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# FOSS Weekly #25.22: Microsoft's Vim Alternative, Kernel 6.15, UBXI Desktop, End of Ubuntu 20.04 and More
- URL: https://itsfoss.com/newsletter/foss-weekly-25-22/
- Published: 2025-05-29T04:29:31.000Z
- Updated: 2025-05-29T04:29:31.000Z
- Description: Ubuntu 20.04 LTS support is ending. Plan your upgrade.
- Author: Abhishek Prakash
- Tags: Newsletter ✉️

Important thing first. [Ubuntu 20.04 LTS version will be reaching its end of life](https://news.itsfoss.com/ubuntu-20-04-eol/?ref=itsfoss.com) on 31st May. It was released in April 2020 and had a standard support of five years.

Please [check your Ubuntu version](https://itsfoss.com/how-to-know-ubuntu-unity-version/) and if you are using 20.04, you can:

- Do a fresh installation of [Ubuntu 24.04 LTS](https://news.itsfoss.com/ubuntu-24-04-lts/?ref=itsfoss.com) to get the latest packages.
- Upgrade to Ubuntu 22.04 LTS from your existing 20.04 installation, keeping your files intact.
- Opt for [Ubuntu Pro](https://news.itsfoss.com/ubuntu-pro-free/?ref=itsfoss.com), which will ensure you get essential security patches until 2030 but no new software.

[Ubuntu 20.04 LTS is Reaching End of Life — Here are Your OptionsUpgrade or sign-up for extended support before it is too late!![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-192x192-477.png)It's FOSS NewsSourav Rudra![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/ubuntu-20-04-end-of-support.png)](https://news.itsfoss.com/ubuntu-20-04-eol/?ref=itsfoss.com)

Time to plan your update.

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

- A new Linux kernel release.
- File permission in Linux.
- GNU Taler payment system being approved for Swiss use.
- And other Linux news, tips, and, of course, memes!
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## 📰 Linux and Open Source News

- GNU Taler has [officially entered](https://news.itsfoss.com/gnu-taler-swiss-operations/?ref=itsfoss.com) the Swiss market.
- [Linux kernel 6.15](https://news.itsfoss.com/linux-kernel-6-15/?ref=itsfoss.com) is here with a Rust-based NVIDIA driver.
- SteamOS now [officially supports more handhelds](https://news.itsfoss.com/steamos-third-party-handhelds/?ref=itsfoss.com) than just the Steam Deck.
- Qt has introduced [Qt Bridges](https://www.qt.io/blog/about-the-new-qt-bridging-technology?ref=itsfoss.com), a new piece of tech for bridging Qt applications with other frameworks and programming languages.

Rhino Linux's new [UBXI KDE Desktop](https://news.itsfoss.com/rhino-linux-ubxi-kde-desktop/?ref=itsfoss.com) doesn't disappoint.

[Hands-On with Rhino Linux’s New UBXI KDE 6 DesktopRhino Linux’s first UBXI port is here!![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-192x192-473.png)It's FOSS NewsSourav Rudra![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/rhino-linux-ubxi-kde-desktop.png)](https://news.itsfoss.com/rhino-linux-ubxi-kde-desktop/?ref=itsfoss.com)

## 🧠 What We’re Thinking About

Carmen from Mission Libre has started a [petition to get Qualcomm to release fully-free drivers](https://freewifi.missionlibre.org/?ref=itsfoss.com) for their in-production chipsets. If the petition is signed by 5,000 people, a hardcopy of the petition and signatures will be mailed to Qualcomm's head office. We can get 5,000 signatures, can't we?

[Home | Tell Qualcomm: Publish Free Drivers for Modern Wi-Fi Chipsets!![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/favicon_0.png)Tell Qualcomm: Publish Free Drivers for Modern Wi-Fi Chipsets!![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/free-wifi-petition.png)](https://freewifi.missionlibre.org/?ref=itsfoss.com)

## 🧮 Linux Tips, Tutorials and More

- [VS Code on Arch](https://itsfoss.com/install-vs-code-arch-linux/) is possible and easy.
- Understand the [concept of file permission](https://linuxhandbook.com/linux-file-permissions/?ref=itsfoss.com). It's a must-know for Linux users.
- Want more from Obsidian? [Our plugin guide](https://itsfoss.com/obsidian-use-plugin/) can be helpful.

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## 👷 Homelab and Maker's Corner

While it is a proprietary piece of hardware, [Flexbar](https://news.itsfoss.com/flexbar-linux/?ref=itsfoss.com) can be a nice addition to your Linux setup.

[Miss Apple’s Touch Bar? Flexbar Brings This Experience to LinuxWhile Apple has discontinued the Touch Bar, Linux users can now enjoy the same experience with Flexbar.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-192x192-474.png)It's FOSS NewsSourav Rudra![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/flexbar-linux-support.png)](https://news.itsfoss.com/flexbar-linux/?ref=itsfoss.com)

Also, learn a thing or two [about MCP servers](https://itsfoss.com/mcp-servers/), the latest buzzword in the (AI) tech world.

## ✨ Apps Highlight

If you ever wanted to run an operating system inside your browser, then [Puter](https://news.itsfoss.com/puter-os/?ref=itsfoss.com) is the solution for you. It is open source and can be self-hosted as well.

[Puter is a Complete, Fully Functional OS that Runs in Your Web BrowserRun an operating system straight from your browser.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-192x192-475.png)It's FOSS NewsSourav Rudra![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/puter-first-look.png)](https://news.itsfoss.com/puter-os/?ref=itsfoss.com)

An It's FOSS reader created an [FFmpeg AAC Audio Encoder Plugin](https://github.com/Toxblh/davinci-linux-aac-codec?ref=itsfoss.com) for DaVinci Resolve. This will help you get effortless AAC audio encoding on Linux if you use DaVinci Resolve video editor.

## 📽️ Videos I am Creating for You

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## 🧩 Quiz Time

Can you identify all the GitHub alternatives in [this puzzle](https://itsfoss.com/quiz/github-alternatives-puzzle/)?

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## 💡 Quick Handy Tip

In Xfce, you can use the panel item "*Directory Menu*" to get quick access to files from anywhere. This is like the [Places](https://extensions.gnome.org/extension/8/places-status-indicator/?ref=itsfoss.com) extension in GNOME, but better.

![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2025/05/text-files-visible.png)

![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2025/05/directory-menu-settings.png)

In the configuration menu for it, provide the file extension in the following format `*.txt;*.jsonc` as shown in the screenshot above to access the files quickly. Clicking on those files opens it in the default app.

## 🤣 Meme of the Week

The ricing never stops! 👨‍💻

![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2025/05/meme5.png)

## 🗓️ Tech Trivia

On May 27, 1959, MIT retired the [Whirlwind](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whirlwind%5FI?ref=itsfoss.com) computer, a groundbreaking machine famous for pioneering real-time computing and magnetic core memory.

## 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 FOSSverse Corner

ProFOSSer Sheila is having [an issue with MX Linux](https://itsfoss.community/t/mx-linux-xfce-missing-desktop-background-image/13660?ref=itsfoss.com), can you help?

[MX Linux / XFCE missing desktop background image!I am at a loss as to how to fix a new issue on MX-Linux Xfce that started about 30 min ago. I was working on things and my windows are always only expanded far enough right so that I can still see my Conky (top-right on desktop). I clicked outside the window on Conky and it disappeared. So did the background image. Later, switching workspaces, I found the same was true on all of them and when I right clicked on the desktop, no context menu. I went in to the desktop settings and tried to apply a…![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/f274f9749e3fd8b4d6fbae1cf90c5c186d2f699c_2_180x180-48.png)It's FOSS CommunitySheila\_Flanagan![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/f274f9749e3fd8b4d6fbae1cf90c5c186d2f699c-39.png)](https://itsfoss.community/t/mx-linux-xfce-missing-desktop-background-image/13660?ref=itsfoss.com)

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