New story! WordPress is in trouble

I haven’t wasted a single word on the ongoing WordPress drama yet, but the longer Matt Mullenweg, Automattic’s CEO and thus owner of WordPress, keeps losing his mind, I can’t really ignore the matter any more. OSNews runs, after all, on WordPress – self-hosted, at least, so not on Mullenweg’s WordPress.com – and if things keep going the way they are, I simply don’t know if WordPress remains a viable, safe, and future-proof CMS for OSNews.

New story! MX Linux 23.5 Brings Debian 12.9 and Xfce 4.20

MX Linux 23.5 introduces Xfce 4.20, kernel 6.1/6.12, improved Packageinstaller & persistence handling, and more.

New story! Enlightenment 0.27 Released! Easier CPU Power Tuning, New Sleep Options

Enlightenment, the extremely lightweight window manager and minimal desktop, released new 0.27.0 few days ago.

New story! DXVK 2.5.3 Brings Improvements for Far Cry 5, Max Payne 3, and Other Games

DXVK 2.5.3 is out today as the second maintenance update to the DXVK 2.5 series for this Vulkan-based implementation of D3D9, D3D10, and D3D11 for Linux / Wine.

New story! Exploring Statistical Analysis with R and Linux

In today's data-driven world, statistical analysis plays a critical role in uncovering insights, validating hypotheses, and driving decision-making across industries. R, a powerful programming language for statistical computing, has become a staple in data analysis due to its extensive library of tools and visualizations.

New story! A Microsoft-Contributed Change To Linux 6.13 Is Causing A Last Minute Ruckus

A change to the Linux 6.13 kernel contributed by a Microsoft engineer ended up changing Linux x86_64 code without proper authorization and in turn causing troubles for users and now set to be disabled ahead of the Linux 6.13 stable release expected next Sunday.

New story! Best Free and Open Source Alternatives to Cisco Modeling Labs

  • LinuxLinks.com; By Steve Emms (Posted by sde on Jan 14, 2025 12:10 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: Roundups; Groups: Linux
Cisco Modeling Labs is an on-premises network simulation tool. We recommend the best free and open source Linux alternatives.

New story! NonSteamLaunchers tool for installing popular game stores working on better Desktop Linux support

NonSteamLaunchers gained popularity as one of the go-to solutions for installing more stores directly on Steam Deck, and the latest release has begun to improve how it works on normal Desktop Linux too.

New story! How To Use AppArmor to Lock Down Linux Applications

Watch this video tutorial to learn how to install, configure, and manage AppArmor for enhanced Linux security.

New story! The history and use of /etc/glob in early Unixes

I never knew expanding wildcars in UNIX shells was once done by a separate program, but if you stop and think about the original UNIX philosophy, it kind of makes sense.

New story! Enlightenment 0.27 Desktop Environment Released

  • Linuxiac.com; By Bobby Borisov (Posted by bobolin on Jan 14, 2025 7:26 AM EDT)
  • Story Type: News Story
Enlightenment 0.27 lightweight desktop environment is out with updated translations, flat mouse acceleration, convertible modules, and more for a polished user experience.

New story! Cubie A5E with 4K Video Support and M.2 NVMe SSD Now Available for Preorder

Radxa recently launched the Cubie A5E, a compact single-board computer measuring just 56 mm x 69 mm. Designed for both consumer and industrial use, it combines 4K video support, AI vision capabilities, and efficient processing in a portable form factor.

New story! Intel Gigabit Ethernet Driver To Speed-Up With AF_XDP Zero-Copy For Linux 6.14

Queued up into the networking subsystem's "net-next" branch last week ahead of the Linux 6.14 kernel cycle is AF_XDP zero-copy support for the common Intel Gigabit Ethernet "IGB" driver. With this the AF_XDP performance improvements can be quite dramatic in leveraging this zero-copy path...

New story! MX Linux 23.5 Released with Xfce 4.20 and Linux 6.12 LTS, Based on Debian 12.9

MX Linux 23.5 has been released today as the newest ISO snapshot in the MX Linux 23 “Libretto” series of this lightweight Debian-based GNU/Linux distribution for everyday use.

New story! Red Hat Achieves Functional Safety Certification for In-Vehicle Operating System

Red Hat announced the achievement of functional safety certification of mixed criticality for key subsystems within the Red Hat In-Vehicle Operating System.

New story! How To Check Debian Version: Simple Methods For Beginners

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to check your Debian version using built-in tools and commands.

New story! Hidden Files in Linux Explained

  • Linuxiac.com; By Bobby Borisov (Posted by bobolin on Jan 14, 2025 1:03 AM EDT)
  • Story Type: Tutorial; Groups: Linux
Learn all about hidden files in Linux, why they exist, how to view them, and how to manage them effectively for better control over your system.

New story! Bash Script to Append to Variable Example

When it comes to managing variables in Bash, appending values to an existing variable is a common task. This article will provide a straightforward example of how to append to a variable within a Bash script, which can be extremely useful for various scripting scenarios.

New story! Euro-cloud Anexia moves 12,000 VMs off VMware to homebrew KVM platform

Exclusive Broadcom has lost another large customer for its VMware platform: Austrian cloud provider Anexia has moved 12,000 VMs, some of them rented by major European businesses, to an open-source system based on the KVM hypervisor.

New story! GCC 15 Compiler Enters Its Final Stage Of Development

Richard Biener of SUSE announced today that the GCC 15 compiler has entered its stage four of development, which is the last stage focused only on regression fixes and documentation updates.

New story! Running Stable Diffusion with AUTOMATIC1111 locally

Generative AI continues to make strides, enabling developers and enthusiasts to create everything from realistic images to intricate artworks using AI models. Stable Diffusion, one of the leading image generation models, allows users to generate high-quality images from text prompts.

New story! Linux: How To Install Apps From the Source

There may be instances where you run across an application that is only installable via source. Here's how to get it done.

New story! How to Install Google Chrome Browser on Linux Mint

  • linuxconfig.org; By Lubos Rendek (Posted by linuxer on Jan 13, 2025 7:52 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: Tutorial; Groups: Linux, Mint
Google Chrome is one of the most popular web browsers, known for its speed, reliability, and extensive ecosystem of extensions. In this guide, we will walk you through the detailed steps to install Google Chrome on Linux Mint, ensuring you have access to all its features and functionality.

New story! Even with SteamOS coming to more systems Bazzite has no plans to go anywhere

We recently had the exciting news that Valve plans to expand SteamOS onto more devices, starting with supporting more handhelds, which caused plenty of people to be curious about the future of the popular SteamOS-like Bazzite Linux.

New story! Mecha Comet: A Linux Handheld Built for Customization

  • Linuxiac.com; By Bobby Borisov (Posted by bobolin on Jan 13, 2025 6:07 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: News Story
Mecha Comet is a handheld Linux computer with 4GB RAM, 32GB storage, extensible hardware and software, and endless customization possibilities.

New story! Voice Preview Edition: Open-Source Design with Local Processing Capabilities

The Home Assistant Voice Preview Edition is an open-source voice assistant designed for integration with Home Assistant systems. It emphasizes privacy, local processing, and compatibility with smart home hardware, offering reliable performance and flexible usability.

New story! Tiling Shell’s Newest Feature Speeds Up Window Snapping

Window snapping GNOME extension Tiling Shell —not that you need an introduction to it by now— adds a nifty new feature in its latest update.

New story! Linux 6.13-rc7 Released: Linux 6.13 Stable Likely Next Week

Linux 6.13-rc7 is out as the newest weekly release candidate for Linux 6.13 is a more exciting one than weeks prior with many of the developers and kernel testers returning from the end-of-year holiday break. Linux 6.13 remains on track for releasing as stable during the back half of January.

New story! KleverNotes Is A Practical Markdown Note-Taking App By KDE

Markdown is a popular markup language for note-taking, primarily for its simplicity and versatility. Its plain text formatting ensures that users can quickly create clean, readable notes without the need to deal with complex tools and interfaces.

New story! Explore the Top Secure Linux Distros for Privacy & Security in 2025

Privacy and security have never been more important—or more under threat. With headlines constantly reporting data breaches, hacks, and the unchecked collection of sensitive personal information, it’s easy to feel like your digital life is always at risk.

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