Tumbleweed Monthly Update - March 2025
Tumbleweed continues to showcase the strength of a well-maintained rolling release as we move through 2025. March delivered several snapshots and several impactful changes across the software stack. This month brought the debut of GNOME 48, delivering ...
Linux App Release Roundup (March 2025)
March was another stellar month for Linux software updates, with big improvements to essential privacy tools like KeePassXC, creative apps such as Shotcut and DigiKam, and many more — updates that didn’t warrant dedicated articles on this blog. Why...
Developer Revives Iconic Desktop Weather App for Linux
An iconic desktop weather app from Linux’s past has just blown in — yes, Typhoon is back! Typhoon’s conceit is simple: display current conditions at a location plus a 4 day forecast on a customisable coloured background. Long long-time OMG! Ubunt...
Traveling to oSC25? Important Information About Visas
If you are planning to attend the openSUSE Conference 2025 2025 from June 26 – 28, there are important visa requirements you should be aware of. If you are not a citizen of a Schengen country, you should check the visa requirements and exemptions for...
Automated patching for the Linux kernel
To start securely and efficiently, Linux systems follow a carefully orchestrated sequence of steps to initialize firmware and manage services. Applying security patches to the software responsible for some of these early steps of Linux startup often re...
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: March 30th, 2025
The 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup for March 30th, 2025, brings news about Linux kernel 6.14, Ubuntu 25.04 Beta, MPV 0.40, Zorin OS 17.3, GNU Linux-libre 6.14 kernel, GIMP 3.0.2, fwupd 2.0.7, XZ Utils 5.8, KaOS 2025.03, LibreOffice 25.2.2, Shotcut 25.03, Arc...
Tiling Shell GNOME Extension Update Adds New Features
An update to Tiling Shell, the efficient window snapping extension for GNOME Shell, is rolling out with some appreciable enhancements. Its nifty ‘Windows Suggestions’ feature, which makes it easy to tile your other open windows to remaining spaces ...
Ubuntu Fixes Wi-Fi Connection Fail at Login Screen
Ubuntu users frustrated by the inability to connect to a new password-protected Wi-Fi network at the login screen will be pleased to know a fix is rolling out. This particular bug affects users of both Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and Ubuntu 24.10. When trying to ...
KubeCon Europe 2025: Containers & Connections with Ubuntu
It’s hard to believe that the first KubeCon took place nearly 10 years ago. Back then, Kubernetes was still in its early days, and the world was only just beginning to understand the power of container orchestration. Fast-forward to today, and Kubern...
The State of Silicon and Devices – Q1 2025 Roundup
Welcome to the first quarterly roundup on the State of Silicon and Devices by Canonical. Q1 has seen lots of announcements in the areas of Edge AI and cybersecurity. Companies across the semiconductor and software ecosystem are pushing toward more po...
