> ## 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 #24.33: COSMIC Desktop Arrives, KDE Widgets, Chrome Extensions, and More - URL: https://itsfoss.com/newsletter/foss-weekly-24-33/ - Published: 2024-08-15T04:28:43.000Z - Updated: 2024-08-15T04:28:43.000Z - Description: COSMIC Desktop is the talk of the town. - Author: Abhishek Prakash - Tags: Newsletter ✉️ Pop!\_OS's much-awaited new Desktop Environment which has been written in Rust, is now available for alpha testing. We'll take a look at it and see if the hype is real. [The Future Is Here! Pop!\_OS’s Much Awaited COSMIC Desktop is Now Available for Alpha TestingCOSMIC Desktop debuts with insane customization options with Pop!\_OS 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/2024/08/Cosmic-de-alpha.png)](https://news.itsfoss.com/pop-os-24-04-cosmic-alpha/?ref=itsfoss.com) **💬 Let's see what else you get in this edition** - A new Raspberry Pi microcontroller. - COSMIC making an appearance on Pop!\_OS. - Ubuntu changing its Linux kernel approach. - And other Linux news, videos and, of course, memes! --- ## 📰 Linux News - The Raspberry Pi Pico 2 is here, with a slight [RISC-V flavor](https://news.itsfoss.com/raspberry-pi-pico-2/?ref=itsfoss.com) to it. - TUXEDO Computers [has launched](https://news.itsfoss.com/tuxedo-infinityflex-14/?ref=itsfoss.com) the first convertible Linux laptop. - Flux is an open-source GenAI model that's taking [the fight](https://news.itsfoss.com/flux-image-generator/?ref=itsfoss.com) to Midjourney. - Proton Pass has added [new features](https://news.itsfoss.com/proton-pass-identities/?ref=itsfoss.com) to make it a more attractive proposition. Ubuntu [has committed](https://news.itsfoss.com/ubuntu-latest-kernel/?ref=itsfoss.com) to providing the latest Linux kernel version with future releases. [Wow! Ubuntu Will Include The Latest Linux Kernel Version in Future ReleasesUbuntu is making changes to give users a front-row seat for improved hardware support and latest kernel features.![](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/2024/08/ubuntu-next-kernel.png)](https://news.itsfoss.com/ubuntu-latest-kernel/?ref=itsfoss.com) --- ## 🧠 What we’re Thinking About Netdata has an [interesting feature](https://news.itsfoss.com/netdata-dynamic-configuration-manager/?ref=itsfoss.com) that will grab the attention of the Sysadmins out there. [This Underrated Netdata Feature is a Godsend for Busy But Smart SysadminsMonitoring performance metrics is one thing, getting timely alerts is another.![](https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/08/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSS NewsAbhishek![](https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/08/netdata-alert.png)](https://news.itsfoss.com/netdata-dynamic-configuration-manager/?ref=itsfoss.com) --- ## 🧮 Linux Tips, Tutorials and More Up your KDE Plasma experience with these [15 widgets](https://itsfoss.com/kde-plasma-widgets/). [Elevate Your KDE Plasma Experience With These 15 Essential WidgetsAre you using these KDE Plasma widgets to enhance your user experience? We tell you the most useful options here.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSSSreenath![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/08/kde-widget-plugins.png)](https://itsfoss.com/kde-plasma-widgets/) Stuck in a rut? Want to be more productive? Well, then, [this guide](https://itsfoss.com/productivity-tips-ubuntu/) is for you! [10 Ways to be More Productive on Linux DesktopThese tips and tools will help you increase your productivity in a Linux environment.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSSAbhishek Prakash![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/linux-productivity-tips.png)](https://itsfoss.com/productivity-tips-ubuntu/) If you use Google Chrome, then you can't miss [these extensions](https://itsfoss.com/open-source-chrome-extensions/): [13 Best Open-Source Google Chrome ExtensionsUsing Google Chrome or Chromium-based browsers? Try these awesome open-source Chrome extensions!![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSSCommunity![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/08/opensource-google-chrome-extensions.png)](https://itsfoss.com/open-source-chrome-extensions/) ## 📹 Videos we created for you [Subscribe to It's FOSS YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/@itsfoss?ref=itsfoss.com) --- ## ✨ Project Highlights Unlike other cleaner apps for Android, [SD Maid v2](https://news.itsfoss.com/sd-maid-2/?ref=itsfoss.com) is actually a good one to have. [SD Maid v2 Helps You Keep Your Android Device Squeaky CleanSD Maid’s open-source successor is a neat utility that you must try!![](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/2024/08/sd-maid-2.png)](https://news.itsfoss.com/sd-maid-2/?ref=itsfoss.com) --- ## 🧩 New Quiz This time, we have a [crossword](https://itsfoss.com/quiz/linux-user-management/) for user management commands on Linux. [Linux User Management Commands: CrosswordLearn how to manage users on Linux with this crossword!![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSSAnkush Das![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/08/Crossword-User-Management.png)](https://itsfoss.com/quiz/linux-user-management/) --- ## 💡 Quick Handy Tip Drag and drop files on top of an archive to add it to that archive in Nemo File Manager. ![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/08/drag-and-drop-to-archive.gif) --- ## 🤣 Meme of the Week Oh, Cap, shouldn't have said that. 😝 ![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/08/meme18.png) --- ## 🗓️ Tech Trivia IBM introduced the [Personal Computer](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IBM%5FPersonal%5FComputer?ref=itsfoss.com) on August 12, 1981, beginning the onset of microprocessor-based computers. It had an Intel 8088 running @4.77 MHz, and came equipped with Microsoft's MS-DOS operating system. --- ## 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 FOSSverse Corner FOSSers [are discussing](https://itsfoss.community/t/books-or-movies-portraying-foss-in-a-positive-way/12413?ref=itsfoss.com) how FOSS is usually portrayed in books or movies negatively. [Books or movies portraying FOSS in a positive wayHey, one of the things I think of a lot, is how FOSS is not perceived as useful or useful. Big brands actually pay big bucks to have their brand portrayed in a movie. Computers, cars, software… But obviously FOSS products don’t have this kind of money (and honestly, I don’t think it would be wise to spend money that way either). But every now and then, FOSS products appear in popular fiction. The first example I can think of, is Mr Robot using his hacking tools… (but this actually again also k…![](https://itsfoss.community/uploads/default/optimized/1X/f274f9749e3fd8b4d6fbae1cf90c5c186d2f699c_2_180x180.png)It's FOSS CommunityJurgen![](https://itsfoss.community/uploads/default/original/1X/f274f9749e3fd8b4d6fbae1cf90c5c186d2f699c.png)](https://itsfoss.community/t/books-or-movies-portraying-foss-in-a-positive-way/12413?ref=itsfoss.com) Pro FOSSer Neville [has embarked](https://itsfoss.community/t/resurrecting-xv-the-original-linux-image-viewer/12426?ref=itsfoss.com) on a journey to manually compile the [xv](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xv%5F%28software%29?ref=itsfoss.com) Linux image viewer. [Resurrecting \`xv\` ... the original Linux image viewerResurrecting xv … the original Linux image viewer I have some old image manipulation software which uses the xv image viewer . It is not available in Debian , Arch or Void repos, so I decided to track down the source code and compile it. I obtained the source code from here It is beautiful clean coded C written by John Bradley back in the 1990’s. It compiles virtually without modification on a modern 64 bit system, with one exception The routine xvpng.c makes calls to the PNG image librar…![](https://itsfoss.community/uploads/default/optimized/1X/f274f9749e3fd8b4d6fbae1cf90c5c186d2f699c_2_180x180.png)It's FOSS Communitynevj![](https://itsfoss.community/uploads/default/original/1X/f274f9749e3fd8b4d6fbae1cf90c5c186d2f699c.png)](https://itsfoss.community/t/resurrecting-xv-the-original-linux-image-viewer/12426?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. 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