Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Users Can Now Upgrade to Linux Kernel 6.2
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS users can now upgrade to Linux kernel 6.2 using the Software Updater tool. Ahead of the formal Ubuntu 22.04.3 point release due next week (August 10) Canonical has issued an updated kernel to existing LTS existing users to install. It back-ports the Linux 6.2 kernel used in Ubuntu 23.04 “Lunar Lobster”. Typically, HWE updates roll out once the formal point release itself is made. This time the update has arrived earlier – which is great news for those already on the LTS as it means they can benefit from all the new features in Linux 6.2 without 
#News #Hwe #LinuxKernel #Ubuntu22_04Lts
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/08/ubuntu-22-04-linux-kernel-6-2
Easy Way to Fix “Target Configured Multiple Times” Error on Ubuntu
When I run apt update on my Ubuntu laptop it prints a stream of errors about target packages/repos/DEP-11 being ‘configured multiple times’. These errors do not prevent apt from working (so it’s not an issue in that sense) but the lengthy printout looks messy, is annoying to see, and clearly (since I’m being told about it) is something I should fix. But how? I mean, I didn’t intentionally configure the (in my case Google Chrome) repo multiple times so I can’t just “undo” what I did. And I’ve been using Ubuntu long enough to know that idly editing apt files
#Apps #HowTo #Apt #Python
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/08/fix-target-configured-multiple-times-ubuntu
Thunderbird 115.1 Released with Bug Fixes & UI Buffs
The recent release of Thunderbird 115 (aka “Supernova”) seems to have gone down well with users of all shades, across all platforms — which is always nice to see. To keep things ticking over nicely a scheduled update to the open source email client is rolling out. The update brings a bunch of bug fixes to bear, plus a couple of minor UI tweaks. Thunderbird 115.1 hides the Quick Filter bar by default. I think this gives the e-mail client (in whatever layout you’re using) a sleeker presentation. Still it’s only hidden by default not removed; the Quick Filter bar
#News #AppUpdates #Thunderbird
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/08/thunderbird-115-1-released-with-bug-fixes-ui-buffs
Linux Mint 21.3 Arrives December + New Edge ISO Planned
With Linux Mint 21.2 release out, development attention turns toward its successor, Linux Mint 21.3, which Mint today confirmed will be released in December. We don’t have a codename for the release (though we do have one of the upcoming Debian-based version of Linux Mint: ‘Faye’) but we do have some loose info about what to (not) expect. “We’ve got many exciting ideas, I’m sure some of the cool new features we have in mind will be implemented, but we want to prioritize some long-term aspects and dedicate some of our time to them,” writes Linux Mint lead Clement Lefebvre.
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8BitDo’s Retro Mechanical Keyboard Hits All The Right Buttons
I’ve never been tempted to use a mechanical keyboard — but 8bitdo’s new NES-styled one might change that. It’s beautiful to look at, has programmable buttons, volume dials, works both wired and wirelessly (200 hour battery life), is an 80% width (i.e. compact but not cramped), has 87 keys, and, best of all, costs a mere $99. The price point alone is certifiable impulse-purchase territory. “Uhm, what’s this keyboard got to do with Ubuntu?”, you ask. Well, nothing – not strictly. See, the software 8Bitdo provide to actually configure the keyboard’s fancier features is not available on Linux (or macOS,
#Hardware #News #8Bitdo #Keyboards #Nintendo
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/08/8bitdo-nes-mechanical-keyboard-looks-awesome
Mozilla Firefox 116 is Now Available to Download
A new month means and a new version of Mozilla Firefox is available to download. Firefox 116 carries a modest crop of changes that further refine and finesse the famed FOSS browser. Do you use Picture-in-Picture mode (PIP)? If so, you’ll notice that the pop-put window finally has a volume slider. This makes it easy to adjust the sound levels of whatever you’re watching without needing to affect system-wide volume levels – a nice little buff, I think. Sticking with video, Firefox 116 supposedly supports hardware-accelerated video playback on Raspberry Pi 4 for H.264 video content. As there are no
#News #AppUpdates #Firefox
Zorin OS 16.3 Released with Upgrade Tool, LibreOffice 7.5
A new version of Ubuntu-based Zorin OS is available to download. Zorin OS 16.3 introduces a number of refinements that, its developers say, help “elevate your computing experience even further”. On paper, the inclusion of the new Zorin OS Upgrader app is Zorin OS 16.3’s tentpole feature. This tool has been in a year in development. It allows users to upgrade from one version of Zorin OS to another, be it a new version (e.g., a point release like this one) or a different edition (such as going from Zorin OS Lite to Zorin OS Pro). Previously users needed to
#News #Distros #ZorinOs
Ubuntu 23.10 Will Use Linux 6.5 Kernel
Planning to upgrade or install Ubuntu 23.10 when it’s released in the autumn? If so, you can look forward to an experience powered by the Linux 6.5 kernel. While the Linux 6.5 kernel is yet to be released yet, the stars (or rather the release calendars) have aligned to make its inclusion in the “Mantic Minotaur” a dead-cert. Current daily builds of Ubuntu 23.10 include the Linux 6.3 kernel. Linux 6.5 is due for release in mid to late August. Ubuntu 23.10’s kernel freeze takes effect on September 28. And the final stable release of Ubuntu 23.10 goes live on
#News #Development #Kernel #Ubuntu23_10
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/07/ubuntu-23-10-linux-6-5-kernel
Ubuntu 23.10 Switches from DejaVu to Noto Fonts
Ubuntu devs plan on making a major typographic change in the upcoming release of Ubuntu 23.10 ‘Mantic Minotaur’. In an effort to improve the quality and reduce the number of fonts a standard Ubuntu install comes with, the plan is ship the Noto fonts package by default. This package includes sans-serif and serif fonts that cover a swathe of latin and non-latin scripts. In current versions of Ubuntu the DejaVu fonts package is pre-installed and pre-configured to handle non-latin scripts. With this change the Noto fonts will take over duties for cases where DejaVu would be used as the quality
#News #Fonts #ManticMinotaur #Ubuntu23_10
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/07/ubuntu-noto-fonts-change-mantic
GIMP Dev Release Completes GTK3 Port, Adds Headerbar Option
A new development version of GIMP recently released, and it’s a fairly notably one for a couple of reasons. Though not stable (i.e. expect bugs) this release gives us our best look yet at how what the stable GIMP 3.0 release will comprise of when it’s released later this year (a release candidate of GIMP 3.0 draws close, for those interested). First up, devs say GIMP’s GTK3 port is now “officially done”. If you’ve paid any attention to GIMP’s development efforts in the past few years you’ll know that porting the app to GTK3 has been a real fear. For
#News #AppUpdates #Gimp
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/07/gimp-dev-release-completes-gtk3-port-adds-headerbar-option
Linux Mint 21.2 is Out with Gesture Support, App Updates, + UI Tweaks
Pull that party popper ‘cos Linux Mint 21.2 ‘Victoria’ is now officially available to download. This release is the stable series successor to last year’s Linux Mint 21.1 release. It remains based on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS and runs atop Linux kernel 5.15. Most of you (I imagine) already know about Linux Mint 21.2’s new features as they’ve been covered here and on other Linux blogs pretty heavily over the past few months. But if you’re you’re somehow not aware then you’re in for a modest treat. Linux Mint 21.2 includes: Linux Mint 21.2 also includes Cinnamon 5.8, the latest version
#News #Distros #LinuxMint
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/07/linux-mint-21-2-released
Thunderbird 115 Released with Major UI Changes
A brand new version of the Thunderbird email client is out – and it’s looking fire! Many of the major UI changes teased last year make their debut here in Thunderbird 115, which has been dubbed “Supernova” and is available to download for Windows, macOS, and Linux from July 11 from a beautifully revamped Thunderbird homepage. And the changes are more than skin deep. The client’s codebase has undergone extensive rebuilding in order to lay a “solid groundwork for future releases that will make Thunderbird a significantly better email client”, to quote Ryan Sipes, Thunderbird’s Product and Business Development Manager.
#News #AppUpdates #Thunderbird
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/07/thunderbird-115-released
Canonical’s Loses Prominent LXD Engineer
Stéphane Graber has announced their resignation from Canonical after 12 years of working at the company, mostly on LXD. The decision follows news last week that Canonical has taken the LXD project in-house after years of it existing as a community endeavour under the Linux Containers (LXC) umbrella. Stéphane’s engineering expertise and enthusiasm for LXD (and containers in general) has arguably made them the “face” of LXD. In social media replies to their (somewhat unexpected) decision, many have commented on this and thanked them for their contributions and help over the years. Clearly this is a major loss for Canonical
#News #Canonical #Lxd
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/07/canonicals-loses-prominent-lxd-engineer
Ubuntu Plans to Ditch its ‘Minimal’ Install Option Because, Er… We’re Not Sure
The introduction of a “minimal install” mode in the Ubuntu installer has been one of the distros best-received features in years. When selected during initial install Ubuntu’s ‘minimal install’ provides users with a complete, fully-functioning Ubuntu system but, notably, with fewer pre-installed apps. The same ISO also delivers a ‘full installation’ mode stacked with a diverse set of software – the default, recommended option. So naturally, having added a feature a ton of people enjoy, Ubuntu is, er, removing it. They plan a new “unified default install” that, from the sounds of things, will offer a “choose your own apps”
#News #Minimal #Snaps #Ubuntu
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/07/ubuntu-new-unified-install-plans-sound-meh
Canonical Takes Full Control of LXD
Canonical has taken full control of the LXD project. A short statement posted on the Linux Containers website states: “The LXD project is no longer part of the LinuxContainers project but can now be found directly on Canonical’s websites.” Although Canonical created LXD and has been a key contributor to its development, the project has thus far lived under the auspices of the Linux Containers community. That’s changing as Canonical now feels the project will ‘be better served directly under Canonical’s own set of projects’. LXD (which stands for Linux Container Daemon) is an open-source container management tool building on
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https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/07/canonical-takes-full-control-of-lxd
Firefox 115 Released with Intel GPU Video Decoding on Linux
A brand new version of the Mozilla Firefox web browser is rolling out — and it’s a real doozy. Linux users with Intel GPUs will be pleased to hear Mozilla Firefox 115 supports hardware video decoding by default. Most devices with Intel graphics hardware benefit from this feature, which is powered by the open-source Video Acceleration API (VA-API). Those on devices lacking platform support for H264 video decoding will benefit from a fallback to Cisco’s OpenH264 plugin when playing compatible content in this release and up. Linux users can also middle click on the new tab button to open clipboard
#News #AppUpdates #Firefox
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/07/firefox-115-intel-gpu-video-decoding-on-linux
KDE neon Unstable Edition Now Includes KDE Plasma 6.0 (WIP)
If you’re eager to play around with the upcoming KDE Plasma 6 release the folks behind the KDE neon make it easy. Work on KDE Plasma 6 is well underway and the first stable release of it is expected to be released …Well, when it’s ready – but likely sometime later this year. But if you’re keen to muck in and try it out ahead of then you can download KDE neon unstable edition. This is an Ubuntu 22.04 LTS based “not a distro” distro whose latest ISOs include KDE Plasma 6.0 and its assorted libraries and frameworks. Now, I
#News #KdeNeon #KdePlasma #KdePlasma6
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/07/kde-neon-unstable-edition-now-includes-kde-plasma-6-0-wip
Ubuntu Pro Updates, Apt News Coming to Software Updater
If you thought you wouldn’t be bothered by Ubuntu’s (mildly annoying) apt “awareness” feature or Ubuntu Pro updates as you don’t use the command line, bad news. Ubuntu will start showing apt news and Ubuntu Pro updates in the Software Updater app on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS later and above in the coming months. To be fair, neither feature is meritless. Apt news is used to inform users of critical security incidents in the wild (though so far it’s only been used to promote Ubuntu Pro). Canonical says it can “help people understand the nature of recent updates and inform their
#News #Ubuntu18_04Lts #UbuntuPro
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/07/ubuntu-now-shows-apt-news-in-software-updater
Ubuntu 23.10’s New Software Store Demotes DEBs
A new ‘app store’ is expected to ship as part of Ubuntu 23.10 when it’s released in October — and it’ll debut with a notable change to DEB support. Don’t get too excited; the new store is one you’ve heard about before (if you read this site, at least). It’s the community-created Flutter software hub I wrote about last year, which Ubuntu devs later expressed interest in making official — and thus did. A couple of interesting — and potentially controversial — things planned for the first official incarnation of the tool were revealed recently so I figured I’d ferry
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https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/07/ubuntu-23-10-new-app-store-deb-support
Snapcraft Website Given a ‘More Modern Look’
Next time you stop by the Snapcraft website you’ll notice it has a fresh new look. Canonical unveiled the changes today saying it “embarked on a project to redesign snapcraft.io and give it a more modern look”. This ‘more modern look’ is now live on the web for everybody, including you, to go gawk at. If you follow @omgubuntu on Twitter you’ll may have seen a tweet earlier the week in which I expressed slight surprise™ at the new logo. What previously said “Snapcraft” now says “Canonical Snapcraft” – which in light of those “proprietary backend” claims levelled against the format perhaps
#News #Canonical #Snapcraft #Snaps
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/06/snapcraft-website-given-a-more-modern-look
