Tech News Digest - 2025-05-30

📢 The post they'll be thinking about by the water cooler, but not mentioning specifically

[$] The first half of the 6.16 merge window

Category: Linux
Tags: Linux
Published: Thu, 29 May 2025 20:27:40 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences:

As of this writing, 5,546 non-merge changesets have been pulled into the mainline kernel repository for the 6.16 release, which is less than half of the total commits for the previous 6.15 release. The merge window is progressing well, and this summary will cover the first half of the 6.16 merge window.

As of this writing, 5,546 non-merge changesets have been pulled into the mainline kernel repository for the 6.16 release. This is a bit less than half of the total commits for 6.15, so the merge window is well on its way. Read on for our summary of the first half of the 6.16 merge window.

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## [$] Block-layer bounce buffering bounces out of the kernel Category: Linux
Tags: Linux
Published: Thu, 29 May 2025 18:23:58 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: In the late 1990s, kernel development focused on improving support for 32-bit systems with unusually large amounts of memory (more than 1GB). One such compromise, bounce buffering in the block layer, was introduced over 25 years ago and has finally been removed in the Linux 6.16 release.
As the end of the 1990s approached, a lot of kernel-development effort was going into improving support for 32-bit systems with shockingly large amounts of memory installed. This being the 1990s, having more than 1GB of memory in such a system was deemed to be shocking. Many of the compromises made to support such inconceivably large systems have remained in the kernel to this day. One of those compromises — bounce buffering of I/O requests in the block layer — has finally been eased out for the 6.16 release, more than a quarter-century after its introduction.
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## Local vulnerabilities in Kea DHCP Category: Linux
Tags: General
Published: Thu, 29 May 2025 17:07:09 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: The SUSE Security Team has published a report detailing seven security issues, including local privilege escalation and arbitrary file overwrite vulnerabilities, found in the Kea DHCP server suite from Internet Systems Consortium (ISC). The vulnerabilities affect multiple versions of Kea, including releases 2.4.2, 2.6.3, and the development release 2.7.9, with security fixes released on May 28th and assigned CVEs for each vulnerability.

The SUSE Security Team has published a detailed report about security vulnerabilities it discovered in the Kea DHCP server suite from the Internet Systems Consortium (ISC).

Since SUSE is also going to ship Kea DHCP in its products, we performed a routine review of its code base. Even before checking the network security of Kea, we stumbled over a range of local security issues, among them a local root exploit which is possible in many default installations of Kea on Linux and BSD distributions. [...]

This report is based on Kea release 2.6.1. Any source code references in this report relate to this version. Many systems still ship older releases of Kea, but we believe they are all affected as well by the issues described in this report.

The report details seven security issues including local-privilege-escalation and arbitrary file overwrite vulnerabilities. Security fixes for the vulnerabilities have been published in all of the currently supported release series of Kea: 2.4.2, 2.6.3, and the 2.7.9 development release were all released on May 28. Kea has assigned CVE-2025-32801, CVE-2025-32802, and CVE-2025-32803 to the vulnerabilities. Note that some of the CVEs cover multiple security flaws.

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## Two new stable kernels Category: Linux
Tags: Linux
Published: Thu, 29 May 2025 14:23:05 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: The Linux kernel has released two new stable versions: 6.14.9 and 6.12.31, which contain numerous important fixes throughout the kernel codebase. These updates are notable for their large number of fixes, indicating significant improvements to the stability and reliability of the Linux operating system.
The 6.14.9 and 6.12.31 stable kernels have been released. Each contains an unusually large number of important fixes all over the kernel tree.
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## Security updates for Thursday Category: Linux
Tags: Linux, Red Hat
Published: Thu, 29 May 2025 13:36:41 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a 2-sentence summary: Multiple Linux distributions have issued security updates to address various vulnerabilities, including AlmaLinux, Debian, Fedora, Mageia, Oracle, Red Hat, Slackware, SUSE, and Ubuntu. The updates cover a range of packages, such as web browsers (e.g., Firefox), libraries (e.g., libvpx), networking tools (e.g., net-tools), and servers (e.g., varnish).
Security updates have been issued by AlmaLinux (kernel and kernel-rt), Debian (firefox-esr, libvpx, net-tools, php-twig, python-tornado, setuptools, varnish, webpy, yelp, and yelp-xsl), Fedora (xen), Mageia (cimg and ghostscript), Oracle (gstreamer1-plugins-bad-free, kernel, libsoup, thunderbird, and unbound), Red Hat (firefox, mingw-freetype and spice-client-win, pcs, and varnish:6), Slackware (curl and mozilla), SUSE (apparmor, containerd, dnsdist, go1.23-openssl, go1.24, gstreamer-plugins-bad, ImageMagick, jetty-minimal, python-tornado, python313-setuptools, s390-tools, thunderbird, tomcat10, ucode-intel, and wxWidgets-3_2), and Ubuntu (ffmpeg, krb5, libsoup3, libsoup2.4, linux-aws-5.4, linux-aws-fips, linux-fips, linux-oracle-6.8, net-tools, and python-setuptools, setuptools).
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## 10 Must-Know Linux Commands You Probably Missed – Part 4 Category: Linux Today
Tags: General
Published: Fri, 30 May 2025 10:59:47 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: This article is part 4 of a series that reveals 10 essential Linux commands that you may not know. By learning these commands, you can enhance your command line skills and boost productivity.

Discover 10 essential Linux commands you may have overlooked in Part 4 of our series. Enhance your command line skills and boost productivity today!

The post 10 Must-Know Linux Commands You Probably Missed – Part 4 appeared first on Linux Today.

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## Google’s (and Others) Approach to Vendor Lock-In Category: Linux Today
Tags: General
Published: Fri, 30 May 2025 10:52:28 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: The article explores how tech giants like Google approach vendor lock-in, discussing strategies and implications for businesses that need to navigate this challenge. The post examines Google's (and others') approach to vendor lock-in on the Linux Today website.

Explore how Google and other tech giants approach vendor lock-in, examining strategies, implications, and solutions for businesses navigating this challenge.

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## Authelia Authentication Server Achieves OpenID Certified Status Category: Linux Today
Tags: General
Published: Fri, 30 May 2025 10:44:22 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a 2-sentence summary: Authelia Authentication Server has achieved OpenID Certified status, enhancing security and interoperability for applications. This certification ensures that Authelia meets certain standards for authentication and identity verification.

Discover how Authelia Authentication Server has achieved OpenID Certified status, enhancing security and interoperability for your applications.

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## Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 20 (May 12 – 18, 2025) Category: Linux Today
Tags: General
Published: Fri, 30 May 2025 10:17:03 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: The Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up for May 12-18, 2025 provides an update on the latest news, trends, and updates in the Linux world. The wrap-up aims to keep readers informed about what's happening in the Linux community.

Discover the latest in the Linux world with our Weekly Wrap-Up for May 12-18, 2025. Stay informed on news, updates, and trends in Linux.

The post Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 20 (May 12 – 18, 2025) appeared first on Linux Today.

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## GIMP 3.0.4 Open-Source Image Editor Is Now Available for Download with Bug Fixes Category: Linux Today
Tags: General
Published: Fri, 30 May 2025 10:11:52 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: The latest version of GIMP, an open-source image editor, is available for download and features enhanced functionality and bug fixes to improve the editing experience. The new version, GIMP 3.0.4, can be downloaded now to take advantage of these updates.

Discover GIMP 3.0.4, the latest open-source image editor! Download now to enjoy enhanced features and crucial bug fixes for a smoother editing experience.

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## Disney Plus’ new ‘Perks’ pile on discounts and other bonuses Category: The Verge
Tags: General
Published: 2025-05-30T06:19:48-04:00
TL;DR: Disney+ and Hulu are launching new loyalty programs called Perks to offer subscribers exclusive discounts, digital rewards, and sweepstakes to differentiate themselves from other streaming services. The Disney+ Perks program is currently available in the US and will roll out internationally later this year, featuring offers such as a six-month DashPass membership from DoorDash.
Disney Plus and Hulu are both launching new Perks programs that offer subscribers discounts, digital freebies, and sweepstakes in an effort to stand out from the streaming competition. The Disney Plus Perks program is available now in the US, with an international rollout planned later this year. Offers include a six-month DashPass membership from DoorDash, […]
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## Gmail’s AI summaries now appear automatically Category: The Verge
Tags: General
Published: 2025-05-30T04:26:38-04:00
TL;DR: Here is a 2-sentence summary: Google Workspace users will soon see automatic email summaries for complex threads, which will appear above the individual emails themselves. This feature has been available in Google Workspace accounts since last year, but previously required manual activation - now it will be automatically triggered for all users.
Google Workspace users are going to see a lot more of Gemini’s efforts to summarize their emails. Gmail now creates summaries automatically for complex threads, and they’ll appear above the emails themselves. AI-powered summaries of emails have been found in Google Workspace accounts since last year, but until now you’ve had to manually trigger them. […]
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## Scuf is finally adding Hall effect sticks to some of its wireless controllers Category: The Verge
Tags: General
Published: 2025-05-29T18:09:04-04:00
TL;DR: Scuf is updating its wireless controllers with drift-resistant Hall effect sticks, introducing new models such as the Envision ($149.99) and Envision Pro ($199.99) for PC, and the Reflex Pro ($249.99) and Reflex FPS ($279.99) for PlayStation 5 and PC. These revised controllers feature improved stick technology to reduce drift and provide a more accurate gaming experience.
Scuf is adding drift-resistant Hall effect sticks to updated versions of its wireless Envision and Reflex controllers. The revised models include the $149.99 Envision and $199.99 Envision Pro for PC as well as the $249.99 Reflex Pro and $279.99 Reflex FPS for PlayStation 5 and PC. Those are all starting prices, of course, as the […]
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## Elon Musk sure does want everyone to think he’s leaving politics Category: The Verge
Tags: General
Published: 2025-05-29T17:51:35-04:00
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: President Donald Trump and Elon Musk were close for several months, with Musk supporting Trump's reelection campaign and attending events at the White House and Mar-a-Lago. However, it appears that their relationship has cooled or ended, as there is no mention of their recent activities together.
For the past several months, it seemed like President Donald Trump and Elon Musk were inseparable. The tech billionaire and "First Buddy" championed Trump on his reelection campaign trail, slept at the White House, attended deal-making dinners at Mar-a-Lago, and chainsawed a giant hole in the government with firings and spending cuts through DOGE. Now, […]
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## Tile trackers are being fully integrated into Life360 Category: The Verge
Tags: General
Published: 2025-05-29T17:08:08-04:00
TL;DR: Here is a 2-sentence summary: Life360, a family safety and location app, has announced that users can now set up and manage Tile trackers directly within the Life360 app without needing to use the separate Tile app. This integration was made possible after Life360 acquired Tile's Bluetooth device-tracking business, allowing for seamless management of Tile devices from within the Life360 app.
Tile trackers are getting more deeply integrated with the Life360 app. In a blog post published this week, Life360 announced that you’ll now be able to set up and manage the handy Bluetooth location trackers without using the Tile app at all.  Life360, a family safety and location app, purchased Tile’s Bluetooth device-tracking business for […]
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## Amid rising prices, Disney+ and Hulu offer subscribers some freebies Category: Ars Technica
Tags: General
Published: Thu, 29 May 2025 21:25:39 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a summary of your text in 2 sentences: Streaming services differentiate themselves from one another through small, meaningful perks for their subscribers. These little extras can make a big difference in terms of customer loyalty and retention.
Small subscriber perks help the streaming services stand out.
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## Gemini in Google Drive may finally be useful now that it can analyze videos Category: Ars Technica
Tags: General
Published: Thu, 29 May 2025 19:21:35 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: A chatbot can be used to answer questions about uploaded videos, providing instant responses to users' queries. Additionally, the chatbot can also extract relevant data from these uploaded videos, such as key statistics or insights.
The chatbot can answer questions and extract data from your uploaded vids.
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## Man who stole 1,000 DVDs from employer strikes plea deal over movie leaks Category: Ars Technica
Tags: General
Published: Thu, 29 May 2025 19:11:31 +0000
TL;DR: The federal government has significantly reduced the maximum penalty for copyright infringement from tens of millions of dollars to a much lower amount of $40,000. This reduction in the maximum fine may make it less daunting and more feasible for individuals or organizations to settle copyright disputes without facing severe financial penalties.
Feds reduced maximum infringement amount from "tens of millions" to $40,000.
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## Your next gaming dice could be shaped like a dragon or armadillo Category: Ars Technica
Tags: General
Published: Thu, 29 May 2025 19:01:41 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: The actual behavior of an object that is rolling is heavily influenced by its shape or geometry. In other words, the way an object rolls depends more on its design and structure than any other factors.
Statistically, "the real behavior of a rolling object is largely a function of its geometry."
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## Ars Live: Three space journos pick apart NASA’s Mars plans Category: Ars Technica
Tags: General
Published: Thu, 29 May 2025 18:55:21 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: There will be a livestream at 3 pm EDT where you can join and ask questions about the future of space. This is an opportunity to engage with others and learn more about the latest developments and plans for space exploration.
Join us on the livestream at 3 pm EDT and ask questions about the future of space!
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## Can’t Afford an Ebike? Borrow One for Free From a Lending Library Category: Wired
Tags: General
Published: Fri, 30 May 2025 10:30:00 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a summary of your text: Ebike-sharing programs are becoming increasingly popular in the US, offering people the opportunity to borrow an ebike for a few days at a time. These programs not only provide convenience for many users but also offer a free transportation option for those who may be unable to afford owning their own ebike.
Programs that let people borrow an ebike for a few days at a time are blooming around the US. They’re convenient for all, but they also provide free transport for those priced out of bike ownership.
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## 12 Best Travel Adapters (2025), Tested and Reviewed Category: Wired
Tags: General
Published: Fri, 30 May 2025 10:30:00 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: When traveling abroad, having the correct power adapter is crucial to keep your devices charged. The article recommends its top picks for travel adapters and chargers.
When going abroad, the right plugs are essential to keep your gadgets charged. These are our favorite travel adapters and chargers.
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## Trump's Administration Wants to Erase Queer History. An Unconventional Book Club Is Fighting Back Category: Wired
Tags: General
Published: Fri, 30 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: Miss Peppermint, a star from RuPaul's Drag Race, is co-leading "Queer History 101", a virtual book club that explores stories of queer resistance and community. The club aims to merge historical tales of LGBTQ+ perseverance with modern-day connections and discussions.
Drag Race star Miss Peppermint is coleading Queer History 101, a virtual book club merging stories of queer resistance with community.
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## WIRED Talked to a Fired DOGE Staffer About Who Was Really in Charge Category: Wired
Tags: General
Published: Fri, 30 May 2025 00:07:54 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: Sahil Lavingia, who claims to have been fired from DOGE (Dogecoin), spoke out about his experiences at the company and shared how he communicated with its leadership. He also hinted at what might be coming next, but details were not specified.
Sahil Lavingia, who says he was fired from DOGE after speaking out about his experiences there, told WIRED about how he communicated with the group, who appears to be in charge, and what might be coming next.
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## Meta’s ‘Free Expression’ Push Results in Far Fewer Content Takedowns Category: Wired
Tags: General
Published: Thu, 29 May 2025 23:09:11 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: Meta's decision to loosen its enforcement policies earlier this year resulted in fewer instances of incorrectly removing user content from Facebook and Instagram. Additionally, the change did not lead to an overall increase in exposure to harmful content on the platforms.
Meta says loosening its enforcement policies earlier this year led to fewer erroneous takedowns on Facebook and Instagram—and didn’t broadly expose users to more harmful content.
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## [$] The first half of the 6.16 merge window Category: LWN.net
Tags: Linux
Published: Thu, 29 May 2025 20:27:40 +0000
TL;DR: As of this writing, there have been 5,546 non-merge changesets pulled into the mainline kernel repository for the upcoming 6.16 release, which is roughly half of the total commits made for the previous 6.15 release. The first half of the 6.16 merge window has concluded, and this summary provides an overview of the key developments during that time.

As of this writing, 5,546 non-merge changesets have been pulled into the mainline kernel repository for the 6.16 release. This is a bit less than half of the total commits for 6.15, so the merge window is well on its way. Read on for our summary of the first half of the 6.16 merge window.

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## [$] Block-layer bounce buffering bounces out of the kernel Category: LWN.net
Tags: Linux
Published: Thu, 29 May 2025 18:23:58 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: In the late 1990s, kernel developers focused on improving support for 32-bit systems with unusually large amounts of memory (over 1GB), which was considered shocking at the time. One of these compromises, bounce buffering of I/O requests in the block layer, has been removed from the kernel after over a quarter-century, starting with the 6.16 release.
As the end of the 1990s approached, a lot of kernel-development effort was going into improving support for 32-bit systems with shockingly large amounts of memory installed. This being the 1990s, having more than 1GB of memory in such a system was deemed to be shocking. Many of the compromises made to support such inconceivably large systems have remained in the kernel to this day. One of those compromises — bounce buffering of I/O requests in the block layer — has finally been eased out for the 6.16 release, more than a quarter-century after its introduction.
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## Local vulnerabilities in Kea DHCP Category: LWN.net
Tags: General
Published: Thu, 29 May 2025 17:07:09 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a 2-sentence summary: The SUSE Security Team published a report detailing seven security vulnerabilities it discovered in the Kea DHCP server suite, including local privilege escalation and arbitrary file overwrite issues. The vulnerabilities affect all currently supported release series of Kea, with fixes released on May 28 for versions 2.4.2, 2.6.3, and the 2.7.9 development release, and have been assigned CVEs by Kea.

The SUSE Security Team has published a detailed report about security vulnerabilities it discovered in the Kea DHCP server suite from the Internet Systems Consortium (ISC).

Since SUSE is also going to ship Kea DHCP in its products, we performed a routine review of its code base. Even before checking the network security of Kea, we stumbled over a range of local security issues, among them a local root exploit which is possible in many default installations of Kea on Linux and BSD distributions. [...]

This report is based on Kea release 2.6.1. Any source code references in this report relate to this version. Many systems still ship older releases of Kea, but we believe they are all affected as well by the issues described in this report.

The report details seven security issues including local-privilege-escalation and arbitrary file overwrite vulnerabilities. Security fixes for the vulnerabilities have been published in all of the currently supported release series of Kea: 2.4.2, 2.6.3, and the 2.7.9 development release were all released on May 28. Kea has assigned CVE-2025-32801, CVE-2025-32802, and CVE-2025-32803 to the vulnerabilities. Note that some of the CVEs cover multiple security flaws.

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Two new stable kernels

Category: LWN.net
Tags: Linux
Published: Thu, 29 May 2025 14:23:05 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a 2-sentence summary:

The Linux kernel has released two new stable versions, 6.14.9 and 6.12.31, which contain numerous critical bug fixes throughout the kernel tree. These releases aim to address various issues and improve the overall stability of the Linux operating system.
The 6.14.9 and 6.12.31 stable kernels have been released. Each contains an unusually large number of important fixes all over the kernel tree.
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Security updates for Thursday

Category: LWN.net
Tags: Linux, Red Hat
Published: Thu, 29 May 2025 13:36:41 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences:

Various Linux distributions, including AlmaLinux, Debian, Fedora, Mageia, Oracle, Red Hat, Slackware, SUSE, and Ubuntu, have issued security updates to fix vulnerabilities in their kernels, web browsers, and other software packages. The specific updates include fixes for issues in Firefox, kernel, gstreamer1-plugins-bad-free, and other packages, among others.
Security updates have been issued by AlmaLinux (kernel and kernel-rt), Debian (firefox-esr, libvpx, net-tools, php-twig, python-tornado, setuptools, varnish, webpy, yelp, and yelp-xsl), Fedora (xen), Mageia (cimg and ghostscript), Oracle (gstreamer1-plugins-bad-free, kernel, libsoup, thunderbird, and unbound), Red Hat (firefox, mingw-freetype and spice-client-win, pcs, and varnish:6), Slackware (curl and mozilla), SUSE (apparmor, containerd, dnsdist, go1.23-openssl, go1.24, gstreamer-plugins-bad, ImageMagick, jetty-minimal, python-tornado, python313-setuptools, s390-tools, thunderbird, tomcat10, ucode-intel, and wxWidgets-3_2), and Ubuntu (ffmpeg, krb5, libsoup3, libsoup2.4, linux-aws-5.4, linux-aws-fips, linux-fips, linux-oracle-6.8, net-tools, and python-setuptools, setuptools).
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First Ubuntu Monthly Snapshot Now Available to Download

Category: OMG! Ubuntu!
Tags: General
Published: Thu, 29 May 2025 15:40:29 +0000
TL;DR: Here is a 2-sentence summary:

Ubuntu has introduced new monthly snapshot releases, which use automated release processes but will not replace traditional stable releases. The first monthly development snapshot is now available for download, marking the start of this new release schedule.

Ubuntu's announced new monthly snapshot releases. The development builds use new automated release processes, but won't replace stable releases.

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Ubuntu Fixes Vanishing Install Button in Software Updater

Category: OMG! Ubuntu!
Tags: General
Published: Thu, 29 May 2025 01:22:51 +0000
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A fix has been rolled out to resolve an issue with Ubuntu's Software Updater tool, where the "install" button would disappear and not return until the app was closed. With the update, users should now be able to use the tool without experiencing this problem.

A fix to Ubuntu's Software Updater tool is rolling out, resolving an issue where the 'install' button would disappear (and not return) until closed.

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Newer Intel GPU Support Now Available on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS

Category: OMG! Ubuntu!
Tags: General
Published: Wed, 28 May 2025 20:04:44 +0000
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Ubuntu 24.04 LTS users can now access newer Intel GPU features, such as faster ray tracing and machine learning capabilities, through the Intel Graphics Preview. This update allows for improved graphics performance on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS systems with compatible Intel GPUs.

Ubuntu 24.04 LTS users can make use of the Intel Graphics Preview to unlock support for newer Intel GPU features, like faster ray tracing and ML.

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SuperTuxKart 1.5 Release Candidate Now Available

Category: OMG! Ubuntu!
Tags: General
Published: Wed, 28 May 2025 17:20:31 +0000
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The developers of SuperTuxKart, an open-source racing game, have announced the first release candidate of SuperTuxKart 1.5, marking a major update to the popular game. The new version has been made available for testing and feedback before its final release.

SuperTuxKart developers announce the first release candidate of SuperTuxKart 1.5, the next major version of the popular, open-source racing game.

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Canonical Announce Big Changes to Ubuntu Summit

Category: OMG! Ubuntu!
Tags: General
Published: Tue, 27 May 2025 17:10:03 +0000
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The Ubuntu Summit 2025 will be held in London, UK, with a focus on remote participation as Canonical makes significant changes to the event. The new format aims to accommodate attendees who cannot physically attend the summit, allowing for more global participation and engagement.

Ubuntu Summit 2025 will be hosted in London, UK as Canonical makes big changes to the nature of the event, focusing more on remote participation.

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FOSS Weekly #25.22: Microsoft's Vim Alternative, Kernel 6.15, UBXI Desktop, End of Ubuntu 20.04 and More

Category: It's FOSS
Tags: General
Published: Thu, 29 May 2025 04:29:31 GMT
TL;DR: Here is a summary of the statement in 2 sentences:

Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (Long Term Support) will no longer be supported, which means it will not receive security updates or bug fixes going forward. It's recommended to plan an upgrade to a newer version of Ubuntu to ensure continued support and security for your system.
Ubuntu 20.04 LTS support is ending. Plan your upgrade.
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Installing VS Code on Arch Linux Takes Some Thinking

Category: It's FOSS
Tags: General
Published: Wed, 28 May 2025 03:29:07 GMT
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New Arch users may encounter confusion when trying to install Visual Studio Code (VS Code) on Arch Linux.
New Arch users may find it a bit confusing when it comes to installing popular VS Code editor on Arch Linux.
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Better Than Man pages? These Tools Help You Understand Linux Commands

Category: It's FOSS
Tags: General
Published: Tue, 27 May 2025 01:53:31 GMT
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Reading traditional man pages can be overwhelming, especially for those new to Linux. The goal of these tools is to provide an easier way to get help with command syntax in Linux, making it more accessible and user-friendly.
Reading the classic man pages could be intimidating and confusing. These tools simplify getting help on command syntaxes in Linux.
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Guide to Using Plugins in Obsidian

Category: It's FOSS
Tags: General
Published: Mon, 26 May 2025 00:50:21 GMT
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You can increase the capabilities of Obsidian, a note-taking app, by utilizing plugins that expand its features and enhance its functionality. I will provide all the relevant information to help you make the most of these plugins and take your note-taking experience to the next level.
Enhance the functionality of Obsidian and extend its features by using plugins. Let me share all the necessary details.
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What are MCP Servers and Why People are Crazy About It?

Category: It's FOSS
Tags: General
Published: Thu, 22 May 2025 07:40:49 GMT
TL;DR: MCP (Multi-Cloud Processing) servers are cloud-based infrastructure that enables the simultaneous processing of artificial intelligence (AI) workloads across multiple clouds, allowing for faster and more efficient execution of complex AI tasks. The adoption of MCP servers is gaining popularity due to their ability to handle large-scale AI workflows, reduce costs, and improve collaboration among teams, making them a crucial component in the development and deployment of AI applications.
Everyone is going gaga over using MCP servers for their AI workflow. But exactly what it is and why it matters?
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How to use Authselect to configure PAM in Fedora Linux

Category: Fedora Magazine
Tags: General
Published: Wed, 28 May 2025 08:00:00 +0000
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Authselect is a tool that manages PAM (Pluggable Authentication Modules) configurations using profiles, and it became a hard requirement for configuring PAM in Fedora 36. This article will guide you on how to configure PAM using Authselect, which is important for securing systems against unauthorized access and cyber threats.
Authselect is a utility tool that manages PAM configurations using profiles. Starting with Fedora 36, Authselect became a hard requirement for configuring PAM. In this article, you will learn how to configure PAM using Authselect. Introduction. Unauthorized access is a critical risk factor in computer security. Cybercriminals engage in data theft, cyber-jacking, crypto-jacking, phishing, and […]
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Don’t Panic! There’s an F42 Release Party on Thursday!

Category: Fedora Magazine
Tags: General
Published: Tue, 27 May 2025 16:24:15 +0000
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The F42 release party will be held on Matrix on Thursday, May 29 at 1300-1600 UTC. The event will feature a private room where attendees can celebrate all things F42 and hear from new FPL Jef Spaleta and learn about the design process for [unknown topic].
On Thursday, May 29 (yes, two days away!) we will host the F42 release party on Matrix. We would love for you to join us to celebrate all things F42 in a private event room from 1300 – 1600 UTC. You will hear from our new FPL Jef Spaleta, learn about the design process for […]
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Render a Guitar Pro Score in Real Time

Category: Fedora Magazine
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Published: Mon, 12 May 2025 08:00:21 +0000
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We will use Tuxguitar to render the audio of a Guitar Pro score, which contains a complete band score transcribed with various instruments. Tuxguitar is a powerful application written in Java/C that can render scores in real-time.
We will use Tuxguitar to render the audio of a Guitar Pro score [5]. Guitar Pro scores are files with a complete band score transcribed (guitars, bass, drums, synths and more). Introduction Tuxguitar is a quite powerful application written in a mixture of Java / C. It is able to render a score in real […]
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Nominate Your Fedora Heroes: Mentor and Contributor Recognition 2025

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Published: Wed, 07 May 2025 23:41:42 +0000
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The Fedora Project's success is built on the dedication and efforts of its contributors, including those who review code, onboard new members, write documentation, and organize events. As part of the Fedora Mentor Summit, the project would [insert purpose or outcome].
The Fedora Project is built on the dedication, mentorship, and relentless efforts of contributors who continuously go above and beyond. From reviewing pull requests to onboarding new community members, from writing documentation to organizing events — it’s these quiet champions who make Fedora thrive. As a part of the Fedora Mentor Summit , we would […]
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Start Planning Fedora 43 Test Days!

Category: Fedora Magazine
Tags: General
Published: Wed, 07 May 2025 08:00:00 +0000
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The success of each Fedora release relies heavily on the contributions of many individuals. To get involved, one can participate in Test Days, and this article outlines the steps for proposing and scheduling test days as Fedora 43 development begins.
Each Fedora release is only possible thanks to the dedication of many contributors. One of the most important ways you can get involved is by participating in Test Days! This article describes the steps in proposing and scheduling test days. As Fedora 43 development moves ahead, it’s time to start planning and proposing Test Days. […]
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