> ## 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 #26.07: Kernel 6.19, AI for Real Sysadmin Works, Arch Apps on Ubuntu and More Linux Stuff - URL: https://itsfoss.com/newsletter/foss-weekly-26-07/ - Published: 2026-02-12T14:59:58.000Z - Updated: 2026-02-12T14:59:58.000Z - Description: The last kernel of the 6.x series is here. - Author: Abhishek Prakash - Tags: Newsletter โœ‰๏ธ [Ubuntu 26.04 development](https://itsfoss.com/ubuntu-26-04-release-features/) is progressing rapidly. While there are welcome changes, their decision to [remove the classic Software & Updates tool](https://itsfoss.com/news/ubuntu-software-and-updates-removal/) from the upcoming release is unpleasant for me. This was the GUI tool that allowed you to manage the repositories. The reasoning is that it is "dangerous or too complex for normal users". I lowkey disagree with that. Your thoughts are welcome. **Here's the highlight of this edition of FOSS Weekly:** - An open source robotic arm. - The final Linux release in the 6.x series. - Tiling window in Ubuntu. - Trying AI for actual sysadmin works. - And other Linux news, tips, and, of course, memes! ## ๐Ÿ“ฐ Linux and Open Source News Here's a summary of the news this week. [ONLYOFFICE now has an online PDF editor](https://www.onlyoffice.com/pdf-editor?ref=itsfoss.com) that can be used from a web browser. Their desktop application already has the PDF editing ability. [LibreOffice 26.2](https://itsfoss.com/news/libreoffice-26-2-release/) brings faster Calc scrolling, better Excel paste support, and better floating table handling in Writer. You can now import and export Markdown files with clipboard support. XLSX files default to the Excel 2010-365 format. DI.DAY is [a monthly movement to ditch Big Tech](https://itsfoss.com/news/di-day-celebration/), happening on the first Sunday of every month. Launched by Save Social and Chaos Computer Club, the community runs workshops on degoogling phones, installing Linux, and configuring Nextcloud. The next one's on March 1. [Linux kernel 6.19](https://itsfoss.com/news/kernel-6-19-release/) is out. ASUS ROG handhelds get official Armoury driver support, AMD VMs can now run 4096 vCPUs instead of 512, and older Radeon cards use the AMDGPU driver for better performance. [Group-Office 26.0](https://itsfoss.com/news/group-office-26-0-release/) brings Collabora Online to the free tier for real-time document editing. The new *Kanban* board module handles visual workflows, and the *Projects* module gets time approval so managers can review entries before they're finalized. Warp terminal (non-FOSS tool) [launched a Claude like AI agent for its terminal](https://itsfoss.com/news/warp-launches-oz/). Apparently, like Vibe Coding, VibeOps is also a real term, used for AI-assisted DevOps activities. And this is why we will be seeing more AI agents for the terminal workflow. ## ๐Ÿง  What Weโ€™re Thinking About Emacs won over modern AI writing tools [for this novelist's sci-fi project](https://itsfoss.com/emacs-the-ux-ideal/). He spent years fighting with Neovim configs, finally switched and got the novel done. Not many people and organizations care about desktop Linux users; we do. YOUR support keeps us going. And ****it costs less than a McDonald's Happy Meal**. Opt for the Plus membership to: โœ… Get 5 FREE eBooks on Linux, Docker and Bash โœ… Enjoy an ad-free reading experience โœ… Flaunt badges in the comment section and forum โœ… To support creation of educational Linux materials [Join It's FOSS Plus ](https://itsfoss.com/membership/) ## ๐Ÿงฎ Linux Tips, Tutorials, and Learnings Ubuntu's built-in window tiling got better with the 24.04 release. To improve it further, [we tried a few tricks to further enhance it](https://itsfoss.com/ubuntu-tiling-windows/). Want to ditch subscription services and own your ebooks? [Self-hosted ebook servers](https://itsfoss.com/self-host-ebook-server-software/) let you organize your library and read from any device. Explore some [amusing Linux commands](https://itsfoss.com/funny-linux-commands/) and have fun in the terminal. ## ๐Ÿ‘ท AI, Homelab and Hardware Corner Qwen Code [can replace Claude Code for sysadmin task](https://itsfoss.com/qwen-code-sysadmin-tasks/)s without subscriptions if you can install it locally on a high-end system, of course. Bhuwan tested it on a Golang setup, Caddy with multiple local sites, and BorgBackup automation. [I Ditched Claude Code and Now Using Open Source Qwen AI for Real Sysadmin WorkAn AI assistant in the terminal can help you guide through the process, help you move faster with your tasks. I tested Qwen Code and share my findings with you.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-512x512-277.png)It's FOSSBhuwan Mishra![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/qwen-code-banner-1.png)](https://itsfoss.com/qwen-code-sysadmin-tasks/) Seeed Studio has introduced [the reBot Arm B601](https://itsfoss.com/news/seeed-studios-robotic-arm/), open source six-axis robotic arm aimed at students and researchers. Elecrow is running [a user interface design contest](https://www.elecrow.com/crowpanel-squareline-contest.html?ref=itsfoss.com) for the [CrowPanel ESP32 HMI](https://www.elecrow.com/display/esp-hmi-display/esp32-hmi-display.html?ref=itsfoss.com) lineup with $2,400 up for grabs. [Elecrow HMI x SquareLine UI Contest | $2,400 prize poolJoin Elecrow HMI x SquareLine UI Contest and Win $2400 prize pool! Design UI for your CrowPanel using Squareline Vision! Submit your UI by January 15, 2026.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/200px-1.png)Elecrow![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/Elecrow-HMI-SquareLine.webp)](https://www.elecrow.com/crowpanel-squareline-contest.html?ref=itsfoss.com) ## โœจ Apps and Projects Highlights There is [a better way to manage AppImage files](https://itsfoss.com/appmanager/) on Linux. [This Tool Brings macOS-Style Installer for AppImages on LinuxAppManager offers drag-and-drop AppImage management.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-512x512-278.png)It's FOSSSourav Rudra![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/appmanager-banner.png)](https://itsfoss.com/appmanager/) We also ditched ClickUp [for an "open source" alternative](https://itsfoss.com/fizzy-self-hostable-kanban-solution/). ## ๐Ÿ“ฝ๏ธ Videos for You There is a neat, safe way to [install Arch User Repository packages in Ubuntu](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ok%5FoFKC9iHU&ref=itsfoss.com). That's the topic for this week's video. [Subscribe to It's FOSS YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/@itsfoss?ref=itsfoss.com) ## ๐Ÿ’ก Quick Handy Tip In [Thunar file manage](https://itsfoss.com/thunar-tweaks/)r, you can switch to a split view by pressing the `F3` key. This is also doable by going into the *View* menu and clicking on "*Split View.*" ![thunar split view](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2026/02/get-a-split-view-in-thunar-file-manager.png) [](https://t43217012.p.clickup-attachments.com/t43217012/da09f1e7-b651-4c93-b93b-141e46671d4b/copy-link-to-highlight-firefox.png?ref=itsfoss.com) ## ๐ŸŽ‹ Fun in the FOSSverse Spot the differences [in this challenging image puzzle](https://itsfoss.com/quiz/spot-the-differences-image-puzzle/). [Spot The Differences: Image PuzzleTry thinking like Sherlock Holmes to solve this one!![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-512x512-279.png)It's FOSSAnkush Das![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/spot-differences-1.png)](https://itsfoss.com/quiz/spot-the-differences-image-puzzle/) **๐Ÿคฃ Meme of the Week**: But then Linux is only free if you have time ;) ![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2026/02/linux-memes.png) **๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Tech Trivia**: On February 10, 1996, IBMโ€™s [Deep Blue](https://www.ibm.com/history/deep-blue?ref=itsfoss.com) chess computer defeated world champion [Garry Kasparov](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garry%5FKasparov?ref=itsfoss.com) in the first game of their match, marking the first time a computer ever beat a reigning world champion under tournament conditions. **๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿคโ€๐Ÿง‘ From the Community**: Regular FOSSer Paul [has kicked off an interesting conversation](https://itsfoss.community/t/the-use-of-artificielle-intelligence-in-creation-of-images-or-text/15385?ref=itsfoss.com) surrounding AI use in creation of content.