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January 26, 2024 | Bodhi

Bodhi Linux can make an old computer feel brand new – ZDNet

The Bodhi desktop menu makes opening applications a simple affair.

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Bodhi Linux has always held a soft spot in my heart. Not only is it a beautiful, user-friendly operating system, it reminds me of my earlier days with Linux. That is mostly because the default “Moshka” desktop is based on one of my all-time favorites, the Enlightenment window manager.

Also: Want to save your aging computer? Try these 5 Linux distributions

How about a little terminology to start the day? You see, all desktops are made up of a number of pieces, one of which is the window manager. The window manager is in charge of drawing, layout out, and remembering windows. 

For example, open the Firefox web browser. You’ll notice a title bar and a window border. You can grab the title bar and move it around the desktop. You can grab the border and resize the window. You can close Firefox, re-open it, and it’ll open in the same location and the same size. That’s the window manager in action and they all have a different take on how the user interacts with the rest of the desktop.

Also: How to customize the Firefox search tool to better fit your needs

As far as window managers are concerned, Enlightenment was always one of my favorites because I found it to be equal parts artistic and efficient. One of the main reasons for Enlightenment’s efficiency (that Moshka takes advantage of) is the desktop menu. (See above.) With most operating system desktops, you either left-click on a menu button (either in a corner of the desktop or at the end of a panel) to open the menu, where you can then click to open applications. 

With both Enlightenment and Moshka, you can left-click anywhere on the desktop to open that menu, which means you’re dragging your mouse around the desktop far less. That equates to efficiency.

Also: The best Linux laptops

But Bodhi isn’t just about efficiency. It’s also about ease of use and beauty. Even the default theme for Bodhi is quite well done. And, if you don’t like the default theme, left-click anywhere on the desktop, go to Settings > Theme, and select from the various pre-installed themes. 

No, you won’t find nearly the desktop eye-candy the likes of which is to be had in KDE Plasma, but Bodhi’s Moskha desktop offers plenty of configuration options. And even though there might be too many options for a user who is new to Linux (especially if you open the Settings window and go to the Advanced tab, where you’ll find configurations for things most users won’t want to touch), that doesn’t mean users who’ve spent zero or little time toying with the Linux operating system should avoid this distribution.

Also: How to enhance the KDE Plasma desktop with widgets

Bodhi includes a number of pre-installed themes.

Image: Jack Wallen/ZDNET

Why? It’s too much fun to not try.

When you first log into the latest release of Bodhi Linux, you get to experience the wonder of what it was like when you first used a computer. All of a sudden, you feel the possibilities are endless and you’ll absolutely enjoy the ride.

Also: The best Linux distributions for beginners

Along with the standard tools and behaviors, you’ll also find a really cool feature (yet another inspiration from Enlightenment) called Shading. Imagine you have a number of apps open and you don’t want to minimize them all to the panel, but you need them out of the way. If you right-click the title bar of a window and select Shade, the window will roll up until only the title bar remains. You can do that with as many windows as you need.

Window shading has always been a favorite feature of mine.

Image: Jack Wallen/ZDNET

I take this one step further and configure (via Settings> Input > Mouse Bindings), so that if I double-click the window title bar, the window shades up. Another double-click and the window shades down. With this handy feature, I can have as many application windows open as I need, without getting lost in the fray.

What you’ll find in Bodhi Linux

The first thing to know is that Bodhi Linux can be used like a traditional desktop. It has a bottom panel, a traditional menu button (along with the “floating” desktop menu), a system tray, a clock, launchable icons on the panel, favorites in the menu, and much more. 

Also: How to choose the right Linux desktop distribution

As far as pre-installed applications are concerned, you’ll find the likes of LibreOffice, the Chromium web browser, Leafpad text editor, the GIMP image editor, Audacious music player, and a few other odds and ends. Fortunately, there’s also both the Bodhi AppCenter and the Synaptic Package Manager, both of which are GUIs for locating and installing from the thousands of available free applications. 

Who is Bodhi Linux for?

For the longest time, my take on Bodhi Linux was that it wasn’t the best desktop operating system for the masses. However, with the latest release (which is based on the Ubuntu 20.04 LTS OS), I can happily say that just about anyone could enjoy and be productive with Bodhi Linux. Sure, there are configuration options and features that might confuse some users, but those aren’t exactly front and center. A user new to Linux would have to dig through the Settings app to get into any kind of trouble or confusion and that’s not likely to happen (at least not until they’ve become familiar with the desktop). 

Also: 8 things you can do with Linux that you can’t do with MacOS or Windows

Although Bodhi Linux does offer some features that are unique within the realm of the desktop PC, nothing should trip up the average computer user of today. It’s as simple to use as any desktop operating system and offers just enough extra “fun” to make it a joy to use. 

I highly recommend you download the ISO, burn it to a USB drive, and install it on a spare computer you have lying around. And given that Bodhi Linux can make an aging computer feel brand new, it’s less likely that old desktop machine will wind up in a landfill somewhere. 

January 26, 2024 | Bodhi

Bodhi Linux 7.0 Beta: The Ultimate Testing Version – Don’t Miss Out!

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Discover the Powerful New Features in the Latest Beta Build of Bodhi Linux 7.0!

Bodhi Linux 7.0 is making waves in the Linux community with its efficient and modular design. Based on the trusted foundation of Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, this upcoming release offers improved hardware support and enhanced performance. And with a revamped Plymouth boot screen and login screen theme, the visual appeal of Bodhi Linux 7.0 has been taken to a whole new level.

But that’s not all. Moksha 0.4.0 brings in a host of exciting updates, including a new keybindings viewer and window snapping options. Plus, the battery, clock, and shot modules have all been upgraded for better functionality. On the apps front, users can enjoy the non-Snap version of Chromium as the default web browser, along with the popular Terminology terminal client and Thunar 4.16 file manager.

And for those who love to tinker with different kernels, Bodhi Linux 7.0 doesn’t disappoint. With three kernel versions available, users can choose between the base ISO with Linux kernel 5.15 LTS, the HWE ISO with Linux kernel 5.19, or the S76 ISO featuring the latest Linux kernel 6.2 from System76’s Pop!_OS.

So why wait? Head over to the Bodhi Linux Sourceforge page to download the beta build of Bodhi Linux 7.0 and see for yourself why it’s the talk of the town. Just remember, as with any beta release, expect some hiccups along the way. But rest assured that the finished version will blow you away with its seamless performance. Get ready to experience the power of Bodhi Linux 7.0!

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January 26, 2024 | Solus

“Unlock the Power of Solus Linux 4.4: Unleashing the Latest Budgie Desktop on Linux 6.3 – Now Available!”

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“Level Up Your Linux Experience: Introducing Solus 4.4 and its Revolutionary Changes”

Solus 4.4: The Ultimate Linux Upgrade You’ve Been Waiting For

Breaking Barriers: Meet Solus 4.4, The Game-Changing Linux Distro

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Solus 4.4: The Linux Distro That Will Blow Your Mind

Discover the Revamped Solus 4.4: The Ultimate Linux Experience

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January 26, 2024 | Solus

“Discover the Latest Update of Solus Linux 4.5: Now with AMD ROCm Compatibility, PipeWire as Default & Calamares Installer – As Told by Phoronix”

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“Discover the Exciting Changes in the Solus 4.5 Linux Distribution: A Closer Look at its Innovative Features”

Introducing Solus 4.5: The Ultimate Linux Distro with Unmatched Performance and Enhancements
Experience a Revolution in Linux with Solus 4.5: Unleashing the Power of Calamares and Pipewire
Unleashing the Potential of AMD ROCm 5.5: Solus 4.5 Takes GPU Compute to the Next Level
From Budgie to XFCE: Explore the Powerful Desktop Options in Solus 4.5
Breaking Barriers in Linux: Solus 4.5 Embraces Ikey’s Serpent OS for a Game-Changing 5.0 Release

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January 26, 2024 | AlmaLinux

How AlmaLinux stays Red Hat Enterprise Linux compatible without Red Hat code – ZDNet

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RALEIGH, NC — AlmaLinux is creating a Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) without any RHEL code. How is that going, you ask? benny Vasquez, chairperson of the AlmaLinux OS Foundation, came to the open-source community convention All Things Open here to explain just that.

This has become an issue because Red Hat recently changed the rules on how people could use RHEL code in their own Linux distributions. The change left RHEL clone distributions — like AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux, and Oracle Linux — in the lurch. Under Red Hat’s new requirements, developers could no longer easily create RHEL-compatible operating systems. 

Also: The best Linux distributions for beginners

The result? Oracle trash-talked Red Hat and vowed to maintain RHEL compatibility. The Rocky Enterprise Software Foundation will use other methods to get RHEL code. SUSE, which had not been a RHEL clone player, said it would fork RHEL (with some help from Rocky). More recently, all three of the above have united on a plan to create a RHEL-compatible Linux code base, the Open Enterprise Linux source code repository.

And what of AlmaLiniux? It took a different path. Rather than fight with Red Hat over whether the IBM subsidiary could restrict the use of its RHEL code, the AlmaLinux OS Foundation board, Vasquez wrote, “decided to drop the aim to be 1:1 with RHEL. AlmaLinux OS will instead aim to be Application Binary Interface (ABI) compatible.” 

What does that mean? AlmaLinux is still in the RHEL clone business: “We will continue to aim to produce an enterprise-grade, long-term distribution of Linux that is aligned and ABI compatible with RHEL in response to our community’s needs, to the extent it is possible to do, such that software that runs on RHEL will run the same on AlmaLinux.” 

That’s easy enough to say, but how do you do it? AlmaLinux explained it will use the CentOS Stream source code that Red Hat continues to offer to all and sundry. This is also the codebase Red Hat uses to create RHEL. 

How exactly will that work? That’s what Vasquez came to All Things Open to explain. AlmaLinux, just like RHEL, is now largely based on CentOS Stream. Additional code is pulled from Red Hat Universal Base Images, and upstream Linux code. 

Vasquez added: “Of all the packages, 99% still exactly look at RHEL.” Of that minute fraction that doesn’t, “about 24% of those packages require manual patching.” 

Also: Linux might be your best bet for heightening your desktop computer security

The hardest part is Red Hat’s Linux kernel updates because, added Vasquez, “you can’t get those kernel updates without violating Red Hat’s licensing agreements.” Therefore, she continued, “What we do is we pull the security patches from various other sources, and,  if nothing else, we can find them when Oracle releases them.”

Vasquez did note one blessing from this change in production: “AlmaLinux, no longer bound to Red Hat’s releases, has been able to release upstream security fixes faster than Red Hat. “For example, the AMD microcode exploits were patched before Red Hat because they took a little bit of extra time to get out the door. We then pulled in, tested, and out the door about a week ahead of them.”

The overall goal remains to maintain RHEL compatibility. “Any breaking changes between RHEL and AlmaLinux, any application that stops working, is a bug and must be fixed.”

Also: Red Hat’s new rule: Open source betrayal?

That’s not to say AlmaLinux will be simply an excellent RHEL clone going forward. It plans to add features of its own. For instance, Red Hat users who want programs not bundled in RHEL often turn to Extra Packages for Enterprise Linux (EPEL). These typically are programs included in Fedora Linux. Besides supporting EPEL software, AlmaLinux has its own extra software package —  called Synergy — which holds programs that the AlmaLinux community wants but are not available in either EPEL or RHEL. If one such program is subsequently added to EPEL or RHEL, AlmaLinux drops it from Synergy to prevent confusion and duplication of effort.

This has not been an easy road for AlmaLinux. Even a 1% code difference is a lot to write and maintain. For example, when AlmaLinux tried to patch CentOS Stream code to fix a problem, Red Hat was downright grumpy about AlmaLinux’s attempt to fix a security hole. Vasquez acknowledged it was tough sledding at first, but noted: “The good news is that they have been improving the process, and things will look a little bit smoother.”

AlmaLinux, she noted, is also not so much worried as aware that Red Hat may throw a monkey wrench into their efforts. Vasquez added: “Internally, we’re working on stopgap things we’d need to do to anticipate Red Hat changing everything terribly.” She doesn’t think Red Hat will do it, but “we want to be as prepared as possible.”

Also: Open source is actually the cradle of artificial intelligence. Here’s why

Looking ahead, Vasquez stated that AlmaLinux is getting ready to release the beta versions of AlmaLinux 8,9 and 9.3, which will arrive shortly after RHEL 8.9 and 9.3 appear. So far, all’s going well with their development.

With all these operating systems due out within a few weeks, we’ll soon see how well AlmaLinux has done with its friendly approach to RHEL cloning.

January 26, 2024 | SparkyLinux

SparkyLinux is a no-frills Linux distribution anyone can use – ZDNet

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I remember a time when Linux desktop distributions were more about helping users get work done and less about showing how modern and magical the desktop can be. 

To be fair, I much prefer the modern takes on the desktop, such as GNOME, KDE Plasma, and Pantheon. 

That doesn’t mean I’m opposed to a more basic desktop that offers only what I need to get things done. 

Those types of operating systems tend to be more efficient than flashy, and that can be a very good thing for the right kind of user.

Also: Linux 6.2: The first mainstream Linux kernel for Apple M1 chips arrives

Such is the case with SparkyLinux. This distribution won’t be winning most elegant desktop anytime soon, but it certainly can win over the hearts of those who simply want an operating system that’s efficient, effective, and easy to use. In fact, I’d put SparkyLinux up against any operating system for ease of use. It really is that simple. 

What is SparkyLinux?

SparkyLinux is a desktop operating system that is based on Debian (which Ubuntu is also based on). This Linux distribution is ready to use right out of the box, complete with all the applications you’ll need to be instantly productive.

SparkyLinux supports over 20 different desktop environments, but only offers downloads for three: Xfce (tested here), KDE Plasma, and LXQt. SparkyLinux is released approximately three or four times a year and remains in line with the Debian base. 

Also: How to choose the right Linux desktop distribution

Because of this, the included software generally is the most stable release, so it might not be the newest release. For example, the latest version of LibreOffice available for installation is 7.5, but the version included with SparkyLinux is 7.0.4.2.

SparkyLinux is also fast, especially when you opt for either the Xfce or LXQt desktops.

I tested SparkyLinux using the Xfce version of the desktop, and I’m here to tell you that it lives up to its claims of being fast and easy to use. 

Let’s take a look.

The SparkyLinux Xfce desktop

I’ve never felt that Xfce was a good desktop for new users. The primary reason for that is there are so many customizations available to Xfce that they can quickly overwhelm users with less experience on Linux. The SparkyLinux Xfce desktop, however, creates an immediately familiar environment that anyone can use and won’t have to tweak. 

SparkyLinux Xfce edition offers a simple to use and fast desktop.

Screenshot by Jack Wallen/ZDNET

The out-of-the-box experience is simplified with a desktop that includes the very basics most users are accustomed to, such as desktop icons, a panel, a desktop menu, and a system tray. You can also add launchers to the panel by locating them in the menu, right-clicking an entry, and selecting Add to Panel. 

Also: The best Linux distros for beginners

The only odd thing about this is that it adds the launcher to the far right end of the panel (instead of the left or center). You can, however, right-click the new launch, select Move, and then move it to the left side of the panel, where it feels more natural.

Adding a launcher to the SparkyLinux Xfce panel.

Screenshot by Jack Wallen/ZDNET

The APTus AppCenter

The Xfce version of Sparky Linux includes the APTus AppCenter, where you can view all sorts of applications, such as Accessories, Desktops, Development, Edu/Science, Games, Internet, Multimedia, and Office Security. 

Also: The most important reason you should be using Linux at home

Open the APTus AppCenter, click a category, locate an app, and install it. 

Installing any number of apps in SparkyLinux is simple with APTus AppCenter.

Screenshot by Jack Wallen/ZDNET

I tested APTus by installing a different desktop environment (in this case Draco), just to see how well it handles such an installation. After clicking Draco for installation, a terminal window appeared, asking me to OK the installation. A quick type of “y” and the installation began.

The APTus AppCenter will open a terminal window for installation.

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Once the installation finished, I closed APTus, logged out, selected Draco as my desktop, logged in, and was pleasantly surprised that the installation had gone off without a single hitch. I decided to install a more complicated desktop (Enlightenment) to see how well it would handle that installation. Upon logging out and logging in, I was happy to see one of my favorite old-school desktop environments up and running, and ready to use.

Installing the Enlightenment desktop on SparkyLinux is very easy.

Screenshot by Jack Wallen/ZDNET

Performance, simplicity, and flexibility

SparkyLinux is all about performance and simplicity, and in both respects, this operating system seriously delivers. Not only is SparkyLinux as fast as any operating system I’ve used, it’s also as simple as it gets. Add flexibility into the mix and you have a desktop operating system that is ready to please anyone. Even better, if you find yourself unhappy with the default Xfce desktop, you have 27 different options to install from within the APTus AppCenter. Install a few different desktops so that when you get bored with one, you can quickly log out and switch to another.

Also: The 3 tiers of Linux distribution difficulty 

SparkyLinux is a real treat for those looking to use a no-frills desktop operating system that is as fast as it is flexible. If you’ve been on the lookout for a new operating system, I would highly recommend SparkyLinux as a great way to introduce yourself to the astounding world of Linux and open-source software.

January 26, 2024 | Kali

How Kali Linux Can Help Security Test Your Network – The New Stack

Penetration testing (aka “pentesting”) is a great way to uncover vulnerabilities on your network and the attached systems. Pentesting is also known as ethical hacking, which helps explain exactly what it is… using similar tools as those with malicious intent, to try and discover any and all issues that could otherwise allow a hacker to gain access to your network.

Pentesting is essential for businesses that want to ensure their networks are as secure as possible. The big question is where you should start. There are quite a large number of pentesting tools available, many of which are open source and free to use. In fact, you can install any number of these tools on your operating system of choice.

However, there’s a much better way, thanks to Kali Linux.

If you’re not familiar with Kali Linux, it’s a distribution geared specifically for pentesting and it includes several tools for that purpose. You’d be hard-pressed to find an operating system with as many pre-installed tools for ethical hacking.

Although some of these tools do include a fairly steep learning curve to use, the good news is that, thanks to Kali Linux, you don’t have to worry about getting them properly installed and configured. These tools are already there and ready to go.

The pentesting tools in Kali Linux are a mixture of GUI and CLI tools and it might come as a surprise but some of the CLI tools are actually easier than the GUIs. That’s not always the case, but if you’ve ever used the command line, you know that it can often be far more efficient and effective than a GUI.

Learning curve aside, Kali Linux is, hands down, the best pentesting platform on the market. If you’re serious about finding out just how secure your network, website, system, or application is, you’ll want to know Kali Linux.

How to Get Kali Linux

The first thing I want to mention is how to get and install Kali Linux. Since this is a Linux distribution, you can always download an ISO installer image and install the distribution on any spare system you have. Kali Linux is a fairly lightweight distribution, so you should be okay installing it on even older hardware.

Another method (which is the route I tend to prefer) is to download a virtual machine and use it with VMware, VirtualBox, Hyper-V, or QEMU. Just make sure to download the virtual machine that goes with your VM platform of choice.

The reason why I prefer the virtual machine method is that I can run it from any operating system (that supports VMs) and can start, pause, and stop Kali Linux at will.

To run a Kali Linux virtual machine on VirtualBox, follow these steps:

  1. Make sure to download the VirtualBox virtual machine image.
  2. Extract the .7z file either from the command line or your GUI file manager.
  3. Open VirtualBox.
  4. Click Add.
  5. Navigate to the newly created kali-linux-XXX-virtualbox-amd64 folder (where XXX is the release number) and double-click the file that ends in .vbox.
  6. When the VM has been imported, click Finish.

Before you start the VM, select it from the left pane and click Settings. We want to make sure Kali Linux is attached to your LAN, so click Network and, from the Attached to drop-down (Figure 1), select Bridged Adapter.

Figure 1: Changing the network from the default NAT to Bridged.

Once you’ve taken care of that, close the Settings and then start the virtual machine. When you finally see the Kali Linux login screen, use the credentials kali/kali.

Your First Pentesting Experience

For this article, we’ll start with something simple. One of the many tools found in Kali Linux is called wpscan, which scans your WordPress deployments for issues.

You’ll find wpscan in the Web Application Analysis menu, labeled wpscan. When you click that entry, a terminal window will open, ready for you to run your first scan (Figure 2).

Figure 2: The Kali Linux terminal window.

You don’t have to go through the desktop menu. Instead, you can simply click the terminal icon in the top bar, which will open the Kali Linux terminal window. Because of the way Linux installs applications, you can run the wpscan command from any terminal and from any directory.

Let’s say you’re currently testing a WordPress deployment and it has yet to reach production. We’ll use the IP address 192.168.1.229 for our test. The command for this test is:

wpscan —url=http://192.168.1.229

The output will fly by and, at the end, you’ll see the message No WPScan API Token given, as a result, vulnerability data has not been output. Below that you’ll see a link you can click and register for an API Token.

With your token copied, you can add it to the command like so:

wpscan —api–token TOKEN —url=http://192.168.1.229

If you’d like to save the output of the scan to a file, you can do so like this:

wpscan —api–token TOKEN FILENAME —url=http://192.168.1.229 > FILENAME

Where TOKEN is your API token and FILENAME is the name of the file in which you want the output to be saved.

When the scan completes, you can view the contents of the file with one of the following commands:

cat FILENAME

less FILENAME

I prefer using less because it allows me to scroll up and down to more easily read the file.

And that’s how you get started running your first pentest with Kali Linux. We’ll revisit this topic and walk through more challenging tests in future articles. Until then, enjoy this ethical hacking platform.

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January 26, 2024 | 154news

System76 and HP bring the HP Dev One with Pop!_OS Linux – GamingOnLinux

As we reported previously, The HP Dev One is a new laptop collaboration from System76 and HP that brings Pop!_OS Linux to even more people. It’s now available to order.

Quite an exciting one, as it’s always good to see more vendors dip their toes into selling and supporting Linux machines directly. Not only that, it’s interesting because it’s one hardware vendor teaming up with another. Hopefully this is the shape of things to come with more collaboration. Right now it’s only available in the USA and priced at $1,099.

Some key specifications:

  • Processor – AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U
  • Memory – 16 GB (2×8 GB) DDR4 3200 MT/s (2 SODIMM)
  • Storage – 1 TB PCIe 3×4 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD
  • Graphics – AMD Radeon Graphics
  • Display – 14” diagonal FHD LED UWWA for HD Webcam (1920×1080) (1000 Nits)
  • Audio – Dual stereo speakers, 2 multi-array microphone
  • Wireless – Realtek RTL8822CE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2×2) Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5 combo
  • Power – HP Smart 65 W External AC power adapter
  • Ports – 2 SuperSpeed USB Type-C 10Gbps signaling rate (USB Power Delivery, DisplayPortTM 1.4); 2 SuperSpeed USB Type- A 5Gbps signaling rate (1 charging); 1 headphone/ microphone combo; 1 HDMI 2.0; 1 AC power
  • Battery – HP Long Life 3-cell, 53 Wh Li-ion
  • Size – 12.73 x 8.44 x 0.75 in; 32.34 x 21.46 x 1.91 cm

From the press release:

“System76 is thrilled to work with HP to advance open source and bring the Linux desktop to a much wider audience,” said Carl Richell, CEO, System76. “By bringing together our engineering, marketing, and customer support, System76 with HP are introducing HP Dev One to combine powerful hardware with optimized Pop!_OS for the app dev community.”

“Pop!_OS development and innovation has always been a top priority for System76,” said Jeremy Soller, principal engineer, System76. “We are working to develop new features and optimize current ones into Pop!_OS at a much faster pace than previously possible.”

“Software developers are looking for a device that is customized and optimized for the way they code,” said Tylitha Stewart, Vice President and Global Head of Consumer Services and Subscriptions, HP Inc. “By working with System76, we are meeting this need and providing a premium experience with Linux Pop!_OS preinstalled to deliver the new HP Dev One. The device has features important to developers including an optional Linux keyboard tuned with a super key and designed to be more efficient at the core.”

I’m hoping to see a review unit, so keep an eye out for what I think in the coming weeks. I might also be having a chat with System76 CEO Carl Richell about it soon too.

Check it out and order from the HP Dev One website.

Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.

January 26, 2024 | Fedora

Experience the Power of Fedora Linux on Mac using UTM – OSXDaily

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January 26, 2024 | Fedora

“Unleash the Power of Fedora Linux with the Highly-Anticipated Nobara 39 – Now Downloadable, with a Custom Steam Deck Edition – BetaNews”

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Experience the Next Level of Gaming: Nobara 39, the Ultimate Linux Distribution You’ve Been Waiting For
Nobara 39 has finally arrived, boasting significant advancements and a plethora of new features. This highly anticipated release, based on Fedora 39, is designed to revolutionize the gaming experience and elevate the desktop environment. In fact, there is even a special version catered specifically for the Steam Deck.

Optimized Gaming Performance: Nobara 39 delivers major improvements for gamers. With a revamped session management, transitions between games are smoother than ever before, providing an unparalleled gaming experience. Furthermore, the Steam package now includes the libextest library, enhancing controller compatibility and delivering top-notch performance for Steam downloads.

Say Hello to KDE: A notable change in Nobara 39 is the shift from GNOME to KDE as the primary desktop environment. This decision was fueled by KDE’s superior support for Variable Refresh Rate, DRM leasing functionality crucial for VR, fractional scaling, and seamless integration with Steam. Don’t worry though, for those transitioning from GNOME, Nobara 39 has you covered with a detailed guide on how to install KDE, remove GNOME components, and apply the Nobara KDE theme.

Kernel Updates and More: Nobara 39 also brings in kernel updates for improved hardware support, a faster DNF5 package manager, and a switch to Chromium as the default browser for enhanced functionality. But that’s not all, there are numerous other exciting updates such as enhancements to OBS Studio for better video recording and streaming, updated Nvidia drivers for improved compatibility with the Wayland display server, and new entries in the Nobara Welcome App to fix compatibility issues with popular software like Steam games and Davinci Resolve.

Get Your Free Download Now: Nobara 39 is a testament to its commitment to providing an optimized Linux experience for enthusiasts. With its focus on gaming, desktop refinement, and system stability, this is the ultimate Linux distribution you’ve been waiting for. Don’t hesitate, download your free ISO now and elevate your gaming experience with Nobara 39.

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