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Today is the end of Ubuntu 25.04 support – the 'Plucky Puffin' is plucked! 🪶 Upgrade to Ubuntu 25.10 to keep receiving critical updates. #ubuntu #linux

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Ubuntu 25.04 Support Ends on January 15, 2026

Ubuntu 25.04 'Plucky Puffin' reaches end of life on January 15, 2025. Users must upgrade to Ubuntu 25.10 to keep receiving critical secur...

Kagi has released an early Linux alpha of its Orion web browser, with a beta release due next month. Details on the WebkitGTK app's progress, and what's still to do:

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Orion Browser’s Linux Alpha is Finally Here

An alpha release of Orion for Linux, a new Webkit-based web browser from paid search engine Kagi, is out for testing – and early impressions are ...

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Ubuntu engineers have triggered a 'mass rebuild' of all source packages in the 26.04 archive, a move that is delivering a lot of updates – and underlying benefits.

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'Mass Rebuild' of Ubuntu 26.04 Archive is Underway

Ubuntu engineers are rebuilding all archive packages in Ubuntu 26.04 to ensures all hardware compatibility features are enabled – important for a...

Linux Mint 22.3 "Zena" is officially available for download. Built on the Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS base, this release offers a revamped app menu, new system tools, Wayland-friendly language switching and runs on the Linux 6.14 kernel. A polished, final entry in the 22.x series.

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Linux Mint 22.3 "Zena" Released, Based on Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS

Linux Mint 22.3 "Zena" is here. Built on Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS, it brings a new-look app menu, Linux 6.14 kernel, and a pair of new system management ...

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A year after ditching the XPS brand, Dell has resurrected to – and redesigned and re-engineered it. Modular ports, OLED screens, and a return to physical function keys.

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New Dell XPS 14 and 16 Announced, Ubuntu Version Coming This Year

Dell revives XPS brand with redesigned 14 and 16-inch laptops. Ubuntu 24.04 support coming to XPS 14 later this year. Details and specs inside.

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Rust upgrades, RISC-V drama, and the end (but not really) of the X11 era – I run through 10 (and a half) of the biggest changes Ubuntu saw in 2025.

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10 Biggest Ubuntu Changes in 2025

What changed in Ubuntu in 2025? From the "oxidisation" of sudo to the end of X11, here's a recap of the 10 biggest changes the distro saw last...

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Ghostty, the open source terminal emulator, is moving to non-profit funding. Creator Mitchell Hashimoto says this it to stay a public good, and avoid any "we've been acquired and need to monetise!" rug-pull moments.

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Ghostty Terminal Goes Non-Profit to Protect its Future

Ghostty, the fast GPU‑accelerated terminal, now operates under a non‑profit funding model through fiscal sponsorship with Hack Club. Here’s w...

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Hurrah, Firefox is finally adding a feature you'll want to use: Split View to view websites side-by-side in one tab.

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Firefox is Adding Split View for Tabs, Here's How to Enable It

Firefox's new Split View lets you browse two tabs side-by-side in one window. Enable this experimental feature in Firefox 146 now - here'...

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'Tis the season for novelties, right? 🎅🏻

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Add a Pixel Santa to Your Ubuntu Desktop for Christmas

'Tis the season to indulge in pointless desktop eye candy in the name of festive cheer – and this desktop pet Santa for GNOME Shell is cute ...

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Linux Mint 22.3 "Zena" beta is now available for testing. Highlights include: - Redesigned Mint Menu - Regex filename search in Nemo - Rewritten on-screen keyboard - New System Info tool – Keyboard/input switching – Text message in Warpinator Plus, a fair bit more.

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Linux Mint 22.3 Beta Released, This is What's New

Linux Mint 22.3 beta brings a redesigned app menu, regex file search, new on-screen keyboard, and improved Wayland support. See what's new in ...

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