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  1. Fedora Linux 42 Is Out Now, Powered by Linux Kernel 6.14 and GNOME 48 Desktop
    The Fedora Project released today Fedora Linux 42 as the latest stable version of this powerful, Red Hat-sponsored distribution for the masses, featuring some of the latest and greatest GNU/Linux technologies.
  2. Manjaro 25.0 “Zetar” Released with Xfce 4.20, GNOME 48, and KDE Plasma 6.3
    Today, the Manjaro Linux team announced the release and general availability of Manjaro 25.0 (codename Zetar) as the latest stable release for this Arch Linux-based distribution featuring Xfce, GNOME, and KDE Plasma flavors.
  3. Audiocasts/Shows: LINUX Unplugged and Destination Linux
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  4. Armbian Announces New Cloud-Optimized Images for ARM64 and x86
    The Armbian project informs 9to5Linux today about the launch of new cloud-optimized images of Armbian Linux for x86 and AArch64 (ARM64) hardware architectures with some exciting features.
  5. Fedora-Based Ultramarine 41 Linux Distribution Is Now Available for Download
    The makers of the Fedora-based Ultramarine Linux distribution released today the ISO images of the Ultramarine 41 release, which is built on top of Fedora Linux 41 and was already available for existing users.
  6. VirtualBox 7.1.8 Released with Initial Support for Linux Kernel 6.14
    Oracle released VirtualBox 7.1.8 today as the fourth maintenance update to the latest VirtualBox 7.1 series of this powerful, free, cross-platform, and open-source virtualization software for GNU/Linux, macOS, and Windows.
  7. Fedora Asahi Remix 42 Released for Apple Silicon Macs with KDE Plasma 6.3
    The Fedora Asahi SIG and Asahi Linux projects announced the general availability of Fedora Asahi Remix 42 as the latest version of this distribution developed for Apple Silicon Macs.
  8. today's leftovers
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  9. Programming Leftovers
    Development-related picks
  10. Education and Free Software Leftovers
    Education focus
  11. Web Browsers: Retro Boy, Servo vs Ladybird, and More
    Web stuff
  12. Open Hardware: ESP32, Pimoroni, and More
    hardware leftovers
  13. Red Hat Leftovers
    many Red Hat buzzwords in Red Hat's site
  14. GNOME Foundation Update and New Concept to Selectively Pin Clipboard for GNOME
    2 GNOME articles
  15. Security and Windows TCO Leftovers
    Security picks
  16. BleachBit 4.9.2, Istio 1.24.5 and 1.25.2 Released
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  17. today's howtos
    last batch for today\
  18. Nitrux Project Introduces NX AppHub, a New System to Provide Apps for Nitrux
    Uri Herrera from the Nitrux Project unveiled today NX AppHub, a new system for managing and building applications for the Debian-based, systemd-free, and immutable Nitrux Linux distribution.
  19. today's howtos
    Instructionals/Technical posts
  20. Open Hardware/Modding: Video Walkie Talkie, Armbian, PINE64, and More
    Hardware leftovers
  21. OCCT, the PC Stress Testing Utility, has just arrived on Linux
    Here at OC3D, we use OCCT on an almost constant basis
  22. Games: Prices Hikes, GNOMES, V Rising 1.1, and More
    10 stories from GamingOnLinux
  23. Android Leftovers
    Why did Samsung pause One UI 7 release? These could be the possible reasons
  24. These 5 Linux distributions are the worst for beginners
    Linux is an excellent operating system with many distributions, each catering to different audiences
  25. Free and Open Source Software, howtos and Installations
    This is free and open source software
  26. Live Raizo – live Debian-based Linux distribution
    Live Raizo is a live distribution based on Debian to experiment with system administration on simulated networks and real devices
  27. Journey to GNOME Circle: Community, App Ideas, and Getting Started
    Hello, chat! I’m Revisto, and I want to share my journey to GNOME Circle and how I became a GNOME Foundation member
  28. This SteamOS clone is the best Linux distro for gamers
    Until Valve releases an official version of SteamOS
  29. 5 things to do with the Linux terminal on your Android phone - including my favorite
    Google launched a Linux terminal app for Android that gives you full command-line access
  30. Ubuntu Vs. Debian: A Look At Beginner Friendly Linux Distribution
    you will compare their unique offerings
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