> ## 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 #25.06: Linux inside PDF file, Missing Windows from Grub, GTK Drops X11 and More - URL: https://itsfoss.com/newsletter/foss-weekly-25-06/ - Published: 2025-02-06T05:08:21.000Z - Updated: 2025-02-06T05:08:21.000Z - Description: Linux can run on anything, even on a PDF - Author: Abhishek Prakash - Tags: Newsletter ✉️ The brilliance and curiosity of some people amazes me. Take this person who managed to run Linux inside a PDF file 🫡 [Wow! You Can Now Run Linux Inside a PDFYes, you read that right.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-192x192-271.png)It's FOSS NewsSourav Rudra![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/booting-linux-from-pdf.png)](https://news.itsfoss.com/running-linux-in-pdf/?ref=itsfoss.com) **💬 Let's see what else you get in this edition** - Debian logging off X/Twitter. - Installing DeepSeek R1 locally on Linux. - Doom running on Android 16's Linux Terminal. - And other Linux news, tips and, of course, memes! - **This edition of FOSS Weekly is supported by** [**PikaPods**](https://www.pikapods.com/?ref=itsfoss). ## ❇️ PikaPods: Enjoy Self-hosting Hassle-free [PikaPods](https://www.pikapods.com/?ref=itsfoss) allows you to quickly deploy your [favorite open source software](https://www.pikapods.com/apps?ref=itsfoss.com). 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GTK set to drop support for [X11 and Broadway](https://news.itsfoss.com/gtk-drops-x11/?ref=itsfoss.com) [GTK Drops X11!And Broadway Support, Lays the Foundation for New Android Backend![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-192x192-272.png)It's FOSS NewsSourav Rudra![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/GTK-2025.png)](https://news.itsfoss.com/gtk-drops-x11/?ref=itsfoss.com) ## 🧠 What We’re Thinking About The Video Game History Foundation is giving people early access to [their archive of research materials](https://gamehistory.org/vghf-library-launch/?ref=itsfoss.com) on video game history. [The VGHF Library opens in early access | Video Game History FoundationFor free. For everyone. Wherever you are.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/cropped-favicon-270x270.png)Video Game History FoundationPhil Salvador![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/splash-scaled.jpg)](https://gamehistory.org/vghf-library-launch/?ref=itsfoss.com) Development of Serpent OS has [slowed down considerably](https://www.phoronix.com/news/Serpent-OS-Low-Funding?ref=itsfoss.com) due to funding issues. ## 🧮 Linux Tips, Tutorials and More - It's FOSS Community member, Bhuwan, shares how you can [use Emacs as your terminal multiplexer on Windows](https://itsfoss.com/emacs-as-terminal-multiplexer-windows/). - Get started with Rust programming with our [Rust Basics](https://itsfoss.com/tag/rust-basics/) series. - [Linux books I own](https://itsfoss.com/best-linux-books/) and recommend. A common issue these days is [missing Windows from Grub in a fresh dual boot setup](https://itsfoss.com/grub-os-prober/). The fix is easy. [Missing Windows from Grub After Dual Boot? Here’s What You Can DoCan’t see Windows in Grub after successfully dual booting? That’s because os-prober is disabled. Here’s how to fix it.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-192x192-273.png)It's FOSSAbhishek Prakash![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/windows-missing-in-grub-1.webp)](https://itsfoss.com/grub-os-prober/) ## 👷 Maker's and AI Corner The [ArmSoM CM5](https://itsfoss.com/armsom-cm5/) is a compact powerhouse that's built around the RK3576 SoC. [ArmSoM CM5: Powerful Replacement for Raspberry Pi CM4ArmSoM’s Compute Module 5 is an impactful Rockchip device with impressive hardware specs. And yes, it can support Raspberry Pi IO boards.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-192x192-264.png)It's FOSSAbhishek Kumar![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/armsom-cm5-closeup-1.webp)](https://itsfoss.com/armsom-cm5/) Also, learn to [install DeepSeek locally on Linux](https://itsfoss.com/install-deepseek-r1-locally-linux/). ## ✨ Apps highlight Bored of Chrome and Firefox? Maybe [this browser](https://news.itsfoss.com/zen-browser/?ref=itsfoss.com) can help: [I tried this non-Chrome Open-Source Web Browser (And You Should Too!)It’s time we got to try an open-source browser not based on Chrome. Zen Browser is the hero we didn’t know we needed.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-192x192-265.png)It's FOSS NewsSourav Rudra![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/zen-browser-aotw-1--1.png)](https://news.itsfoss.com/zen-browser/?ref=itsfoss.com) ## 🛍️ Deal You Would Love 15 Linux and DevOps books for just $18 plus your purchase supports Code for America organization. Get them on [Humble Bundle](https://humblebundleinc.sjv.io/jenrL0?ref=itsfoss.com). [Humble Tech Book Bundle: Linux from Beginner to Professional by O’ReillyLearn Linux with ease using this library of coding and programming courses by O’Reilly. Pay what you want & support Code For America.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/03df0490a53d595fd930f9fff52038366d60a05d-4.png)Humble Bundle![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/d0f073b9b0f476d53bdae97c06832cc4a356a8b1.png)](https://humblebundleinc.sjv.io/jenrL0?ref=itsfoss.com) ## 📽️ Video I am creating for you [Subscribe to It's FOSS YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/@itsfoss?ref=itsfoss.com) ## 🧩 Quiz Time Ready to jog your memory of [90s video games](https://itsfoss.com/quiz/retro-rewind-memory-game/)? [90’s Retro Rewind Memory GameKnow the classics? See them and memorize the titles to uncover them as a pair.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-192x192-266.png)It's FOSSAnkush Das![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/Retro-Rewind.png)](https://itsfoss.com/quiz/retro-rewind-memory-game/) ## 💡 Quick Handy Tip In Nautilus File Manager (GNOME Files), you can go up and down directories using *Alt + Up/Down Arrow Keys*. ![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2025/02/go-up-and-down-directory-in-nautilus.gif) Similarly, you can use *Alt + Left/Right Arrow Key* to go back and forward. ## 🤣 Meme of the Week The funny little penguin is why some of us switched to Linux! 🐧 ![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2025/02/meme215.jpeg) ## 🗓️ Tech Trivia [Ken Thompson](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken%5FThompson?ref=itsfoss.com), co-creator of UNIX, was born on February 4, 1943\. UNIX was developed at AT&T Bell Labs and took inspiration from Multics, the first multi-user, multitasking OS. It quickly gained popularity among engineers and scientists. ## 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 FOSSverse Corner Pro FOSSer, Jimmy, shares [an interesting case](https://itsfoss.community/t/animator-james-lee-on-dropping-adobe-and-switching-to-linux/13131?ref=itsfoss.com) where a popular animation-focused YouTuber has moved to Linux Mint years after being exploited by Adobe. [Animator James Lee on dropping Adobe and switching to LinuxHey everyone! A few weeks ago I saw this video by James Lee, and I forgot to post it here. If you aren’t familiar, James Lee is an Australian animator who has been somewhat popular on Youtube. He’s probably most famous for a collaboration he did with streamer Cr1TiKaL, but I have watched several of his videos before and he’s very funny. Also, his animations have a very unique and striking art style that I really like. As a small warning, most of his videos have swear words. It personally does…![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/f274f9749e3fd8b4d6fbae1cf90c5c186d2f699c_2_180x180-27.png)It's FOSS CommunityAkatama![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/f274f9749e3fd8b4d6fbae1cf90c5c186d2f699c-24.png)](https://itsfoss.community/t/animator-james-lee-on-dropping-adobe-and-switching-to-linux/13131?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. Opt for [It's FOSS Plus membership](https://itsfoss.com/membership) and support us 🙏 Enjoy FOSS 😄