Fedora KDE Edition 42 Beta, as well as a few other areas, can use your help with testing!
* Fedora KDE 42 Desktop and Apps: Mar 31 - Apr 7
* Upgrading from 41 to 42: Apr 2-6
* Virtualization: Apr 5-7
Learn more: https://fedoramagazine.org/contribute-to-fedora-42-kde-virtualization-and-upgrade-test-days/
I could use some help from my #Linux friends. I'm on #FedoraKDE with an NVIDIA GTX 1070.
It seems that EVERY OTHER GODFORSAKEN UPDATE I lose my NVIDIA driver.
I'm a fan of Fedora and KDE, am I right in hating NVIDIA as much as I currently do (for reference, I currently hate NVIDIA quite a bit)?
This week's Linux and FOSS news:
LINUX NEWS
GNOME 48 "Bengaluru" released with dynamic triple buffering to boost the performance on low-end GPUs, Wayland color management protocol support, new Adwaita fonts, HDR (High Dynamic Range) support, new Wellbeing feature with screen time tracking, new Display Control utility, new windows centered by default, OSD notifications for headphone connections, new Papers app as the default document viewer, notifications grouped by apps, improvements to Nautilus and Software, Loupe got image editing support etc.:
https://9to5linux.com/gnome-48-bengaluru-desktop-environment-officially-released-this-is-whats-new
Serpent OS changes name to AerynOS, because of "serpent" having a negative association:
https://9to5linux.com/ikey-dohertys-serpent-os-changes-name-to-aerynos
(Instead of a "negative" name, now it has a name that's hard to spell correctly, judging from how many people spell Python incorrectly lol)
Fedora 42 Beta available with new KDE edition (not spin anymore!), COSMIC spin, refreshed Anaconda installer, DNF5 improvements etc.:
https://betanews.com/2025/03/18/fedora-linux-42-beta-asahi-kde-cosmic-new-features/
Kali Linux 2025.1 released with Xfce 4.20, KDE Plasma 6.2, refreshed theme, new keyboard shortcuts, kernel update, new partition layout etc.:
https://9to5linux.com/kali-linux-2025-1-ethical-hacking-distro-is-here-with-xfce-4-20-refreshed-theme
Lead developer of the Dash to Panel GNOME extension quits due to drama around the animated heart icon with a donation message:
https://news.itsfoss.com/dash-to-panel-drama/
(Linux isn't Linux without a drama each week...)
PINE64 RISC-V tablet (PineTab-V) gets new Debian-based distro, new accelerometer, a fix for a slow charging issue, an LED status indicator light, and a unique identifier for the PineTab-V in the EEPROM:
https://news.itsfoss.com/pinetab-v-upgrade/
(FOSS news in comment)
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@nicholasr @nixCraft only on #fedora they make it more difficult to setup. Because you typically want a #swappartition not a #zram or whatever #fedora uses. I installed #fedoraKDE with #btrfs subvolumes for #timeshift, made a big #swappartition, then searched on the inter webs how to remove #zram. Then it works.
`systemctl hibernate` is the command, btw.
https://fedoramagazine.org/hibernation-in-fedora-36-workstation/
This week's Linux and FOSS news:
LINUX NEWS
Manjaro introduces opt-out telemetry with Manjaro Data Donor (MDD), utilizing inxi system information tool:
https://ostechnix.com/manjaro-data-donor/
(I get that they need some system information to address issues, but they could do it more transparently. For example they could ask in the installer if the user is ok with sending some system information to devs, and also show a sample JSON string like what's shown in the article. Existing users should get a notification asking for it.)
Fedora KDE gets elevated to edition status, it will be promoted as a main edition, starting from Fedora 42:
https://ostechnix.com/fedora-kde-elevated-to-edition-status/
Linux Mint monthly news: built-in Night Light feature in Cinnamon (instead of RedShift), Clutter Dialogs, partnership with Framework:
https://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=4762
Debian 12.8 released with several bug fixes and security updates:
https://9to5linux.com/debian-12-8-bookworm-released-with-68-bug-fixes-and-50-security-updates
KDE Plasma 6.2.3 released with better support for HDR displays, various bug fixes:
https://9to5linux.com/kde-plasma-6-2-3-brings-better-support-for-hdr-displays-various-bug-fixes
KDE Frameworks 6.8 released, adding Breeze icons for Typst files, inappropriately colorful symbolic icons are changed to monochrome:
https://9to5linux.com/kde-frameworks-6-8-adds-breeze-icons-for-typst-files-and-fixes-many-bugs
KDE Gear 24.08.3 released with bug fixes, improvements for K3b, Kate, KDE Itinerary, Tokodon, KTorrent:
https://9to5linux.com/kde-gear-24-08-3-released-with-more-fixes-for-your-favorite-kde-applications
GNOME 48 release schedule is published, some potential new features include changing default font to Inter, performance-enhancing triple-buffering support in Mutter, extended accent color support:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2024/11/gnome-48-release-date-and-features
LXQt 2.1 released with experimental Wayland session, LXQt Panel and Fancy Menu updates:
https://9to5linux.com/lxqt-2-1-desktop-environment-released-with-initial-wayland-support
UBports (Ubuntu Touch) 20.04 OTA-6 released with support for newer generations of Android HAL (hardware abstraction layer) to support newer devices like Fairphone 5:
https://ubports.com/en/blog/ubports-news-1/post/ubuntu-touch-ota-6-focal-release-3942
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Fedora KDE 41 brings many exciting features and developments!
* @kde Plasma 6.2
* Creative settings for drawing tablets and color management
* Accessibility improvements in Wayland
But that's not all!
* NEW Fedora KDE for Arm spin
* NEW Fedora KDE Plasma Mobile spin & Kinoite Mobile spin
* Many of the same improvements of Workstation like the IPU6 camera support
Learn more: https://fedoramagazine.org/whats-new-in-fedora-kde-41/
Catch the latest episode of the Fedora Podcast! We spoke with Fedora KDE SIG Chair @Conan_Kudo all about Fedora KDE, @kde Plasma 6.2, and what the future holds for this spin.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpelku2MpAg
Audio: https://fedoraproject.fireside.fm/39
#FedoraPodcast #Fedora #KDE #FedoraKDE #Kinoite #Linux #OpenSource
Aurora users, expect @kde Plasma 6.2 with the update tomorrow! You may already be using it if you're on the `latest` channel.
Thanks to the @fedora KDE SIG for turning this around so quickly!
#uBlueAurora #uBlue #FedoraKDE #KDE #Kinoite #FedoraAtomic #Linux #OpenSource
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