> ## 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 #23.12: GNOME 44 Released, New carbonOS Distro, LUKS and More Linux Stuff - URL: https://itsfoss.com/newsletter/foss-weekly-23-12/ - Published: 2023-03-23T07:29:05.000Z - Updated: 2023-03-23T07:29:05.000Z - Description: A new independent Linux distro named carbonOS is the highlight of this week, along with GNOME 44 releases. - Author: Abhishek Prakash - Tags: Newsletter ✉️ [GNOME 44 is out](https://news.itsfoss.com/gnome-44-release/?ref=itsfoss.com) now. The upcoming [Ubuntu 23.04](https://news.itsfoss.com/ubuntu-23-04/?ref=itsfoss.com) and [Fedora 38](https://news.itsfoss.com/fedora-38/?ref=itsfoss.com) will feature this new release. Rolling release distros will offer it sooner than other distros. There are a few new distros that have come up lately. One interesting distribution is carbonOS featured in this edition of FOSS Weekly newsletter. **💬 Let's see what else you have this week:** - The final chapter in the one-of-its-kind NixOS tutorial series - Continuing the terminal basics series for Linux beginners - A quick intro to LUKS encryption - And more Linux news, open source applications, videos and memes ## 🫶 Newsletter sponsor: ONLYOFFICE The open source office suite ONLYOFFICE now integrates ChatGPT to complete office tasks easily. 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[GNOME 44 is Here With New Tricks Up its SleeveGNOME 44 is finally here with revamped settings, updated quick settings, accessibility improvements, and more.![](https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/08/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSS NewsSourav Rudra![](https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/03/gnome-44-release.jpg)](https://news.itsfoss.com/gnome-44-release/?ref=itsfoss.com) --- ## 🛒 Interesting offer for Linux users Learn all about Linux with this mega book bundle from Packt. This library will help you deepen your understanding of the popular open-source OS—whether you’re a system administrator, network engineer, or simply interested in what Linux can do. ⏱ Ends on 10th April 💸 $1 or more ✅ Support Starlight Children’s Foundation with your purchase [Humble Tech Book Bundle: Linux MEGA Bundle by PacktWe’ve teamed up with Packt for our newest bundle. Get books like Mastering Linux Administration. Plus, pay what you want & support charity!![](https://cdn.humblebundle.com/static/hashed/03df0490a53d595fd930f9fff52038366d60a05d.png)Humble Bundle![](https://hb.imgix.net/564c03db77e856d7cda6fc865cba2c8d46dfbf7e.jpg?auto=compress,format&h=630&w=1200&s=2c787654e14bfe93b433fff932666c1f)](https://www.humblebundle.com/books/linux-mega-bundle-packt-books?partner=itsfoss&ref=itsfoss.com) --- ## 🧠 What we’re thinking about The [Internet Archive](https://archive.org/) has been in a legal battle with some big book publishers for some time now; to decide if digital lending violates copyright laws. The interesting part is that the publishers cannot prove that digital lending is hurting their sales, and a federal judge is set to give the final verdict on this soon. [Book publishers with surging profits struggle to prove Internet Archive hurt salesA federal judge will soon decide if digital lending violates copyright laws.![](https://cdn.arstechnica.net/wp-content/themes/ars/assets/img/material-ars-db41652381.png)Ars TechnicaAshley Belanger![](https://cdn.arstechnica.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/GettyImages-468425993-760x380.jpg)](https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/03/book-publishers-with-surging-profits-struggle-to-prove-internet-archive-hurt-sales/?ref=itsfoss.com) 🗓️ On March 20, 1800, Italian scientist Alessandro Volta announced the first ever electric battery. The electrical unit of the Volt is named in Volta’s honor. He also discovered Methane gas. --- ## ⛓️️Tutorial series All good things come to an end eventually. The final chapter in the five-part NixOS tutorial series is here. I hope you enjoyed this series. We intend to create more tutorial series like this in the future. Suggestions are welcome. [NixOS Series #5: How to set up home-manager on NixOS?Here’s how you can easily set up the home-manager to install/remove packages on NixOS.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSSSagar Sharma![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/03/nix-series-5.png)](https://itsfoss.com/home-manager-nixos/) The terminal basics series is still ongoing though. The latest chapter teaches file and folder deletion in the terminal. [Delete Files and Folders in Linux Command LineYou have learned to create files and directories. Now it is time to learn about deleting files and folders in the command line.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSSAbhishek Prakash![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/03/terminal-basics-delete-folders---files.png)](https://itsfoss.com/delete-files-folders-linux/) --- ## ‍✨ Fresh on It's FOSS Bill shares a brief overview of the LUKS encryption in the Linux Jargon Buster series. [What is LUKS Encryption?LUKS is a popular mechanism for disk encryption among Linux users. Learn more about LUKS in this jargon buster article.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSSBill Dyer![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/03/luks.png)](https://itsfoss.com/luks/) Not every day we come across independent distros. Take a look at the interesting carbonOS distribution. [carbonOS: This Upcoming Independent Distro is All About UX and Robust ExperiencecarbonOS is a new upcoming distro on the radar. Explore more about it here.![](https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/08/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSS NewsAnkush Das![](https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/03/carbon-os-first-look.png)](https://news.itsfoss.com/carbonos/?ref=itsfoss.com) ## 📹 What we are watching More power to FOSS --- ## 📱Application highlights A handy Linux app to store your desktop configuration. [Effortlessly Save Your Linux Desktop Settings with SaveDesktopA handy Linux app to store your desktop configuration. Yes, to that!![](https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/08/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSS NewsSourav Rudra![](https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/03/save-deskop-first-look--1-.jpg)](https://news.itsfoss.com/savedesktop/?ref=itsfoss.com) --- ## 🤣 Linux Humor They can't Right?, Right? ![Linux helping low end PC meme](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/03/Vim-escape.png) --- ## ❤️ Enjoying FOSS Weekly? **Forward it to Linux-using friends** and encourage them to subscribe (hint: [it's here](https://itsfoss.com/signup/)). Become a Pro member and show your support 🙏 Join our [community forum](https://itsfoss.community/?ref=itsfoss.com). **Something else?** Share it with me by pressing the reply button. Enjoy Linux to the fullest :)