> ## 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 #24.25: New Adélie Linux, Lindroid, Arch Install and More - URL: https://itsfoss.com/newsletter/foss-weekly-24-25/ - Published: 2024-06-20T04:41:15.000Z - Updated: 2024-06-20T04:41:15.000Z - Description: It's raining new and interesting projects this week. - Author: Abhishek Prakash - Tags: Newsletter ✉️ An interesting project appeared on my timeline. It's called Lindroid and it aims to let users run Linux distros inside Android in a new way. Check it out. [This Project Lets You Run Linux as an App on AndroidLinux can run in all forms and sizes. And, that’s true.![](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/2024/06/run-linux-in-android.png)](https://news.itsfoss.com/lindroid/?ref=itsfoss.com) By the way, the 12th-anniversary offer of the free '[Linux for DevOps](https://itsfoss.com/plus-member-resources/)' ebook is still continuing. 29 new Plus members joined us last week. We are aiming for 50 new members and thus the offer is extended for this one week. [**Upgrade your membership today**](https://itsfoss.com/#/portal/signup)**, support It's FOSS, and get a free Linux book 🐧** **💬 Let's see what else you get in this edition:** - A new independent distro, Adélie Linux - Resetting forgotten root password in Ubuntu - System monitor Mission Center has new updates - And other Linux news, videos and, of course, memes! - This edition of FOSS Weekly is supported by [Warp](https://www.warp.dev/ai?utm%5Fsource=its%5Ffoss&utm%5Fmedium=newsletter&utm%5Fcampaign=agent%5Fmode%5Flaunch). ## ✨ Warp: Terminal Reimagined Built with Rust for Speed, Warp is a new-age terminal emulator with IDE-like features. The new Agent Mode lets you interact with the AI in the natural English language. [Agent Mode in Warp AIA command line interface that understands plain English in addition to traditional commands. Use Agent Mode to accomplish multi-step workflows.![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64b6f3636f598299028e8577/64b6ff9f4bb4e174f770ceb1_Favicon%20-%20Warp.png)![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64b6f3636f598299028e8577/66691db921073691873dfd2a_agent-mode-hero.webp)](https://www.warp.dev/ai?utm%5Fsource=its%5Ffoss&utm%5Fmedium=newsletter&utm%5Fcampaign=agent%5Fmode%5Flaunch) *Warp is not open source software.* --- ## 📰 Linux news - openSUSE Leap 15.6 release is [good news](https://news.itsfoss.com/opensuse-leap-15-6-released/?ref=itsfoss.com) for system admins. - SoftMaker's free (but not open source) offering, FreeOffice 2024 [is out](https://news.itsfoss.com/freeoffice-2024/?ref=itsfoss.com) now. - Google is [trying to bring](https://news.itsfoss.com/chrome-os-android-linux-kernel/?ref=itsfoss.com) ChromeOS and Android closer. - ActivityWatch has received a [new major release](https://news.itsfoss.com/activitywatch-0-13-release/?ref=itsfoss.com) after a year. - Mission Center has become [one of the best](https://news.itsfoss.com/mission-center-services-update/?ref=itsfoss.com) task managers for desktop Linux with a recent release. - Databricks had announced [earlier this week](https://news.itsfoss.com/databricks-open-sources-unity-catalog/?ref=itsfoss.com) that they intend to open-source Unity Catalog. But, it's not been done yet, we wonder what happened. Cinnamon version 6.2 is released ahead of the Linux Mint 22 release. [Cinnamon 6.2 is Ready for Linux Mint 22 With Subtle Feature AdditionsCinnamon 6.2 isn’t a massive upgrade, but it’s the one meant for Linux Mint 22\. That makes it exciting!![](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/2024/06/cinnamon-6-2-release.png)](https://news.itsfoss.com/cinnamon-6-2/?ref=itsfoss.com) --- ## 🧠 What we’re thinking about Non-skippable ads on YouTube might become [a reality](https://news.itsfoss.com/google-youtube-ads/?ref=itsfoss.com) soon. [Non-Skippable YouTube Ads: Google’s New Plan to Kill Open-Source Browser Extensions like SponsorBlockGoogle’s back at it again, with a new strategy for YouTube.![](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/2024/06/youtube-non-skippable-ads.png)](https://news.itsfoss.com/google-youtube-ads/?ref=itsfoss.com) --- ## 🧮 Linux Tips, Tutorials and More If you are [new to the command line](https://itsfoss.com/linux-terminal-basics/), this is the perfect starting point for you. [Linux Command Line Introduction \[Free Course\]Want to know the basics of the Linux command line? Here’s a tutorial series with a hands-on approach.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSSAbhishek Prakash![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/01/getting-started-with-linux-terminal.webp)](https://itsfoss.com/linux-terminal-basics/) You won't believe how easy it is as long as you have physical access to the computer. It's almost the same as [resetting forgotten account password](https://itsfoss.com/how-to-hack-ubuntu-password/). [Reset Forgotten Root Password in Ubuntu \[Easily\]You had set up root password in Ubuntu but cannot remember it now? Here’s how to reset forgotten root password in Ubuntu and hopefully in other Debian-based distros.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSSAbhishek Prakash![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/06/reset-forgotten-root-password-in-ubuntu.png)](https://itsfoss.com/ubuntu-reset-lost-root-password/) Have young kids at home? This simple trick enables safe internet browsing. [Easily Block Adult Content on Ubuntu and Other LinuxChange the DNS to OpenDNS’s family shield and it will automatically blocks a huge number of adult websites.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSSAbhishek Prakash![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/03/block-adult-content-in-linux.png)](https://itsfoss.com/block-adult-content-linux/) --- ## 📹 Video tutorial A few months ago, I made this video that shows how easy it is to install Arch these days. [Subscribe to It's FOSS YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/@itsfoss?ref=itsfoss.com) ## ✨ Project highlights Tracking expenses [made intuitive](https://news.itsfoss.com/paisa-expense-tracker/?ref=itsfoss.com) with this open-source expense manager. [This Open-Source Expense Manager for Android Looks Sleek!It’s all about money with this tracker, and it’s very useful.![](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/2024/06/paisa-foss.png)](https://news.itsfoss.com/paisa-expense-tracker/?ref=itsfoss.com) How about an [independent Linux distro](https://news.itsfoss.com/adelie-linux/?ref=itsfoss.com) that aims to be a POSIX certified distribution? [Adélie Linux is an Intriguing Independent DistributionIt’s been a while since we checked out an independent Linux distribution. Adélie Linux sounds interesting.![](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/2024/06/adelie-linux-first-look.png)](https://news.itsfoss.com/adelie-linux/?ref=itsfoss.com) --- ## 🧩 New quiz Can you beat [the Riddler](https://itsfoss.com/quiz/distro-riddles-quiz/)? We know Batman can. [Batman Saves Linux: RiddlesGuess the distributions by solving the riddles.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSSAnkush Das![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/06/riddles-of-the-distros.png)](https://itsfoss.com/quiz/distro-riddles-quiz/) ## 💡 Quick handy tip On the GNOME Extensions Manager App, you can check whether the installed extensions are compatible with newer GNOME releases. Open the app, and from the top-right hamburger menu, select “*Upgrade Assistant*”. ![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/06/1.png) Now, from the new window, select the required GNOME version and click on “*Check Compatibility*”. ![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/06/2.png) It will give you an overview of your installed extensions and their compatibility with the GNOME version you selected. If you don't know what the Extension Manager is, refer to our [detailed guide](https://itsfoss.com/extension-manager/) on it. [‘Extension Manager’ App Helps You Install and Manage GNOME Shell ExtensionsExtension Manager is an exciting unofficial alternative to GNOME’s official Extensions app to help you manage GNOME shell extensions. Let’s take a closer look.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSSAnkush Das![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2022/05/extension-manager-ft.png)](https://itsfoss.com/extension-manager/) --- ## 🤣 Meme of the week I have \* *matured*\* out of distrohopping. What about you? 🤔 ![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/06/itsfoss-memes2.png) --- ## 🗓️ Tech Trivia June 17, 1980, was the day when the first two video games were copyrighted. Those were Atari's Asteroids and Lunar Lander. --- ## 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 FOSSverse corner Pro FOSSer Ernie [shares](https://itsfoss.community/t/microsoft-put-profit-over-security-leaving-customers-vulnerable-to-atack-for-years/12197?ref=itsfoss.com) another one of Microsoft's shady moves. [Microsoft put profit over security, leaving customers vulnerable to atack for years?If you use any Microsoft cloud product that includes AD FS for single-login authentication, read this item, in its entirety! Now! This item describes yet another reason to use open source products, and avoid the closed-source alternatives. My2Cents, Ernie![](https://itsfoss.community/uploads/default/optimized/1X/f274f9749e3fd8b4d6fbae1cf90c5c186d2f699c_2_180x180.png)It's FOSS Communityernie![](https://itsfoss.community/uploads/default/original/1X/f274f9749e3fd8b4d6fbae1cf90c5c186d2f699c.png)](https://itsfoss.community/t/microsoft-put-profit-over-security-leaving-customers-vulnerable-to-atack-for-years/12197?ref=itsfoss.com) Longtime FOSSer, Paul, [shares his experience](https://itsfoss.community/t/linux-puppy-the-saving-tool/12178?ref=itsfoss.com) of how he rescued a client's computer using Puppy Linux. [Linux puppy the saving toolBit of a long story, please bear with me for why. Yesterday had a windows 11 client unable to access her computer, no internet, no one drive and password forgotten. Ok this is not a windows site but relates to how linux can be used. Several years ago, I discovered Linux puppy, it was tiny, took no space, did not need installing, ran direct from usb in memory and you could remove the usb after loading. I down .oaded a copy of the iso and created a boot usb key. Then removed all the stuff I just…![](https://itsfoss.community/uploads/default/optimized/1X/f274f9749e3fd8b4d6fbae1cf90c5c186d2f699c_2_180x180.png)It's FOSS Communitycallpaul.eu (Paul)![](https://itsfoss.community/uploads/default/original/1X/f274f9749e3fd8b4d6fbae1cf90c5c186d2f699c.png)](https://itsfoss.community/t/linux-puppy-the-saving-tool/12178?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. [Follow us on Google News](https://news.google.com/publications/CAAiENHoh-T8yP9Q8Qywor2dwGkqFAgKIhDR6Ifk%5FMj%5FUPEMsKK9ncBp?ref=itsfoss.com) and stay updated in your News feed. 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