This Week in Linux

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  • Your Weekly Source for Linux GNews from the TuxDigital Network (https://tuxdigital.com/)!
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  • 278: Linux 6.11, GNOME 47, Microsoft kernel mode changes, Zorin OS, & more Linux news

    278: Linux 6.11, GNOME 47, Microsoft kernel mode changes, Zorin OS, & more Linux news
    Sep 21 2024
    video: https://youtu.be/CNETMkgDNUs Forum Discussion Thread (https://forum.tuxdigital.com/t/278-linux-6-11-gnome-47-microsoft-kernel-mode-changes-zorin-os-more-linux-news/6405) This week in Linux, we have a lot of news, just a crazy amount and some big stuff like the Linux kernel 6.11 is out. GNOME 47 has been released. Microsoft is making kernel mode changes and we're gonna talk about what that means for Linux and Linux gaming. Zorin OS 17.2 is out. All of this and more on This Week in Linux, the weekly news show that keeps you up to date with what’s going on in the Linux and Open Source world. Now let's jump right into Your Source for Linux GNews! Download as MP3 (https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2389be04-5c79-485e-b1ca-3a5b2cebb006/79e6e00a-50aa-452d-ac48-3d97d90aaa2a.mp3) Support the Show Become a Patron = tuxdigital.com/membership (https://tuxdigital.com/membership) Store = tuxdigital.com/store (https://tuxdigital.com/store) Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:37 Linux Kernel 6.11 Released 04:41 GNOME 47 Released 15:42 Microsoft making Kernel Mode changes, and what it means for Linux Gaming 20:17 Zorin OS 17.2 Released 24:25 MX Linux 23.4 Released 26:04 Fedora Linux 41 Beta Released 32:06 Rockstar Destroys Steam Deck Support for GTA Online 35:56 Support the show Links: Linux Kernel 6.11 Released https://lore.kernel.org/lkml/CAHk-=whVpSHw9+4ov=oLevfv8sPYbh59T_9VKif-6Vqkr41jQA@mail.gmail.com/T/#u https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2024/09/linux-kernel-6-11-released-this-is-whats-new GNOME 47 Released https://foundation.gnome.org/2024/09/18/introducing-gnome-47/ https://release.gnome.org/47/ Microsoft making Kernel Mode changes, and what it means for Linux Gaming https://www.notebookcheck.net/Microsoft-paves-the-way-for-Linux-gaming-success-with-plan-that-would-kill-kernel-level-anti-cheat.888345.0.html https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2024/09/12/taking-steps-that-drive-resiliency-and-security-for-windows-customers/ https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/09/microsoft-windows-kernel-changes-dont-suddenly-mean-big-things-for-linux-gaming/ Zorin OS 17.2 Released https://blog.zorin.com/2024/09/19/zorin-os-17.2-has-landed/ MX Linux 23.4 Released https://mxlinux.org/blog/mx-23-4-libretto-now-available/ Fedora Linux 41 Beta Released https://fedoramagazine.org/announcing-fedora-linux-41-beta/ Rockstar Destroys Steam Deck Support for GTA Online https://tuxdigital.com/videos/rockstar-destroys-steam-deck-support-for-gta-online-lying-about-it/ https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/09/grand-theft-auto-v-gets-battleye-anti-cheat-breaks-online-play-on-steam-deck-linux/ https://support.rockstargames.com/articles/33490543992467/Grand-Theft-Auto-Online-BattlEye-FAQ https://store.steampowered.com/news/group/4145017/view/3104663180636096966 https://www.battleye.com/about/ Support the show https://tuxdigital.com/membership (https://tuxdigital.com/membership) https://tuxdigital.com/store (https://tuxdigital.com/store)
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    37 mins
  • 277: Lutris creator joins Playtron, Hyprland window manager, Cinnamon design update & more Linux news

    277: Lutris creator joins Playtron, Hyprland window manager, Cinnamon design update & more Linux news
    Sep 14 2024
    video: https://youtu.be/_ZlIPhB-Fws Forum Discussion Thread (https://forum.tuxdigital.com/t/277-gnome-looks-for-leader-ubuntu-adds-snap-permissions-kali-linux-new-release-more-linux-news/6398) This week in Linux, we have a lot of cool news from the Ubuntu team announcing that they're going to have new Snap Permissions for users in 24.10. Also, the GNOME Foundation is doing a open search for their new Executive Director. And we have a lot of new releases, as well as some Linux gaming news with the Lutris creator joining the Playtron team. And we have a lot of Steam updates. All of this and more on This Week in Linux, the weekly news show that keeps you up to date with what's going on in the Linux and Open Source world. So let's jump right into Your Source for Linux GNews. Download as MP3 (https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2389be04-5c79-485e-b1ca-3a5b2cebb006/99876260-1a1e-4b3e-b854-8ca3334b7322.mp3) Support the Show Become a Patron = tuxdigital.com/membership (https://tuxdigital.com/membership) Store = tuxdigital.com/store (https://tuxdigital.com/store) Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:44 Ubuntu 24.10 to Enhance Snap Permissions Handling 06:27 GNOME Foundation Opens Search for New Executive Director 10:08 Linux Mint Tease ‘Improved’ Default Cinnamon Theme 21:04 Kali Linux 2024.3 Released 25:53 Hyprland 0.43.0 Released 29:29 Lutris Creator joins Playtron for PlaytronOS 41:44 Steam Updates for Linux Gamers 46:30 Support the show Links: Ubuntu 24.10 to Enhance Snap Permissions Handling https://discourse.ubuntu.com/t/ubuntu-desktop-s-24-10-dev-cycle-part-5-introducing-permissions-prompting/47963 (https://discourse.ubuntu.com/t/ubuntu-desktop-s-24-10-dev-cycle-part-5-introducing-permissions-prompting/47963) GNOME Foundation Opens Search for New Executive Director https://foundation.gnome.org/2024/09/13/search-for-new-executive-director/ (https://foundation.gnome.org/2024/09/13/search-for-new-executive-director/) Linux Mint Tease ‘Improved’ Default Cinnamon Theme https://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=4740 (https://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=4740) https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2024/09/linux-mint-new-default-cinnamon-theme-more (https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2024/09/linux-mint-new-default-cinnamon-theme-more) Kali Linux 2024.3 Released https://www.kali.org/blog/kali-linux-2024-3-release/ (https://www.kali.org/blog/kali-linux-2024-3-release/) Hyprland 0.43.0 Released https://hyprland.org/news/update43/ (https://hyprland.org/news/update43/) Lutris Creator joins Playtron for PlaytronOS https://www.patreon.com/posts/playtron-ubuntu-111705494 (https://www.patreon.com/posts/playtron-ubuntu-111705494) https://www.playtron.one/ (https://www.playtron.one/) Steam Updates for Linux Gamers https://steamcommunity.com/games/593110/announcements/detail/4599952112537386541 (https://steamcommunity.com/games/593110/announcements/detail/4599952112537386541) https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/593110/view/4605582245626919823 (https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/593110/view/4605582245626919823) https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/09/steam-families-has-officially-launched-with-a-big-steam-client-update/ (https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/09/steam-families-has-officially-launched-with-a-big-steam-client-update/) Support the show https://tuxdigital.com/membership (https://tuxdigital.com/membership) https://tuxdigital.com/store (https://tuxdigital.com/store)
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    48 mins
  • 276: Ubuntu making BIG changes, KDE needs donations, Linux Continues to Grow & more Linux news

    276: Ubuntu making BIG changes, KDE needs donations, Linux Continues to Grow & more Linux news
    Sep 7 2024
    video: https://youtu.be/KxFzi84B8dw Forum Discussion Thread (https://forum.tuxdigital.com/t/276-ubuntu-making-big-changes-kde-needs-donations-linux-continues-to-grow-more-linux-news/6390) This week in Linux, Canonical announced a new major kernel change that is coming for Ubuntu. KDE is now asking for donations in the next version of KDE Plasma desktop. Linux continues to grow on the desktop with the market share and Linux From Scratch has a new release. If you're not familiar with that, well, it's a great project that will maybe make you want to rip your hair out. All of this and more on This Week in Linux. The weekly news show that keeps you up to date with what's going on in the Linux and Open Source world. So let's jump right into Your Source for Linux GNews. Download as MP3 (https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2389be04-5c79-485e-b1ca-3a5b2cebb006/0dfc30eb-a744-4c94-904c-0a1f21e64937.mp3) Support the Show Become a Patron = tuxdigital.com/membership (https://tuxdigital.com/membership) Store = tuxdigital.com/store (https://tuxdigital.com/store) Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:42 Canonical Announces Major Kernel Change 04:55 KDE to ask for donations in Plasma desktop 14:05 Linux Continues to Grow: 4.45% Desktop Market Share 18:07 2GB Raspberry Pi 5 goes on sale at $50 19:49 ClamAV Antivirus 1.4 Ends 32-Bit Linux Support 22:10 Linux From Scratch 12.2 Released 25:06 Deepin Linux 23 Released 29:11 Mad Gainz Links: Canonical Announces Major Kernel Change https://discourse.ubuntu.com/t/kernel-version-selection-for-ubuntu-releases/47007 (https://discourse.ubuntu.com/t/kernel-version-selection-for-ubuntu-releases/47007) https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2024/08/canonical-announce-major-ubuntu-kernel-change (https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2024/08/canonical-announce-major-ubuntu-kernel-change) https://www.phoronix.com/news/Ubuntu-Releases-Fresher-Kernels (https://www.phoronix.com/news/Ubuntu-Releases-Fresher-Kernels) KDE to ask for donations in Plasma desktop https://kde.org/announcements/report_2023/ (https://kde.org/announcements/report_2023/) https://pointieststick.com/2024/08/28/asking-for-donations-in-plasma/ (https://pointieststick.com/2024/08/28/asking-for-donations-in-plasma/) Linux Continues to Grow: 4.45% Desktop Market Share https://gs.statcounter.com/os-market-share/desktop/worldwide (https://gs.statcounter.com/os-market-share/desktop/worldwide) https://ostechnix.com/linux-market-share-july-2024-report/ (https://ostechnix.com/linux-market-share-july-2024-report/) 2GB Raspberry Pi 5 goes on sale at $50 https://www.raspberrypi.com/news/2gb-raspberry-pi-5-on-sale-now-at-50/ (https://www.raspberrypi.com/news/2gb-raspberry-pi-5-on-sale-now-at-50/) https://www.phoronix.com/news/Raspberry-Pi-5-2GB-Launches (https://www.phoronix.com/news/Raspberry-Pi-5-2GB-Launches) https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2024/08/newer-cheaper-raspberry-pi-5-2gb-ram (https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2024/08/newer-cheaper-raspberry-pi-5-2gb-ram) ClamAV Antivirus 1.4 Ends 32-Bit Linux Support https://blog.clamav.net/2024/08/clamav-140-feature-release-and-clamav.html (https://blog.clamav.net/2024/08/clamav-140-feature-release-and-clamav.html) https://linuxiac.com/clamav-antivirus-1-4-ends-32-bit-linux-support/ (https://linuxiac.com/clamav-antivirus-1-4-ends-32-bit-linux-support/) Linux From Scratch 12.2 Released https://lists.linuxfromscratch.org/sympa/arc/lfs-announce/2024-09/msg00000.html (https://lists.linuxfromscratch.org/sympa/arc/lfs-announce/2024-09/msg00000.html) Deepin Linux 23 Released https://www.deepin.org/en/deepin-23-is-officially-released/ (https://www.deepin.org/en/deepin-23-is-officially-released/) https://linuxiac.com/deepin-linux-23-released/ (https://linuxiac.com/deepin-linux-23-released/) https://www.linux-magazine.com/Online/News/Deepin-23-Offers-Wayland-Support-and-New-AI-Tool (https://www.linux-magazine.com/Online/News/Deepin-23-Offers-Wayland-Support-and-New-AI-Tool)
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    29 mins
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