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As another year transitions from present to past, I want to recap the notable new features, changes, updates and innovations Ubuntu saw over the past 12 months.

Today, the KDE Project released KDE Plasma 6.2.5 as the fifth and last update to the latest KDE Plasma 6.2 desktop environment series with more bug fixes.

To much surprise, the X.Org Server Git tree saw the most commits in 2024 going all the way back to 2014... While there were many more commits than in years prior, it's not a sign of resurgence for the X.Org Server with Wayland continuing to become the dominant force on the Linux desktop...

I have written several times on switching over from Windows to Linux, as it can be advantageous for some people, such as those with older computers. What I haven't really spoken about are the top apps you should use after switching to Linux for the best experience; that's what I'll try to do now.

The KDE desktop progress made over the course of 2024 was particularly stand-out thanks to the Plasma 6.0 debut near the beginning of the year and then Plasma 6.1 and 6.2 further stabilizing and polishing this open-source desktop. It was a very fine year for the KDE desktop.

Pidgin 3.0 Experimental 1 instant messaging apps land with GTK 4 and Adwaita support, modernized APIs, and more. Not for end-users yet.

If you're feeling adventurous and want an operating system that will allow you to grow your skills, CachyOS is a great option.

One of the greatest aspects of Linux is how efficient it is at using your system’s resources. However, there are instances when you might tax your Linux system, such as when running virtual machines, playing video games, or editing 4K video.

Your business website is more than just a regular site. It reflects your brand and is the first point of contact for your business in the eyes of your potential customers. In cases of e-commerce or SaaS businesses, it is likely also your primary source of income. This makes web hosting for small business an essential decision for you to get right.

KDE Plasma 6.2.5 delivers December bug fixes, improved stability, and refinements to KScreenLocker, Powerdevil, and Discover.

During the course of 2024 there were 3,021 original news articles written on Phoronix around Linux and open-source topics... Fresh content each and every day, 99% of which was written by your's truly.

Explore the top IT operations trends of 2024, from AI-driven decisions and open source wins to the growing pressures on IT teams juggling cybersecurity, observability, and evolving responsibilities.

These text-based Spotify clients lets you enjoy Spotify streaming without using the semi-official bloated app.

2024 ended with "proper" GNU/Linux at +0.4%, ChromeOS at +0.1% (based on statCounter/StatCounter):

One of the longest running jokes in our sphere is that the coming year will finally be the year of “Linux on the Desktop.”

This article describes address conflict detection with NetworkManager, providing examples to demonstrate the new features.

PeaZip 10.2 is out today as a new update to this open-source, free, and cross-platform file compression and encryption software for GNU/Linux, macOS, and Windows.

The Samsung ARM device updates are in the process of being queued up to the SoC tree ahead of the upcoming Linux 6.14 merge window in January.

At 2025’s Southern California Linux Fest, there will be at least eight colocated open-source-focused events in addition to the main attraction.

While the Mesa 3D graphics drivers saw many new features and improvements land in 2024, on a Git commit basis it's actually at a several year low in terms of new commits. Here are the numbers as well as a look at the most active contributors to Mesa, including a Valve open-source graphics driver developer now taking the top spot...