GNOME 49 Makes Papers a Core App, Replacing Evince - OMG! Ubuntu
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/07/papers-pdf-viewer-gnome-49
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/07/papers-pdf-viewer-gnome-49
OMG! Ubuntu
GNOME 49 Makes Papers a Core App, Replacing Evince
When Ubuntu 25.04 made Papers its PDF viewer, it did so knowing knowing upstream GNOME planned to make it a Core App. Now it has.
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Microsoft open-sources VS Code Copilot Chat extension on GitHub
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-open-sources-vs-code-copilot-chat-extension-on-github/
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-open-sources-vs-code-copilot-chat-extension-on-github/
BleepingComputer
Microsoft open-sources VS Code Copilot Chat extension on GitHub
Microsoft has released the source code for the GitHub Copilot Chat extension for VS Code under the MIT license.
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Vivaldi 7.5 Browser Adds Tab Stack Colours, New DNS Settings - OMG! Ubuntu
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/07/vivaldi-7-5-browser-update-changes
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/07/vivaldi-7-5-browser-update-changes
OMG! Ubuntu
Vivaldi 7.5 Browser Adds Tab Stack Colours, New DNS Settings
Colourful tab stacks and concise tab context menu are the headline changes on offer the latest update to the Vivaldi web browser.
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Copyleft-Next License Relaunches With New Backing and Renewed Mission
https://linuxiac.com/copyleft-next-license-relaunches-with-new-backing-and-renewed-mission/
https://linuxiac.com/copyleft-next-license-relaunches-with-new-backing-and-renewed-mission/
Linuxiac
Copyleft-Next License Relaunches With New Backing and Renewed Mission
Copyleft-next is officially relaunched as an effort to modernize strong copyleft, led by GPLv3 veterans Richard Fontana and Bradley Kuhn.
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Libreboot 25.06 Released With Support For Two More Outdated Systems - Phoronix
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Libreboot-25.06-Released
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Libreboot-25.06-Released
Phoronix
Libreboot 25.06 Released With Support For Two More Outdated Systems
Libreboot 25.06 released this week as the newest version of this Coreboot downstream focused on shipping only with free and open-source components
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GIMP 3.2 Dev Release Adds New Paint Mode + More - OMG! Ubuntu
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/07/gimp-3-2-new-overwrite-mode-photoshop-pattern-support
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/07/gimp-3-2-new-overwrite-mode-photoshop-pattern-support
OMG! Ubuntu
GIMP 3.2 Dev Release Adds New Paint Mode + More
GIMP 3.2 will include a new Overwrite painting mode, support for Photoshop pattern files, and expanded file format support.
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GPD MicroPC 2: Souped-Up Successor to Original Pocket PC - OMG! Ubuntu
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/07/gpd-micropc-2-specs-price
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/07/gpd-micropc-2-specs-price
OMG! Ubuntu
GPD MicroPC 2 is a Big Improvement Over the Original
The GPD MicroPC 2 is a 7-inch mini laptop with a 'retina' quality rotating touchscreen, and an Intel N250 CPU - but will Linux love it much as the original model?
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SUSE's Agama Installer Switches From X.Org To Wayland For Installation GUI - Phoronix
https://www.phoronix.com/news/SUSE-Agama-16-Installer
https://www.phoronix.com/news/SUSE-Agama-16-Installer
Phoronix
SUSE's Agama Installer Switches From X.Org To Wayland For Installation GUI
SUSE developers working on their new operating system installer 'Agama' have been making steady progress and on Friday debuted Agama 16
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DXVK 2.7 Drops Legacy Driver Support, Brings Performance Boosts
https://linuxiac.com/dxvk-2-7-drops-legacy-driver-support-brings-performance-boosts/
https://linuxiac.com/dxvk-2-7-drops-legacy-driver-support-brings-performance-boosts/
Linuxiac
DXVK 2.7 Drops Legacy Driver Support, Brings Performance Boosts
DXVK 2.7 drops support for older Vulkan drivers and introduces key performance upgrades for newer AMD and Nvidia GPUs.
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Debian 13 Installer Now Supports Rescuing of Btrfs Systems Installed via Calamares - 9to5Linux
https://9to5linux.com/debian-13-installer-now-supports-rescuing-of-btrfs-systems-installed-via-calamares
https://9to5linux.com/debian-13-installer-now-supports-rescuing-of-btrfs-systems-installed-via-calamares
9to5Linux
Debian 13 Installer Now Supports Rescuing of Btrfs Systems Installed via Calamares
Debian 13 "Trixie" installer gets a second Release Candidate with support for rescuing Btrfs systems installed via the Calamares installer.
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Gradia Screenshot Tool Just Keeps Getting Better - OMG! Ubuntu
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/07/gradia-screenshot-tool-adds-new-features
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/07/gradia-screenshot-tool-adds-new-features
OMG! Ubuntu
Gradia Screenshot Tool Just Keeps Getting Better
Gradia makes it easy to annotate add text to screenshots in Ubuntu, and now it lets you upload them directly to image hosting sites like Imgur.
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Geany 2.1 Open-Source IDE Released with Improved UI and File Type Support
https://9to5linux.com/geany-2-1-open-source-ide-released-with-improved-ui-and-file-type-support
https://9to5linux.com/geany-2-1-open-source-ide-released-with-improved-ui-and-file-type-support
9to5Linux
Geany 2.1 Open-Source IDE Released with Improved UI and File Type Support - 9to5Linux
Geany 2.1 open-source IDE (Integrated Development Environment) is now available for download with new file type support, UI enhancements.
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New Linux Security Flaw Can Bypass Disk Encryption - OMG! Ubuntu
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/07/ubuntu-security-initramfs-bypass-encryption
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/07/ubuntu-security-initramfs-bypass-encryption
OMG! Ubuntu
New Linux Security Flaw Uses Initramfs to Inject Malware
A newly found security flaw in Ubuntu could allow attackers with physical access to bypass full disk encryption. Learn how the attack works.
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Bash Shell 5.3 Released with New Command Substitution
https://linuxiac.com/bash-shell-5-3-released-with-new-command-substitution/
https://linuxiac.com/bash-shell-5-3-released-with-new-command-substitution/
Linuxiac
Bash Shell 5.3 Released with New Command Substitution
Bash Shell 5.3 is out now, adding new scripting features, bug fixes, and enhancements to completion, substitution, and Readline.
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Look Google, We Have This New Private, Offline Alternative Now
https://news.itsfoss.com/comaps-launch/
https://news.itsfoss.com/comaps-launch/
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Wayland 1.24 Is Now Available for Download with New Features and Improvements
https://9to5linux.com/wayland-1-24-is-now-available-for-download-with-new-features-and-improvements
https://9to5linux.com/wayland-1-24-is-now-available-for-download-with-new-features-and-improvements
9to5Linux
Wayland 1.24 Is Now Available for Download with New Features and Improvements - 9to5Linux
Wayland 1.24 open-source replacement for the X11 window system protocol is now available for download with new features and bug fixes.
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Thunderbird 140 ESR Released with New Features - OMG! Ubuntu
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/07/thunderbird-140-release-new-features
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/07/thunderbird-140-release-new-features
OMG! Ubuntu
Thunderbird 140 ESR Released with New Features
Thunderbird 140 'Eclipse' is the latest ESR release of this famed open source email client. See the new features, changes and how to upgrade to it in this post.
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PhotoPrism AI-Powered Photos App Adds Map-Based Location Editor
https://linuxiac.com/photoprism-ai-powered-photos-app-adds-map-based-location-editor/
https://linuxiac.com/photoprism-ai-powered-photos-app-adds-map-based-location-editor/
Linuxiac
PhotoPrism AI-Powered Photos App Adds Map-Based Location Editor
PhotoPrismβs July 2025 release introduces Ollama AI support, enhanced search capabilities, and a new map-based location tool.
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GNOME 49 Alpha Released With X11 Support Disabled By Default, Many New Features - Phoronix
https://www.phoronix.com/news/GNOME-49-Alpha
https://www.phoronix.com/news/GNOME-49-Alpha
Phoronix
GNOME 49 Alpha Released With X11 Support Disabled By Default, Many New Features
The GNOME 49 Alpha '49.alpha' release was just announced as the first formal test release in the road to the GNOME 49 desktop release due out in September.
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OBS Studio 31.1.0 released with Multitrack Video for Linux, explicit sync support for PipeWire | GamingOnLinux
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/obs-studio-31-1-0-released-with-multitrack-video-for-linux-explicit-sync-support-for-pipewire/
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/obs-studio-31-1-0-released-with-multitrack-video-for-linux-explicit-sync-support-for-pipewire/
GamingOnLinux
OBS Studio 31.1.0 released with Multitrack Video for Linux, explicit sync support for PipeWire
OBS Studio 31.1.0 is out now with various new features and improvements, and it's a nice release for Linux users too.
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