> ## 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 #25.35: New Gerhwin DE, grep Command, Nitro init system, KDE Customization and More Linux Stuff - URL: https://itsfoss.com/newsletter/foss-weekly-25-35/ - Published: 2025-08-28T05:50:35.000Z - Updated: 2025-08-28T05:50:35.000Z - Description: From freedom came elegance. 19 years of Linux Mint. - Author: Abhishek Prakash - Tags: Newsletter ✉️ [It's FOSS Community Forum](https://itsfoss.community/?ref=itsfoss.com) is now open for free registration. Earlier, it was tied up with It's FOSS membership and allowed a single click login with It's FOSS. Going back to the old roots is more due to technical limitations. I [share the details in the forum post](https://itsfoss.community/t/the-password-system-is-back-on-the-community-forum/14748?ref=itsfoss.com), if you are interested in learning more about it. I was also expecting Mint 22.2 to release this week but it is not out yet. I'll keep you posted when it releases. **💬 Let's see what else you get in this edition** - New LibreOffice release brings 30% faster file loading. - GhostBSD introduces the Gershwin desktop environment. - New minimalist init system - A new, modern e-book reader app for Linux users. - And other Linux news, tips, and, of course, memes! - This edition of FOSS Weekly is supported by [NocFree keyboards](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/solar-nocfree/nocfree-and-the-wireless-split-keyboard?ref=9gmwhn). ## NocFree&: Ergonomic Split Keyboard — early bird live ![NocFree & keyboard](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2025/08/noc-free.webp) Early bird pricing saves you money NocFree& is an ergonomic split keyboard that keeps shoulders open and wrists aligned for healthier typing. 75% layout you know, so there’s no steep learning curve. Programmable layers and macros for full control. Tri-mode wireless, low-profile switches, and a softer, quieter feel. Early bird pricing [live on Kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/solar-nocfree/nocfree-and-the-wireless-split-keyboard?ref=9gmwhn). [Get NocFree & keyboard at a discounted early bird price](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/solar-nocfree/nocfree-and-the-wireless-split-keyboard?ref=9gmwhn) ## 📰 Linux and Open Source News - [Compact AI module](https://news.itsfoss.com/armsom-aim7-debuts/?ref=itsfoss.com) promises Jetson Nano compatibility and a powerful RK3588 chip. - [Chromium adds native HDR support](https://news.itsfoss.com/chromium-native-hdr-support-wayland/?ref=itsfoss.com) for Linux Wayland. - [AMD’s open source moment](https://news.itsfoss.com/amd-fidelityfx/?ref=itsfoss.com) reveals their future GPU plans. - [NVIDIA’s AGX Thor dev kit](https://news.itsfoss.com/nvidia-jetson-agx-thor/?ref=itsfoss.com) delivers substantial AI power for robotics. - [Google's new guidelines forbid sideloading of apps](https://news.itsfoss.com/new-android-sideloading-rules/?ref=itsfoss.com). End of era for APK? - [LibreOffice 25.8 release](https://news.itsfoss.com/libreoffice-25-8-release/?ref=itsfoss.com) makes file loading 30% faster. [GhostBSD has unveiled a new desktop environment](https://news.itsfoss.com/ghostbsd-launches-gershwin/?ref=itsfoss.com) inspired by OS X looks. [GhostBSD Comes Up With Gershwin, A New Desktop Environment With OS X Like LooksGhostBSD with a surprise release.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-192x192-628.png)It's FOSS NewsSourav Rudra![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/ghost-bsd-gershwin-de.png)](https://news.itsfoss.com/ghostbsd-launches-gershwin/?ref=itsfoss.com) ## 🧠 What We’re Thinking About It's not the first time we have wondered [what will happen to Linux after Torvalds](https://github.blog/open-source/maintainers/who-will-maintain-the-future-rethinking-open-source-leadership-for-a-new-generation/?ref=itsfoss.com). [Who will maintain the future? Rethinking open source leadership for a new generationOpen source is aging. We can better support Gen Z contributors through purpose, flexibility, and pathways to leadership.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/cropped-github-favicon-512.png)The GitHub BlogAbigail Cabunoc Mayes![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/wallpaper_github_generic_3.png)](https://github.blog/open-source/maintainers/who-will-maintain-the-future-rethinking-open-source-leadership-for-a-new-generation/?ref=itsfoss.com) Chinese AI models are thriving as they adopt open source model. Can the US recapture its AI lead? [Project Atom](https://news.itsfoss.com/the-atom-project/?ref=itsfoss.com) aims for that. [Can America Catch Up? The ATOM Project Takes on China’s AI LeadU.S. tech leaders rally behind effort to counter Chinese model dominance.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-192x192-626.png)It's FOSS NewsSourav Rudra![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/the-atom-project-banner.png)](https://news.itsfoss.com/the-atom-project/?ref=itsfoss.com) ## 🧮 Linux Tips, Tutorials, and Learnings - Check out the [list of non-violent games on Steam](https://itsfoss.com/non-violent-games-llinux/) to play on Linux. - [VPNs that promise a 'no logging policy'](https://itsfoss.com/no-logs-vpn-linux/). - Using Hyprland? Save your eyes by [configuring the nightlight feature](https://itsfoss.com/nightlight-hyprland/). Explore the [grep command with these examples](https://itsfoss.com/grep-command/). [grep Command Examples in LinuxGrep is a useful command to help you quickly search and find through file contents.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-192x192-629.png)It's FOSSSagar Sharma![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/grep-command-examples.png)](https://itsfoss.com/grep-command/) ## 👷 AI, Homelab and Hardware Corner Want to [use the services running in your homelab from outside your home](https://itsfoss.com/cloudflare-tunnels/)? Cloudflare Tunnels can help you out. [Use Cloudflare Tunnels to Access Homelab Outside Local NetworkSelf hosting various open source software on your local system and now want to use it from anywhere? Cloudflare Tunnel comes to your help.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-192x192-630.png)It's FOSSAbhishek Kumar![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/what-are-cloudfare-tunnels-1.png)](https://itsfoss.com/cloudflare-tunnels/) ## ✨ Project Highlight There is a new init system in making. Discover [Nitro, the minimalist init system](https://news.itsfoss.com/nitro-init-system/?ref=itsfoss.com). [Despise Systemd? A New Init System Debuts as a Minimalist Process Supervisor for LinuxNitro is a simple, tiny but flexible init system. It is under heavy development currently.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-192x192-627.png)It's FOSS NewsSourav Rudra![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/nitro-init-system.png)](https://news.itsfoss.com/nitro-init-system/?ref=itsfoss.com) A reader shared [this fork of Foliate that doesn't use Electron framework](https://readest.com/?ref=itsfoss.com) and has more features for your ebook needs. I will be testing it soon. [Readest — Where You Read, Digest and Get InsightReadest brings your entire library to your fingertips. Read seamlessly across all your devices with our cross-platform ebook reader.![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/open_graph_preview_download_all_platforms.png)](https://readest.com/?ref=itsfoss.com) Midorix is a simple, stateless, lightweight make-like tool written in C powered by Lua. [GitHub - Bimasakti1024/Midorix: A simple, stateless, lightweight make-like tool written in C powered by Lua.A simple, stateless, lightweight make-like tool written in C powered by Lua. - Bimasakti1024/Midorix![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/pinned-octocat-093da3e6fa40-13.svg)GitHubBimasakti1024![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/Midorix)](https://github.com/Bimasakti1024/Midorix?ref=itsfoss.com) ## 📽️ Videos I am Creating for You When I shared [the Xfce customization video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fw4dLnMNecE&ref=itsfoss.com), some people requested a [similar video on KDE customization](https://youtu.be/AbSYbvaOlCA?ref=itsfoss.com). Took some time, but it is finally here. [Subscribe to It's FOSS YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/@itsfoss?ref=itsfoss.com) ## 🧩 Quiz Time Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to [match the classic commands with their modern (supposedly) replacements](https://itsfoss.com/quiz/match-classic-modern-commands/). Can you do it? [Match Classic Linux Commands with Their Modern AlternativesMatch the good old, classic Linux commands with their supposedly modern alternative CLI tools. See, how modern you are!![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-192x192-625.png)It's FOSSAbhishek Prakash![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/modern-cli-tools-new.png)](https://itsfoss.com/quiz/match-classic-modern-commands/) 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. You also get a Linux eBook for free. [Join It's FOSS Plus ](#/portal/account/plans) ## 💡 Quick Handy Tip In Nautilus file manager, go to preferences. Scroll down to the bottom and in the **Grid View Captions** section, set the **First** as **Detailed Type**. ![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2025/08/select-detailed-type.png) Now, in the icons view, you can get a detailed type of each files, like *Python 3 Script*, *Shell script*, *Rust source code*, etc. ![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2025/08/file-details.png) ## 🤣 Meme of the Week You'll get it if you use Instagram 😄 ![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2025/08/meme25.png) ## 🗓️ Tech Trivia Did you know? Linux Mint was first released on **27 August 2006**, starting as a simple Ubuntu-based distribution with a handful of tweaks. Over the years, it grew into one of the most popular desktop Linux distros, known for its **user-friendly Cinnamon desktop**, stability, and the philosophy of “from freedom came elegance.” ## 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 FOSSverse Corner Can your [office suite monitor you](https://itsfoss.community/t/office-suite-monitoring-you/14741?ref=itsfoss.com)? FOSSers in the community are discussing this topic. [Office suite monitoring you?I read this from Linux Magazine “Office suites used to be about getting your work done, but the office suites from the big tech giants are getting sinister – monitoring what you do, forcing AI features onto you, and coercing you into buying subscriptions so you can access your data. Fortunately, there are free and open source software options. The versatile LibreOffice office suite gives you everything you need.” What do you think? 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