> ## 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 #25.08: Ubuntu 25.04 Features, Conky Setup, Plank Reloaded and More Linux Stuff - URL: https://itsfoss.com/newsletter/foss-weekly-25-08/ - Published: 2025-02-20T04:42:56.000Z - Updated: 2025-02-20T04:42:56.000Z - Description: Fedora-OBS feud continues the drama in the Linux world. - Author: Abhishek Prakash - Tags: Newsletter ✉️ Pay attention if you use Amazon Kindle. Starting 26th Feb, [Amazon won't allow 'Download and transfer via USB' feature anymore](https://www.theverge.com/news/612898/amazon-removing-kindle-book-download-transfer-usb?ref=itsfoss.com). That's the feature people used to download the Kindle books they purchased and convert them to EPUB or PDF to read on other eBook readers like Kobo or their computers. In other words, your Kindle purchases will be restricted completely for Kindle devices. If you want the control of your Kindle purchased books, take action and download the books before the deadline, [remove DRM and convert them to PDF or EPUB](https://itsfoss.com/calibre-remove-drm-kindle/). [Use Calibre to Remove DRM from Kindle Books and Convert to PDFOwn your content by removing DRM from Kindle books with the help of open source tool Calibre.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-192x192-293.png)It's FOSSSagar Sharma![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/remove-drm-kindle-ebook-and-convert-pdf-calibre.png)](https://itsfoss.com/calibre-remove-drm-kindle/) If you have hundreds of Kindle books, [there is a script](https://github.com/Olleus/KindleDownload?ref=itsfoss.com) that can be used to download them in bulk. I have not tested it yet. **💬 Let's see what else you get in this edition** - GNOME's website getting a makeover. - Fedora being threatened with a lawsuit. - openSUSE making waves with recent moves. - And other Linux news, tips, and, of course, memes! - **This edition of FOSS Weekly is supported by** [ANY.RUN](https://any.run/?ref=itsfoss.com). ## ❇️ Sandbox to Rescue Infosec head at an EU bank shared insights on how they: - Prevent hundreds of potential security incidents every year - Stay lean and efficient with limited resources - Help the business avoid cyber attacks and protect clients Must-read for all [security professionals operating on a tight budget](https://any.run/cybersecurity-blog/how-investment-bank-improved-security/?utm%5Fsource=its%5Ffoss&utm%5Fmedium=newsletter&utm%5Fcampaign=how%5Fbank%5Fimproved%5Fsecurity&utm%5Fcontent=blog&utm%5Fterm=200225). [How I Used a Sandbox to Strengthen Bank’s SecurityDiscover how an investment bank cut threat response time in half and prevented hundreds of security incidents with ANY.RUN’s sandbox.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/cropped-cropped-Favicon-1-150x150-1-192x192-1.png)ANY.RUN's Cybersecurity BlogName![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/smm_bank.png)](https://any.run/cybersecurity-blog/how-investment-bank-improved-security/?utm%5Fsource=its%5Ffoss&utm%5Fmedium=newsletter&utm%5Fcampaign=how%5Fbank%5Fimproved%5Fsecurity&utm%5Fcontent=blog&utm%5Fterm=200225) ## 📰 Linux and Open Source News - [GNOME's website](https://www.gnome.org/?ref=itsfoss.com) has received [a complete revamp](https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/02/gnome-website-revamp-goes-live?ref=itsfoss.com). - AI-powered [edit predictions](https://news.itsfoss.com/zed-edit-prediction/?ref=itsfoss.com) have arrived on Zed editor. - openSUSE has [decided to ditch AppArmor](https://news.itsfoss.com/opensuse-ditches-apparmor/?ref=itsfoss.com) for Tumbleweed. - They are also considering [dropping Legacy BIOS support](https://news.itsfoss.com/opensuse-dropping-legacy-boot/?ref=itsfoss.com) for Leap and SLES. - Nitrux has introduced a [new kernel builder tool](https://news.itsfoss.com/cachyos-kernel-builder/?ref=itsfoss.com) for Debian-based distros. - Popular system stability testing and monitoring tool OCCT has [arrived on Linux](https://ocbase.com/news/occt-linux-release?ref=itsfoss.com). And we gear up for the [Ubuntu 25.04](https://news.itsfoss.com/ubuntu-25-04-features/?ref=itsfoss.com) release. [Ubuntu 25.04 Features and Release Date: Here’s What You Need to KnowHere are the best Ubuntu 25.04 features.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-192x192-294.png)It's FOSS NewsSourav Rudra![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/ubuntu-25-04-features.png)](https://news.itsfoss.com/ubuntu-25-04-features/?ref=itsfoss.com) ## 🧠 What We’re Thinking About The string of dramas in the Linux space don't seem to stop, huh? This time, it is [Fedora getting threatened with a lawsuit](https://news.itsfoss.com/obs-studio-fedora-feud/?ref=itsfoss.com) by OBS Studio. [Open Sue! OBS Studio Threatens Fedora With Legal ActionAnother day, another Linux-related drama. This time, it’s OBS Studio and Fedora going at it.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-192x192-288.png)It's FOSS NewsSourav Rudra![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/obs-studio-warns-fedora.png)](https://news.itsfoss.com/obs-studio-fedora-feud/?ref=itsfoss.com) ## 🧮 Linux Tips, Tutorials and More - Setting up [Conky on Ubuntu](https://itsfoss.com/conky-gui-ubuntu-1304/) is quite straightforward. - We debunk [the most common myths](https://itsfoss.com/myths-about-linux/) surrounding Linux. - Learn how to [always keep a window on top](https://itsfoss.com/always-on-top/) in GNOME. - Using the [night light feature on Linux Mint](https://itsfoss.com/install-redshift-linux-mint/). ## 👷 Maker's and AI Corner Sharing my experience of using this unusual device that [converts an SBC into a laptop](https://itsfoss.com/crowview-note-review/). [CrowView Note: Turning Raspberry Pi into a Laptop, Sort ofA highly crowdfunded device to add a portable workstation to your Raspberry Pi and other SBCs.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-192x192-289.png)It's FOSSAbhishek Prakash![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/crowview-note-review.png)](https://itsfoss.com/crowview-note-review/) And a little about [running a LLM locally as a coding assistant in VS Code](https://itsfoss.com/opencoder-vscode/). ## ✨ Apps highlight [Plank Reloaded](https://news.itsfoss.com/plank-reloaded/?ref=itsfoss.com) is a modern successor to the beloved Plank dock. [Plank Reloaded is a Fresh Take on the Classic Dock ExperiencePlank Reloaded aims to refine what the classic Plank dock offered by staying simple but with a modern take on it.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-192x192-290.png)It's FOSS NewsSourav Rudra![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/plank-reloaded.jpg)](https://news.itsfoss.com/plank-reloaded/?ref=itsfoss.com) Who needs a GUI to listen to music when [you could use kew](https://itsfoss.com/kew-terminal-player/)? ## 🛍️ 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 We are Creating for You [Subscribe to It's FOSS YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/@itsfoss?ref=itsfoss.com) ## 🧩 Quiz Time Call yourself a Fedora buff? Prove it by beating [this quiz](https://itsfoss.com/quiz/fedora-trivia-quiz/). [Fedora Trivia QuizAn enjoyable trivia quiz about Fedora Linux.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-192x192-291.png)It's FOSSAbhishek Prakash![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/fedora-trivia-quiz-1.png)](https://itsfoss.com/quiz/fedora-trivia-quiz/) ## 💡 Quick Handy Tip With the **Extensions List** [GNOME extension](https://itsfoss.com/best-gnome-extensions/), you can toggle extensions, access their settings, visit its home page, etc. right from the top panel. There is no need to open an additional extension app like [Extension Manager](https://itsfoss.com/extension-manager/). You can [install the Extensions List extension](https://itsfoss.com/gnome-shell-extensions/) and get started right away. ![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2025/02/extensions-list-in-panel.png) ## 🤣 Meme of the Week We all have that friend. 😆 ![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2025/02/meme8.png) ## 🗓️ Tech Trivia February 15, 1999, marked [Windows Refund Day](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows%5FRefund%5FDay?ref=itsfoss.com), when Linux users staged protests outside Microsoft offices in the San Francisco Bay Area. The event aimed to raise awareness of Microsoft’s practice of bundling Windows with PCs and not offering refunds. ## 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 FOSSverse Corner Pro FOSSer Neville shares [his experience](https://itsfoss.community/t/meld-is-very-useful-for-programming-work/13186?ref=itsfoss.com) with [Meld](https://gnome.pages.gitlab.gnome.org/meld/?ref=itsfoss.com). Have you used it before? [Meld is very useful for programming workI have been editing some R code . I work in a temporary copy, in an R workspace. I have some modifications ready… I want to add them to the new version, but I cant simply copy in the .R files, because my temporary workspace is out of date. So I have to re-edit all the changes into the new version’s files. Here is how You can see my workspace screeen with a terminal for editing the new version on the left. On the right top you see a meld screen, comparing the new version file with the te…![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/f274f9749e3fd8b4d6fbae1cf90c5c186d2f699c_2_180x180-29.png)It's FOSS Communitynevj![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/c46bf54c2f357579c8547fa018e3c4fee0e6109c_2_1024x576.jpeg)](https://itsfoss.community/t/meld-is-very-useful-for-programming-work/13186?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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