LXer Linux News

• 5 Actually Good Things That Happened in Technology This Year 2024-12-26
  This best-of-technology list for 2024 has zero gadgets or AI chatbots.
• AI Image Upscaler ‘Upscayl’ 2.15 Added Multiple Languages & TTA Mode 2024-12-26
  Upscayl, the popular free open-source AI image upscaler, announced new 2.15 released at Christmas! The release improved user experience for enlarging and enhancing low-resolution images by new AI module and improved module selection dialog.
• systemd Highlights For 2024 From Run0 To Varlink To Advancing systemd-homed 2024-12-26
  Systemd had another busy year working on many new features from run0 as a sudo alternative to making systemd-homed more robust, increasing Varlink use, systemd-boot continuing to gain more traction, and more.
• ScyllaDB Transitions to Source Available License 2024-12-26
  ScyllaDB NoSQL database transitions to a source available license, unifying streams and offering a free tier of ScyllaDB Enterprise.
• How to Hide Ubuntu Pro Updates in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS 2024-12-26
  Ubuntu Pro is an optional security feature that Ubuntu LTS users can enroll in to get critical updates for more than 25,000 packages that would otherwise sit unpatched.
• OpenShot 3.3 Open-Source Video Editor Is Now Available, Here’s What’s New 2024-12-26
  OpenShot creator Jonathan Thomas announced today the release and general availability of OpenShot 3.3 as a major update to this open-source, cross-platform, and free video editing software.
• The Developer's Guide to Building Linux Kernel 6.x 2024-12-26
  This blog post provides a step-by-step tutorial on compiling and booting from Linux Kernel 6.x. We will use a VM environment for safety. This blog post is ideal for developers and curious learners.
• Why I no longer recommend this Windows-like Linux distro 2024-12-26
  I learned a troubling lesson that points to a growing issue within the open-source community.
• Ruby 3.4 Programming Language Brings "it", Better Performance For YJIT 2024-12-26
  Ruby 3.4 is out today as yet another annual major feature release for this programming language known for its major updates on Christmas Day...
• DietPi August 2024 News (Version 9.7) 2024-12-26
  The December 23, 2024 release of DietPi v9.9 introduces several enhancements, new images for additional devices, and a range of bug fixes. This update improves support for single-board computers from Orange Pi and FriendlyELEC, enhances software tools, and addresses critical issues reported by the community.
• 2024 Recap: Linux & FOSS Ecosystem’s Highlights 2024-12-26
  Discover the biggest Linux updates, top FOSS breakthroughs, and community-driven innovations shaping the open-source landscape in 2024.
• CachyOS Had A Really Great Year Advancing This Performance-Optimized Arch Linux Platform 2024-12-26
  The CachyOS Linux distribution has really been on fire this year delivering impressive new features and performance optimizations for this Arch Linux derived OS...
• Mixxx 2.5 Open-Source DJ App Released with Qt 6 Port, Improved Controller Support 2024-12-26
  Mixxx 2.5 has been released as a nice Christmas gift for those who want to use one of the best open-source, free, and cross-platform virtual DJ software for performing live mixes.
• Brittany Day Can Rest and Let Microsoft/Chatbots Write Fake 'Articles' About "Linux" This Christmas 2024-12-26
  While so many of us take a break from writing this irresponsible person is running chatbots to saturate the Web with chaff, or with fake 'articles' that say "Linux" in the title
• FreshRSS 1.25: Enhanced UI, Improved Search, and Better Database Support 2024-12-26
  FreshRSS 1.25 self-hosted RSS feed aggregator, now requiring PHP 8.1+, brings advanced regex searches, new article policies, UI updates, and more.
• 4MLinux 47.0 Released with Installation Support for Virtual (KVM) Block Devices 2024-12-25
  4MLinux developer Zbigniew Konojacki announced today the release and general availability of 4MLinux 47.0 as the latest stable version of this mini Linux distribution featuring the lightweight JWM window manager.
• Parabolic – tool to download web video and audio 2024-12-25
  Parabolic is a Qt and GTK-based utility which is a frontend for yt-dlp, a feature-rich audio/video downloader.
• Mixxx 2.5.0 Released! It Now Runs in iOS & Web Browser 2024-12-25
  Mixxx, the free and open-source DJ software, released new major 2.5.0 version today!
• What do I want to see in the Linux ecosystem in 2025? 2024-12-25
  The expectations are high for the Linux ecosystem in 2025. What do you think?
• Wine vs. VMs: Which Is Better for Running Windows Apps on Linux? 2024-12-25
  Let's find out which is better for running apps or games on Linux: wine and its wrappers or virtual machine's compatibility?