Posts by omgubuntu@floss.social
(DIR) Post #AjGmjVoNh6pPsXRHpg by omgubuntu@floss.social
2024-06-25T00:48:09Z
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New Tiling Shell extension update adds keyboard shortcuts for tiling windows to an active layout. This means there are now 3 different ways to tile windows - something for everyone! https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2024/06/tiling-shell-extension-adds-new-keyboard-shortcuts #gnome #linux
(DIR) Post #AkGp9fbts7HObHLmnQ by omgubuntu@floss.social
2024-07-24T22:29:03Z
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This Intel-based single-board computer is cheaper and faster than a Raspberry Pi 5 - https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2024/07/radxa-x4-cheap-intel-n100-raspberry-pi-alternative #intel #tech #sbc
(DIR) Post #AknKiSEcuKwYtFFSd6 by omgubuntu@floss.social
2024-08-09T13:46:57Z
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Future Ubuntu releases will ship with the latest upstream Linux kernel, even if it's still in RC status - https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2024/08/canonical-announce-major-ubuntu-kernel-change #linux #ubuntu #canonical
(DIR) Post #AmBlq3MefNMgQePBK4 by omgubuntu@floss.social
2024-09-20T02:31:55Z
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Vivaldi Web Browser is Now Officially Available as a Snap https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2024/09/vivaldi-web-browser-now-available-as-snap#vivaldi #ubuntu #linux
(DIR) Post #Amc93fnf15EoBaj0bI by omgubuntu@floss.social
2024-10-03T01:37:36Z
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Remarkable? Yeah, Pine64's Linux-Powered e-ink tablet is – it can even run Doom! And with a new production now confirmed, finally a chance to buy one. https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2024/10/pinenote-linux-powered-e-ink-tablet-returns#linux #opensource #eink
(DIR) Post #AnVjJG26ul7TY6dFo0 by omgubuntu@floss.social
2024-10-29T21:14:02Z
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A new version of ONLYOFFICE, a free, open-source office suite for Windows, macOS, and Linux is out. Plenty of productivity-minded changes on offer, plus a new theme.https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2024/10/onlyoffice-8-2-brings-faster-file-opening-new-grey-theme#ONLYOFFICE #FOSS #software
(DIR) Post #Ao0cfyMVu2IOihhbIu by omgubuntu@floss.social
2024-11-13T18:50:29Z
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After being teased earlier this year, the first RISC-V Mainboard for the Framework Laptop 13 is now available, priced from $199 https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2024/11/risc-v-mainboard-for-framework-laptop-13-available-from-199#RISCV #framework #opensource
(DIR) Post #AoOESArYtTSYKX9Omu by omgubuntu@floss.social
2024-11-25T02:51:59Z
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Want to use Snap apps in Linux Mint? The distro ships a block file to 'forbid' their install, but it can be easily removed to give you access to software like Spotify, Vivaldi, and JetBrains.https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2024/11/how-to-install-snaps-in-linux-mint#LinuxMint #snap
(DIR) Post #Aocl6ie7wKEVF6RDMG by omgubuntu@floss.social
2024-12-01T19:51:48Z
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Discord has quietly fulfilled a long-standing feature request from Linux users: the option to ‘share system audio’ in screen shares. https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2024/11/discord-screen-share-audio-support-for-linux#linux #discord
(DIR) Post #ApaNR45iDmumbIsNWK by omgubuntu@floss.social
2024-12-29T21:10:33Z
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If you're looking for a fast, fluid, GPU-accelerated terminal for Linux (or macOS), then check out Ghostty, which saw its first public release over Xmas.https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2024/12/ghostty-terminal-linux-open-source-release#opensource #ghostty #linux
(DIR) Post #Aq12p4KldOX5K2GeES by omgubuntu@floss.social
2025-01-12T16:59:15Z
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VLC demoes AI-powered subtitle feature to generate real-time captions for any video in 100+ languages https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/01/vlc-demo-ai-real-time-subtitles-for-any-video #OpenSource #vlc #CES2025
(DIR) Post #Aqa2bNW6JhaHILdcDg by omgubuntu@floss.social
2025-01-29T16:43:13Z
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From March 1st, all key Ubuntu development discussions, requests, and contacts will take place on Matrix https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/01/ubuntu-dev-matrix-move-confirmed#matrix #ubuntu #irc
(DIR) Post #Aqz0Z1jTyBtsaU6Rgu by omgubuntu@floss.social
2025-02-09T17:09:50Z
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ONLYOFFICE 8.3 released with Apple iWork file support, shape merging, text document merging + morehttps://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/02/onlyoffice-8-3-released-new-features#ONLYOFFICE #opensource #foss
(DIR) Post #AtBWkHsOqUJ9XjgUUa by omgubuntu@floss.social
2025-04-17T10:40:16Z
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Ubuntu 25.04 arrives today, filled with fresh new features, essential updates and other welcome improvements. Will you be trying it? #Ubuntu #OpenSource #Linux
(DIR) Post #AuxU8lI1KnN4CC4sV6 by omgubuntu@floss.social
2025-06-08T14:17:03Z
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Linux Mint has announced a new app to support fingerprint authentication. It includes 'smarter' PAM integration to preempt authentication issues, and fall back to password login if needed. https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/06/linux-mint-fingerprint-support-coming#linuxmint #linux #opensource
(DIR) Post #Aw90LScvhUTXW9N5Q8 by omgubuntu@floss.social
2025-07-15T02:35:42Z
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Users on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (and any Linux distribution based on it, like Linux Mint 22) will shortly receive Linux kernel 6.15 and Mesa 25.0.7 via a software update. https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/07/ubuntu-24-04-3-hwe-new-mesa-kernel-update#ubuntu #linux #linuxmint
(DIR) Post #AwnNXDE2Yj2l1TBcki by omgubuntu@floss.social
2025-08-03T14:19:09Z
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Ubuntu Server 25.10 removes wget from its default installation, in favour of wcurl, a wrapper included with curl. https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/08/ubuntu-server-25-10-replaces-wget-with-wcurl?v1#ubuntu #linux #curl
(DIR) Post #AwvvjXuGRcfOLRfVY0 by omgubuntu@floss.social
2025-08-07T10:40:02Z
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GitHub's "use AI or find a new job" message to devs gets a sharp, witty riposte in this. If your study actually shows AI doesn't save time, boost productivity, or bolster skills, just move the proverbial goalposts to an entirely different field – and hope the players don't notice! https://nibblestew.blogspot.com/2025/08/lets-properly-analyze-ai-article-for.html
(DIR) Post #AxEjsC3nWwXPkXiupM by omgubuntu@floss.social
2025-08-15T10:40:03Z
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The Ghostty terminal has undergone a GTK rewrite, embracing the GObject type system. The result: new features for Linux, better memory management, and improved stability. Version 1.2 with the changes drops in a few weeks, so keep your lights on! 👻 https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/08/ghostty-terminal-gtk-rewrite-linux #gtk #ghostty #opensource
(DIR) Post #AxIRoNRSFcGxLdeuv2 by omgubuntu@floss.social
2025-08-18T14:08:34Z
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Ubuntu’s release team is working on new “dangerous” development images. What are they, and who are they for? ☠️https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/08/ubuntu-dangerous-daily-builds-snap-testing#ubuntu #canonical #linux