devuan #Slackware #ZorinOS #Kicksecure #Whonix #Systemd #FosseryTech
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@fosserytech@social.linux.pizza · Mar 15, 2026
(Linux news in previous posts) FOSS NEWS PeerTube 8.1 adds better podcast support, domain-restricted embeds, 3x playback, and more: https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/peertube-8-1-adds-better-podcast-support-domain-restricted-embeds-3x-playback-and-more/ Motorola and GrapheneOS partnership announced: https://foss2go.com/motorola-and-grapheneos-official-partnership-announcement-in-mobile-security/ (Missed this one last week, but seems like a pretty huge deal to have GrapheneOS outside Google Pixel phones) OBS Studio 32.1 Released with New Audio Mixer, WebRTC Simulcast Support: https://9to5linux.com/obs-studio-32-1-released-with-new-audio-mixer-webrtc-simulcast-support GIMP 3.2 Open-Source Image Editor Officially Released, Here’s What’s New: https://9to5linux.com/gimp-3-2-open-source-image-editor-officially-released-heres-whats-new HandBrake 1.11 adds ProRes, DNxHR encoders and MOV output: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/03/handbrake-update-prores-encoding digiKam 9.0 Open-Source Photo Manager Released as a Massive Update: https://9to5linux.com/digikam-9-0-open-source-photo-manager-released-as-a-massive-update KeePassXC 2.7.12 Password Manager Adds Support for Bitwarden's Nested Folders: https://9to5linux.com/keepassxc-2-7-12-password-manager-adds-support-for-bitwardens-nested-folders Calibre 9.5 E-Book Manager Introduces a New Tool to Remove Unused Images: https://9to5linux.com/calibre-9-5-e-book-manager-introduces-a-new-tool-to-remove-unused-images Sigil 2.7.5 Open-Source EPUB Ebook Editor Is Out with New Features and Bug Fixes: https://9to5linux.com/sigil-2-7-5-open-source-epub-ebook-editor-is-out-with-new-features-and-bug-fixes PlayStation 3 emulator RPCS3 is getting improved handheld PC support: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/03/playstation-3-emulator-rpcs3-is-getting-improved-handheld-pc-support/ Marknote 1.5 WYSIWYG Note-Taking App Is Here with Source Mode, KRunner Plugin: https://9to5linux.com/marknote-1-5-wysiwyg-note-taking-app-is-here-with-source-mode-krunner-plugin Notesnook 3.3.9 adds inline audio playback, image attachments & code block language memory: https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/notesnook-3-3-9-adds-inline-audio-playback-image-attachments-and-code-block-language-memory/ FFmpeg 8.1 Preparing For Release With Vulkan Improvements, JPEG-XS & More: https://www.phoronix.com/news/FFmpeg-8.1-Coming-Soon Kitty terminal 0.46 adds smooth momentum-based scrolling, tab reordering & split resizing: https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/kitty-terminal-0-46-adds-smooth-momentum-based-scrolling-tab-reordering-and-split-resizing/ Ghostty 1.3 adds scrollback search, native scrollbars & clickable cursor in shell prompts: https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/ghostty-1-3-adds-scrollback-search-native-scrollbars-and-clickable-cursor-in-shell-prompts/ Fastfetch 2.60 adds custom title formatting & broader software and MOSS package detection: https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/fastfetch-2-60-adds-custom-title-formatting-and-broader-software-and-moss-package-detection/ FreeBSD 14.4 Released For Those Not Yet Ready To Move To FreeBSD 15: https://www.phoronix.com/news/FreeBSD-14.4-Released (more FOSS news in comments) #WeeklyNews #OpenSource #FOSSNews #FOSS #OpenSourceNews #News #GrapheneOS #Motorola #PeerTube #Fedi #Fediverse #OBS #GIMP #FosseryTech
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@fosserytech@social.linux.pizza · Mar 08, 2026
(more Linux and FOSS news in previous posts of thread) Rust 1.94 introduces array windows, Cargo config inclusion, and TOML 1.1 support in Cargo: https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/rust-1-94-introduces-array-windows-cargo-config-inclusion-annd-toml-1-1-support-in-cargo/ DBeaver 26.0: AI filter settings, bug fixes & Salesforce currency support: https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/dbeaver-26-0-ai-filter-settings-bug-fixes-and-salesforce-currency-support/ FosseryWeb progress report: All Java cheatsheet pages are now generated using the new page-builders tool, to make the code more consistent, and also to test the tool, discover bugs, edge cases. HTML, CSS and JavaScript cheatsheets will also be regenerated, although the CSS ones have a bit more "unique" elements like images, figures consisting of HTML and CSS code, etc., will see if I can make those be generated with the tool, or if they will still require manual work. https://fosseryweb.codeberg.page/@beta/cheatsheets/java/ https://fosseryweb-min.codeberg.page/@beta/cheatsheets/java/ Vulkan 1.4.345 Released With New ARM Shader Instrumentation Extension: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Vulkan-1.4.345-Released libavif 1.4 Released For Advancing AVIF Image Support: https://www.phoronix.com/news/libavif-1.4-Released /e/OS 3.5 released with LineageOS 22.2 base, WebAssembly support, and FairPhone 6 upgrades: https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/2/-e-os-3-5-released-with-lineageos-22-2-base-webassembly-support-and-fairphone-6-upgrades/ 3mdeb Making Progress On AMD Ryzen AM5 Motherboard Port With Coreboot + openSIL: https://www.phoronix.com/news/3mdeb-Ryzen-MSI-Port-Progress GNU Hurd On Guix Is Ready With 64-bit Support, SMP Multi-Processor Support "Soon": https://www.phoronix.com/news/GNU-Hurd-64-bit-2026 Haiku OS Pulls In WiFi Driver Updates From OpenBSD, Other Improvements In February: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Haiku-OS-February-2026 FreeBSD 15.1 On Track With Better Realtek WiFi & KDE Desktop Install Option: https://www.phoronix.com/news/FreeBSD-15.1-Realtek-KDE-Wins NetBSD 11.0-RC2 Released For Testing: https://www.phoronix.com/news/NetBSD-11.0-RC2-Released MidnightBSD blocks downloads from California due to the Californian age verification law: https://nitter.privacyredirect.com/midnightbsd/status/2027101491211718765 Redox OS Gets Vulkan & Node.js Working On This Rust-Based Open-Source OS: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Redox-OS-February #WeeklyNews #OpenSource #FOSSNews #OpenSourceNews #FOSS #News #Rust #DBeaver #FosseryWeb #Vulkan #Libavif #eOS #3mdeb #GNUHurd #Guix #Haiku #FreeBSD #NetBSD #MidnightBSD #RedoxOS #AgeVerification #OS #OperatingSystem #Programming #Cheatsheet #FosseryTech
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(Linux news in previous posts) FOSS NEWS Firefox Nova – our first look at the browser’s big redesign: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/03/firefox-nova-redesign Automattic ends Simplenote active development, only basic maintenance continues: https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/automattic-ends-simplenote-active-development-only-basic-maintenance-continues/ Zen web browser introduces live folders, Firefox 148 core, Linux performance boost & more: https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/zen-web-browser-introduces-live-folders-firefox-148-core-linux-performance-boost-and-more/ Shotcut 26.2 update: new text options, subtitle search & crash fixes: https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/shotcut-26-2-update-new-text-options-subtitle-search-and-crash-fixes/ KeePass 2.61 adds diacritic-insensitive search, async updates, improved OTP tools and more: https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/keepass-2-61-adds-diacritic-insensitive-search-async-updates-improved-otp-tools-and-more/ GIMP 3.2 issues third release candidate with fresh fixes: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/03/gimp-3-2-third-release-candidate-fixes Arti 2.1.0 advances relay and RPC support, overhauls configuration: https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/arti-2-1-0-advances-relay-and-rpc-support-overhauls-configuration/ Xournal++ adds tablet-friendly toolbar mode: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/03/xournalpp-tablet-mode-ui Memerist is a new desktop meme generator for Linux: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/03/memerist-meme-generator-app-linux Burner Todo now "officially" available for Linux, as a Flatpak or AppImage: https://social.linux.pizza/@fosserytech/116167053395729064 (In case you're wondering, no I'm not gonna comply with the California bill or any other moronic age verification bill and start requesting age bracket from the OS. Not sure if it legally applies to me, I only distribute the app on Codeberg, plus the Flatpak via Disroot's file sender because it exceeds Codeberg's file limit, but I just put it out there, in case this would apply to FOSS projects distributed solely on code collaboration platforms. What can they do with me? I'm anonym, they don't know my real-world identity, and even if they hire hackers, and de-anonymize me, what do they do with me? Fine me? Not gonna pay. Arrest me then? I'm in Europe. But I guess they don't even know about the existence of the app, so why should I even bother?) FEX 2603 Released With A Partial Fix For The Steam GUI Crashing On AArch64: https://www.phoronix.com/news/FEX-2603-Released (more FOSS news in comments) #WeeklyNews #OpenSource #FOSSNews #FOSS #OpenSourceNews #News #Firefox #SimpleNote #ZenBrowser #Shotcut #BurnerTodo #KeePass #GIMP #FEX #Arti #XournalPlusPlus #FosseryTech
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@fosserytech@social.linux.pizza · Mar 08, 2026
(more Linux news in previous posts) Linux 7.1 Will Power Off The System By Default If A Fatal ACPI Error Occurs: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-7.1-ACPI-Error-Power-Off (Why the heck is that necessary? I get ACPI error all the time when booting up the system, but it works just fine. Does it make any hardware damage or something? Or is it just a nonsensical standard? Idk tbh, I'm not a hardware guy.) Wayland 1.25 RC1 Released With Improved Documentation, Minor Changes: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Wayland-1.25-RC1 NVIDIA 595 Linux Graphics Driver Promises Wayland 1.20 Support, Beta Out Now: https://9to5linux.com/nvidia-595-linux-graphics-driver-promises-wayland-1-20-support-beta-out-now GTK 4.22 Released With Improved SVG Support, Reduced Motion Option: https://www.phoronix.com/news/GTK-4.22-Released TUXEDO InfinityBook Max 16 Linux Laptop Now Available with AMD Ryzen AI 300: https://9to5linux.com/tuxedo-infinitybook-max-16-linux-laptop-now-available-with-amd-ryzen-ai-300 (FOSS news in comments) #WeeklyNews #News #Linux #LinuxNews #LinuxKernel #Wayland #NVIDIA #NVIDIADriver #GTK #TUXEDO #TUXEDOInfinityBook #LinuxLaptop #FosseryTech
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(more Linux news in original post) Ubuntu 26.04 LTS adds Snap and web search to the Overview: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/03/ubuntu-2604-gnome-search-extensions Intel Xeon Features To Be Supported By Ubuntu 26.04 LTS - Some Lacking User-Space Packages: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Intel-Xeon-Ubuntu-26.04-LTS Fedora Pocketblue Remix is an atomic Linux distro for mobile devices (phones and tablets): https://liliputing.com/fedora-pocketblue-remix-is-an-atomic-linux-distro-for-mobile-devices-phones-and-tablets/ Debian Still Debating AI Contributions Plus A Need For More Diverse Contributors: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Debian-DPL-Update-March-2026 Armbian 26.2 Released with Linux 6.18 LTS, Expanded ARM and RISC-V Support: https://9to5linux.com/armbian-26-2-released-with-linux-6-18-lts-expanded-arm-and-risc-v-support GNOME 50 Release Candidate Arrives with HDR Screen Sharing Support: https://9to5linux.com/gnome-50-release-candidate-arrives-with-hdr-screen-sharing-support KDE Plasma 6.6.2 Improves Support for High-Resolution Mice on Remote Desktops: https://9to5linux.com/kde-plasma-6-6-2-improves-support-for-high-resolution-mice-on-remote-desktops KDE Gear 25.12.3 Brings Improvements to Merkuro, Calligra, Kasts, and Other Apps: https://9to5linux.com/kde-gear-25-12-3-brings-improvements-to-merkuro-calligra-kasts-and-other-apps Budgie 10.10.2 Brings Improved Labwc Wayland Compositor Integration: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Budgie-10.10.2-Released Resources For GNOME Adds Intel Xe GPU Power Usage & Intel NPU Frequency Reporting: https://www.phoronix.com/news/GNOME-Resources-1.10.2 IPFire 2.29 Core Update 200 Is Out with Linux 6.18 LTS, IPFire Domain Blocklist: https://9to5linux.com/ipfire-2-29-core-update-200-is-out-with-linux-6-18-lts-ipfire-domain-blocklist OpenWrt 25.12 adopts apk package manager, revamps upgrade process, preserves shell history: https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/openwrt-25-12-adopts-apk-package-manager-revamps-upgrade-process-preserves-shell-history/ Wine 11.4 Released With More Improvements: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Wine-11.4-Released Proton Experimental gets improvements for Vermintide 2 and more controller support for launchers: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/03/proton-experimental-gets-improvements-for-vermintide-2-and-more-controller-support-for-launchers/ (more Linux and FOSS news in comments) #WeeklyNews #News #Linux #LinuxNews #Ubuntu #Fedora #FedoraPocketblueRemix #Debian #Armbian #GNOME #KDEPlasma #KDEGear #Budgie #IPFire #OpenWrt #Wine #Proton #ProtonExperimental #SystemMonitor #DistroRelease #LinuxDistro #DesktopEnvironment #KDE #Ubuntu2604 #GNOME50 #MobileLinux #DesktopLinux #LinuxDesktop #FosseryTech
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(more Linux and FOSS news in previous posts of thread) ONLYOFFICE 9.3 makes document editing easier than ever: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/02/onlyoffice-9-3-desktop-editors-released Shotcut 26.2 Open-Source Video Editor Released with Various Improvements: https://9to5linux.com/shotcut-26-2-open-source-video-editor-with-various-improvements-and-bug-fixes Calibre 9.4 Adds Reading Stats to the E-Book Viewer to Show Reading Progress: https://9to5linux.com/calibre-9-4-adds-reading-stats-to-the-e-book-viewer-to-show-reading-progress Ardour 9.1 fixes editor pane, adds MIDI note chase and duplication: https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/2/ardour-9-1-fixes-editor-pane-adds-midi-note-chase-and-duplication/ Ardour 9.2 Open-Source DAW Released with MIDI Note Chasing and Duplication: https://9to5linux.com/ardour-9-2-open-source-daw-released-with-midi-note-chasing-and-duplication LibreOffice 26.2.1 Open-Source Office Suite Released with 65 Bug Fixes: https://9to5linux.com/libreoffice-26-2-1-open-source-office-suite-released-with-65-bug-fixes Typhoon weather app clears up with Qt6 port: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/02/typhoon-weather-app-qt6-port SpaghettiKart the Mario Kart 64 fan-made PC port gets a big upgrade: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/spaghettikart-the-mario-kart-64-fan-made-pc-port-gets-a-big-upgrade/ Burner Todo progress report: Binaries are almost ready. AppImage already built, Flatpak is also mostly functional, except on KDE, the desktop entry has no icon for some reason, will have to figure out, why is that the case (a bit weird, it isn't the case on GNOME, only on KDE). (more FOSS news in comment) #WeeklyNews #OpenSource #FOSSNews #OpenSourceNews #FOSS #News #ONLYOFFICE #Shotcut #Calibre #Ardour #LibreOffice #Typhoon #SpaghettiKart #BurnerTodo #OfficeSuite #VideoEditor #DAW #ContentCreation #TodoApp #FOSSGame #OpenSourceGame #Ebook #EbookReader #WeatherApp #FosseryTech
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(more Linux news in original post) Lutris v0.5.21 and v0.5.22 arrive with Valve's Sniper runtime support and new game runners: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/lutris-v0-5-21-and-v0-5-22-arrive-with-valves-sniper-runtime-support-and-new-game-runners/ Heroic Games Launcher 2.20.0 brings numerous important bug fixes: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/heroic-games-launcher-2-20-0-brings-numerous-important-bug-fixes/ D7VK version 1.4 brings further enhancements for older Direct3D via Vulkan: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/d7vk-version-1-4-brings-further-enhancements-for-older-direct3d-via-vulkan/ Linux 6.18 and Several LTS Kernels Are Getting Extended Long-Term Support: https://9to5linux.com/linux-6-18-and-several-lts-kernels-are-getting-extended-long-term-support Mesa 25.3.6 released as the last bug fix for this driver series: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/mesa-25-3-6-released-as-the-last-bug-fix-for-this-driver-series/ Open source graphics drivers Mesa 26.0.1 released with various bug fixes and a security fix: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/open-source-graphics-drivers-mesa-26-0-1-released-with-various-bug-fixes-and-a-security-fix/ Wine 11.3 released with vkd3d and Mono upgrades: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/wine-11-3-released-with-vkd3d-and-mono-upgrades/ Fwupd 2.0.20 Firmware Updater Adds Support for HP Engage One G2 Advanced Hub: https://9to5linux.com/fwupd-2-0-20-firmware-updater-adds-support-for-hp-engage-one-g2-advanced-hub systemd 260-rc1 Released: New "mstack" Feature, System V Service Scripts No Longer Supported: https://www.phoronix.com/news/systemd-260-rc1 GStreamer 1.28.1 Adds Whisper-Based Speech-To-Text, AV1 Stateful V4L2 Decoder Support: https://www.phoronix.com/news/GStreamer-1.28.1 sudo-rs Breaks Historical Norms With Now Enabling Password Feedback By Default: https://www.phoronix.com/news/sudo-rs-password-feedback LXD 6.7 Released With AMD GPU Passthrough Support: https://www.phoronix.com/news/LXD-6.7-Released (FOSS news in comments) #WeeklyNews #News #Linux #LinuxNews #Lutris #HeroicGamesLauncher #D7VK #LinuxKernel #Mesa #Wine #Fwupd #Systemd #GStreamer #SudoRS #LXD #FosseryTech
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(more Linux and FOSS news in previous posts of thread) Ghostty terminal is finally adding scrollbar support: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/02/ghostty-linux-scrollbars-coming Split diffs are now available in Zed as the new default, replacing unified diffs: https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/2/split-diffs-are-now-available-in-zed-as-the-new-default-replacing-unified-diffs/ Weblate 5.16 introduces billing permission update and resolves SSH security issue: https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/2/weblate-5-16-introduces-billing-permission-update-and-resolves-ssh-security-issue/ WordPress.com launches an AI assistant that can edit site content, create media, and more: https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/2/wordpress-com-launches-an-ai-assistant-that-can-edit-site-content-create-media-and-more/ Godot Engine suffering from lots of "AI slop" code submissions: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/godot-engine-suffering-from-lots-of-ai-slop-code-submissions/ Notepad++ v8.9.2 enforces double signature checks for update security: https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/2/notepad--v8-9-2-enforces-double-signature-checks-for-update-security/ Vulkan 1.4.344 Released With New Extension From Valve: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Vulkan-1.4.344-Released FreeBSD's KDE Desktop Install Option Ready For Testing: https://www.phoronix.com/news/FreeBSD-Desktop-Option-Testing GhostBSD To Use XLibre Server, MATE vs. Gershwin Desktop Decision In Future: https://www.phoronix.com/news/GhostBSD-Eyes-XLibre FosseryWeb page-builders progress report: The header and main content of cheatsheet pages can now be fully generated (except some edge cases in the main content), plus there's now an extra line in the generated code to credit the author(s) of the cheatsheet below the title (since starting from the next update of FosseryWeb, everyone will be able to submit cheatsheets, or modify existing ones (in latter case, the script will automatically handle crediting multiple authors). And soon, FosseryWeb Min support will also be added, the script will generate the cheatsheet page for both sites in one go. https://codeberg.org/fosseryweb/page-builders #WeeklyNews #OpenSource #FOSSNews #FOSS #News #Ghostty #Zed #Weblate #WordPress #GodotEngine #Godot #NotepadPlusPlus #Notepadpp #Vulkan #FreeBSD #GhostBSD #XLibre #BSD #CodeEditor #IDE #GameEngine #Terminal #TerminalEmulator #PageBuilder #FosseryWeb #OperatingSystem #OS #Graphics #FosseryTech
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(more Linux news in original post) System76 Preparing To Introduce Redesigned Thelio Hardware: https://www.phoronix.com/news/System76-Thelio-Redesign PipeWire 1.6 Released with Support for Audio Channel Layouts, LDAC Decoder: https://9to5linux.com/pipewire-1-6-released-with-support-for-audio-channel-layouts-ldac-decoder DNF 5.4 Released With Some New Options & AI Contributions Policy: https://www.phoronix.com/news/DNF-5.4-Released TrueNAS 25.10.2 brings 100+ fixes, OpenZFS 2.3.4, and NVMe-oF support: https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/2/truenas-25-10-2-brings-100-fixes-openzfs-2-3-4-and-nvme-of-support/ It's now easier to install MGSHDFix for Metal Gear games on Linux / Steam Deck: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/its-now-easier-to-install-mgshdfix-for-metal-gear-games-on-linux-steam-deck/ GE-Proton 10-31 brings fixes for Arknights: Endfield, Duet Night Abyss and more: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/ge-proton-10-31-brings-fixes-for-arknights-endfield-duet-night-abyss-and-more/ Lutris 0.5.20 Game Manager Adds Support for Importing Commodore 64 ROMs: https://9to5linux.com/lutris-0-5-20-game-manager-adds-support-for-importing-commodore-64-roms Fish 4.5.0 fixes Vi mode regressions and drops terminfo dependency: https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/2/fish-4-5-0-fixes-vi-mode-regressions-and-drops-terminfo-dependency/ Intel Hiring More Linux Developers - Including For GPU Drivers / Linux Gaming Stack: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Intel-Linux-Jobs-February-2026 wlroots 0.20 Nears Release With New Protocols, Enhanced Vulkan Renderer: https://www.phoronix.com/news/wlroots-0.20-Released Linux Begins Seeing Early Preparations For PCIe 7.0: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-Early-PCIe-Gen-7-Prep KVM In Linux 7.0 Adds Support For Virtualizing AMD ERAPS: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-7.0-KVM Experimental code ready for testing to enable HDMI 2.1 FRL with AMDGPU on Linux: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/experimental-code-ready-for-testing-to-enable-hdmi-2-1-frl-with-amdgpu-on-linux/ Apple M3 With Asahi Linux Continues Making Progress, No ETA Yet For Shipping: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Apple-M3-Asahi-Linux-2026 NTFS3 Driver Sees Improvements In Linux 7.0 While "NTFS Remake" Driver Bakes: https://www.phoronix.com/news/NTFS3-Linux-7.0 Linux 7.0 Merges The Code To Replace The Tux Boot Logo At Build Time: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-7.0-FBDEV-Alternate-Logo exFAT Achieves Better Sequential Read Performance With Linux 7.0: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-7.0-exFAT Linux 7.0 Makes Preparations For Rust 1.95: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-7.0-Rust-1.95-Prep AppArmor Enhancements Merged For Linux 7.0: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-7.0-AppArmor (FOSS news in comments) #WeeklyNews #News #Linux #LinuxNews #News #PipeWire #DNF #System76 #TrueNAS #GEProton #Lutris #FishShell #wlroots #KVM #LinuxKernel #AsahiLinux #NTFS3 #exFAT #AppArmor #FosseryTech
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