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Linux’s Slickest System Monitor App Gets Updated

Mission Center 1.1.0 has been released, adding filtering and child process viewing to the Services tab, a new system info dialog and other improvements. You're reading Linux’s Slickest System Monitor App Gets Updated, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.

Linux Journal

Arch Linux November 2025 ISO: Fresh Snapshot, Smarter Installer (Archinstall 3.0.12) & Pacman 7.1

by George Whittaker Arch Linux has shipped its November 2025 ISO snapshot (2025.11.01), and while Arch remains a rolling distribution, these monthly images are a big deal, especially for new installs, labs, and homelab deployments. This time, the ISO lands alongside two important pieces: Archinstall 3.0.12 – a more polished, smarter TUI installer Pacman 7.1 – a package manager update with stricter security and better tooling If you’ve been thinking about spinning up a fresh Arch box, or you’re curious what changed under the hood, this release is a very nice jumping-on point. Why Arch Still Ships Monthly ISOs in a Rolling World Arch is famous for its “install once, update forever” model. Technically, you could install from a two-year-old image and just run: sudo pacman -Syu …but in practice, that’s painful: Huge initial update downloads Possible breakage jumping across many months of changes Outdated installer tooling That’s why the project publishes a monthly snapshot ISO: it rolls all

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Morrolinux: Open Source “Dropboxes” – OpenCloud vs. Nextcloud Hub

Someone from the community asked me a straightforward question: “Morro, is there a free and open source alternative to Dropbox that works well for personal use, but also fits the needs of companies — especially now that data sovereignty matters ... Read more The post Morrolinux: Open Source “Dropboxes” – OpenCloud vs. Nextcloud Hub appeared first on Linux Professional Institute (LPI).

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Firefox 145 Brings Rounder Tabs, New PDF Edit Tools + More

Mozilla Firefox 145 released with new shaped tabs, password manager sidebar, the ability to add and edit comments in PDF files, and other new features. You're reading Firefox 145 Brings Rounder Tabs, New PDF Edit Tools + More, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.

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Fish 4.2 Released with Multi-line Command Suggest + More

Bash alternative fish gains a couple of new features in its latest release, v4.2.0. Details on what's new and how to upgrade or install fish 4.2.0 on Ubuntu. You're reading Fish 4.2 Released with Multi-line Command Suggest + More, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.

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Minisforum MS-R1: 12-Core Linux ARM Workstation for AI and VMs

Minisforum MS-R1 workstation specs, price and details. Up to 45 TOPS compute, 12-core processor running at 3.2 GHz maximum, and running Debian Linux. You're reading Minisforum MS-R1: 12-Core Linux ARM Workstation for AI and VMs, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.

Linux Insider

Red Hat’s Evolution: How a Subsidiary Became an AI Powerhouse

Red Hat has become a foundational player in enterprise AI by combining open-source infrastructure with hybrid cloud flexibility, maintaining independence while leveraging IBM’s global scale. The post Red Hat’s Evolution: How a Subsidiary Became an AI Powerhouse appeared first on LinuxInsider.