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Links 04/09/2023: fwupd 1.9.5 and Linux Lite 6.6



  • GNU/Linux

    • Graphics Stack

      • Jamie ZawinskiWayland and screen savers

        Wayland does not support screen savers: it does not have any provision that allows screen savers to even exist in any meaningful way. If you value screen savers, that's kind of a problem.

    • Applications

      • 9to5Linuxfwupd 1.9.5 Released with Support for More Devices, Optional Passim Support

        This release enables firmware upgrading on the System76 Launch 3, Launch Heavy 3, and Thelio IO 2 devices, HP Rata/Remi BLE mice, Genesys GL3525S USB hub, Luxshare Quad USB4 dock, as well as EPOS ADAPT 1×5, Fibocom FM101, and Foxconn T99W373 devices.

        A couple of new features have been introduced in this update, namely optional support for the Passim local caching server and support for using the fwupdtool get-devices --json command.

      • Linux Links10 Excellent Free and Open Source Java Natural Language Processing Tools

        Many challenges in NLP involve natural language understanding. In other words, computers learn how to determine meaning from human or natural language input, and others involve natural language generation.

        Java is one of the most widely used programming languages owing part of its popularity to its extensive ecosystem. Programming in Java provides the access to this ecosystem that consists of several libraries, frameworks, and APIs.

        Java runs Python and R close when it comes to NLP. Our recommendations are captured in this ratings chart. Only free and open source software is eligible for inclusion.

    • Instructionals/Technical

      • DebugPointHow to Unzip or Open Gz File in Linux

        Gzip is a widely used algorithm that compresses files while retaining original properties, commonly applied to speed up web page loading.

        Files those compressed with gzip ends with extension .gz or .z.

    • Desktop Environments/WMs

      • GNOME Desktop/GTK

        • LinuxiacGNOME 45 Breaks Extensions’ Compatibility
          The GNOME desktop environment has long been a choice for Linux users. It is known for its elegant design, user-friendly interface, and vibrant ecosystem of extensions that allow users to customize their desktop experience. However, as technology evolves, so must the software that relies on it.

          In a significant shift, the upcoming release of GNOME 45, slated for release on September 20, is set to bring a substantial change that will affect the compatibility of extensions with earlier versions of GNOME.

  • Distributions and Operating Systems

    • It's FOSSNitrux 3.0 Release Improves its Update Tool and More
      Being one of the best-looking Linux distros around, Nitrux is a very intriguing offering that features a beautiful user interface coupled with the power of immutability.

      It's been some time since we last took a look at Nitrux. With a recent announcement, Nitrux 3.0 has added many improvements under the hood.

      Let's take a brief look at the release.

    • 9to5LinuxLinux Lite 6.6 Arrives with Support for 22 New Languages, New AI Helper Tool

      Coming five months after Linux Lite 6.4, the Linux Lite 6.6 release is derived from Canonical’s recently released Ubuntu 22.04.3 LTS (Jammy Jellyfish) operating system and it’s powered by the long-term supported Linux 5.15 LTS kernel series. However, users will also be able to upgrade to the latest Linux 6.5 kernel series.

      The biggest change in this release is support for 22 new languages, including Afrikaans, Arabic, Chinese Simplified, Croatian, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Portuguese Brazilian, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Sweden, and Ukrainian.

    • New Releases

      • Linuxiac Linux Lite 6.6 Is Here but Still Relies on Xfce 4.16
        As the name suggests, Linux Lite is a lightweight, user-friendly Linux distribution based on Ubuntu. It is designed to be a beginner-friendly operating system that provides a familiar and easy-to-use environment for users transitioning from Windows or other operating systems.

        Today, five months after the previous 6.4 release, the team behind the distro announced Linux Lite 6.6 as a continuation of the 6.x series. So, let’s have a look at what has changed.

      • Beta News Microsoft Windows 11 users should switch to Ubuntu-based Linux Lite 6.6 now

        You know, it's often hard to get people to leave their comfort zones. But, sometimes, staying where you're comfortable is the biggest impediment to progress. This is especially true when it comes to operating systems. While Windows 11 has been generating buzz with its new features and revamped UI, let's not forget the other contenders that are pushing boundaries. Linux Lite 6.6 is one such alternative, and dare I say, it's one of the most inviting Linux distributions out there for those looking to make a switch.

    • Canonical/Ubuntu Family

      • OMG Ubuntu GNOME 45 Arrives in Daily Builds of Ubuntu 23.10
        The next stable update to the world’s most-used Linux desktop environment isn’t due to be released until later this month, so what’s made it in Mantic shouldn’t be considered final, finished, or forgone.

        But Ubuntu 23.10 isn’t due to be released until October anyway, so it all jives nicely.

        Improvements to libadwaita aimed at enhancing consistency and adaptability bring new full-height sidebars to many of GNOME’s core apps, including Nautilus, Settings, and Calendar...

    • Devices/Embedded

      • LiliputingMilk-V Mars CM is a quad-core RISC-V compute module with a Raspberry Pi CM4 form factor

        The Milk-V Mars CM is a 55 x 40mm (2.2″ x 1.6″) computer-on-a-module that looks a lot like a Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4, and features the same dual 100-pin connectors, which should make it usable with carrier boards designed for the CM4.

        But while Raspberry Pi’s compute module features an ARM-based Broadcomm processor, the Milk-V Mars CM packs a 1.5 GHz StarFive JH7110 quad-core chip based on RISC-V architecture.

        Software support for RISC-V is still very much a work in progress, but Milk-V says that the board should work with GNU/Linux distributions including Ubuntu, Fedora, Debian, and openSUSE.

    • Mobile Systems/Mobile Applications

  • Free, Libre, and Open Source Software

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