> ## 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 #23.22: Immutable Ubuntu Edition, Face Unlock and More Linux Stuff - URL: https://itsfoss.com/newsletter/foss-weekly-23-22/ - Published: 2023-06-01T04:37:13.000Z - Updated: 2023-06-01T04:37:13.000Z - Description: Seems like Ubuntu is gearing up for an immutable desktop variant in 2024. Other than that, stream full HD with Netflix on Linux. - Author: Abhishek Prakash - Tags: Newsletter ✉️ Immutable is the new buzzword in the Linux world. Started with container-focused working environments, and it is also coming to desktop variants. With Fedora already there, Ubuntu is also planning for a Snap-based immutable desktop edition in 2024. Seems like [immutability](https://itsfoss.com/immutable-linux-distros/#what-is-an-immutable-linux-distro) is the future of Linux. **💬 Let's see what else you have in this edition of FOSS Weekly:** - First look at Sniffnet, a Rust-based network monitoring tool - Using face unlocking in Linux - And other Linux news, videos, puzzles and, of course, memes! --- ## 📰 Linux news - The Budgie-flavored Fedora Onyx is [all set](https://news.itsfoss.com/fedora-onyx-official/?ref=itsfoss.com) to be a new immutable Fedora Variant. - PyPI recently had to [share user data](https://news.itsfoss.com/pypi-subpoenaed/?ref=itsfoss.com) with the US Department of Justice. - Microsoft has made Azure Linux[ generally available](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/azure-infrastructure-blog/introducing-the-azure-linux-container-host-for-aks/ba-p/3824101?ref=itsfoss.com) as a container host for Azure Kubernetes. - Mozilla introduced a [brand-new logo](https://blog.thunderbird.net/2023/05/introducing-the-brand-new-thunderbird-logo/?ref=itsfoss.com) for the Thunderbird email client. - MX Linux 23 Beta is [now available](https://mxlinux.org/blog/mx-23-libretto-beta-1-now-available-for-testing-purposes/?ref=itsfoss.com) for testing. [Snap-based Immutable Ubuntu Desktop to Come With 24.04 LTS!Ubuntu is likely to offer an immutable desktop option based on Snap with the release of Ubuntu 24.04 LTS.![](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/2023/05/ubuntu-all-snap-desktop.png)](https://news.itsfoss.com/ubuntu-all-snap-desktop/?ref=itsfoss.com) --- ## 🧠 What we’re thinking about There is no cloud. It's just someone else's computer. Own your computer. Or should I say, own your servers? [Introducing the Librem Server v2 – PurismPurism makes premium phones, laptops, mini PCs and servers running free software on PureOS. Purism products respect people’s privacy and freedom while protecting their security.![](https://puri.sm/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cropped-purism-logo-rectangle-1-270x270.png)Purismsee all![](https://puri.sm/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/server-persp-800.png)](https://puri.sm/posts/introducing-the-librem-server-v2/?ref=itsfoss.com) --- ## 🛍️ Interesting offers for Linux users Unleash the creative power of Blender, the free and open-source software tool for 3D artists, with this bundle of books from Packt. [Humble Tech Book Bundle: Blender Animation and Games by PacktWe’ve teamed up with Packt for our newest bundle. Get books like Game Development with Blender and Godot. Plus, pay what you want & support charity!![](https://cdn.humblebundle.com/static/hashed/03df0490a53d595fd930f9fff52038366d60a05d.png)Humble Bundle![](https://hb.imgix.net/7f272b3fc868b9d190ad8e9da7031f7c69b960d3.jpg?auto=compress,format&h=630&w=1200&s=1ea5184912b92c0fa0ffd93b722adbea)](https://www.humblebundle.com/books/blender-animation-and-games-packt-books?partner=itsfoss&ref=itsfoss.com) --- ## 🧮 Tips and Tutorials Even though Snap packages are updated automatically, you can still control updates manually. Learn more on the update mechanism of Snap. [How to Update Snap Packages in UbuntuSnap packages are automatically updated. But you can still control the updates manually. Learn all about Snap updates here.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSSAbhishek Prakash![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/05/update-snap-packages-in-ubuntu.png)](https://itsfoss.com/snap-update/) By default, Netflix only streams in 720p which is not even considered HD anymore. Here is what you can do to improve streaming quality on Firefox and Chrome. [Watch Netflix in Full HD on FirefoxPaying for full HD streaming to Netflix and yet it doesn’t play in 1080p? Here’s how you can make Netflix play full HD on Firefox browser.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSSAbhishek Prakash![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2022/10/watch-netflix-in-hd-in-firefox.png)](https://itsfoss.com/netflix-full-hd-firefox/) If you are in experimental mode, here's something you can try. [How to Set Up Face Unlock on Ubuntu and Other Linux DistrosMissing the Windows Hello kind of unlocking of your system on Linux? Learn how to set up face unlock on Ubuntu and other Linux distributions.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSSAbhishek Prakash![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2020/08/Face-Unlock-in-Linux.png)](https://itsfoss.com/face-unlock-ubuntu/) ## 📹 What we are watching Three videos in three weeks! Is there a reward for such a streak? 😉 --- ## ✨ Application highlights Sniffnet is a pretty neat tool for monitoring the network activity on your system. [Sniffnet: An Interesting Open-Source Network Monitoring Tool Anyone Can UseTake a glance at your network connection with this handy app.![](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/2023/05/sniffnet-first-look.jpg)](https://news.itsfoss.com/sniffnet/?ref=itsfoss.com) --- ## 💡Quick Linux tip Nautilus has the feature to show recently visited folders. On the top left, **right-click on the back arrow** to get the list of previously visited folders. ![See recently visited directories](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/06/image.png) --- ## 🤣 Meme of the week Ubuntu is embracing Snap. The users might not ;) ![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/05/memes3.png) --- ## 🗓️ Tech trivia File sharing service Napster was released on June 1, 1999\. The service provided a simple way for users to copy and distribute MP3 music files. It became an instant hit among young internet users. Napster was sued by the Recording Industry Association of America a few months later and as a result, it was shut down in 2002. --- ## 🧩 Puzzle (for Pro members only) This week's puzzle is slightly like crosswords, but it's not exactly the same. When you answer all the questions correctly, it reveals a hidden word. Can you do that? [Puzzle of The Week: Acrostic #1: Reveal the hidden wordExercise those ‘little gray cells’ of yours and solve this puzzle.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSSAbhishek Prakash![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/05/puzzle-of-the-week.png)](https://itsfoss.com/puzzle/) --- ## 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 FOSSverse corner A long-time It's FOSS reader, Ernie, shared his experience finding the perfect distro for his older laptop. [I think I’ve found the right distro for my aging (older) laptop!Windows 10 reaches end of life next year. 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