> ## 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 #25.28: Xfce Customization, CoMaps, Disk Space Clean-up, Deprecated Commands and More - URL: https://itsfoss.com/newsletter/foss-weekly-25-28/ - Published: 2025-07-10T04:58:54.000Z - Updated: 2025-07-10T04:58:54.000Z - Description: Xfce can look beautiful and modern, too. - Author: Abhishek Prakash - Tags: Newsletter ✉️ After Denmark, now the news is that [French city Lyon is ditching Microsoft](https://news.itsfoss.com/french-city-replaces-microsoft/?ref=itsfoss.com) to set up a collaborative office with a few open source software. Now that calls for a 'fest for the luminieries' 😉 [French City of Lyon Kicks Out MicrosoftMicrosoft faces growing rejection in Europe whereas open source software sees growing adaption.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-192x192-540.png)It's FOSS NewsSourav Rudra![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/france-ditches-ms-for-linux-foss-1.png)](https://news.itsfoss.com/french-city-replaces-microsoft/?ref=itsfoss.com) **💬 Let's see what else you get in this edition** - A new Google Maps alternative. - LibreOffice working on a long-requested feature. - Twitter's original co-founder launching an open source project. - A new app for transferring files between your Linux system and Android device. - And other Linux news, tips, and, of course, memes! ## 📰 Linux and Open Source News - CoMaps [has been officially launched](https://news.itsfoss.com/comaps-launch/?ref=itsfoss.com), and its looking good. - [bitchat](https://news.itsfoss.com/bitchat/?ref=itsfoss.com) is Jack Dorsey's new open source venture. - I am happy that LibreOffice is finally working on [bringing Markdown support](https://news.itsfoss.com/libreoffice-markdown-support/?ref=itsfoss.com). - [HDR support](https://news.itsfoss.com/blender-5-0-linux-hdr-support/?ref=itsfoss.com) is coming to the Linux version of Blender soon. Weeks after weeks, Fedora comes up with its plan to drop support for aging technologies. This time, [Fedora wants to drop UEFI boot support on MBR](https://news.itsfoss.com/fedora-uefi-mbr-support-drop/?ref=itsfoss.com). [Another Radical Move as Fedora Now Wants to Drop UEFI Boot Support on MBRUEFI boot support for MBR could be removed in Fedora 43.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-192x192-537.png)It's FOSS NewsSourav Rudra![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/fedora-uefi-mbr-support.png)](https://news.itsfoss.com/fedora-uefi-mbr-support-drop/?ref=itsfoss.com) ## 🧠 What We’re Thinking About AI has reduced the cost of adding new software to almost **zero** but the price of *understanding*, *testing*, and *trusting* that code is higher than ever. [Writing Code Was Never The BottleneckLLMs make it easier to write code, but understanding, reviewing, and maintaining it still takes time, trust, and good judgment.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/favicon-20.ico)ordep.devPedro Tavares![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/me.jpeg)](https://ordep.dev/posts/writing-code-was-never-the-bottleneck?ref=itsfoss.com) ## 🧮 Linux Tips, Tutorials, and More - Start avoiding [these deprecated Linux commands](https://itsfoss.com/deprecated-linux-commands/)! - I faced this ['failed to synchronize all databases' error in Pacman](https://itsfoss.com/failed-to-synchronize-all-databases/) on the weekend and shared a quick fix for it. - This is my favorite article that [explains the concept of Linux distributions](https://itsfoss.com/what-is-linux/) in an easy to understand way by using an interesting anology. I have shared it a few times in the past newsletters too. - Here's another explainer on [sources.list concept in Ubuntu](https://itsfoss.com/sources-list-ubuntu/). Although, I have to update it as things have changed with Ubuntu 24.04. A few tips on [freeing up disk space on Ubuntu and Linux Mint distros](https://itsfoss.com/free-up-space-ubuntu-linux/). [7 Simple Ways to Free Up Space on Ubuntu and Linux MintRunning out of space on your Linux system? Here are several ways you can clean up your system to free up space on Ubuntu and other Ubuntu based Linux distributions.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-192x192-539.png)It's FOSSAbhishek Prakash![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/free-space-in-ubuntu-mint-linux.png)](https://itsfoss.com/free-up-space-ubuntu-linux/) Desktop Linux is mostly neglected by the industry but loved by the community. For the past 13 years, It's FOSS has been helping people use Linux on their personal computers. And we are now facing the existential threat from AI models stealing our content. If you like what we do and would love to support our work, please become It's FOSS Plus member. It costs $24 a year (less than the cost of a burger meal each month) and you get an ad-free reading experience with the satisfaction of helping the desktop Linux community. [Join It's FOSS Plus ](#/portal/account/plans) ## 👷 Homelab and Hardware Corner It is important to [keep a tab on the CPU temperature on your Raspberry Pi](https://itsfoss.com/raspberry-pi-cpu-gpu-temperature/). [Monitor CPU & GPU Temperature in Raspberry Pi \[CLI and GUI\]Here’s how to keep an eye on the CPU and GPU temperature of your Raspberry Pi in both GUI and command line.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-192x192-538.png)It's FOSSAbhishek Prakash![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/raspberry-pi-monitoring-cpu-temperature.png)](https://itsfoss.com/raspberry-pi-cpu-gpu-temperature/) Spotted this [new GaN charging station on Kickstarter](https://voltix-see-every-watt-the-world-s.kckb.me/f62c6afd?ref=itsfoss.com). The real time visuals on power output is excellent for people who like to keep track of data on all things possible. ![Voltix charger](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2025/07/voltix.gif) ## ✨ Project Highlight [Packet](https://itsfoss.com/linux-android-file-transfer/) offers a convenient method for wirelessly transferring files between Linux and Android and vice versa. [Packet is the Linux App You Didn’t Know You Needed for Fast Android File TransfersSimple, fast file sharing between Linux and Android.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-192x192-532.png)It's FOSSSourav Rudra![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/packet-local-file-transfer-app.png)](https://itsfoss.com/linux-android-file-transfer/) ## 📽️ Videos I am Creating for You You won't believe Xfce can look this beautiful. Detailed [Xfce customization video](https://youtu.be/fw4dLnMNecE?ref=itsfoss.com) is the latest on our YouTube channel. [Subscribe to It's FOSS YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/@itsfoss?ref=itsfoss.com) ## 🧩 Quiz Time Can you beat this command-themed [memory challenge](https://itsfoss.com/quiz/match-commands-categories/)? [Memory Match Commands and Their CategoriesAn enjoyable way to test your memory by matching the Linux command with their respective categories.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-192x192-533.png)It's FOSSAbhishek Prakash![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/command-category-match.png)](https://itsfoss.com/quiz/match-commands-categories/) ## 💡 Quick Handy Tip In Xfce, you can minimize all other windows except the current one. For doing this, *right-click* on the titlebar and then select "*Minimize Other Windows*". ![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2025/07/minimize-other-windows.gif) ## 🤣 Meme of the Week ![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2025/07/windows-meme.png) ## 🗓️ Tech Trivia On July 8, 1946, the Moore School of Electrical Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania hosted [the first-ever formal lecture series on electronic digital computers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moore%5FSchool%5FLectures?ref=itsfoss.com). These influential lectures on computer design directly inspired the development of some of the world’s earliest stored-program computers, including the groundbreaking [EDSAC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EDSAC?ref=itsfoss.com). ## 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 FOSSverse Corner Can you help this FOSSer [pick a GPU](https://itsfoss.community/t/graphic-cards-that-work-on-kubuntu-24-04/13771?ref=itsfoss.com) that works well with [Kubuntu 24.04](https://news.itsfoss.com/kubuntu-24-04/?ref=itsfoss.com)? [Graphic cards that work on Kubuntu 24.04Hi, I have on my system Kubutu 24.04\. Would like to get a new graphic card, as the one currently using is very old. Any suggestions ? Currently using Kubuntu 24.04 on a MSI B550 Gaming mb, Gen3\. 32 gigs of ram, 12 × AMD Ryzen 5 5500 CPU. System: Kernel: 6.8.0-62-generic arch: x86\_64 bits: 64 compiler: gcc v: 13.3.0 Desktop: KDE Plasma v: 5.27.12 Distro: Kubuntu 24.04.2 LTS (Noble Numbat) base: Ubuntu Machine: Type: Desktop Mobo: Micro-Star model: B550 GAMING GEN3 (MS-7B86) v: 5.0 serial:…![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/f274f9749e3fd8b4d6fbae1cf90c5c186d2f699c_2_180x180-56.png)It's FOSS Communityphlag311![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/f274f9749e3fd8b4d6fbae1cf90c5c186d2f699c-47.png)](https://itsfoss.community/t/graphic-cards-that-work-on-kubuntu-24-04/13771?ref=itsfoss.com) ## ❤️ With love **Please 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. 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