In the upcoming release of Manjaro Linux, users will be able to select between open source LibreOffice and proprietary FreeOffice at the time of installation. [Read more...] about LibreOffice or FreeOffice? Manjaro Gives You the Right to Choose
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Linux Mint 19.2 “Tina” Released: Here’s What’s New and How to Get it
Linux Mint 19.2 "Tina" has been released. See what's new in it and learn how to upgrade to Linux Mint 19.2. [Read more...] about Linux Mint 19.2 “Tina” Released: Here’s What’s New and How to Get it
Linux Smartphone Librem 5 is Available for Preorder
The specification for the much awaited Linux-based smartphone Librem 5 is out now. You can even preorder it to get it before most other people. [Read more...] about Linux Smartphone Librem 5 is Available for Preorder
Is This the End of Floppy Disk in Linux? Linus Torvalds Marks Floppy Disks ‘Orphaned’
In a recent commit to the Linux Kernel, Linus Torvalds marked the floppy disk drivers as orphaned. Could this be the beginning of the end of floppy disks in Linux? [Read more...] about Is This the End of Floppy Disk in Linux? Linus Torvalds Marks Floppy Disks ‘Orphaned’
OpenHMD: Open Source Project for VR Development
OpenHMD aims to provide a Free and Open Source API and drivers for immersive technology, such as head mounted displays with built in head tracking. Have a look at this open source project. [Read more...] about OpenHMD: Open Source Project for VR Development
$200 Linux Laptop Pinebook Pro is Available for Purchase
Pinebook Pro is an inexpensive Linux laptop with modest configuration and a price tag of just $200. Pre-order for this device is open now. [Read more...] about $200 Linux Laptop Pinebook Pro is Available for Purchase
Dropbox is Bringing Back Support For ZFS, XFS, Btrfs And eCryptFS On Linux
As spotted in the latest beta build of Dropbox, the support for ZFS, XFS, Btrfs and eCryptFS is coming back to Linux. It was dropped from Dropbox on Linux in late 2018. [Read more...] about Dropbox is Bringing Back Support For ZFS, XFS, Btrfs And eCryptFS On Linux
Ubuntu 18.10 Reaches End of Life! Existing Users Must Upgrade Now
Ubuntu 18.10 Cosmic Cuttlefish has completed its lifespan of 9 months. If you are using Ubuntu 18.10, you must upgrade to Ubuntu 19.04. [Read more...] about Ubuntu 18.10 Reaches End of Life! Existing Users Must Upgrade Now
ApacheCon Europe 2019 to Focus on Big Data, Community, IoT, Machine Learning and Open Source Design
ApacheCon Europe 2019 to be held on 22-24 October 2019 at the iconic Kulturbrauerei in Berlin, Germany. It will focus on Big Data, Community, IoT, Machine Learning, and Open Source Design, among other topics. [Read more...] about ApacheCon Europe 2019 to Focus on Big Data, Community, IoT, Machine Learning and Open Source Design
Epic Games Backs Blender Foundation with $1.2m Epic MegaGrants
Epic Games granted Blender Foundation $1.2 million to help improve the development of their free and open-source 3D computer graphics software. Can this help Epic Games win trust of open source people? [Read more...] about Epic Games Backs Blender Foundation with $1.2m Epic MegaGrants