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Ubuntu outperforms Windows 11 on the Framework Laptop 16 with Ryzen 7 7840HS: Phoronix tested two versions of Ubuntu Linux against Windows 11 on the latest ...
tomshardware.com/laptops/ubuntu-outperforms-windows-11-on-the-framework-laptop-16-with-ryzen-7-7840hs
Qt Ubuntu 24.04 betas show that there's room to innovate: Hot on the heels of Ubuntu Noble beta come the betas of the Qt-based remixes, with some interesting ...
theregister.com/2024/04/19/qt_ubuntu_2404_betas/
Debian spices up APT package manager with a dash of color, squishes ancient bug: 2.9 gives a taste of what's to come
theregister.com/2024/04/18/apt_3_debian/
After delay due to xz, Ubuntu 24.04 'Noble Numbat' belatedly hits beta: Kernel 6.8, GNOME 46, and more apps in Snap packages
theregister.com/2024/04/15/ubuntu_24_04_belated_beta/
Canonical extends Ubuntu 14.04 support by 2 years: Canonical extends the support period for Ubuntu LTS versions to 12 years, starting with Ubuntu 14.04 LTS ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/canonical-verlaengert-ubuntu-14-04-support-um-2-jahre/
Ubuntu 24.04 Beta released after week delay due to malicious code: Delayed by a week due to malicious code in the XZ compression tools, Ubuntu 24 ...
tomshardware.com/software/linux/ubuntu-2404-beta-released-after-a-weeks-delay-due-to-malicious-code
New license specifically for IoT: Ubuntu Pro for Devices: Canonical is adding an IoT license to its Ubuntu Pro. In addition to reliable security updates ...
heise.de/news/Neue-Lizenz-speziell-fuer-IoT-Ubuntu-Pro-for-Devices-9680945.html
Ubuntu 24.04 Beta delayed due to malicious code in xz-utils, other Linux distros are also affected
tomshardware.com/software/linux/ubuntu-2404-beta-delayed-due-to-malicious-code-in-xz-utils-other-linux-distros-are-also-affected
Linux containers: LXC 6 and Incus 6 with long-term support: Shortly after the stable version 6 of Linux Containers (LXC), the administration tool Incus 6 was ...
heise.de/news/Linux-Container-LXC-6-und-Incus-6-mit-Langzeit-Unterstuetzung-9682717.html
Police launch manhunt for suspects linked to murder of Chiefs player Luke Fleurs: Gauteng police have launched a manhunt for suspects linked to the murder of ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-04-04-police-launch-manhunt-for-suspects-linked-to-murder-of-chiefs-player-luke-fleurs/
Quick Glance: Football Community Honors Luke Fleurs Following Tragic Passing at Chiefs
- Coach Gavin Hunt from SuperSport United, TV hosts Carol Tshabalala and Thomas Mlambo, soccer icon Lucas Radebe, and various Premier Soccer League clubs paid tribute to the late player Luke Fleurs from Kaizer Chiefs.
- It was revealed on Wednesday night that Fleurs had tragically passed away earlier in the day after an armed robbery in Johannesburg. The incident reportedly occurred in Honeydew.
- The confirmation of Fleurs' tragic death was provided by the Chiefs on Thursday morning, expressing their condolences. Additionally, other football figures expressed their sorrow over the loss of Fleurs.
- Joining the Chiefs in October, the 24-year-old defender and junior national team member departed SuperSport in September after participating in 70 matches.
The Pi Cast (4/16) Dave Jones Talks Ubuntu 24.04 on the Raspberry Pi 5: Tom's Hardware Live on X (Twitter)
twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1djxXNdXoAXGZ
Don't like your Linux desktop? Here's how to install an alternative: If you're not happy with the desktop environment your chosen distribution ...
zdnet.com/article/dont-like-your-linux-desktop-heres-how-to-install-an-alternative/
Returning guest Dave Jones from Canonical is back to talk about Ubuntu 24.04, the first Ubuntu LTS release with support for the new Raspberry Pi flagship ... Show more
Cooperation: Canonical optimizes Ubuntu for Qualcomm chips - Golem.de: The collaboration between the two companies initially concerns processors that are used in ...
golem.de/news/kooperation-canonical-optimiert-ubuntu-fuer-qualcomm-chips-2404-184177.html
Lightweight LXQt 2.0.0 updates to same toolkit as KDE Plasma 6: 4-letter survivor's move to Qt 6 means that, love it or hate it, Wayland is looming
theregister.com/2024/04/20/lxqt2_updates_to_qt6/
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German state ditches Microsoft for Linux and LibreOffice: Why? Schleswig-Holstein cites cost, security, and digital sovereignty - though not necessarily in that ...
zdnet.com/article/german-state-ditches-microsoft-for-linux-and-libreoffice/
Quick Glance: German State Initiates Transition to Linux and LibreOffice
- Schleswig-Holstein is set to transition from using Microsoft Office to LibreOffice and migrate from Windows to Linux for the 30,000 PCs used for local government tasks.
- Minister-President Daniel Gunther announced the switch, highlighting independence as the main motivation for embracing open-source software.
- Concerns regarding data security and Windows 11 hardware requirements were cited as factors driving the transition, which is progressing ahead of schedule.
- The shift to open-source software in Schleswig-Holstein encompasses not only office software and operating systems but also email servers, directories, and telephony software.
Statcounter: Linux increases desktop market share to 4.05%: Data from Statcounter shows that Linux managed to increase its market share in March after passing ...
neowin.net/news/statcounter-linux-increases-desktop-market-share-to-405/
How I created my own music streaming server with Linux (and why you should too): If music fills your every moment with joy, you might want to consider setting up ...
zdnet.com/article/how-i-created-my-own-music-streaming-server-with-linux-and-why-you-should-too/
Good news: HMRC offers a Linux version of Basic PAYE Tools. Bad news: It broke: Python 2 has been dead for four years
theregister.com/2024/03/26/hmrc_linux_paye_tools/
Canonical cracks down on crypto cons following Snap Store scam spree: In happier news, Ubuntu Pro extended support now goes up to 12 years
theregister.com/2024/03/28/canonical_snap_store_scams/
Ubuntu will manually review Snap Store after crypto wallet scams: Former Canonical employee calls out the "Safe" label applied to Snap apps.
arstechnica.com/information-technology/2024/03/ubuntu-will-manually-review-snap-store-after-crypto-wallet-scams/
Windows 11, Tesla, and Ubuntu Linux hacked at Pwn2Own Vancouver: On the first day of Pwn2Own Vancouver 2024, contestants demoed Windows 11, Tesla ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/windows-11-tesla-and-ubuntu-linux-hacked-at-pwn2own-vancouver/
Fresh version of Windows user-friendly Zorin OS arrives to tempt the Linux-wary: Adding extra shine to Ubuntu Jammy… with the lightweight edition to follow
theregister.com/2024/03/15/zorin_os_17_1/
Venturing beyond the default OS on Raspberry Pi 5: The pros and cons of some other Arm Linux distros for the pocket powerhouse
theregister.com/2024/03/07/alt_pi_5_linux_distros/
Ubuntu 24.04: Same as it ever was, but with 5 big improvements: Ubuntu has had a refresh and these five features could make the distro stand out from the crowd.
zdnet.com/article/ubuntu-24-04-same-as-it-ever-was-but-with-5-big-improvements/
Ubuntu, Kubuntu, and openSUSE to get better installation: Fedora, though, won't – until at least the version after next
theregister.com/2024/02/22/distro_installer_news_roundup/
Linux kernel 6.8 offers some exciting new features and 'fixes all over'
zdnet.com/article/linux-kernel-6-8-offers-some-exciting-new-features-and-fixes-all-over/
GNOME 46 beta has more tweaks than a coffee shop: The future desktop of Ubuntu 24.04 and Fedora 40 is nearly ready
theregister.com/2024/02/21/gnome_46_beta_released/
Canonical now supports Ubuntu LTS releases for 12 years, for a price: Canonical has announced a paid add-on for Ubuntu Pro that allows customers to add another ...
neowin.net/news/canonical-now-supports-ubuntu-lts-releases-for-12-years-for-a-price/
The 5 Best Laptops for Linux—I Install It on Every Laptop I Test: Whether you want a beast of a machine with dedicated graphics or a light, easy-to-upgrade PC ...
wired.com/story/best-linux-laptops/
Jim Zemlin and the Linux Foundation share not-so-secret open-source sauce: Collaborative innovation has been the group's driving force for a quarter of a century ...
zdnet.com/article/jim-zemlin-and-the-linux-foundation-share-not-so-secret-open-source-sauce/
Georgia nonprofits to host cookout for Trans Day of Visibility in Grant Park: In 2021, Quinton Reynolds launched Game Changing Men, an Atlanta nonprofit that ...
ajc.com/things-to-do/georgia-nonprofits-to-host-cookout-for-trans-day-of-visibility-in-grant-park/M5FZG2KEFJF7VCIRG5HYMVZAX4/
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GNOME 46 released, will come with Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and Fedora 40 next month: The GNOME Project has released GNOME 46 codenamed Kathmandu. Users won't have ...
neowin.net/news/gnome-46-released-will-come-with-ubuntu-2404-lts-and-fedora-40-next-month/
KDE 6 misses boat to make it into Kubuntu 24.04: 'Noble Numbat' users will face a major post-install upgrade, which isn't ideal
theregister.com/2024/02/06/no_kde6_for_noble/
Linux was never made for the cloud, but DBOS is - and you can try it for free: Created specifically for the cloud, DBOS is part operating system and part ...
zdnet.com/article/linux-was-never-made-for-the-cloud-but-dbos-is-and-you-can-try-it-for-free/
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Noble Numbat wallpapers revealed: Canonical has selected the wallpapers for the upcoming Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Noble Numbat ...
neowin.net/news/ubuntu-2404-lts-noble-numbat-wallpapers-revealed/
From South Africa to the world — spreading the spirit of ubuntu: Last month’s Ubuntu Awards, hosted by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation ...
dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2024-03-07-from-south-africa-to-the-world-spreading-the-spirit-of-ubuntu/
Lake District: Ubuntu Café and Bistro Bar in Bowness closed: Ubuntu Café and Bistro Bar in Bowness had now closed.
nwemail.co.uk/news/24160813.lake-district-cafe-bistro-bar-decorated-local-artist-closed/
For Maker: Setting up Windows Subsystem for Linux 2: With WSL you can run Ubuntu directly in Windows without dual boot or virtual box. We'll show you how to set ...
heise.de/ratgeber/Fuer-Maker-Windows-Subsystem-fuer-Linux-2-einrichten-9598528.html
Paid articlePaid Canonical turns 20: Shaping the Ubuntu Linux world: Ubuntu's parent company -- now powering millions of desktops, servers, and clouds -- continues to seek ...
zdnet.com/article/canonical-turns-20-shaping-the-ubuntu-linux-world/
Lightweight Windows-like desktop LXQt makes leap to Qt 6 with version 2.0: Following in the same direction as the good ship KDE Plasma
theregister.com/2024/02/29/lxqt_2_is_coming/
5 things to consider before leaping from one Linux distribution to another: If you've grown tired of your current Linux distribution, you need to think carefully ...
zdnet.com/article/5-things-to-consider-before-leaping-from-one-linux-distribution-to-another/
Prison Laptop Gets A Hacker Jailbreak To Ubuntu Freedom : When Wenting Zhang got their hands on one of these specialized prison laptops, it became a viral ...
hothardware.com/news/prison-laptop-gets-a-hacker-jailbreak-to-ubuntu-freedom
I ran Ubuntu Linux inside MacOS Xcode and you can too with this odd little hack: Learn how to navigate the installation of Ubuntu within MacOS Xcode and you'll ...
zdnet.com/article/i-ran-ubuntu-linux-inside-macos-xcode-and-you-can-too-with-this-odd-little-hack/
Two active retreats in Norfolk named in top 12 in UK: Ubuntu Spirit's West Lexham spring retreat and Eastwood Whelpton's Women on the Water getaway have been ...
edp24.co.uk/news/24120331.two-active-retreats-norfolk-named-top-12-uk/
Ubuntu 'command-not-found' tool can be abused to spread malware: A logic flaw between Ubuntu's 'command-not-found' package suggestion ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ubuntu-command-not-found-tool-can-be-abused-to-spread-malware/
Ubuntu: The Condition for Our Chance to Survive: Our author explains a term that contains a revolutionary idea.
tagesanzeiger.ch/ubuntu-die-bedingung-fuer-unsere-chance-zu-ueberleben-820122470072
New Linux glibc flaw lets attackers get root on major distros: Unprivileged attackers can get root access on multiple major Linux distributions in default ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-linux-glibc-flaw-lets-attackers-get-root-on-major-distros/
What's new in Linux Mint 21.3 'Virginia': From Wayland preparations to new Cinnamon Spices, here's what's new in Linux Mint 21.3.
pcworld.com/article/2220885/linux-mint-21-3-virginia-all-new-features.html
Canonical: 12 years of support for Ubuntu 24.04 LTS - when you subscribe: According to Canonical boss Mark Shuttleworth, Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, expected in April ...
heise.de/news/Canonical-12-Jahre-Support-fuer-Ubuntu-24-04-LTS-wenn-man-abonniert-9599185.html
Top Linux distros drop fresh beats: PC unsupported in Windows 11? Start 2024 with a new OS
theregister.com/2024/01/25/linux_mint_mx_updates/
Zorin OS 17 in the test: Next step for “Windows Linux”: The now quite popular Ubuntu derivative brings a number of fresh features in its latest version ...
derstandard.at/story/3000000202707/zorin-os-17-im-test-naechster-schritt-fuer-das-windows-linux
Can your Windows 10 PC be saved in 2025? Yes - for free. Here's how: As many as 240 million Windows 10 PCs can't be upgraded to Windows 11. What's a user to do?
zdnet.com/article/can-your-windows-10-pc-be-saved-in-2025-yes-for-free-heres-how/
SA’s case at the ICJ was an ideological, not moral, cause: Those in support of the action that was taken at the ICJ may by all means agree with and admire the ...
dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2024-01-31-sas-case-at-the-icj-was-an-ideological-not-moral-cause/
Quick Glance: South Africa Condemns Israel's Disregard for ICJ Order
- The South African government criticizes Israel for disregarding the International Court of Justice (ICJ) order to prevent genocide in Gaza.
- International Relations and Cooperation Minister Naledi Pandor stated that South Africa had done everything it could to stop the killings in Gaza and now it was up to others to take action.
- Pandor called on the global community to take measures to stop such acts, not only by Israel but by any party worldwide.
- South Africa will continue to mobilize international support for Palestine to protect its people and promote negotiations for a two-state solution.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and AMD Ryzen 7 7840U have an iGPU-bound benchmarking rematch in Linux
tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/intel-core-ultra-7-155h-and-amd-ryzen-7-7840u-have-an-igpu-bound-benchmarking-rematch-in-linux
How to download files on Linux without a web browser (and why you should): If you're looking for the fastest, most reliable method of downloading online files on ...
zdnet.com/article/how-to-download-files-on-linux-without-a-web-browser-and-why-you-should/
South Africa’s future and prospects could be much brighter with fully liberated citizens
dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2024-01-22-south-africas-future-and-prospects-could-be-much-brighter-with-fully-liberated-citizens/
Linux Mint 21.3 Edge, with newer hardware support, released for download: Linux Mint 21.3 Edge has been released. With this ISO, you get the newer Linux 6 ...
neowin.net/news/linux-mint-213-edge-with-newer-hardware-support-released-for-download/
blendOS is the Swiss army knife of Linux distros but it's not for everyone: Here's a unique take on Linux that blends multiple distributions and containers to ...
zdnet.com/article/blendos-is-the-swiss-army-knife-of-linux-distros-but-its-not-for-everyone/
Linux Mint 21.3: Lots of potential, little concrete: Linux Mint 21.3 has been released. The new version supports Session of the graphics server Wayland in ...
heise.de/news/Linux-Mint-21-3-Viel-Potenzial-wenig-Konkretes-9600920.html
Could immutability be a Leap too far for openSUSE users?: Update on Linux distro's next major version heralds big changes ahead
theregister.com/2024/01/17/opensuse_confirms_leap_16/
Ubuntu offers lessons in how to treat people with disabilities – a study of Bomvana rituals
theworld.org/stories/2023-11-22/ubuntu-offers-lessons-how-treat-people-disabilities-study-bomvana-rituals
Linux Mint 21.3 and Zorin 17 are beta buddies: Irish software projects gear up for latest iterations
theregister.com/2023/12/12/mint_21_3_zorin_17/
The Cape Town School Scoring With Good Football And The Ubuntu Spirit: A school in South Africa is giving children from disadvantaged backgrounds the chance to ...
forbesafrica.com/sport/2024/01/08/the-cape-town-school-scoring-with-good-football-and-the-ubuntu-spirit/
The Cape Town School Scoring With Good Football And The Ubuntu Spirit: A school in South Africa is giving children from disadvantaged backgrounds the chance to ...
forbesafrica.com/sport/2024/01/08/the-cape-town-school-scoring-with-good-football-and-the-ubuntu-spirit/
The best Linux software for Windows switchers: Missing programs are one of the biggest hurdles when switching to Linux. However, this does not affect every user ...
computerwoche.de/a/die-beste-linux-software-fuer-windows-umsteiger,3698184
Ubuntu runs 20% faster than Windows 11 on AMD's new 96-core Ryzen Threadripper Pro 7995WX, demonstrating once more that Linux loves high core count CPUs
tomshardware.com/news/ubuntu-runs-20-faster-than-windows-11-on-amd-threadripper-pro-7995wx
Ubuntu offers lessons in how to treat people with disabilities – a study of Bomvana rituals
theworld.org/stories/2023-11-22/ubuntu-offers-lessons-how-treat-people-disabilities-study-bomvana-rituals
Canonical releases new low-touch, open-source cloud solution: Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu, has released MicroCloud, which is a low-touch private cloud ...
zdnet.com/article/canonical-to-release-new-low-touch-open-source-cloud-solution/
Celebrating unity by helping Sacramento Black families in need during Kwanzaa: Sacramento advocacy group Safe Black Space honors Kwanzaa tradition by supporting ...
sacbee.com/news/equity-lab/representation/article283540558.html
Ubuntu Budgie switches its approach to Wayland: Elementary OS going full speed ahead, but Parachutist Parakeet considers a new, post-Enlightenment glide path
theregister.com/2023/11/20/budgie_switches_wayland_approach/
Fedora 39 waves goodbye to modularity, but has enough spins to make your head spin
theregister.com/2023/11/09/fedora_39_released/
Raspberry Pi 400: This $100 keyboard is a full-blown computer: The Raspberry Pi400 is an optimized Raspberry Pi 4 built into a keyboard. Students and inventors ...
pcworld.com/article/2131449/raspberry-pi-400-the-keyboard-computer-for-the-small-purse.html
Linux kernel 6.6 is the next long-term support release: It's official - the next long-term support version of Linux is October 2023's Linux 6.6.
zdnet.com/article/linux-kernel-6-6-is-the-next-long-term-support-release/
Canonical reveals more details about Ubuntu Core Desktop: This new entrant in the immutable space is not a replacement for ordinary Ubuntu
theregister.com/2023/11/08/ubuntu_core_desktop_details/
This could be the best Linux distro of the year (and it's not even close): Zorin OS inches closer to taking me away from my go-to distribution Ubuntu Budgie and ...
zdnet.com/article/this-could-be-the-best-linux-distro-of-the-year-and-its-not-even-close/
The First Ryzen 7000 Zen 4 Linux Laptop Arrives On The Market: Tuxedo's Pulse 14 Gen 3 laptop runs AMD's Ryzen 7 7840HS, comes with 32GB of LPDDR5 ...
tomshardware.com/news/ryzen-7000-zen-4-linux-laptop
GPU performance from the cloud: AWS brings powerful Ubuntu desktops: For a long time, GPU performance for AWS cloud desktops was only available with Windows ...
heise.de/news/Ubuntu-Desktops-aus-der-AWS-Cloud-erstmals-mit-GPUs-9351197.html
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