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IPFire 2.29 Core Update 201 Linux Firewall Distro Released with DNS Firewall:
https://9to5linux.com/ipfire-2-29-core-update-201-linux-firewall-distro-released-with-dns-firewall

DietPi 10.3 brings Orange Pi 4 LTS image, Prometheus monitoring, USB auto-mount, and more:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/4/dietpi-10-3-brings-orange-pi-4-lts-image-prometheus-monitoring-usb-auto-mount-and-more/

Grml 2026.04 Linux Distro Is Out with Linux Kernel 6.19, Based on Debian 14 Forky:
https://9to5linux.com/grml-2026-04-linux-distro-is-out-with-linux-kernel-6-19-based-on-debian-14-forky

Wine 11.8 Improves VBScript Compatibility, Finally Fixes Microsoft Golf 1999:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Wine-11.8-Released

Proton Experimental and Proton 11 Beta updated to fix issues with the EA App:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/proton-experimental-and-proton-11-beta-updated-to-fix-issues-with-the-ea-app/

Proton Experimental updated to get Crimson Desert working again on Linux / SteamOS:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/proton-experimental-updated-to-get-crimson-desert-working-again-on-linux-steamos/

D7VK 1.8 further improves retro Direct3D games on Linux:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/d7vk-1-8-further-improves-retro-direct3d-games-on-linux/

Someone got Ubuntu running on a PS5 – and played Steam:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/04/ps5-linux-steam
(This is what Sony gets for adding DRM to their system lol)

Steam On Linux In April Pulled Back From Its Record High Marketshare:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Steam-April-2026-Survey

Framework’s new Linux laptop is selling faster than its Windows one:
https://www.pcworld.com/article/3123900/framework-new-linux-laptop-is-selling-faster-than-its-windows-one.html

Linus Torvalds Announces First Linux Kernel 7.1 Release Candidate:
https://9to5linux.com/linus-torvalds-announces-first-linux-kernel-7-1-release-candidate

Copy Fail exploit lets 732 bytes hijack Linux systems and quietly grab root:
https://nerds.xyz/2026/04/copy-fail-linux-root-exploit/

Devuan developer working on reviving GTK2:
https://devuanusers.com/thread-gtk2-revival-thread--80

XWayland 24.1.11 released with bug fixes:
https://lists.x.org/archives/xorg/2026-April/062234.html

WayVNC 0.10 Released For Advancing This Leading VNC Server For Wayland:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/WayVNC-0.10-Released

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🛠️ The pragmatic infrastructure nerds are back.

📻 Ep. 5 — Framework Makes the Dreamwork

The crew breaks down everything new from Framework's big announcement week, Kasm's new Proxmox autoscaler partnership opens up self-hosted VDI for the rest of us, and our thoughts on the pricing of the Steam Controller.

#bitflipshow #Framework #FrameworkLaptop #Kasm #Proxmox #Vdi #SteamController #Gaming #Ubuntu #Fedora #Bitwarden

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#5 — Framework Makes the Dreamwork | BitFlip.show

The crew breaks down everything new from Framework's big announcement week, Kasm's new Proxmox autoscaler partnership opens up self-hosted VDI for the rest of us, and our thoughts on the pricing of the Steam Controller.

Ubuntu Configuration of Framework Laptop 13 Pro Surpasses Windows Sales in Early Demand

📰 Original title: Linux Version of Framework's Laptop 13 Pro is Outselling Its Windows Variant

🤖 IA: It's not clickbait ✅
👥 Usuarios: It's not clickbait ✅

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#computing #linux #frameworklaptop #ubuntu

Ubuntu Configuration of Framework Laptop 13 Pro Surpasses Windows Sales in Early Demand

Framework’s newly released Laptop 13 Pro has shown unexpectedly strong early sales performance for its Linux-based configurations, particularly those preloaded with Ubuntu.

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Ubuntu Configuration of Framework Laptop 13 Pro Surpasses Windows Sales in Early Demand

📰 Original title: Linux Version of Framework's Laptop 13 Pro is Outselling Its Windows Variant

🤖 IA: It's not clickbait ✅
👥 Usuarios: It's not clickbait ✅

View full AI summary: https://killbait.com/en/ubuntu-configuration-of-framework-laptop-13-pro-surpasses-windows-sales-in-early-demand/?redirpost=e964d812-7566-45fb-9c2e-148bf55bc7c8

#computing #linux #frameworklaptop #ubuntu

Ubuntu Configuration of Framework Laptop 13 Pro Surpasses Windows Sales in Early Demand

Framework’s newly released Laptop 13 Pro has shown unexpectedly strong early sales performance for its Linux-based configurations, particularly those preloaded with Ubuntu.

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Heroic Games Launcher gets a slick full-screen console-like mode:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/heroic-games-launcher-gets-a-slick-full-screen-console-like-mode/

MangoHud 0.8.3 brings new features and fixes to the popular Linux gaming performance monitor:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/mangohud-0-8-3-brings-new-features-and-fixes-to-the-popular-linux-gaming-performance-monitor/

Proton Experimental upgraded to Proton 11 for better Linux gaming compatibility:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/proton-experimental-upgraded-to-proton-11-for-better-linux-gaming-compatibility/

System76 Thelio Major Workstation Updated For Better Thermals, More Performance:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/System76-Thelio-Major-2026

Framework’s Laptop 13 Pro is its first Ubuntu Certified machine:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/04/framework-13-pro-ubuntu-certified

LACT 0.9 Released With UI Updates, Voltage-Frequency Curve Editor For NVIDIA:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/LACT-0.9-Released

PipeWire 1.6.4 Improves ALSA Sequencer Port Names, Fixes More Bugs:
https://9to5linux.com/pipewire-1-6-4-improves-alsa-sequencer-port-names-fixes-more-bugs

Fwupd 2.1.2 Linux Firmware Updater Adds Support for New Devices:
https://9to5linux.com/fwupd-2-1-2-linux-firmware-updater-adds-support-for-new-devices

GNU Coreutils 9.11 Brings New Performance Improvements: Up To 15x Faster cat:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/GNU-Coreutils-9.11
(Oh no, Xfce mouse, beware! Ze predator got 15x faster!)

NTFS-3G FUSE Driver Sees First New Release In Four Years:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/NTFS-3G-Driver-2026

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Heroic Games Launcher gets a slick full-screen console-like mode

Heroic Games Launcher version 2.21 is out now bringing with it a major new feature - adding in a full-screen console-like display mode.

GamingOnLinux
So @yubico has these nano keys, meant to sit in your laptop unobtrusively long term. They still stick out, though, so I wonder, why not pack one of these into a @frameworkcomputer expansion module so they can fully realize that function, for those of us with modular laptops? #FrameworkLaptop #yubikey

Framework Laptop 13 Pro könnte endlich mein ThinkPad X1 Yoga 2nd Gen aus 2017 beerben. Bin gespannt auf erste Testergebnisse.

Vielleicht haben sie tatsächlich die m.M.n. stärksten Schwächen der letzten Generation des Laptop 13 non-Pro beseitigt:

- Akkulaufzeit (Katastrophe!)
- Häufig startender und lauter Lüfter
- Touchpad

https://youtu.be/GnOpIQJnYWU?si=k0bA0DLPLYdxkwck

#Laptop #FrameworkLaptop #linux

We heard you: the new Framework Laptop 13 Pro.

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Framework Laptop 13 Pro The Future of Modular Computing

The Framework Laptop 13 Pro pushes modular design forward with upgradeable parts, repair-friendly hardware, and serious performance.

https://www.linuxteck.com/framework-laptop-13-pro/

#Linux #FrameworkLaptop #TechInnovation #OpenHardware #LinuxTeck

Framework Laptop 13 Pro: Linux-First Laptop With Modular Design

Framework Laptop 13 Pro is a Linux-first laptop with modular design and replaceable parts. Learn why it’s changing how laptops are built.

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34K likes, 2.8K comments. "We heard you: the new Framework Laptop 13 Pro."

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