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Microsoft employee Wedson Almeida Filho has stepped down from being head of the Rust for Linux project citing a lack of enthusiasm to defend the team's work from constant push back.
The Debian Project has just released the latest point releases for Debian 11 and 12. These save you time installing updates post-install.
Canonical has released the first point release of Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. Now that it's out, Ubuntu 22.04 LTS users will be offered the upgrade.
Microsoft has published more information about the recent bug that broke Windows-Linux dual-boot systems, offering more workarounds and fixes.
Microsoft has now confirmed that the August 2024 Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11 and 10 throws a wrench into dual-boot systems with Windows and Linux operating systems installed side-by-side.
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A Windows Patch Tuesday update that was supposed to fix a vulnerability has caused a number of dual-boot Windows-Linus PCs to no longer boot up in Linux. Microsoft has yet to fix this problem.
The Long Term Support Team is taking over managing security updates for Debian 11 now that the release is three years old. The LTS Team will supply updates until August 31, 2026, in two years.
The AMD Ryzen 9000 which launched recently impressed reviewers with its efficiency but disappointed them with the overall performance. Interestingly, the CPU appears to be faster on Linux.
In the fourth article of the series, we'll build upon the installation of Proxmox and an OS by layering Docker on top, a tool that will assist in easily running many applications in the future.
Linux Mint 22 "Wilma" is now available for download. It comes following a lengthy beta testing period. It includes Linux 6.8, Cinnamon 6.2, new wallpapers, language pack improvements and more.
The final Linux Mint 22 disk images are undergoing checks before they're released. Due to the number of bugs that needed fixing, users have had to wait longer to get their hands on Mint 22.
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Oracle's VirtualBox has received the latest update today in the form of a maintenance release. The update brings multiple bug fixes and improvements including for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
The Linux Mint Stable release will happen in June, says project lead, but not necessarily after the traditional two weeks from Beta. There are still over 50 bugs plaguing the Beta as of Sunday.
In our second installment of the self-hosted series, we provide step-by-step instructions to install a Linux and Windows virtual machine on Proxmox, along with some key things to watch out for.
The Beta version of Linux Mint 22 "Wilma" has been released. It comes with lots of changes but end users won't see too much that's new. A lack of radical changes makes it a good choice for some.
Linux Mint 22 is finally near with the Cinnamon ISO undergoing testing. In a few days, if the tests pass, we should get a beta release followed two weeks later by the final version.
Ubuntu 24.10 has received a patch to the gdm3 package so that Nvidia users default to the Wayland display server. Wayland is a modern display server that boasts better security over X11.
Debian 10 will reach its end of life at the end of the month, so you will need to upgrade to Debian 11 or 12 by then. Read on to learn more about the situation and how to upgrade if affected.
The recently announced Qualcomm Snapdragon X signifies that we will soon have Windows laptops that will be powered by something other than AMD or Intel. The soon could be happening on Linux too.
Back in December, Microsoft began testing AI-generated Edge Workspaces. The feature has since made it to the Stable channel and recently, the Redmond giant quietly shared details about it.
Anyone on Ubuntu 23.10 needs to think about upgrading to Ubuntu 24.04 LTS now because their version will stop getting updates on July 11. No updates means Ubuntu 23.10 will become less secure.
The Linux Mint team has been working on a substantial upgrade to the Software Manager, which makes it load much quicker and boosts the security by disabling unverified Flatpaks by default.
More work has been done on the new GNOME OS installer. It now has a GitLab repository for the code and the basic layout and internals have made decent progress. Check the video to see it in action.
Developers working on GNOME improvements have been busy this week. They have been working on Nautilus improvements, a brand new installer, improvements to the Orca screen reader, and more.
Canonical has shared some of the new features it plans to introduce with Ubuntu 24.10, due in October. A big change is that Nvidia users will now begin using Wayland out of the box.
GNOME 47 will be coming out on September 18, according to the latest update to the GNOME release schedule. The first point release will land four weeks later instead of the usual five weeks.
This handy cookbook teaches new-to-intermediate Linux users the essential skills necessary to manage a Linux system, using both graphical and command-line tools. Get it for free today!
Fedora 38 reaches end of life on May 21st meaning that users of this version need to upgrade. If you decide to use this version, your system will gradually become more and more exploitable.
The latest VMware Workstation Pro is free as it doesn't require a license for personal use. Aside from that, the new release also finally fixes a high CPU usage issue related to the NAT device.
VMware Workstation Pro and Fusion Pro are now free for personal use. Alongside that announcement, a senior executive has also published a couple of guides on how to get them or switch.
Microsoft has announced that Ubuntu 24.04 LTS is now available in the Azure Marketplace so that you can use it in an Azure Virtual Machine. This version will be supported for up to 12 years.
Linux is about to get a huge performance boost in AES-XTS or AES encryption performance thanks to new improvements. This could tip people over to make the switch from Windows 11 24H2 over to Linux.
Fedora Asahi Remix 40 is now available for Apple Silicon Macs. The Fedora Asahi SIG and Asahi Linux teams have worked closely to ensure that Fedora Asahi Remix runs well on these newer Macs.
Canonical has shared the release schedule for Ubuntu 24.10 Oracular Oriole. It reveals that the beta will land on Sept. 19, the Release Candidate will come Oct. 3, and the final release on Oct. 10.
Linux 6.9-rc7 is now available. It could be the final release candidate before the final release. It adds support for the ASUS ROG Raikiri controller and improves support for the upcoming Lunar Lake.
Canonical has released its latest version of the Linux-based OS Ubuntu. Version 24.04, which has the code name Noble Numbat, enables frame pointers by default for 64-bit architectures.
Fedora 40 has been released for download. There are lots of versions available with different desktop environments, though, Workstation, the default option, includes GNOME 46. Read on for more.
Editorial
Forget Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, what you really want to download this month is Fedora Silverblue 40
Fedora Silverblue 40 and Ubuntu 24.04 LTS will both be out this month. In this piece, I outline why most end users should opt for Fedora Silverblue 40 over Ubuntu despite the latter's popularity.
AMD and Intel modern processors just got big boosts in performance thanks to various implementations of AES-XTX that help in disk encryption. For example, Windows BitLocker uses AES-XTX-128.
