FOSS Weekly #25.13: Kernel 6.14, Zorin 17.3, EU OS, apt Guide and More Linux Stuff

Rust in Linux kernel is not news. You already know about that. But Rust in GNU is a big move.

It seems that a Rust rewrite of GNU's coreutils (meta package that gives us commands like cp, ls, dd, mv etc) will be included in Ubuntu's upcoming release.

This concerns many hardcore Free Software supporters, as they see it a move to take GNU out of GNU Linux.

What are your thoughts on it?

💬 Let's see what else you get in this edition

• Chimera Linux moving away from RISC-V.
• Beginner's guide to apt command.
• A new community Linux distro being proposed for the EU.
• Linux kernel 6.14 releasing with many refinements.
• And other Linux news, tips, and, of course, memes!
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📰 Linux and Open Source News

• Flowblade 2.20 has been released with many changes.
• Forge1 is ArmSoM's latest offering for embedded use.
• Chimera Linux no longer supports the RISC-V CPU architecture.
• Ubuntu has added official support for NVIDIA Jetson AI modules.
• Fauna database has shut down, but there are talks of open sourcing it.
• Zorin OS 17.3 release replaces Firefox with Brave.
• Freedesktop SDK removes OpenH264 due to maintenance issues.

Linux kernel 6.14 has arrived with performance gains and new support:

Linux Kernel 6.14 Arrives With Performance Gains for AMD, Intel, and RISC-V

The second major Linux kernel release of 2025 has arrived!

It's FOSS NewsSourav Rudra

🧠 What We’re Thinking About

A new community-led initiative called “EU OS” to develop a Linux distribution initiative looks like a positive development.

Can this become the European Union’s own Linux Distribution?

Can this Linux-powered operating system disrupt Windows’ hold in the European Union?

It's FOSS NewsCommunity

🧮 Linux Tips, Tutorials and More

• LibreOffice users should know these tips to get more out of it.
• pacman -Syu is an important command to know on Arch Linux.
• Learn how to check free disk space on Linux via the terminal or GUI.

Using apt Commands in Linux [Ultimate Guide]

This guide shows you how to use apt commands in Linux with examples so that you can manage packages effectively.

It's FOSSAbhishek Prakash

👷 Homelab and Maker's Corner

Run Ollama on Docker and take your AI workflow anywhere.

Setting Up Ollama With Docker [With NVIDIA GPU]

Learn to run Ollama in Docker container in this tutorial. Yes, Nvidia GPU can also be used in this setup.

It's FOSSAbhishek Kumar

✨ Apps Highlight

Do you want a tool that helps with the management of your Linux system?

Linux-Assistant is a Tool You Didn’t Know You Needed!

Tired of managing your Linux installation? Linux-Assistant helps simplify common maintenance tasks, making system management easier.

It's FOSS NewsSourav Rudra

📽️ Videos I am Creating for You

Learn about modern alternatives to the classic Linux commands in the latest video.

🧩 Quiz Time

Do you know all of these legendary coders?

Guess the Legendary Coders

A simple quiz that challenges to identify the creator of the famous programming languages.

It's FOSSAbhishek Prakash

Also, a new crossword on discontinued Linux distros.

💡 Quick Handy Tip

In GNOME, you can use the Auto Move Windows extension to automatically open new app windows in specific workspaces. First, install it either from the webpage, or via Extension Manager.

In the extension settings page, select the windows and the corresponding workspace to automatically move new windows into workspaces. Now, new windows should appear in their designated workspaces.

🤣 Meme of the Week

This is heartbreaking 💔

🗓️ Tech Trivia

On March 24, 1896, Russian physicist Aleksandr Popov successfully transmitted radio signals over 250 meters between buildings at St. Petersburg University. This achievement followed his 1895 presentation of a wireless lightning detector.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 FOSSverse Corner

Regular FOSSer Paul is pondering a switch to a 64-bit system on a local priest's computer. Can you help?

Updating Chromium 32-bit version or should I switch to 64-bit system with newer browser?

Strange request… I do some work for the local priest, some 6 years back I gave him a tower computer with linux mint mate running 32 bits, mainly as it was an old stock machine and not capable of better. 2 years later it died so I replaced it but just transfered the hard disk from the old machine to his newer computer. Why,? he had all his files, images etc on. But mainly his emails which he could not remember passwords for, same with his sites he uses for research. Easy option for me than res…

It's FOSS Communitycallpaul.eu (Paul)

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