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Ubuntu 25.10 Planning To Raise RISC-V Support Baseline To RVA23 Profile
/// 21 Jun 2025, 10:55 am ////// Phoronix ///

Ahead of the all-important Ubuntu 26.04 LTS cycle, Canonical is looking to raise the required RISC-V ISA baseline for its Ubuntu 25.10 release due out later this year...

8 Linux Desktop Distributions to Try - The New Stack
/// 21 Jun 2025, 2:31 pm ////// Google News ///

8 Linux Desktop Distributions to Try The New Stack

GNU Press Shop is open! FSF 40 gear, books & more -- now until July 28
/// 20 Jun 2025, 8:40 pm ////// FSF Blog ///

The Free Software Foundation's (FSF) summer fundraiser is underway, and that means the GNU Press Shop is open!

RBDOOM-3-BFG is a modernization effort of DOOM-3-BFG
/// 21 Jun 2025, 12:53 pm ////// Linux Links ///

RBDOOM-3-BFG is based on DOOM-3-BFG and the goal of this port is to bring DOOM-3-BFG up to latest technology in 2025

The post RBDOOM-3-BFG is a modernization effort of DOOM-3-BFG appeared first on LinuxLinks.

Should I use Linux?
/// 21 Jun 2025, 2:38 pm ////// Reddit ///

So,I’m considering to go from windows 11 pro to Linux but I’m kind of scared?Are there any very Important things I should know?I do play games every now and then and I also do programming.I decided to do the swap because Windows just isn’t working for me anymore it’s extremely finicky and it has been frustrating me alot asof lately so I want to convert to Linux but I’m not sure if I should any tips would be very welcome.

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GNU/Linux Leftovers
/// 21 Jun 2025, 1:18 pm ////// Tux Machines ///

and some FOSS

Net.Attack() is a very unique take on survivor-like roguelikes with programming your abilities
/// 20 Jun 2025, 12:00 pm ////// GamingOnLinux ///

Net.Attack() takes the basic idea of the action from Vampire Survivors and other survivor-likes but, it gets you to program your abilities with code blocks.

Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.

Scattered Spider Behind Cyberattacks on M&S and Co-op, Causing Up to $592M in Damages
/// 21 Jun 2025, 9:44 am ////// The Hacker News ///

The April 2025 cyber attacks targeting U.K. retailers Marks & Spencer and Co-op have been classified as a "single combined cyber event." That's according to an assessment from the Cyber Monitoring Centre (CMC), a U.K.-based independent, non-profit body set up by the insurance industry to categorize major cyber events. "Given that one threat actor claimed responsibility for both M&S and

Darktable 5.2 Open-Source RAW Image Editor Released with New Features
/// 21 Jun 2025, 12:49 pm ////// 9to5Linux ///

Darktable 5.2 open-source RAW image editor is now available for download with new features, UI/UX improvements, and updated camera support. Here's what's news!

The post Darktable 5.2 Open-Source RAW Image Editor Released with New Features appeared first on 9to5Linux - do not reproduce this article without permission. This RSS feed is intended for readers, not scrapers.

FOSS Weekly #25.25: Nitrux Hyprland, Joplin Tips, Denmark Ditching Microsoft, Tiling Moves and More Linux Stuff
/// 19 Jun 2025, 5:21 am ////// ITS FOSS ///

You probably have noticed a lack of new articles this week. And there is a 'good' reason for that. I have been busy with the arrival of my second child 🚼

That is also the reason why there was a slight delay in lifetime membership activation. But it's done for all the 43 new members so far (of the set goal of 75 new lifetime members).

Things are getting back on the track as the mother and baby duo have been discharged from the hospital. You should start seeing more tutorials, I promise 😸

The 13th anniversary offer is still going on. You get the lifetime membership option with reduced pricing of $76 instead of the usual $99 along with a Linux command line eBook. If you ever wanted to support us with Plus membership but didn't like the recurring subscription, this is the best time for that 😃

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💬 Let's see what else you get in this edition

A new Kali Linux release.
ONLYOFFICE 9 with more modern features.
Nitrux Linux offers Hyprland by default.
Linux Foundation launching a package manager.
And other Linux news, tips, and, of course, memes!

📰 Linux and Open Source News

Kali Linux 2025.2 release is packed with many visual buffs.
A cheaper variant of the Linux-powered Liberux NEXX is here.
The Linux Foundation has launched FAIR Package Manager for WordPress.
Apple has introduced an open source tool for running Linux containers on macOS.

ONLYOFFICE 9.0 release brings modern new features to the open source office suite.

Nitrux has moved to Hyprland, ditching NX Desktop and KDE Plasma in the process.

🧠 What We’re Thinking About

Denmark has set out to replace Microsoft Office with LibreOffice in its Ministry of Digital Affairs.

🧮 Linux Tips, Tutorials and More

You can master Joplin with these handy tips.
Here are 9 major annoyances with Linux that aren't an issue anymore.
Here's a fix for the continuous buzzing noise from your desk speakers on Linux.

Using Tiling Assistant on GNOME is an easy way to speed up your workflow.

Desktop Linux is mostly neglected by the industry but loved by the community. For the past 13 years, It's FOSS has been helping people use Linux on their personal computers. And we are now facing the existential threat from AI models stealing our content.

If you like what we do and would love to support our work, please become It's FOSS Plus member. It costs $24 a year (less than the cost of a burger meal each month) and you get an ad-free reading experience with the satisfaction of helping the desktop Linux community.

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👷 Homelab and Maker's Corner

The SAKURA-II looks like a nice addition for the Raspberry Pi AI enthusiasts in the house.

✨ Project Highlight

If you ever wanted to relive classic games, then RetroArch is the way to go.

📽️ Videos I am Creating for You

Use terminal like a pro with these terminal shortcuts.

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🧩 Quiz Time

Do you know other shells beyond Bash? Prove it.

💡 Quick Handy Tip

If you are using Vivaldi, you can rename tabs by simply double-clicking on the tab title and entering a name. Before doing that, ensure that double-click tab rename is enabled in the settings.

Open Settings and go to the Tabs section. Here, check whether the double-click action is set to "Rename tab".

This is useful when the tab names are taking up too much space, this way, you can give a nickname to easily identify the tab.

🤣 Meme of the Week

It's still going strong thanks to Linux! 💪

🗓️ Tech Trivia

On June 14, 1822, Charles Babbage presented a paper to the Royal Astronomical Society proposing a design for a machine he called the Difference Engine, the first significant example of a mechanical computing device.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 FOSSverse Corner

There is a long-running discussion surrounding the bias against Ubuntu. Do you have insights to add?

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Steam Beta Enables Proton On Linux For All Titles
/// 19 Jun 2025, 10:00 am ////// Slashdot ///

Valve has quietly updated the Steam Beta Client to enable Proton by default for all Windows games on Linux, eliminating the need for users to toggle compatibility settings manually. GamingOnLinux reports: For some context here: originally, Proton had an option to enable / disable it globally. That was removed with the Game Recording update last year. That made sense, because people kept somehow turning it entirely off and now it's required by Steam. Currently, there's still an option in the stable Steam Client that you need to manually check to enable Steam Play (Proton) for "all other titles". This is something of a leftover from when Proton was initially revealed, and only worked for a specific set of games on Valve's whitelist. It now covers what Valve set by default for Steam Deck and SteamOS verification. What's changed is that at some point in the recent Steam Beta releases, is that "for all other titles" option is gone. I've scrolled back through changelogs and not seen it mentioned. So now, Proton is just enabled properly in full by default in the Steam Beta like shown in the [image here]. This is a good (and needed) change that I'm happy to see. There's often confusion when people try to run Windows games on Linux and end up with no install button because Proton isn't turned on for all titles. [This] will soon be a thing of the past. To be clear, this is not setting Proton on every game by default, it does not override Native Linux games. It's just making Proton available by default.

Day 1: Big Announcements, Bold Ideas

“10 years in the making,” as Justin W. put it – this year’s Flock kicked off with energy. The central track brought everyone together for keynotes and deep conversations on Fedora’s future.

The day opened with reflections from Matthew Miller former Fedora Project Leader (FPL), who spoke candidly about the passion and challenges of the role – even nearly missing his daughter’s graduation! He handed the baton to the new FPL, Jef Spaleta, who stepped on stage with a vision.

Jef Spaleta laid out Fedora’s Strategy 2028 with a focus on mentorship, contributor growth, and aligning community efforts. He emphasized the need to support people better, build transparent processes, and push forward with long-term thinking.

You can check the video: Flock 2025 The FPL Exchange.

Panel: What comes next?

A lot was said, I can’t really recount it all.

The “Big Elephant” – AI – was among the topics in the room, plus others.

One community member asked: “What’s the plan for those greying folks who’ve contributed for years – how do we keep them engaged?” That led to an eye-opening chat about FESCo nominations. Turns out, you don’t have to be a genius to participate. You just have to show up, say something, even if it’s “I didn’t have time to review.” It’s about honesty and growth. Not perfection. (Whew!)

And yes – apparently, it was the same Friends (Friends of Fedora) who got elected every time, or maybe people don’t really know how that works? Now, should we expect a guide on that? Many would need it I guess. Let’s push them for it. Bookmark that.

PS: You can watch all this goodness on YouTube. Trust me, it’s worth it.

Sponsor time… And a Milo break

During the break, while the stream showed sponsor slides (thank you, sponsors – you keep the lights on!), I took a real break. Picture this:

Fresh hot milk (fresh of course, never told you I used to milk cows when I was a kid) + Milo + a tiny bit of sugar = Happiness. (sugar in Milo! That’s crazy!! Milo is mostly sugar (MatH)

So, take a breather …. Oh I mean take a break `cause we’re not yet halfway through our article.

Image showing cartoon drinking, on a short break

Welcome back from your break! I know you didn’t really take a break; I was just humoring you.

Yes, my Flock snack game was elite.

Back to Tech: Forgejo & Fedora Gaming?!

Otto Richter from Codeberg walked us through why Fedora moved to Forgejo for hosting – and what Codeberg is all about (all the goodies it has). He even gave a quick demo, plus a bonus pronunciation lesson. You can find the slides to the talk here on Pretalx.

Then came a surprise: Fedora’s Downstream Gaming Variant!

Noel Miller and Antheas from the Bazzite team introduced their work on making a variant of Fedora that is more gaming-friendly. I hadn’t even heard of Bazzite before this. Maybe I should try it? Yes, sometime. If you play games and love Fedora, these folks want you – whether you’re a dev, tester, or gamer who just clicks buttons and wins.

After lunch: SIGs, Mentorship, and Inspiration

After lunch sessions split across rooms. I tried to be in two rooms at once (classic virtual problem ). I joined the Topaz Room for the Fedora Join SIG session.

I’m actually a member of the Join SIG, so it felt like home. Our job? Help newcomers feel welcome, direct them to the right teams, and support their journey into Fedora. It’s possibly the easiest SIG to “join”—”if you hang around, you’re one of us.” That was simple, true and beautiful. Thanks to Ankur and AkashDeep Dhar, and yet another Friend who helped with the slides that didn’t make it – Mat H (theprogram).

But we need your help, we need you to help us help newcomers navigate the community and find their place in. There’re probably a few helping out!

Fedora Docs: Where words matter

Somewhere between hopping between Topaz and Opal rooms, I landed in one of my favorite sessions – Fedora Documentation.

Stay there:

Here’s a spoiler alert: I’m hosting a Fedora Docs Hands-On Virtual Workshop this June 21, 2025!

Fedora DEI and documentation event poster

Yep, mark your calendars! You can accept the invite he re, also say hi in the discourse channel and let this be engaging (would love to hear from you, really).

We often forget that docs aren’t “extra.” They are the user’s first experience, the contributor’s first clue, and often the only map through the maze. And Fedora takes this seriously.

Later, in the Opal Room, I caught talks on mentorship programs like GSoC and Outreachy, led by Sumantro M. and Fernando.

And yes – drumroll please – this was especially meaningful for me – I’m currently an Outreachy Intern (June–August 2025)!

One standout talk: “Open Source Mentorship: Crafting Community Leaders” by Nikita Tripathi (an Outreachy alum still contributing to Fedora) and Samyak Jain. The session explored what mentorship is and isn’t – not just teaching, but growing together. As Samyak Jain shared: “Communities thrive on engagement. Your voice matters.”

Wrapping up Day 2: Scaling, Designing, and… T-shirts?

Quick Hits (a.k.a. Can’t-Miss Moments)

Before logging off, I caught “Scaling Fedora Ready through Community Contributions” by Roseline Bassey, presented by Justin W. The talk highlighted how Fedora Ready can grow through community testers, reviewers, and ambassadors, helping users find hardware that works well with Fedora.

Quick talks followed:
“The Role of Designers in Open Source” by Smera, reminding us that design matters just as much as code. Let them be there at the beginning of the research project
“How Do You Open Source a T-shirt?” by Troy Dawson. This was a cool one, cool shirts. And yes, I’m still thinking about it.

Both were refreshing takes on open source beyond code.

If you’re curious about the “hidden rooms” I missed or the full Day 2 content, check out the recordings on YouTube and the checklist on Pretalx. There’s only so much a human can digest in 48 hours – even with Milo

Before we Recap… Have you filled the Fedora contributor & user survey?

If you haven’t already, please take a moment to fill out the Fedora Contributor and User Survey. Your feedback helps shape the future of the Fedora Project.

Okay, let’s close now.

Final thoughts

Flock (2025 edition!) reminded me that Fedora is more than software. It’s people, mentorship, storytelling, experimentation, and community care. I’m glad I could stream the experience and share it – I’m hoping to join the next FLOCK.

As a remote attendee, I felt seen, included, and inspired. (Inclusion)

Looking forward to more conversations and continued impact.

Your Friend in Open Source, Cornelius – Open Source Freedom Fighter