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Want to install Kodi home theater software v21.2 “Omega” via native .deb package? Here’s a PPA for Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, though unofficial.

For the Linux 6.13 cycle the Rust code was hitting a "tipping point" with more Rust kernel drivers expected soon. For Linux 6.14 there is indeed a lot more Rust code being primed for this next kernel version.

Fwupd 2.0.4 has been released today as the fourth maintenance update to the latest fwupd 2.0 release of this open-source Linux firmware update utility for Linux-based operating systems.

Netplan is a modern network configuration tool introduced in Ubuntu 17.10 and later adopted as the default for managing network interfaces in Ubuntu 18.04 and beyond. With its YAML-based configuration files, Netplan simplifies the process of managing complex network setups, providing a seamless interface to underlying tools like systemd-networkd and NetworkManager.

The firmware is based on the gs_usb protocol, which makes it The firmware is based on the gs_usb protocol, which makes it computable with plug-and-play functionality with most modern Linux systems. with plug-and-play functionality with most modern Linux systems.

Catch up on the latest Linux news: Mint 22.1, VLC AI Subtitles, Arch Community Survey Results, GNOME Audio Player, MX 23.5, Deepin 25 Preview, and more.

There are a large number of terminal emulators to choose from, some offering a huge range of features, others aiming to be frugal with system resources.

The latest version of Rhino Linux, 2025.1, has officially launched, offering an impressive set of updates and features. This release, which was originally planned as 2024.3, reflects the team’s commitment to taking extra time to ensure everything is just right.

Earlier this month at CES was the announcement of the GeForce RTX 50 "Blackwell" series. Among the first of these consumer Blackwell GPUs is the GeForce RTX 5090 flagship graphics card that is set to retail for $1999 USD. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founder's Edition graphics card arrived at Phoronix a few days ago to begin Linux testing.

Both the Ubuntu and Debian-based editions get Cinnamon 6.4 and other goodies. It's a bit later than we were expecting, but the latest Mint is here and should start to be offered as an upgrade soon.

Managing services effectively is a crucial aspect of maintaining any Linux-based system, and Debian, one of the most popular Linux distributions, is no exception.

The UNIT DualMCU One is a development board that combines the ESP32 and RP2040 microcontrollers. The ESP32 provides Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, while the RP2040 offers hardware control with flexible GPIO, supporting applications in IoT, robotics, and automation.

The 223rd installment of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup is here for the week ending on January 19th, 2025, keeping you updated with the most important things happening in the Linux world.

This is the second part of the series Container Networking. I will cover Network Namespaces and Linux Bridges in this blog post.

Here's how to hassle-free upgrade to Linux Mint 22.1 "Xia" from 21 "Wilma" - a comprehensive, tested, and proven guide to successful results.

We explore how open source initiatives are shaping the future of quantum computing, making it more accessible and driving innovation through collaboration.

Consul is a modern platform for service discovery that allows you to register services via DNS and HTTP interface. It also offers a Service mesh feature that enables secure connections via TLS and provides authorization between services.

Raspberry Pis are small enough to bring everywhere you go, but how about using them at the same time? While you can grab a Pi laptop or cyberdeck, they can be a little pricey. Fortunately, the Pi Box is here to keep things simple, offering a 3D-printed shell and a screen so you can use your Raspberry Pi 4 anywhere you like.

As anticipated the Linux 6.13 kernel was promoted to stable today with an on-time release and in turn also marking the start of the Linux 6.14 merge window. Linux 6.13 stable has plenty of fine features for this first major kernel release of 2025.

The first new kernel release of the year has arrived — yes, Linux 6.13 has gone stable.