> ## 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 #24.08: Ubuntu 24.04 Features, Arkane Linux, grep, Fedora COSMIC and More - URL: https://itsfoss.com/newsletter/foss-weekly-24-08/ - Published: 2024-02-22T04:49:19.000Z - Updated: 2024-02-22T04:49:19.000Z - Description: Check out the promising new features in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and a new immutable distro. - Author: Abhishek Prakash - Tags: Newsletter ✉️ It seems that Fedora is gearing up for more novel variants. Last week, I shared the news about Fedora Atomic spin and now they are considering a COSMIC spin. COSMIC is a new, Rust-based desktop environment by Pop!\_OS. The more, the merrier? **💬 Let's see what else you get in this edition of FOSS Weekly:** - Arcane Linux brings a unique touch to immutability. - A neat to-do app that doesn't get in the way. - The beginnings of a COSMIC-flavored Fedora spin. - Features that make Ubuntu 24.04 LTS worth the wait. - And other Linux news, videos and, of course, memes! --- ## 📰 Linux news - Mozilla has[ laid off](https://news.itsfoss.com/mozilla-firefox-revival/?ref=itsfoss.com) staff to focus more on their core offerings. - A COSMIC spin of Fedora may soon [become a reality](https://news.itsfoss.com/fedora-cosmic-spin/?ref=itsfoss.com) if the SIG moves forward. - Google's Magika AI-powered file-type identification tool has been made [open-source](https://news.itsfoss.com/google-magika-ai/?ref=itsfoss.com). - Many [resorted to mobbing](https://news.itsfoss.com/bluesky-mastodon-bridge/?ref=itsfoss.com) a developer who just wanted to bridge Mastodon and Bluesky. - We have been promised a kernel [patch that boosts Linux gaming performance by 50%](https://news.itsfoss.com/linux-gaming-boost-driver/?ref=itsfoss.com). Ubuntu 24.04 LTS is just a few months out. Here are [7 features](https://news.itsfoss.com/ubuntu-24-04-features/?ref=itsfoss.com) that make it a contender for the cool distros club. [7 Features That Make Ubuntu 24.04 LTS CoolCurious what Ubuntu’s next big LTS release brings? We tell you all 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/2024/02/ubuntu-24-04-release.jpg)](https://news.itsfoss.com/ubuntu-24-04-features/?ref=itsfoss.com) --- ## 🌐 Follow us on Google News By the way, if you use Google, [follow It's FOSS on Google News](https://news.google.com/publications/CAAiENHoh-T8yP9Q8Qywor2dwGkqFAgKIhDR6Ifk%5FMj%5FUPEMsKK9ncBp?ref=itsfoss.com) to get trusted It's FOSS content before other websites in Google search. [It’s FOSS - Google NewsRead full articles from It’s FOSS and explore endless topics, magazines and more on your phone or tablet with Google News.![](https://ssl.gstatic.com/gnews/logo/google_news_192.png)Google News![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/8BtTTnoAEYry0KuwC0nPq5U_GERPzo_DTNxmR3FEzmJQxtUaUndM6ydGtZSnIorEoCSILMmf9g=rj-c-w300-h300-l95-c0xffffff)](https://news.google.com/publications/CAAiENHoh-T8yP9Q8Qywor2dwGkqFAgKIhDR6Ifk%5FMj%5FUPEMsKK9ncBp?ref=itsfoss.com) --- ## 🧠 What we’re thinking about More indie publishers are realizing that Google is favoring big media publications in the search results. And this threatens the existence of independent websites like It's FOSS. Bigger publications are using AI generated substandard content on Linux (and other topics) and yet, you'll get to see them first in the search results. **All the more reasons to support your favorite blogs and websites before they are obliterated by the media giants and big tech.** [How Google is killing independent sites like ours - HouseFreshAnd why you shouldn’t trust product reviews from big media publishers ranking at the top of Google.![](https://housefresh.com/wp-content/uploads/favicon/apple-touch-icon.png)HouseFreshGisele Navarro![](https://housefresh.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Header_Google-is-killing-independent-sites-1024x576.jpg)](https://housefresh.com/david-vs-digital-goliaths/?ref=itsfoss.com) --- ## 🧮 Linux Tips, Tutorials and More Unlock PDFs on Linux like a pro! Discover the quick steps to remove passwords effortlessly. [How to Remove Password from PDF Files in LinuxA neat trick to get rid of the annoyance of entering the password each time you open a password protected file.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSSAbhishek Prakash![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/02/remove-password-from-pdf-file.png)](https://itsfoss.com/remove-pdf-password-linux/) The “Grep” command is handy for searching for and matching patterns within text files. Learn how to use it: [grep Command Examples in LinuxGrep is a useful command to help you quickly search and find through file contents.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSSSagar Sharma![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/02/grep-command-examples.png)](https://itsfoss.com/grep-command/) I wrote this tutorial more than 9 years ago. Recently, a reader notified in the comments that the steps still work. Arch is indeed a timeless distro ;) [How to Connect iPhone to Arch LinuxNot able to connect your iPhone with your Arch Linux. This troubleshooter may help you with that.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSSAbhishek Prakash![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2015/10/iPhone-Antergos-Arch-Linux.jpg)](https://itsfoss.com/iphone-antergos-linux/) --- ## 📹 What we are watching --- ## ✨ Project highlights This is an interesting new distro with the 'immutability' touch. Apparently, you can even change the base distro (from Arch to Debian). Yet to experiment with the base distro change but the first impressions look nice. [Arkane Linux: This ‘Nix-worthy’ Arch-based Immutable Distro Shows PotentialA GNOME-centered take on immutability with Arch Linux.![](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/2024/02/arkane-linux-first-look.png)](https://news.itsfoss.com/arkane-linux/?ref=itsfoss.com) In the market for a minimal to-do app that doesn't get in the way? [Errands](https://news.itsfoss.com/errands-to-do-app/?ref=itsfoss.com) might just be the one for you. [Errands: A Simple and Elegant To-Do Companion for LinuxReady to take charge of your errands with a desktop Linux app? Here you go!![](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/2024/02/errands-first-look.png)](https://news.itsfoss.com/errands-to-do-app/?ref=itsfoss.com) --- ## 🧩 New quiz unit Like solving crosswords? How about this one? [Crossword: Popular Linux AppsThe classic crossword puzzle with the Linux twist for you.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSSAbhishek Prakash![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/02/linux-app-crossword.png)](https://itsfoss.com/quiz/linux-app-crossword/) ## 💡 Quick handy tip Here's a quick KDE Plasma tip. If you have a mouse with additional buttons, you can assign buttons for desktop tasks like Application Launcher, Switch Desktop etc. For this, right-click on the desktop and select “*Configure Desktop and Wallpaper*”. Now, go into “*Mouse Actions*”. ![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/02/Desktop-mouse-actions-in-KDE.png) Here, click on the “*Add Action*” button and inside the “*Input Here*” button, click the additional button on your mouse that you want to use. Now, select the desired action from the dropdown menu and click “*Apply*”. --- ## 🤣 Meme of the week The wait is always worth it. You can ask one of our [FOSSers](https://itsfoss.community/?ref=itsfoss.com)! ![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/02/debian-meme31.gif) --- ## 🗓️ Tech Trivia On February 22, 1997, in Roslin, Scotland, scientists announced that they successfully cloned an adult sheep they named Dolly. --- ## 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 FOSSverse corner A FOSSer shares how they ended up with Linux Mint. [I’ve ended up on Linux Mint, of all placesI never expected to end up on Linux Mint, but it ticks all the IMPORTANT boxes for me. it’s stable, so I don’t have to worry about my system. It delivers the performance I need. It’s point’n clicky, so no mucking about on the CLI when I don’t want to. It’s.deb , so when something is not in the repositories, odds are I can grab it from the web and install it without any problems. No updates which take forever. So, how did I end up here? After all, for a long time I preferred “rolling release”…![](https://itsfoss.community/uploads/default/optimized/1X/f274f9749e3fd8b4d6fbae1cf90c5c186d2f699c_2_180x180.png)It's FOSS Communityxahodo![](https://itsfoss.community/uploads/default/original/1X/f274f9749e3fd8b4d6fbae1cf90c5c186d2f699c.png)](https://itsfoss.community/t/ive-ended-up-on-linux-mint-of-all-places/11728?ref=itsfoss.com) --- ## ❤️ With love **Share it with your Linux-using friends** and encourage them to subscribe (hint: [it's here](https://itsfoss.com/newsletter/)). Share the articles in Linux Subreddits and community forums. Opt for [It's FOSS Plus membership](https://itsfoss.com/membership) and support us 🙏 Enjoy using Linux 😄