Articles about open source software

Twenty years after the debut of Fedora Core 1, Fedora Project commemorates this milestone with the release of Fedora Linux 39 (available here). This iteration brings forward a suite of enhancements and updates that solidify its stance as a versatile operating system for a multitude of platforms. At the heart of Fedora Workstation 39 is GNOME 45, which promises not only improved performance but a slew of user experience refinements.

GNOME 45 introduces new widgets and a redesigned Image Viewer application, boosting both aesthetics and functionality. The desktop environment has become more informative with a dynamic workspace indicator, giving users a clear view of their virtual desktop landscape. A new camera activity indicator, alongside the pre-existing privacy features, now notifies users when their camera is accessed.

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The landscape of Machine Learning (ML) is constantly evolving, and the tools that power this tech revolution are accelerating at an equal pace. AMD has recently unveiled its ROCm 5.7 platform on Ubuntu Linux, marking a significant stride towards empowering ML practitioners with robust resources.

This latest update is designed to harness the parallel computing prowess of the newly introduced Radeon RX 7900 XTX and Radeon PRO W7900 graphics cards, both of which are built on the advanced AMD RDNA 3 GPU architecture.

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The Fedora Project, ever committed to technological progress, has unveiled the Fedora Linux 39 Beta. This sets the stage for the full-fledged Fedora Linux 39 release, which is expected to be launched at the end of October.

Diverse desktop environment aficionados will be delighted with the myriad options offered by Fedora Linux Spins, encompassing favorites such as KDE Plasma, Xfce, and Cinnamon. Current Fedora users can seamlessly transition to this fresh beta through the expedient DNF system-upgrade.

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Today, the developers behind Mageia 9 unveil the first release candidate (RC1) of the operating system, marking a significant milestone since the beta 2 release in May. The journey from the beta stage has been nothing short of impressive, as it includes efforts to rectify stubborn issues, roll out vital security fixes, and keep everything updated.

Mageia 9's standout features make it a robust choice for Linux users. Its powerful core built around the Kernel 6.4.3, combined with glib 2.36 and gcc 12.3.0, gives this release candidate a solid foundation. The rpm 4.18.0 packaging system ensures smooth software management.

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In a move that puts further pressure on Microsoft's Windows, Linux Lite has just launched the Release Candidate 1 (RC1) for its 6.6 version. The significant improvements and additions signal Linux Lite's commitment to staying at the forefront of user-centric operating systems, making Windows seem more restrictive and less accommodating by comparison.

The 6.6 version of Linux Lite doesn't merely push boundaries; it obliterates them by incorporating thousands of new code lines that extend language support across its entire Menu and Sub-Menu system. From Afrikaans to Chinese, Hindi, and Dutch, Linux Lite now supports a total of 22 languages.

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Today, the folks behind the lightweight Fatdog64 Linux distribution announce the release of the final version in the 800 series, Fatdog64-814. The developers confirmed that no further releases are planned for this series. However, that's far from the end of the road for Fatdog64 -- the project will continue to innovate and evolve with a brand-new base, the 900 series.

Taking a closer look at the updates from the previous version, Fatdog64-814 incorporates Linux-5.19.17, known for its low-latency, 1000Hz, dynamic preemption. A testament to its commitment to keeping current, the team has included microcode updates as recent as those of October 2022.

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Today, Ubuntu-maker Canonical announces a comprehensive redesign of its Snapcraft.io platform. The online store, known for its collection of “snaps” -- software packages designed for Linux distributions -- has taken a major leap forward, moving away from its long-standing user interface and style.

The redesign project, which Snapcraft.io embarked upon after numerous years of maintaining a consistent aesthetic, has been executed with the aim of modernizing the overall look and feel of the platform. The initiative has involved a meticulous analysis of potential improvements, resulting in a two-stage rollout.

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Today, TUXEDO, manufacturer of Linux-based computers, releases the second generation of its Gemini gaming workstation laptops. These high-end notebooks embrace the power of open-source software, delivering exceptional performance, unrivaled customization, and a liberating computing experience. Don't want Linux? That's OK. These laptops can instead be equipped with Windows 11 if you prefer.

At the heart of the Gemini series is the powerful Intel Core i9-13900HX processor. With 24 cores (8 performance cores and 16 efficiency cores) and an impressive 40 threads, this high-end processor is suitable for demanding tasks such as video rendering, 3D animation, and top-level gaming. Users can equip them with up to 8TB of SSD storage and up to 64GB of DDR5 RAM, ensuring ample space and high-speed performance for intensive tasks.

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Windows 11 comes bundled with a lot of stock apps that you probably have no use for. You can manually remove most of these with no issue, but the new open source JunkCtrl tool simplifies the process.

Created by Belim, the developer behind Windows tools like ThisIsWin11 and BloatyNosy, JunkCtrl doesn't require installation, and can clean up your Windows in a couple of clicks.

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Google has announced a new tool designed to help identify vulnerabilities in open source software.

The OSV-Scanner is described as a frontend to the existing OSV (open source vulnerabilities) database and one of the aims is to alert developers to security issues in the code their projects depend on.

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