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FOSS Weekly Newsletter 22.40

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FOSS Weekly #22.40: Vanilla OS, Impervious Browser, Vim Guides and More

This week's newsletter focuses on improving your Vim skill and introducing new open source projects.

Abhishek Prakash

28 Oct 2022 6 min read

impervious browser

First Look

A New Web Browser For P2P Internet Experience With Secure Messaging and Bitcoin Lightning Network

An open-source browser that promises P2P decentralized internet experience with bitcoin integration.

Ankush Das

28 Oct 2022 2 min read

steam snap app

Gaming 🎮

Canonical's Adding a Neat Ability to the Steam Snap App for Gamers

Canonical is making reasonable efforts with its Steam snap app. A snap app that you can't hate?

Rishabh Moharir

27 Oct 2022 3 min read

linus torvald i486

Development Updates

Linus Torvalds Says it is Time to Get Rid of i486 CPU Support

Linus Torvalds thinks its time to get rid of i486 CPU support. What do you think?

26 Oct 2022 3 min read

vanilla os Linux distro

First Look

Vanilla OS: More Than Just Vanilla GNOME With Ubuntu

Vanilla OS is Ubuntu on stock GNOME with on-demand immutability and package selection freedom. Sounds fun? Read more here.

Ankush Das

11 Nov 2022 4 min read

sony dualsense edge linux

Development Updates

Sony Adds Initial Linux Support for PS5's New DualSense Edge Controller

Sony is gearing up to support its latest hardware on Linux.

25 Oct 2022 1 min read

PaperDE desktop environment for Linux

First Look

PaperDE is a Touch-Friendly Linux Desktop Environment

PaperDE is a simple, and touch-friendly desktop environment to look out for.

26 Oct 2022 3 min read

FOSS Weekly Newsletter 22.39

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FOSS Weekly #22.39: Ubuntu 22.10 Release Special, New Rhino Linux, Halloween Makeover, and More

Ubuntu 22.10 and Halloween are the highlight of this edition of FOSS Weekly.

Abhishek Prakash

21 Oct 2022 5 min read

kubuntu 22.10

Distribution Releases

Kubuntu 22.10 is Now Available!

Kubuntu 22.10 may not be the most exciting upgrade. But, it includes useful changes!

20 Oct 2022 3 min read

ubuntu mate 22.10

Distribution Releases

Ubuntu MATE 22.10 Release Has Some Interesting Upgrades!

Ubuntu MATE 22.10 has arrived with subtle and useful changes. Take a lookie!

20 Oct 2022 4 min read

Ubuntu Budgie 22.10 Release Improves Control Center and Removes Some GNOME Apps

Distribution Releases

Ubuntu Budgie 22.10 Release Improves Control Center and Removes Some GNOME Apps

Ubuntu Budgie 22.10 is an interesting release which removes several GNOME apps, and adds other improvements.

20 Oct 2022 3 min read

Xubuntu 22.10 Releases With Xfce Upgrades, and Other Refinements

Distribution Releases

Xubuntu 22.10 Releases With Xfce Upgrades, and Other Refinements

Xubuntu 22.10 provides a refined XFCE experience. Learn more about it here.

Ankush Das

20 Oct 2022 3 min read

ubuntu 22.10

Distribution Releases

Ubuntu 22.10 Is Here!

Ubuntu 22.10 is an impressive release with new quick toggles, application spread, and more.

26 Oct 2022 5 min read

pocket cast

Open Source

Pocket Casts Announces Open-Source Mobile Apps

Pocket Casts makes their mobile apps open-source. Learn more about it here.

Ankush Das

20 Oct 2022 2 min read

Ardour 7.0 Release Marks the end of 32-bit builds; Adds Clip Launching and Apple Silicon Support

Application Releases

Ardour 7.0 Release Marks the end of 32-bit builds; Adds Clip Launching and Apple Silicon Support

Ardour 7.0 is a major upgrade with much-needed improvements.

18 Oct 2022 3 min read

rolling rhino

Development Updates

Ubuntu but rolling but also stable! That's what Rhino Linux aims to be

A rolling-release Ubuntu distribution? Wait, what? Rhino Linux sounds fascinating..

28 Feb 2023 3 min read

Notion-like Markdown Note-Taking App 'Obsidian' is Out of Beta

Application Releases

Notion-like Markdown Note-Taking App 'Obsidian' is Out of Beta

Obsidian 1.0 is all about the redesign and valuable new features.

02 Dec 2024 3 min read

lure

First Look

First Look at LURE! Bringing AUR to All Linux Distros

LURE is a new open-source project that aspires to become the AUR for all distros.

Ankush Das

15 Oct 2022 4 min read

FOSS Weekly Newsletter 22.38

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FOSS Weekly #22.38: KDE Plasma 5.26, Indie Linux Distros, Bash Learning, Free Games

This edition has a free bash tutorial series, a new kind of puzzle among other things.

Abhishek Prakash

14 Oct 2022 5 min read

blender 3.4

Development Updates

Blender 3.4 to Enable Native Wayland Support for Linux

Blender is bringing in native Wayland support soon. Learn more here.

13 Oct 2022 3 min read

Privacy 🛡️

Proton VPN Launches New VPN Protocol to Fight Censorship

Proton VPN has introduced its censorship-resistant VPN protocol. It is available for free and paid users!

12 Oct 2022 3 min read

kde plasma 5.26

DE Releases

KDE Plasma 5.26 Adds Animated Wallpapers, New Widgets, and Big Screen Apps

KDE Plasma 5.26 includes a vast list of refinements. Let's check them out here.

11 Oct 2022 3 min read

virtualbox 7.0

Application Releases

VirtualBox 7.0 Releases With Secure Boot and Full VM Encryption Support

VirtualBox 7.0 is a big upgrade since its last major update. Some nice advancements!

11 Oct 2022 2 min read

FOSS Weekly Newsletter 22.37

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FOSS Weekly #22.37: Free Ubuntu Pro, Kernel 6.0, TUXEDO OS, Crossword, Btrfs and More

Get an exclusive new look at TUXEDO OS among other things in this FOSS Weekly edition.

Abhishek Prakash

07 Oct 2022 5 min read

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