> ## 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 #23.13: New blendOS Linux Distro, New Rust Series, Ubuntu Cinnamon and More - URL: https://itsfoss.com/newsletter/foss-weekly-23-13/ - Published: 2023-03-30T06:11:13.000Z - Updated: 2023-04-07T14:54:58.000Z - Description: This week sees the start of a new Rust tutorial series and takes a look at blendOS Linux distro. - Author: Abhishek Prakash - Tags: Newsletter ✉️ The NixOS series was concluded last week. Though NixOS is a lesser-known, niche distro, the series was appreciated by many FOSSers (It's FOSS readers). This has given us the confidence boost to work on more tutorial series. openSUSE and Gentoo are on our target for the next distro series. We are also starting a Rust tutorial series for beginners this week. For those who are into coding, this will provide a solid learning base for Rust programming. **💬 Let's see what else you have this week:** - blendOS, a blend of all kinds of distributions - Beginning of Rust tutorial series - And more Linux news, open source applications, videos and memes ## 🫶 Newsletter sponsor: MALIBAL [MALIBAL](https://www.malibal.com/itsfoss?ref=itsfoss.com) is an innovative technology **company that produces high-performance, custom Linux laptops for developers and content creators**; mobile workstations for engineers, scientists, video editors, 3D modelers, and animators; and mobile servers for enterprise applications. [MALIBAL : Custom Linux Laptops, Workstations & ServersMALIBAL is an innovative technology company that produces high-performance, custom Linux laptops, Linux mobile workstations, and Linux mobile servers.![](https://www.malibal.com/files/2022/10/cropped-MALIBAL-Icon-270x270.png)![](https://www.malibal.com/files/2023/03/Aon-S1-Custom-Linux-Laptops-Home.jpg)](https://www.malibal.com/itsfoss?ref=itsfoss.com) --- ## 📰 Linux News Round-up - Open source accounting software [GnuCash released version 5.0](https://news.itsfoss.com/gnucash-5-0-release/?ref=itsfoss.com). - Accent [colors are coming to GNOME](https://news.itsfoss.com/gnome-accent-colors/?ref=itsfoss.com). - Modular laptop company Framework [unveils a new laptop with upgradeable graphics and customizable keyboard modules](https://news.itsfoss.com/framework-laptop-open-source-module/?ref=itsfoss.com). - [Mozilla's getting into the A.I. game](https://news.itsfoss.com/mozilla-open-source-ai/?ref=itsfoss.com) with a ChatGPT like solution. - A new [major version of Ubuntu Touch](https://ubports.com/blog/ubports-news-1/post/ubuntu-touch-ota-1-focal-release-3888?ref=itsfoss.com) based on 20.04 is out now. [Ubuntu Cinnamon Gets Official Ubuntu Flavor StatusA Cinnamon edition to the mix of Ubuntu flavors. Perfect!![](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/ubuntu-cinnamon-official-flavour.png)](https://news.itsfoss.com/ubuntu-cinnamon-official/?ref=itsfoss.com) --- ## 🛒 Awesome deal 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 Layoffs in the tech industry show no sign of stopping. Not just in the US, it's happening even in cost-effective geographies. This is the case when AI is still at the doorstep. As it picks up pace, Goldman Sachs predicts it will cut over 300 million jobs in the next ten years. [GitHub slashes engineering team in IndiaGitHub, the popular developer platform owned by Microsoft, has laid off virtually its entire engineering team in India.![](https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/cropped-cropped-favicon-gradient.png?w=192)TechCrunchManish Singh![](https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/GitHub.jpg?resize=1200,656)](https://techcrunch.com/2023/03/27/github-slashes-engineering-team-in-india/?ref=itsfoss.com) 🗓️ On March 25, 1996, the movie Twister became the first feature film released on DVD in the United States. --- ## ⛓️️Tutorial series This is the beginning of a new series. Rust is an increasingly popular programming language. It is also the only language other than C to be allowed in Linux Kernel. [Rust Basics Series #1: Hello World Program in RustIn the first chapter of the Rust programming series, you learn to write and execute your first program in Rust.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSSPratham Patel![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/03/rust-basics-series-hello-rust-program.png)](https://itsfoss.com/rust-introduction/) The Terminal Basics series continues and in the seventh chapter, learn about copying files and directories. [Copy Files and Directories in Linux Command LineLearn how to copy files and directories in Linux using the command line in this part of the Terminal Basics series.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSSSagar Sharma![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/03/linux-basics-copy-file-and-folder.png)](https://itsfoss.com/copy-files-directory-linux/) --- ## ‍✨ Project highlight A new immutable Linux distro from the creator of Ubuntu Unity. [blendOS Aims to Replace All Linux DistributionsUbuntu Unity’s lead has come up with a new distro that sounds like something everyone might want to keep an eye on.![](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/blendOS-first-look.png)](https://news.itsfoss.com/blendos/?ref=itsfoss.com) ## 📹 What we are watching A distro for Anime fans? Well, why not! --- ## 📱Application highlights An advanced emoji picker for Linux [GitHub - KRTirtho/flemozi: Advanced⚡ Emoji Picker😀 for Linux🐧, Windows🪟 and macOS🍎Advanced⚡ Emoji Picker😀 for Linux🐧, Windows🪟 and macOS🍎 - GitHub - KRTirtho/flemozi: Advanced⚡ Emoji Picker😀 for Linux🐧, Windows🪟 and macOS🍎![](https://github.com/fluidicon.png)GitHubKRTirtho![](https://opengraph.githubassets.com/b5c0eda5df52be29e19105dc6f5cebf17b994c293ca9a0e1fb552bceb61a12c7/KRTirtho/flemozi)](https://github.com/KRTirtho/flemozi?ref=itsfoss.com) --- ## 🤣 Linux Humor Favorite question for Linux users :) ![Linux helping low end PC meme](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/03/memes.png) --- ## ❤️ Enjoying FOSS Weekly? **Forward it to Linux-using friends** and encourage them to subscribe (hint: [it's here](https://itsfoss.com/signup/)). 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