Linux Mint needs to stop making apps and focus on Linux
Linux Mint is adding an EPUB reader, calendar, and other software while its August update arrives on September 11. Maybe it is time to focus on the OS.
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Hackers are using an unpatched zero-day to infect Linux servers
Hackers are actively exploiting the StyleSmuggler zero-day in Magento and Adobe Commerce, using it to compromise online stores and deploy malware on Linux servers.
Asahi Linux now officially supports Apple M3 Macs… sort of
Asahi Linux has officially added support for Apple M3 Macs, including M3 Pro and M3 Max models. But GPU acceleration, sleep, and HDMI are still missing.
Audacity 4 is a massive open source audio editor overhaul, but some features are missing
Audacity 4 is a huge overhaul of the open source audio editor, bringing a rebuilt Qt interface, improved clip editing, ASIO support on Windows, and a new project format. However, several Audacity 3 features are currently missing.
Debian Linux developers just rejected a ban on artificial intelligence
Debian developers have rejected proposals to ban artificial intelligence from the project, choosing a responsible-use policy that allows generative AI while keeping humans accountable for their contributions.
EndeavourOS Titan Nova Linux arrives as a bridge to its Wayland future
EndeavourOS Titan Nova is now available with Linux 7.1.8, updated NVIDIA support, installer fixes, and a temporary goodbye to Budgie as development continues on the Wayland-focused Triton release.
Citrix adds a Linux-powered escape hatch for broken Windows PCs
Citrix UniconOS dual boot installs a separate Linux recovery environment alongside Windows, allowing employees to access company applications when Windows fails.
Vanilla OS 3 Reunion is here with ARM64 support, GNOME 50, and Linux 7.1.3
Vanilla OS 3 Reunion is now available with ARM64 support, GNOME 50, Linux 7.1.3, reproducible builds, and the new Vanilla Continuity backup tool.
PorteuX 2.8 replaces aufs and gives Xfce an OpenGL upgrade
PorteuX 2.8 introduces its homegrown aufs-ng union filesystem and xfwm4-gl OpenGL compositor, while adding Wine and Proton support on NTFS and upgrading to Linux kernel 7.2.
DHH gets $8 million from tech heavyweights to take desktop Linux mainstream
DHH has launched the Omacom Foundation with $8 million from Michael Dell, Jack Dorsey, Tobi Lütke, Patrick Collison, and other tech heavyweights to support Omarchy, Hyprland, and his push to take desktop Linux mainstream.
PINE64 has some very bad news for Linux hardware fans
PINE64 has some bad news for Linux hardware fans. DRAM and eMMC shortages are putting new production on hold, while PineNote and PineTab2 supplies could run out within months.
GEEKOM turns four Ubuntu Linux Mini PCs into a surprisingly capable local AI cluster
GEEKOM has connected four Ubuntu Linux A9 Mega Mini PCs into a local AI cluster powered by AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processors and USB4.