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Straight forward run `sudo pacman -Syyu` on Manjaro KDE as of 11/04/2024 failed. Several commands shown bellow finally brought me to success. Having stable Manjaro release rolled forward to a final state we can just replace "downgrade" by "manjaro-downgrade" to reproduce same approach as in my previous post to Lxer.com . Current version of ML4W Dotfiles appears to 2.9.7.1DEV.

Another buzzword box ticked: OSI-compliant containers. FreeBSD 14.2, the latest point release of the most widely used of the BSDs, brings some new features to tempt Docker fans.

In an era dominated by voice-controlled devices, voice assistants have transformed how we interact with technology. These AI-driven systems, which leverage natural language processing (NLP), allow users to communicate with machines in a natural, intuitive manner. While mainstream voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant have captured the limelight, Linux-based alternatives are quietly reshaping the landscape with their focus on openness, privacy, and customizability.

December Steam Client Update: Fixes rare crashes, enhances game recording settings, resolves audio desync, and improves Remote Play for Mac and Linux.

With the new Linux kernel patches posted yesterday for cleaning up x86 32-bit kernels on x86_64 CPUs as part of that patch series was introducing new Kconfig build options around the x86_64 micro-architecture feature levels.

Renowned Linux kernel developer Greg Kroah-Hartman announced today that the Linux 6.12 kernel series has been officially marked as LTS (Long Term Support) on the kernel.org website with a predicted life expectancy of at least two years.

The Linux Foundation's Census III report reveals critical dependencies and growing security concerns in open source software.

A third-party Kubuntu remix with a severe identity crisis. Wubuntu is a stripped-down Kubuntu, with custom themes and additional tools to make it look (a lot) and work (superficially) like Windows 11.

A step closer to perfection! Discover the latest COSMIC Alpha 4 release with exciting updates to settings, apps, bug fixes, and more.

Here’s our verdict on the best GUI weather tools. Only free and open source software is eligible for inclusion.

As we approach 2025, hopefully none of you are still running x86 32-bit kernels / 32-bit OS software on x86_64 processors, but should you still be into that, there are improvements on the way.

Learn how to back up your Raspberry Pi using rsync - from basic folder backups to full system automation - with this comprehensive guide.

Cinnamon 6.4 is already out and Xfce 4.20 is very nearly ready. Fancy spending time refreshing your setup over the holidays? Two of the more popular Windows-style FOSS desktops are about to drop new point releases, one for higher-end machines and one for lower-end kit.

Ever find yourself tinkering with settings or exploring new tools on your Linux system and wonder if you're becoming more proficient? If you've been using Linux for a while, here are five signs that might indicate you're moving into advanced user territory.

GStreamer 1.24.10 multimedia framework released with bug fixes, 40+ security improvements, and enhanced stability.

Mozilla isn’t just another tech company — we’re a global crew of activists, technologists and builders, all working to keep the internet free, open and accessible. For over 25 years, we’ve championed the idea that the web should be for everyone, no matter who you are or where you’re from.

Learn practical strategies for protecting containerized applications on Linux.

The Rustls project as a modern TLS library written in the Rust programming language and an alternative to the likes of the widely-used OpenSSL and Cloudflare's BoringSSL has published some new performance figures.

Based on Ubuntu 24.04, more accessibility, still looks great. Elementary OS 8 "Circe" is here, based on Ubuntu 24.04, with Wayland support in the Pantheon desktop.

If your Linux shell scripts are getting tripped up by SSH fingerprints, follow this concise tutorial for an easy solution.