FOSS Weekly #25.18: Linux Magazine, Modern Terminals, Muse Pi, apt Guide and More

Before the age of blogs, forums, and YouTube tutorials, Linux users relied on printed magazines to stay informed and inspired. Titles like Linux Journal, Linux Format, and Maximum Linux were lifelines for enthusiasts, packed with tutorials, distro reviews, and CD/DVDs.

These glossy monthly issues weren’t just publications—they were portals into a growing open-source world.

Let's recollect the memories of your favorite Linux magazines. Ever read them or had their subscription?

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

RISC-V based SBC, Muse Pi.
Lenovo offering Linux laptops.
Trying tab grouping in Firefox.
And other Linux news, tips, and, of course, memes!
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📰 Linux and Open Source News

QEMU 10 just released with many new upgrades.
Proton Pass now allows attaching files to passwords.
The Indian court orders a ban on Proton Mail.
Kali Linux is urging users to add their new signing key.
Running Arch Linux inside WSL is now officially possible.
The Muse Pi Pro is a new RISC-V SBC with AI acceleration.

Lenovo offers Linux laptops with cheaper price tag .

🧠 What We’re Thinking About

Perplexity is ready to track everything users do with its upcoming AI-powered web browser.

🧮 Linux Tips, Tutorials and More

Organize better with Logseq journals and contents pages.
Learn how to create a password-protected Zip file in Linux.
Our apt command guide is a one-stop resource for all your apt command needs.
Dual-booting CachyOS and Windows is a nice way to get the best of both worlds.

Firefox has finally introduced Tab Groups, join us as we explore it.

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👷 Homelab and Maker's Corner

Someone managed to run a website on a Nintendo Wii.

✨ Apps Highlight

We tested out GNOME's new document viewer, Papers.

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🧩 Quiz Time

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💡 Quick Handy Tip

In Brave Browser, you can open two tabs in a split view. First, select two tabs by Ctrl + Left-Click. Now, Right-Click on any tab and select "Open in split view". The two tabs will then be opened in a split view.

You can click on the three-dot button in the middle of the split to swap the position of tabs, unsplit tabs, and resize them.

🤣 Meme of the Week

We really need to value them more 🥹

🗓️ Tech Trivia

On April 27, 1995, the U.S. Justice Department sued to block Microsoft’s $2.1 billion acquisition of Intuit, arguing it would hurt competition in personal finance software. Microsoft withdrew from the deal shortly after.