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Shotcut 26.4 open-source video editor is now available for download with Vulkan GPU support for Speech to Text on Linux, 10-bit VP9 MP4 (E-AC-3) and 10-bit VP9 WebM (Opus) export presets, and more.
Grml 2026.04 GNU/Linux distribution is now available for download based on Debian Testing/Forky and powered by Linux kernel 6.19. Here’s what’s new!
Linux Mint’s switch to a longer development cycle – its next major release is arriving at Christmas – has a knock on effect for people trying to install it on newer hardware that requires a newer kernel. So a solution has been announced. A set of updated ISO images, dubbed HWE (Hardware Enablement), have been published to “address compatibility issues with brand new hardware”, according to project lead Clement Lefebvre. The new Linux 22.3 image contains Linux 6.17 kernel and the team will, from this point on, publish new HWE ISOs each time the a new kernel arrives in the […]
Fedora 44 is here and so is a new standard directory under Home.
After using it for a while, I understood why Ubntu and Fedora opted for Ptyxis as their new default terminal.
Congratulations, you’ve made it to the final lesson in our DevOps Tools Introduction series. Throughout the last few months, we’ve explored new topics each and every week. Modern distributed systems introduce a level of complexity that makes traditional monitoring approaches ... Read more The post DevOps Tools Introduction #15: Tracing appeared first on Linux Professional Institute (LPI).
Shotcut 26.4.30 shipped today as the latest and greatest version of this open-source, cross-platform video editor...
Linux Mint 22.3 HWE ISO images are now available for download powered by the Linux 6.17 kernel series from Ubuntu 24.04.4 LTS.
Linux Mint introduces Hardware Enablement ISOs to improve installation reliability on new hardware.
LibreOffice 26.2.3 is now available for download as the third point release to the LibreOffice 26.2 office suite series with 43 bug fixes.
by George Whittaker The Linux Foundation has announced a new Open Driver Initiative, a collaborative effort aimed at improving the development, maintenance, and long-term sustainability of open-source hardware drivers across the Linux ecosystem. The initiative reflects growing demand for better hardware compatibility in areas ranging from desktops and gaming systems to cloud infrastructure, automotive platforms, AI hardware, and next-generation networking. As Linux expands into more industries and devices, driver quality and openness have become increasingly important. Why Open Drivers Matter Hardware drivers are the bridge between the operating system and physical components such as: Graphics cards Wi-Fi adapters Storage controllers Network devices Embedded and automotive systems When drivers are open source, developers can: Improve compatibility more quickly Audit code for security issues Maintain support for older hardware longer Integrate drivers more cleanly into the Linux kernel
AerynOS 2026.05 arrives with refreshed branding, GNOME 50.1, KDE Plasma 6.6.4, COSMIC 1.0.11, and Linux kernel 7.0.2.
This shell’s approachability and clever features will make your coding life easier.
It runs Linux, plays Steam games, and only time will tell how long before Sony DMCAs it.
AerynOS 2026.05 independent distro is now available for download with GNOME 50.1, KDE Plasma 6.6.4, and Linux kernel 7.0. Here’s what else is new!
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