> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://itsfoss.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # FOSS Weekly #22.32: Linux Terminal Tips, Ubuntu Unity Comes Back, Crystal Linux and More - URL: https://itsfoss.com/news/foss-weekly-22-32/ - Published: 2022-09-02T10:54:20.000Z - Updated: 2022-09-02T10:54:20.000Z - Description: This edition of FOSS Weekly brings you a bunch of terminal tips and an early look at Crystal Linux among other stuff. - Author: Abhishek Prakash - Tags: Newsletter ✉️, News, #Import 2025-11-08 21:15 Lots of exciting stuff this week. You'll see all that in a moment. Let me tell you about another interesting development first. You probably have [supported It's FOSS in the past with your donations](https://ko-fi.com/itsfoss?ref=itsfoss.com). You can pledge your continuous support by [opting for a premium membership of It's FOSS News website](https://itsfoss.com/#/portal/signup). 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Let's see what you've got this week. **💬 In this week's issue:** - **Fresh at It's FOSS**: Recently published or updated articles on It's FOSS - **News round-up**: The highlights from the Linux world - **Terminal tips and tricks**: A few things on using the terminal and customizing it - Other newsletter elements like **memes**, **deals,** etc. --- ## 🗞 Linux News Round-up Here are some of the highlights of this week - The Chromium browser in [Debian will have DuckDuckGo as the default search](https://itsfoss.com/debian-duckduckgo-default-chromium/) engine - Debian is [seriously considering the inclusion of non-free firmware](https://itsfoss.com/debian-non-free/) with a general resolution - [Lutris 0.5.11 released](https://itsfoss.com/lutris-0-5-11-release/) with new Macintosh emulators and Amazon Games integration - [OBS Studio 28.0](https://itsfoss.com/obs-studio-28-release/) gets a visual refresh and gears up for modern use-cases with new tech support - Microsoft will [no longer offer a Linux app](https://itsfoss.com/microsoft-linux-app-retire/) for its communication tool Teams - With version 1.8.4, [fwupd starts allowing BIOS changes from Linux](https://www.phoronix.com/news/Fwupd-1.8.4-BIOS-Settings-Linux?ref=itsfoss.com) - Nitrux Linux team released [version 2.4.0](https://nxos.org/changelog/release-announcement-nitrux-2-4-0/?ref=itsfoss.com) and [Maui DE version 2.2.0](https://mauikit.org/blog/maui-2-2-0-release/?ref=itsfoss.com) - Ubuntu Unity Remix [gets the official flavor tag](https://itsfoss.com/unity-remix-official-flavor/) with the upcoming Ubuntu 22.10 release [Unity Desktop Makes a Comeback With the Upcoming Ubuntu 22.10Ubuntu Unity Remix gets the official flavor tag.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/08/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSS NewsAbhishek![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2022/09/Ubuntu-unity-official-flavor-status.png)](https://itsfoss.com/unity-remix-official-flavor/) --- ## 🧠 What We’re Thinking About Arm is suing Qualcomm over Nuvia IP misappropriation and trademark infringement. The basic claim is that Qualcomm does not have a license to develop Nuvia IP after Qualcomm purchased the company for $1.4B. [Arm Sues Qualcomm over Nuvia IP Misappropriation and Trademark InfringementArm is suing Qualcomm over its continued use of Nuvia IP after Nuvia’s Architecture License Agreement was terminated. This is huge.![](https://www.servethehome.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/favicon.ico)ServeTheHomePatrick Kennedy![](https://www.servethehome.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Qualcomm-Centriq-2400-Previous-Gen-Sled.jpg)](https://www.servethehome.com/arm-sues-qualcomm-over-nuvia-ip-misappropriation-and-trademark-infringement/?ref=itsfoss.com) Any process that wants to bind to a port less than 1024 must have elevated privileges. These ports are known as “privileged ports.” While this was a security feature in the days of dumb terminals, it is a security vulnerability in the age of the World Wide Web. [Dear Linux, Privileged Ports Must DiePrivileged ports were a security feature in the days of dumb terminals, in the age of the World Wide Web, they are a security vulnerability.![](https://ar.al/favicon.ico)Aral Balkan![](https://ar.al/2022/08/30/dear-linux-privileged-ports-must-die/toffs.jpg)](https://ar.al/2022/08/30/dear-linux-privileged-ports-must-die/?ref=itsfoss.com) --- ## 🌱 Fresh on It's FOSS Crystal Linux is an upcoming Arch-based distro focusing on making the setup easy while using the latest technologies. Sounds interesting? [Crystal Linux: An Avant-garde Mix of Arch Linux and GNOMECrystal Linux is an upcoming Arch-based distro with a focus to make the setup easy while using latest technologies. Sounds interesting?![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/08/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSS NewsAnkush Das![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2022/08/crystal-linux-ft.png)](https://itsfoss.com/crystal-linux-dev/) GNOME 43 is around the corner. Here are the features that you should expect with the release. [5 GNOME 43 Features to Keep an Eye OnGNOME 43 is around the corner. Here are the features that you should expect with the release.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/08/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSS NewsAnkush Das![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2022/08/gnome-43-features.jpg)](https://itsfoss.com/gnome-43-features/) And a few more articles: - List of minimalist [Linux distros with Openbox](https://itsfoss.com/openbox-distros/) - List of open source [library management software](https://itsfoss.com/open-source-library-management-software/) - Collection of basic yet [essential Linux networking commands](https://itsfoss.com/basic-linux-networking-commands/) - Making [Ubuntu not go in suspend](https://itsfoss.com/laptop-lid-suspend-ubuntu/) when the laptop lid is closed - What you need to know about [Linux Mint release cycle](https://itsfoss.com/linux-mint-release-cycle/) --- ## 🐧 Terminal tools and tips The [terminal is not something you should be afraid of](https://itsfoss.com/love-thy-terminal/) as a Linux user. If you are absolutely new to the Linux terminal, I highly advise [reading this article](https://itsfoss.com/basic-terminal-tips-ubuntu/). It will clear a lot of things for you. I also advise getting familiar with some basic Linux commands. [This is a good place](https://linuxjourney.com/lesson/the-shell?ref=itsfoss.com) to start. Once you are familiar with the basics, bookmark the [A to Z Linux commands](https://linuxhandbook.com/a-to-z-linux-commands/?ref=itsfoss.com) for quick reference. And if you are a regular at the console, [these terminal tips will help you save some time](https://itsfoss.com/linux-command-tricks/). You'll also 'feel like a pro' if you master the [keyboard shortcuts for the terminal](https://linuxhandbook.com/linux-shortcuts/?ref=itsfoss.com). Knowing about [deprecated commands](https://itsfoss.com/deprecated-linux-commands/) and some [modern versions of classic commands](https://itsfoss.com/legacy-linux-commands-alternatives/) is also a plus. You can also learn Linux commands with this book, available to download for free. [Linux Command Line Books by William ShottsLinux Command Line Books by William Shotts![](https://linuxcommand.org/favicon.png)William Shotts, Jr.![](https://linuxcommand.org/images/lcl2_front_new.png)](https://linuxcommand.org/tlcl.php?ref=itsfoss.com) By the way, you can [customize the terminal](https://itsfoss.com/customize-linux-terminal/) to make it look different. You may also [try some other terminal emulators](https://itsfoss.com/linux-terminal-emulators/) or shell --- ## 🛍️ Interesting Deals and Offers [Humble Tech Book Bundle: Full Stack Web Development by Springer/ApressWe’ve teamed up with Springer/Apress for our newest bundle. Get books like Pro Angular and Pro Data Visualization Using R and JavaScript. Pay what you want & support charity!![](https://cdn.humblebundle.com/static/hashed/03df0490a53d595fd930f9fff52038366d60a05d.png)Humble Bundle![](https://hb.imgix.net/22043cbc3eec9687cdc84bd5a91954a73e1ed6dc.jpg?auto=compress,format&h=630&w=1200&s=b8c670f78ebe4d491bae3d68d5109121)](https://www.humblebundle.com/books/full-stack-web-development-springerapress-books?partner=itsfoss&ref=itsfoss.com) --- ## 📺 What We're Watching 🗓️ SUSE Linux turns 30 this year. One of the oldest Linux-based companies and distribution. Here's the official celebration video on [completing 30 years](https://www.suse.com/30years/?ref=itsfoss.com). ![](https://embed-ssl.wistia.com/deliveries/8aec021033aba6539bc5d87dbecaf0b3.jpg?image_play_button_size=2x&image_crop_resized=960x496&image_play_button=1&image_play_button_color=020f0ae0) --- ## 🛠️ Application highlights A [terminal-based editor](https://itsfoss.com/command-line-text-editors-linux/) that allows you to use the 'universal' keyboard shortcuts like Ctrl+C, Ctrl+V, Ctrl+S etc. [Micro: Making File Editing Easier in Linux TerminalEditing with Micro is much easier than with other editors like Vim and Emacs. You can even use your regular Ctrl+C, Ctrl+V, Ctrl+Z shortcuts in Micro.![](https://itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/cropped-Logo-redsigned-without-name-270x270.png)It's FOSSsreenath![](https://itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/micro-command-line-editor.png)](https://itsfoss.com/micro-editor-linux/) A Python script to convert any Arch Linux package (official/AUR) to an AppImage. [GitHub - redicculus/arch2appimage: This is a python script that downloads AUR source code, compiles and converts to an AppImage executableThis is a python script that downloads AUR source code, compiles and converts to an AppImage executable - GitHub - redicculus/arch2appimage: This is a python script that downloads AUR source code, ...![](https://github.com/fluidicon.png)GitHubredicculus![](https://opengraph.githubassets.com/19b3b0b22bd09769dab3f000508fc57fdf8f9287dd7037ad67b3fef6cfbdc474/redicculus/arch2appimage)](https://github.com/redicculus/arch2appimage?ref=itsfoss.com) --- ## 🤣 Linux Humor ![Homelander meme for Linux users](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2022/09/linux-meme-homelander.png) --- ## ❤ Enjoying this newsletter? **Forward to a friend** and let them know where they can subscribe (hint: [it's here](https://itsfoss.com/#/portal/signup)). **Anything else?** Hit reply to send us feedback or say hello. **Become a Pro member!** This will support us to create more content like this :) Enjoy!