Open Source

Dull Desktop? Install ‘Picture of the Day’ App on Ubuntu
Ubuntu users can enjoy a fresh new desktop wallpaper each and every day with this new app, which sources backgrounds from Bing, Wikimedia, and NASA. You're reading Dull Desktop? Install ‘Picture of the Day’ App on Ubuntu, a blog post from OMG! Ubun...
2025-04-03 00:31
Django 5.2 release touts automatic model importing
The latest version of the Python web framework features an automatic model-importing capability in the shell.  This release also spells the end of support levels for previous version 5.x releases. Unveiled April 2 by the Django Software Foundation, t...
2025-04-02 20:51
DeaDBeeF 1.10 Release Brings New Features
A new version of DeaDBeeF music player is out with some cool features, FFMPEG 7 support, and a flurry of bug fixes sure to appease long-time fans of this tool. Admittedly, the popularity of traditional desktop music player apps like this one has dipped...
2025-04-02 17:33
How Firefox’s vertical tabs came to life with a little help from our community
If you’ve ever had more tabs open than you can count, you know the struggle: tiny, unreadable tab titles, constant scrolling, and that moment of panic when you close the wrong one. Enter vertical tabs, a long-requested Firefox feature designed to mak...
2025-04-02 15:29
Built together: How Firefox fans help shape the browser
If you’ve ever wished Firefox had vertical tabs or an easier way to share links on your phone — and you left a comment somewhere asking for it — there’s a good chance someone saw it. And not just someone. The actual people building Firefox. Tha...
2025-04-02 15:28
Informatica readies new Claire Copilot capabilities for IDMC
Enterprise data management vendor Informatica is adding new capabilities to Claire Copilot, the generative AI assistant in its Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC). IDMC sits on top of enterprise databases, ingesting and cataloguing from various s...
2025-04-02 15:04
Literally Windows on arm: here is Windows running on the Pixel Watch 3
Right off the bat, there is not that much use for a Pixel Watch with Windows on it. The project, as the maker says, is for “shits and giggles” and more like an April Fool’s joke. However, it shows how capable modern smartwatches are, with the Pix...
2025-04-02 14:19
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The future of Kubernetes networking: Cilium and other CNIs with Canonical Kubernetes
Choosing the right Container Network Interface (CNI) for Kubernetes is critical to achieving optimal performance, security, and scalability. With the launch of  Canonical Kubernetes LTS (long-term support) last month, Canonical decided to integrate Ci...
2025-04-02 14:08
FreeDOS: history, legacy, and a valuable resource for old machines
FreeDOS is a free and open‐source operating system designed to be compatible with MS‑DOS. Developed to keep the DOS experience alive even after Microsoft ended support for MS‑DOS, FreeDOS has grown into a complete environment that not only preser...
2025-04-02 14:07
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Introducing Fedora Project Leader Jef Spaleta
Hello everyone! Current Fedora Project Leader Matthew Miller here, with some exciting news! A little while ago, I announced that it’s time for a change of hats. I’m going to be moving on to new things (still close to Fedora, of course). Today, I’...
2025-04-02 14:00
Google fixes GCP flaw that could expose sensitive container images
A critical privilege escalation vulnerability, ImageRunner, affecting Google Cloud was promptly fixed before it could allow attackers to access sensitive information from GCP deployments. The issue, as discovered by the cybersecurity company Tenable, ...
2025-04-02 13:29
3 key features in Kong AI Gateway 3.10
Kong AI Gateway 3.10 introduces new capabilities designed to help organizations govern their generative AI usage more effectively, reduce hallucinations from large language models (LLMs), and boost developer productivity. We achieve this while keeping...
2025-04-02 13:00
Mozilla Thunderbird 137 Open-Source Email Client Released, Here’s What’s Changed
Mozilla Thunderbird 137 open-source email client is now available for download with various improvements and numerous bug fixes. Here's what's changed! The post Mozilla Thunderbird 137 Open-Source Email Client Released, Here’s What’s Changed appear...
2025-04-02 11:32
Slackware-Based PorteuX 2.0 Distro Released with GNOME 48 and Linux Kernel 6.14
PorteuX 2.0 Linux distribution is now available for download with Linux kernel 6.14, GNOME 48 desktop, and other changes. Here’s what’s new! The post Slackware-Based PorteuX 2.0 Distro Released with GNOME 48 and Linux Kernel 6.14 appeared first on ...
2025-04-02 10:50
Making Python faster won’t be easy, but it’ll be worth it
Want to make a Python user grind their teeth? Just recite three words: Python is slow. In many of the ways that matter, it’s true. “Pure” Python, without external libraries written in C, is nowhere near as fast at computation or object manipulat...
2025-04-02 09:00
HTMX and Alpine.js: How to combine two great, lean front ends
HTMX and Alpine are two low-overhead ways to empower your front end. Neither requires a build step, and both let you add Ajax-style API calls and client-side UI updates with minimal fuss. While the two technologies differ in approach, neither gets in ...
2025-04-02 09:00