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openSUSE Tumbleweed distribution switches from GRUB2 to GRUB2-BLS as default bootloader when installed via YaST.

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pipemixer is a TUI volume control application for pipewire built with ncurses. It's heavily inspired by pulsemixer and pwvucontrol.

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The next iteration of Linux Mint is going to make some interesting changes to the user experience, including a redesigned Start Menu for Cinnamon. Clement Lefebvre, aka Clem, the project and development team leader of the distro has published some details about the upcoming features.

This is what the Cinnamon Menu applet, or the Start Menu, looks like in its current style on Linux Mint 22.2.

Here's the dark theme version with the default menu icon.

It looks fine, and works perfectly. Notice how it blurs out the last item in the list?

Also, here are the current options for customizing the menu.

Well, here is a screenshot of the new Start Menu. It's detached from the bottom of the screen, and looks way better.

(Image courtesy: Linux Mint)

It seems to be wider, yet not taller, and still manages to display more items. This design makes better use of the screen real-estate. The sidebar has been expanded and displays the labels of each shortcut. Moving to the right pane, the list of app categories now uses the same 9-dot grid icons like "All Applications" does. Another improvement that this menu will bring is that it has a description for each shortcut. It kind of reminds me of macOS' Settings app.

(Image courtesy: Linux Mint)

Users will be able to choose where the system buttons are placed (Lock Screen, Log Out, Shut Down), you can choose to keep it as it is, on the left sidebar, or move them to the right of the search bar. Their icons have been redesigned slightly. The search bar can be moved to the bottom of the menu, and this is customizable, so if you like to keep it at the top, you can. If you move the system icons to the left, the search bar will be longer. A customizable Start Menu, imagine that.

The next big change that is heading to Mint users in the future is a new System Reports tool. It has been rebranded as the System Information tool. But, we already have a System Info applet.

(Image courtesy: Linux Mint)

Jokes aside, Clem admitted that the old tool is not enough if a user wanted to troubleshoot problems, such as finding what steps they need to do, or how to use a fix. The System Information tool is designed to provide additional data to help users troubleshoot common issues. It as 4 new pages including a USB page that lists devices connected via a USB port along with their type, name and ID.

The GPU page has details about graphics card and hardware acceleration info, while the PCI page that lists details about your computer's internal components and drivers. There is a BIOS page with info about your motherboard, BIOS version, boot mode and secure-boot.

And finally, there is a new tool, System Administration, which has a similar UI, but is meant for admins. Currently, it only has a boot menu, where you can show/hide the boot menu, configure how long it stays open before the default option for dual-booting/multiple kernels. Users can also add boot parameters while troubleshooting hardware problems.

(Image courtesy: Linux Mint)

When a user asked whether Linux Mint 23 will improve support for Wayland session, i.e. switch from experimental to beta, Clem explained that Wayland Cinnamon is missing a screen locker, and that it’s a complex feature to implement. It may not be ready for Mint 23, but it’s possible. That is very interesting.

The other changes are expected to ship with Mint 22.3 in December 2025.

On a side note, LMDE 6 will reach End of Life on January 1st 2026. Please be aware that LMDE 7 is 64-bit only.

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Nitrux is a Debian-based Linux distribution that has always stood out for its bold design choices. It even made our list of the most beautiful Linux distributions.

Earlier this year, the project made a significant announcement. They discontinued its custom NX Desktop and the underlying KDE Plasma base, prioritizing a Hyprland desktop experience combined with their in-house developed app distribution methods.

Now, the first major release reflecting this redefined approach is finally here.

🆕 Nitrux 5.0.0: What's New?

The release uses OpenRC 0.63 as its init system instead of systemd. This is paired with either Liquorix kernel 6.17.7 or a CachyOS-patched kernel, depending on your hardware, and the desktop experience is Wayland-only. KDE Plasma, KWin, and SDDM are gone.

In their place, you get Hyprland with Waybar for the panel, Crystal Dock for application launching, and greetd as the login manager, and QtGreet as the display manager. Wofi serves as the application launcher, while wlogout handles logout actions.

Nitrux 5.0.0 ships with an immutable root filesystem powered by NX Overlayroot. This provides system stability and rollback capabilities through the Nitrux Update Tool System (nuts).

Plus, there is Nitrux's new approach to software management. NX AppHub and AppBoxes are now the primary methods for installing applications. Flatpak and Distrobox remain available as complementary options.

There are many updated apps and tooling in this release too:

• Podman 5.6.1
• Docker 26.1.5
• Git 2.51.0
• Python 3.13.7
• OpenRazer 3.10.3
• MESA 25.2.3
• BlueZ 5.84
• PipeWire 1.4.8

The developers are clear about who Nitrux is for. It is designed for users who see configuration as empowerment, not inconvenience. This isn't a distribution trying to please everyone.

The team put it this way in their announcement:

These are not additions for the sake of novelty, but extensions of the same philosophy—emphasizing that Nitrux targets modern, powerful hardware. Tuned for real machines: a track weapon, not a city commuter—built for those who drive, not spectate.

📥 Download Nitrux 5.0.0

The nitrux-contemporary-cachy-nvopen ISO is designed for NVIDIA hardware. It includes the NVIDIA Open Kernel Module and uses the CachyOS-patched kernel.

The nitrux-contemporary-liquorix-mesa ISO targets AMD and Intel graphics. It ships with the Liquorix kernel and MESA drivers. Both versions are also available through SourceForge.

A fresh installation is strongly recommended for this release. Updates from Nitrux 3.9.1 to 5.0.0 are not supported. Future updates will be delivered through the Nitrux Update Tool System.

Also, virtual machines are not supported natively, as the team removed many VM-specific components. You can learn more in the release notes.

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The Fedora community is coming together once again to celebrate the release of Fedora Linux 43, and you’re invited! Join us on Friday, November 21, 2025, from 13:00 to 16:00 UTC on Matrix for our virtual Fedora 43 Release Party.

This is our chance to celebrate the latest release, hear from contributors across the project, and see what’s new in Fedora Workstation, KDE, Atomic Desktops, and more. Whether you’re a long-time Fedora user or new to the community, it’s the perfect way to connect with the broader community, learn more about Fedora, and hang out in Matrix chat with your Fedora friends.

We have a lineup of talks and updates from across the Fedora ecosystem, including updates directly from teams who have been working on changes in this release. We’ll kick things off with Fedora Project Leader Jef Spaleta and Fedora Community Architect Justin Wheeler, followed by sessions with community members like Timothée Ravier on Atomic Desktops, Peter Boy and Petr Bokoč on the new Fedora Docs initiative, and Neal Gompa and Michel Lind discussing the Wayland-only GNOME experience. You’ll also hear from teams across Fedora sharing insights, demos, and what’s next for the project.

Registration is free but required to join the Matrix event room. Once registered, you’ll receive an invitation in your Matrix account before the event begins.

Sign up on the Fedora Linux 43 Release Party event page. We can’t wait to see you there to come celebrate Fedora 43 with us!