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!

#linux #opensource #foss

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&...

#opensource #linux #go

Team disagreements saw progress on SuperTuxKart hit the skids, but with new leadership in the driving seat, the iconic FOSS racer is getting back on track.

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SuperTuxKart Evolution Promises 'Fresh Experience'

Team disagreements saw progress on SuperTuxKart hit the buffers, but with new leadership and a revived vision, the iconic FOSS racer is getting bac...

#opensource #foss #gaming

Finding Firefox's AI features a bit sluggish? You weren't alone, so Mozilla is switching to a new, native C++ backend for on-device features.

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Firefox's On-Device AI Features Now Up to 10x Faster

Mozilla replaces slow WebAssembly with native C++ for Firefox AI features, netting faster performance for features like Smart Tab Groups and alt-te...

#Mozilla #Firefox #OpenSource

The fourth monthly snapshot of Ubuntu 25.10 (Questing Quokka) is out, the final before the Ubuntu 25.10 beta release in September. Fancy testing it?

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Ubuntu 25.10 Snapshot 4 is Available to Download

The fourth monthly snapshot of Ubuntu 25.10 (Questing Quokka) is out, the final before the Ubuntu 25.10 beta release in September. Fancy testing it?

Meet Bazaar, a fast, standalone frontend for finding, installing, and updating Flatpak apps on Linux desktops.

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Bazaar is a Slick New Desktop Flathub Frontend

Bazaar is a new multi-threaded Flatpak app for installing other Flatpak apps. It can handle multiple operations, curated apps, and integrated deskt...

#Flatpak #linux #OpenSource

I tried Aviator at the weekend. It's an easy-to-use GTK4/libadwaita app for encoding AV1 videos on Linux using a quality-focused fork of the SVT-AV1 software encoder — yes, software. Don't be put off, this things is surprisingly fast, super straightforward, and creates high quality conversions at much smaller file sizes. Win-win, right?

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Try Aviator for Fast AV1 Video Encoding on Linux

Aviator is a user-friendly GTK4 AV1 encoder for Linux that makes it easy to convert convert videos to AV1. Smaller file sizes with minimal quality ...

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