Canonical is Removing Bazaar Support from Launchpad
To old-timers like me Launchpad, the Canonical-run development hub, is synonymous with Bazaar (bzr), the open-source distribution version control system (VCS) Canonical helped develop. Like GitHub, Launchpad lets anyone sign up and create a repo, then ...
Contribute at the Fedora Linux Test Week for Kernel 6.15
The kernel team is working on final integration for Linux kernel 6.15. This version was just recently released, and will arrive soon in Fedora Linux. As a result, the Fedora Linux kernel and QA teams have organized a test week from Sunday, June 08, 202...
Raspberry Pi Imager 1.9.4 Released with Various Changes
A new version of the Raspberry Pi Imager, a free, open source and cross-platform image writing utility (think Etcher, but much redder) is out with an array of modest improvements. Serving as the first release since last September, Raspberry Pi Imager 1...
Stretch Break Linux App Reminds You to Stop Pixel-Gawping
Stretch Break is a simple reminder app for Linux that prompts you to take a break, helping prevent eye strain and promote healthy screen habits. You're reading Stretch Break Linux App Reminds You to Stop Pixel-Gawping, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do ...
Speakers Set Course for openSUSE Conference
The openSUSE Conference 2025 in Nuremberg from June 26 - 28 is shaping up to be a great gathering for the open source software community. There are three packed days of presentations, workshops and discussion along with three keynotes. This year’s co...
elementary OS 8 Updates Deliver New Dock Features
Developers working on elementary OS continue to issue pertinent fixes, new features and continued finesse through updates, as the latest set show. You're reading elementary OS 8 Updates Deliver New Dock Features, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not re...
Audacious 4.5 Beta Brings New Plugins, Better PipeWire Support
The first beta of Audacious 4.5 is available for testing. It brings improved PipeWire support, better Qt/GTK parity, and a number of new plugins and skins. You're reading Audacious 4.5 Beta Brings New Plugins, Better PipeWire Support, a blog post from ...
Python CI on Fedora with GitHub Actions
As a Python developer you work hard to ensure code works correctly across different Python versions. You have to test against Python 3.11, 3.12, 3.13 and beyond, it can be tedious. But what if your continuous integration (CI) pipeline could handle it a...
Tumbleweed Monthly Update - May 2025
May ended with a large update for openSUSE’s rolling release. While that snapshot addressed several Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures, more security fixes were introduced throughout the month. May introduced qemu 10.0 with improved virtualization ...
Linux App Release Roundup: May 2025
I run through a selection of smaller Linux app releases made in May 2025, from a flashy MPD frontend to a local AI-powered image enhancer. You're reading Linux App Release Roundup: May 2025, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere with...
Ubuntu 25.10 Switches to Rust-based Sudo
Ubuntu 25.10 will replace the sudo command with sudo-rs, a new Rust rewrite designed to improve memory safety and security. What does this mean for users? You're reading Ubuntu 25.10 Switches to Rust-based Sudo, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not rep...
After 25 Years, Linux Format Magazine is No More
The final issue of Linux Format, the UK's best selling monthly Linux magazine, has gone on sale. The first issue launched in May 2000. You're reading After 25 Years, Linux Format Magazine is No More, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsew...
First Ubuntu Monthly Snapshot Now Available to Download
Ubuntu's announced new monthly snapshot releases. The development builds use new automated release processes, but won't replace stable releases. You're reading First Ubuntu Monthly Snapshot Now Available to Download, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do no...
New Ubuntu ‘Monthly Snapshot’ Available to Download
Ubuntu's announced new monthly snapshot releases. The development builds use new automated release processes, but won't replace stable releases. You're reading New Ubuntu ‘Monthly Snapshot’ Available to Download, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do no...
Ubuntu Fix Vanishing Install Button in Software Updater
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. You're reading Ubuntu Fix Vanishing Install Button in Software Updater, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. D...
Ubuntu Fixes Vanishing Install Button in Software Updater
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. You're reading Ubuntu Fixes Vanishing Install Button in Software Updater, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu....
