KDE Linux has hit alpha! It is an immutable Linux distro aiming to be a 'reference implementation' OS showcasing Plasma, KDE apps and development tooling.

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KDE Release First Alpha of its New Linux Distribution

KDE has launched its own immutable Linux distribution in alpha. It acts as a 'reference implementation', offering atomic updates, Flatpak...

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Mozilla adds CoPilot chatbot to Firefox in the latest nightly builds, plus previews new Task and Timer widgets for the New Tab page.

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Firefox Nightly Adds CoPilot AI Chatbot + New Tab Widgets

Firefox Nightly builds add CoPilot to the chatbot sidebar, expanding the browser's range of third-party AI service integrations. Plus: new New...

#CoPilot #firefox #opensource

ICMYI: The latest dev snapshot of GIMP adds Link Layers, a long-requested non-destructive editing feature similar to Smart Objects in Photoshop.

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GIMP 3.1.4 Dev Release Adds Link Layers, Vector Support

GIMP 3.1.4 is out, a fresh development snapshot of what will become the next major stable release. It introduces two long-awaited new features.

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"The workflow of opening a file and hand-writing code is becoming obsolete. Instead, developers will start with a prompt" — the team behind the Rust-powered Warp, an 'agentic development environment'. It's launched a suite of AI features it says will enables devs to ship 'agent-generated code all the way from prompt to production' – for a fee, ofc.

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Warp (AI Coding Tool) Touts New 'Prompt to Production' Workflow

Warp, the Agentic Development Environment, for Windows, macOS and Linux has launched a suite of new features to improve prompt-based coding.

#ai #warp #development

Linux Mint 22.2 has been released! The new version includes theme updates, a new fingerprint utility, and refreshed software — plus the Linux 6.14 kernel.

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Linux Mint 22.2 Released, This is What's New

The new Linux Mint 22.2 release is available for download. It features theme changes, fingerprint support, and updated apps. More details inside.

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GNOME 49 re-enables X11 session support in GDM, after attempts to unpick decades-old code proved 'quite difficult' — and broke much-needed functionality.

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GNOME 49 Restores Ability to Launch X11 Desktop Sessions

GNOME 49 re-enables X11 session support in GDM after it broke the ability to launch other desktop environments. It plans full removal in GNOME 50.

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A network scanning tool with modern looks, NetPeek is a user-friendly alternative to nmap.

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NetPeek is a Neat, New Network Scanner Tools for Linux

NetPeek is GTK4/libadwaita app for fuss-free network scanning on Linux desktops. A user-friendly alternative to nmap for finding devices and open p...

#linux #networking #Flatpak

US judge in antitrust case rules that Google can keep paying Mozilla (and other companies) for default search placement — it also won't be made to sell off Chrome or Android.

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Google Can Continue Paying for Firefox Search Deal, Judge Rules

US judge in antitrust case rules Google can keep paying Mozilla and other companies for default search placement, but bans exclusive contracts.

#google #mozilla #tech

I recap a bunch of Linux app releases from August 2025, taking in updates to Qemu, Constrict, Gradia, Zen Browser, PeaZip and more!

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Linux App Release Roundup (August 2025)

This is a recap of Linux app releases in August 2025, taking in updates to Qemu, Constrict, Gradia, Zen Browser, PeaZip and more!

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I never gelled with most terminal file managers (powerful and much-loved as many are) until I tried SuperFile.

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SuperFile is a Terminal File Manager You'll Actually Enjoy Using

SuperFile adds colour and clarity to terminal file management. If you're looking for a modern alternative to Midnight Commander on Ubuntu, it&...

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