Off-topic, but someone I know (excitedly) sent me a link to 'cat faced' plant seeds for sale on eBay UK. I've since given myself a headache from eye-rolling at the fact 203 Brits saw AI-generated slop and thought: "wow, these must be real, I'll grow some!". Given the shamelessness of the grift, I hope the actual seeds aren't for some kind of non-native, invasive species... image
If you're a fan of the Audacious music player there's a new beta build out for testing with new features, fixes and a pair of cool WinAMP-style skins!
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Audacious 4.5 Beta Brings New Plugins, Better PipeWire Support - OMG! Ubuntu
The first beta of Audacious 4.5 is available for testing. It brings improved PipeWire support, better Qt/GTK parity, and a number of new plugins an...
 #audacious #opensource #foss image
Dev working on elementary OS continually push out pertinent fixes, features and finesse via regular updates – recent ones have added some super neat stuff.
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elementary OS Updates Improve Dock, Multitasking View
Dev working on elementary OS continually push out pertinent fixes, features and finesse via regular updates – recent ones adding some neat stuff.
 #linux #opensource #elementaryOS
Linux Format, the UK's best-selling Linux magazine, is ending publication after 25 years.
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After 25 Years in Print, Linux Format Magazine is No More
The final issue of Linux Format, the UK's best selling monthly Linux magazine, has gone on sale. The first issue launched in May 2000.
 #linux #linuxformat #opensource
Ubuntu 25.10 will use a Rust-based version of sudo, designed to bolster the security of such a critical command
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Ubuntu 25.10 Switches to Rust-based Sudo
Ubuntu 25.10 will replace the sudo command with sudo-rs, a new Rust rewrite designed to improve memory safety and security. What does this mean for...
 #rustlang #ubuntu #linux image
I run through a bunch of smaller (but still noteworthy) Linux app releases from last month - from a flashy MPD frontend to an offline, AI-powered image enhancer.
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Linux App Release Roundup: May 2025
I run through a selection of smaller Linux app releases made in May 2025, from flashy MPD frontend to offline, AI-powered image enhancer.
 #opensource #linux #foss
An important fix to Ubuntu's Software Updater tool is rolling out. It resolves a year-long issue where the 'install' button would disappear, preventing updates from being installed.
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Ubuntu Fix Vanishing Install Button in Software Updater
A fix to Ubuntu's Software Updater tool is rolling out, resolving an issue where the 'install' button would disappear (and not retur...
 #ubuntu #linux #opensource
Ubuntu is shaking up its release process with new monthly snapshots. These development builds take a new approach to testing and building, but won't replace stable releases.
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Ubuntu Announces New 'Monthly Snapshot' Releases
Ubuntu's announced new monthly snapshot releases. The development builds use new automated release processes, but won't replace stable re...
 #ubuntu #canonical #linux
Flexbar, a USB Apple Touch Bar clone that crowdfunded last year, has shipped to back and, awesomely, added support for Linux.
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Flexbar (USB Apple Touch Bar Clone) Now Supports Linux
Flexbar, a crowdfunded Touch Bar clone, has begun shipping to backers. Better yet: the team has added Linux support too, which is great to see.
 #touchbar #tech #linux image
Firefox 139 is now available with New Tab customisation, faster uploads (in some scenarios), AI previews, and dev-focused features. The lightest update in a while, but still worth updating to!
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Firefox 139 Brings Upload Speed Boost, Custom New Tab Wallpapers
Firefox 139 adds custom New Tab wallpapers, improved HTTP/3 performance, and AI-powered link previews, but nothing flashy - for the first time in a...
 #firefox #mozilla #opensource