> ## 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 #24.52: Holiday Special Tuxmas Days - URL: https://itsfoss.com/newsletter/foss-weekly-24-52/ - Published: 2024-12-26T11:20:50.000Z - Updated: 2024-12-26T11:20:50.000Z - Description: The last newsetter of 2024 - Author: Abhishek Prakash - Tags: Newsletter ✉️ The "12 Days of Tuxmas" have begun 🎄 I'll share 12 new content, features or changes to It's FOSS platform during the holiday period. On the [first day of Tuxmas](https://news.itsfoss.com/tuxmas-day-1/?ref=itsfoss.com), you get holiday themed wallpapers for your Linux desktop. On the [second day of Tuxmas](https://news.itsfoss.com/tuxmas-day-2/?ref=itsfoss.com), you can enjoy holiday-themed Linux quizzes and puzzles. Stay tuned for the rest of Tuxmas days. ❤️ By the way, this is the 52nd newsletter of 2024\. One for each week of the year. 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[Subscribe to It's FOSS YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/@itsfoss?ref=itsfoss.com) **💬 Let's see what else you get in this edition** - A trip down memory lane. - Mozilla partnering with Ecosia. - Defining moments of open source and Linux in 2024. - And other Linux news, videos and, of course, memes! --- ## 📰 Linux and Open Source News - Using GitHub Copilot is [now free](https://news.itsfoss.com/github-copilot-free/?ref=itsfoss.com). - [SvarDOS](https://www.theregister.com/2024/12/23/svardos%5Fdrdos%5Freborn/?ref=itsfoss.com) has become a standalone offering. - [siduction Linux 2024.1.0](https://siduction.org/2024/12/release-notes-for-siduction-2024-1-0-shine-on/?ref=itsfoss.com) has arrived with major upgrades. Following its rebranding, Mozilla has now [teamed up with Ecosia](https://news.itsfoss.com/mozilla-firefox-ecosia/?ref=itsfoss.com). [Mozilla’s New Partnership Adds Ecosia Search Engine as a Default Option for EveryoneA new default search engine option for everyone, in the form of a new partnership!![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-192x192-179.png)It's FOSS NewsAnkush Das![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/firefox-ecosia-partnerup.png)](https://news.itsfoss.com/mozilla-firefox-ecosia/?ref=itsfoss.com) --- ## 🗓️ Year End Specials As we end this memorable year, let's take a look back at some of the most notable [Linux applications](https://news.itsfoss.com/useful-linux-apps-2024/?ref=itsfoss.com) and [FOSS apps for Android](https://news.itsfoss.com/useful-foss-android-apps-2024/?ref=itsfoss.com). [These Are The Most Useful Linux Apps I Discovered in 2024Here are the best Linux apps we encountered in 2024\. Try them out if you haven’t yet!![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-192x192-183.png)It's FOSS NewsSourav Rudra![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/most-useful-linux-apps-2024-1.png)](https://news.itsfoss.com/useful-linux-apps-2024/?ref=itsfoss.com) Beyond that, the year 2025 has some [interesting Linux distributions](https://news.itsfoss.com/linux-distros-2025/?ref=itsfoss.com) to watch out for. [6 Linux Distros to Watch Out for in 2025Some great Linux distributions are expected to be released in 2025\. Here’s what you should keep an eye out for.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-192x192-187.png)It's FOSS NewsAnkush Das![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/x-distros-to-watch-out-in-2025.png)](https://news.itsfoss.com/linux-distros-2025/?ref=itsfoss.com) There were many important events in the world of open source and Linux, but [eight such occurrences](https://news.itsfoss.com/open-source-linux-stories-2024/?ref=itsfoss.com) caught our eye. [8 Defining Moments in the Open Source and Linux World: 2024 EditionReady to recap the biggest moments in 2024? Let’s go!![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-192x192-180.png)It's FOSS NewsAnkush Das![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/defining-moments-linux-opensource-2024.png)](https://news.itsfoss.com/open-source-linux-stories-2024/?ref=itsfoss.com) --- ## 🧠 What We’re Thinking About We can start preparing our wishlist for 2025, right? [What do I want to see in the Linux ecosystem in 2025?The expectations are high for the Linux ecosystem in 2025\. What do you think?![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-192x192-188.png)It's FOSS NewsAnkush Das![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/linux-ecosystem-2025.png)](https://news.itsfoss.com/linux-ecosystem-in-2025/?ref=itsfoss.com) You'll relate to some of these if you have been using Linux for a long time. [9 Major Annoyances With Linux That Look Like a Thing of the Past in 2025It is a breeze to use Linux in 2025 with all the major annoyances gone. And, here’s why.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-192x192-186.png)It's FOSSAnkush Das![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/major-annoyances-past-linux-2025.png)](https://itsfoss.com/linux-annoyances-2025/) --- ## 🧮 Linux Tips, Tutorials and More - You cannot miss these [essential Vi editor tips](https://itsfoss.com/vi-editor-basics/). - Quickly [exterminate zombie processes](https://itsfoss.com/kill-zombie-process-linux/) with our guide. - Learn [how to zoom in/out](https://itsfoss.com/obs-zoom/) while recording in OBS Studio. --- ## 👷 Maker's and AI Corner No need to surrender documents to online AI tools for basic tasks, you can [do the same locally](https://itsfoss.com/local-ai-docs-tools/). [5 Local AI Tools to Interact With PDF and DocumentsInteract with your documents but in private with these local AI tools.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-192x192-181.png)It's FOSSAbhishek Kumar![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/Best-Local-AI-tools-to-interact-with-PDF-and-Documents.png)](https://itsfoss.com/local-ai-docs-tools/) Retro tech, major impact—[meet AGC](https://itsfoss.com/apollo-guidance-computer/) that powered the Apollo missions. --- ## 📹 Videos We are Creating for You [Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel (The 60,000 mark is close!)](https://www.youtube.com/@itsfoss?ref=itsfoss.com) --- ## ✨ Apps of the Week Is [Betterbird](https://news.itsfoss.com/betterbird/?ref=itsfoss.com) a “*better*” alternative to Thunderbird? Find out: [Betterbird: A Thunderbird Fork That Promises Better FeaturesA better Thunderbird? Let’s take a look!![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-192x192-182.png)It's FOSS NewsSourav Rudra![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/betterbird-aotw.png)](https://news.itsfoss.com/betterbird/?ref=itsfoss.com) If you find yourself searching for the meaning of words, then [freeDictionaryApp](https://news.itsfoss.com/freedictionaryapp/?ref=itsfoss.com) can be a great fit. --- --- ## 🧩 Quiz Time Can you [guess the year of release](https://itsfoss.com/quiz/distro-release-year/) for these distros? [Guess the Year of These Distros’s First ReleaseTest your history knowledge and guess in which year these popular distros were released.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-192x192-185.png)It's FOSSAbhishek Prakash![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/what-year-was-it-quiz-unit.png)](https://itsfoss.com/quiz/distro-release-year/) --- ## 💡 Quick Handy Tip In Thunar file manager, you can enable sidebar image preview. For doing that, click on “*View*” and then hover over the “*Side Pane*” option. Here, click on “*Image Preview*”, and Thunar should start showing image previews. In some cases, you might have to enable it each time you use Thunar. ![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/12/thunar-image-preview.png) --- ## 🤣 Meme of the Week Santa got no chill. ☠️ ![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/12/MEME18.png) --- ## 🗓️ Tech Trivia [Charles Babbage](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles%5FBabbage?ref=itsfoss.com), born on December 26, 1791, designed the [Analytical Engine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Analytical%5Fengine?ref=itsfoss.com), a mechanical computer ahead of its time. He also developed the [Difference Engine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Difference%5Fengine?ref=itsfoss.com) to automate [polynomial](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polynomial?ref=itsfoss.com) calculations. His work laid the foundation for modern computing, influencing future generations. --- ## 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 FOSSverse Corner A FOSSer is wondering about [the state of VR support in Linux](https://itsfoss.community/t/the-state-of-linux-vr/12854?ref=itsfoss.com); care to share your thoughts? [The State Of Linux & VRSo, as the title implies, I AM curious - what is the state of VR gaming in Linux? is it ‘viable’ at this time?![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/f274f9749e3fd8b4d6fbae1cf90c5c186d2f699c_2_180x180-18.png)It's FOSS CommunityWalt\_Haefner![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/f274f9749e3fd8b4d6fbae1cf90c5c186d2f699c-17.png)](https://itsfoss.community/t/the-state-of-linux-vr/12854?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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