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The freedom to run the program as you wish, for any purpose.
FREEDOM 1:
The freedom to study how the program works, and change it so it does your computing as you wish.
FREEDOM 2:
The freedom to redistribute copies so you can help others.
FREEDOM 3:
The freedom to distribute copies of your modified versions to others.

Here is the news. It's FOSS News (news.itsfoss.com) doesn't exist anymore, at least not as a separate entity. All news articles are now located under the main website: https://itsfoss.com/news/

I merged the two portals into one. Now, you just have to log into one portal to enjoy your membership benefits. I hope it simplifies things for you, specially if you are a Plus member.

Let's see what else you get in this edition of FOSS Weekly:

• A new ODF document standard release.
• Open source alternative to Help Scout.
• YouTube clamping down on tech YouTubers.
• Fixing thumbnail issues in Fedora 43
• Ubuntu's Rust transition hitting yet another hurdle.
• And other Linux news, tips, and, of course, memes!
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📰 Linux and Open Source News

• A new Rust-related problem has cropped up in the land of Ubuntu.
• ODF 1.4 is here as the next evolution for the open document standard.
• You can now play classic D3D7 games on Linux with this new project.
• YouTube recently deleted some Windows 11 bypass tutorials with some absurd claims.
• Kaspersky antivirus software is now available for Linux users. Personally, I don't use any such software on Linux.

Big Tech being Big Tech. A creator claimed that his videos about bypassing Windows 11's mandatory online account were removed by YouTube.

YouTube Goes Bonkers, Removes Windows 11 Bypass Tutorials, Claims ‘Risk of Physical Harm’

When will these Big Tech platforms learn?

It's FOSSSourav Rudra

🧠 What We’re Thinking About

Could GNOME Office be a thing? Roland has some convincing points:

It’s Time to Bring Back GNOME Office (Hope You Remember It)

Those who used GNOME 2 in the 2000’s would remember the now forgotten GNOME Office. I think it’s time to revive that project.

It's FOSSRoland Taylor

On a side note, I found out that Flathub is ranking on Google for NSFW keywords.

What a Shame! FlatHub is Ranking on Google for Po*nHub Downloads

And it’s not Google’s fault this time.

It's FOSSAbhishek Prakash

🧮 Linux Tips, Tutorials, and Learnings

You can fix that annoying issue of GNOME Files not showing image thumbnails on Fedora, btw.

Fixing Image Thumbnails Not Showing Up in GNOME Files on Fedora Linux

Tiny problem but not good for the image of Fedora Linux, pun intended.

It's FOSSAbhishek Prakash

Theena suggests some ways to reclaim your data privacy. Switching to a private email service like Proton is one of the recommendations.

If you are absolutely new to the Linux commands, we have a hands-on series to help you out.

Linux Command Tutorials for Absolute Beginners

Never used Linux commands before? No worries. This tutorial series is for absolute beginners to the Linux terminal.

It's FOSS

👷 AI, Homelab and Hardware Corner

Ownership of digital content is an illusion, until you take matters into your own hands. Our self-hosting starter pack should be a good starting point.

The Self-Hosting Starter Pack: 5 Simple Tools I Recommend To Get Started With Your Homelab

Self-hosting isn’t rocket science—if I can do it, so can you!

It's FOSSTheena Kumaragurunathan

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This curated library (partner link) of courses includes Supercomputers for Linux SysAdmins, CompTIA Linux+ Certification Companion, Using and Administering Linux: Volumes 1–2, and more. Plus, your purchase supports the Room to Read initiative!

✨ Project Highlights

Don't let its name fool you. Calcurse is a powerhouse of a tool that can be your go-to for any calendar management needs (like a boon, almost).

Command Your Calendar: Inside the Minimalist Linux Productivity Tool Calcurse

A classic way to stay organized in the Linux terminal with a classic CLI tool.

It's FOSSRoland Taylor

Help Scout is known for abrupt pricing changes; why not switch to a platform that actually cares?

Tired of Help Scout Pulling the Rug from Under You? Try This Free, Open Source Alternative

Discover how FreeScout lets you run your own help desk without vendor lock-in or surprise price hikes.

It's FOSSSourav Rudra

📽️ Videos I Am Creating for You

The latest video shows my recommendations for Kitty terminal configuration changes.

💡 Quick Handy Tip

In the Konsole terminal emulator, you can use the right-click context menu to open any folder with a specific tool. For example, if you are inside a directory, right-click and select the "Open Folder With" option.

From the list, select an application. So, for instance, if Dolphin is selected, the location will be opened in the file manager. If Kate is selected, that location is opened in the editor.

Other than that, if you enable the "Underline Files" option in Configure Konsole →Profiles → Edit Profile → Mouse → Miscellaneous, you can even right-click and open files in GUI tools right from the terminal.

🎋 Fun in the FOSSverse

Can you get all the answers to this Linux distro logo quiz?

Guess the Distro from its Logo

There is a logo and four distro names. Guess which one it belongs to. It’s that simple.

It's FOSSAbhishek Prakash

🤣 Meme of the Week: Such words can hurt the soul, you know. 😵

🗓️ Tech Trivia: On November 9, 2004, Mozilla Firefox 1.0 was released, introducing a faster, safer web-browsing experience with features like tabbed browsing and popup blocking, marking a major challenge to Microsoft’s Internet Explorer dominance.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 From the Community: One of the developers of antiX Linux has announced that the first beta release of antiX 25 is now live!

antiX 25 Beta 1 Available for Public Testing

antiX-25-full-beta1available for public testing November 5, 2025 by anticapitalista Here is the first beta iso of antiX-25 (64bit). Bullet point notes for now. based on Debian 13 ‘trixie’ 4 modern systemd-free init systems – runit (default), s6-rc, s6-66 and dinit new default look usual ‘antiX magic’ you should be able to boot live in the non-default init and it should then become the default after install. Please note that user intervention will be required more than previous versions o…

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iwinfo shows information about existing wireless connections along with the result of an optional scan for wireless devices.

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Gone are the days when Skype was the go-to VoIP tool for every chat, call, or meeting. While Skype once

Russian hackers use Hyper-V to hide malware within Linux virtual machines.

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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Valve announces Steam Machines, Steam Controller, and Steam Frame VR headset products, scheduled for 2026. Here's a first look!

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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!