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Orion is a GTK4/libadwaita WebKit browser that isn't GNOME Web, made by Kagi (of paid search engine fame).
An 'early beta' is now available for testing. While it's early days - missing features ahoy – the bones are solid.
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/03/orion-for-linux-beta-release?v
The 'Resources' system monitor (v1.10) has added support for AMD NPU monitoring. If you're using newer Ryzen hardware on Linux and want to keep an eye on NPU usage, go install it!
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/02/resources-amd-npu-monitoring-linux
'Tis always interesting to see where major tech companies look for inspiration…
(Not that doing so is a bad thing).
A Microsoft developer's proposal for a configurable secondary dock in Windows 11 has echoes of the flexible panels we've enjoyed on GNOME and KDE for decades.
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/01/powertoys-linux-dock-proposal?v2
Hardware companies making heavy use of the Linux Vendor Firmware Service to push firmware updates out to users are being asked to contribute back – with cash, in order to firm up a certain future for this vital service. 💸
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/08/lvfs-sustainability-plan-vendor-funding?v1
FYI, there was a DDoS attack which impacted Fedora services. It's resolved now. 👍
This is just an information for users to let you know that (and why) several Fedora services are currently not reachable or only with a very bad connection. Note that this issue is not on your side, and you do not need to do anything yourself on your Fedora. Please give the team some time to work on this. Please see this for more: Further information will be provided in the ticket. Supplement to clarify some questions: This is not a DDoS attack on Fedora systems, but on some of our infras...
KDE Linux is a new immutable distro made by KDE themselves, acting as a 'reference implementation' of the Plasma desktop. It is derived from Arch Linux, features a read-only base system, and uses atomic image-based A/B updates.
Proton launches a free, open-source 2FA app with cross-platform sync – and you can install on Ubuntu (no more scrabbling for your phone to get a code).
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/07/proton-authenticator-2fa-app-linux-desktop
GitHub is calling on the EU to create a €350m tech fund to ensure critical open source projects are able to be properly maintained.
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/07/github-eu-open-source-funding?v1
Intel has called time on Clear Linux, its home-grown, performance-focused Linux distribution, ending support for the distro with immediate effect.
https://www.omglinux.com/intel-clear-linux-os-discontinued-2025/
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