Inkscape 1.3.1 Released as ‘Biggest Bug Fix’ Update Ever
Inkscape, a free and open-source vector graphics editor, has released a new version which its developers say is the ‘biggest bug fix’ update they’ve ever shared! Alongside 40 bug fixes there are over 30 crash/freeze fixes included in Inkscape 1.3.1, with remedies to address workflow-wrecking behaviour during PDF import, or while using the the Live Path effect. Other changes in Inkscape 1.3.1: Two nifty new features have also been added: In all, a decent uplift to this design essential. For an avalanche more detail on every bug fixes and feature buff this update offers I highly recommend reading the Inkscape 
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https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/11/inkscape-1-3-1-biggest-bug-fix-update-ever
SystemStatsPlus GNOME Extension
We’re not short of system monitoring tools for Ubuntu, with an array of desktop apps, extensions, widgets, Conky scripts, and command-line tools readily available to us. But if you’re keen to keep an eye firmly fixed on system resource usage the newly launched SystemStatsPlus GNOME extension will appeal (though only if you use Ubuntu 23.10, as this only supports GNOME 45 atm). SystemStatsPlus provides “real-time visualization of key system resources”, and described itself as “an essential tool for anyone looking to keep a close eye on their system’s performance”. Once installed, this extension embeds live, updating resource graphs in the
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https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/11/systemstatsplus-system-monitor-gnome-extension
Use GDM Settings to Customise Ubuntu’s Login Screen
Ubuntu, like other Linux distributions uses the GNOME Display Manager (GDM) as its, well, display manager, though most of us tend to think of or refer to it as the login screen. To customise the Ubuntu login screen, such as setting a different theme or icon set, changing the login screen background image or colour, or getting night light to apply when viewing it, you can use a 3rd-party tool called GDM Settings. The app is written in Python and uses libadwaita for its UI, so it looks great on the modern Ubuntu desktop and adapts gracefully when resizing the
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https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/11/gdm-settings-customise-ubuntu-login-screen
Linux Kernel 6.6 Officially Confirmed as an LTS
Last month saw the release of the Linux 6.6 kernel, a major update stuffed with new features, support for more hardware, and performance improvements. And today that kernel has been officially designated a long-term support release. This was a likely outcome as, based on how things typically work, the last kernel release of the year becomes the LTS edition. However, there was a small chance Linux 6.7 could squeak out just before the New Years clocks chimed around the world next month – but given that the next kernel is shaping up to be pretty huge, that’s less likely (should
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https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/11/linux-6-6-kernel-confirms-long-term-support
HandBrake 1.7 Released with AMD VCN & NVIDIA NVENC AV1 Encoders + Linux Fixes
A big update to HandBrake, the cross-platform and open-source video transcoder, is available to download. HandBrake 1.7.0 introduces a number of new features that users on Windows and macOS will benefit from, plus a bevvy of Linux-specific buffs. Buffs. I use that word a lot of late. New features and changes in Handbrake 1.7 that everyone gets to enjoy (hardware dependant) include: Those using Handbrake on ARM and Apple Silicon will benefit from greatly improved performance, with the the latest FFmpeg offering faster HEVC decoding, and SVT-AV1 assembly optimisations delivering a 4x increase in performance. If you regularly convert videos on
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https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/11/handbrake-1-7-nvidia-nvenc-av1
Vivaldi Web Browser is Coming to Flathub
Fans of the Vivaldi web browser may be excited to hear it’s coming to Flathub officially. A crop of recent code commits indicate the Chromium-based, closed-source web browser is preparing to arrive on Flathub, becoming the next big-name software vendor to adopt Flatpak and Flathub as a primary way for Linux users to install their wares. Vivaldi vying to join the ranks of developers embracing Flatpak and Flathub is not a surprise, and comes hot on the heels of messaging platform Discord being verified (even prior to verification, the Discord racked up millions of installs through Flathub). A wide range
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https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/11/vivaldi-web-browser-flathub
LXQt 1.4 Now Available in Lubuntu Backports PPA
If you use Lubuntu 22.04 LTS and want to upgrade to LXQt 1.4, the latest version of the Qt-based desktop, you can now do so using the Lubuntu Backports PPA. Like the Kubuntu Backports PPA, which brings newer versions of KDE Plasma to those using long-term support editions, the Lubuntu Backports PPA brings newer versions of the LXQt desktop. Devs say this approach provides the “perfect middle ground between stability and new features that users of all experience levels will be able to enjoy”. To add the Lubuntu Backports on Lubuntu 22.04: With the PPA added, run an update check
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https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/11/install-lxqt-1-4-lubuntu-backports-ppa
Foliate Linux eBook App Ported to GTK4, Adds New Features
Foliate, one of the best ebook readers for Linux, has released a major update. And I mean major. Firstly,y the app has been “rewritten from scratch with the latest platform libraries, GTK4 and Adwaita, with refreshed interface and improved performance,” says the developer. As well as being ported to GTK4, Foliate 3.0 also now uses its own library for parsing and rendering ePubs, no longer relying on Epub.js or KindleUnpack. This has the benefit of “greatly reducing startup time and memory usage” since entire files are no longer loaded into memory, in full. While the adage goes that one should never judge a book
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https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/11/foliate-ebook-app-major-update
OBS Studio 30 Released with Support for Intel QSV, HEVC, and AV1 on Linux
A new version of OBS Studio, version 30.0, has been released, and it comes with a number of new features and improvements. OBS Studio is free, open-source live streaming and screen recording software that is popular with gamers, streamers, and even educators and businesses due to its powerful feature set, customisation options, and easy-to-use interface. For Linux users OBS Studio 30 is a big one as it supports Intel QSV (Quick Sync Video) H264, HEVC, and AV1 on Linux. This buff will drastically improve the performance of OBS Studio on Linux when streaming or recording high-resolution video, in particular. A new
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https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/11/obs-studio-intel-qsv-hevc-av1-linux
TUXEDO Pulse 14 Linux Laptop Refreshed with AMD Ryzen 7
If you’re looking to buy a new Linux laptop that has a decent balance of performance and affordability, check out the latest offering from European company TUXEDO Computers. They’ve just announced a refresh of the TUXEDO Pulse 14, their ultra portable laptop. The latest model is powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS, integrated AMD Radeon 780M graphics, and a sizeable 32 GB LPDDR5-6400 RAM. Storage-wise, the base config comes with a 500GB NVMe SSD, with TUXEDO OS (based on Ubuntu LTS) preinstalled, though other distros are available. Additional storage configurations are available but will bump the cost (only marginally;
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https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/11/tuxedo-pulse-14-amd-linux-laptop
Amazon Making its Own Linux-Based OS to Replace Android
Amazon is reportedly working on its own Linux-based OS to replace Android on its Fire TVs, smart displays, and other non-tablet devices. —What’s that? This isn’t Ubuntu related? Oh I know that — but I’m excited! Word of Amazon’s new Linux-based OS, which is being developed under the codename ‘Vega’ (making me remember the worst Android tablet I ever owned) comes from Lowpass’ Janko Roettgers. He says he’s spoken to sources who’ve confirmed Amazon is developing its own iOS/Android competitor, and has tasked ‘hundreds of people’ in its Amazon Device OS group with building it. This includes former Mozilla engineer Zibi
#Hardware #News #Amazon
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/11/amazon-vega-linux-based-os
GNOME Receives €1M Investment from Sovereign Tech Fund
Heard of the Sovereign Tech Fund? I hadn’t, but the GNOME project has bagged itself a whopping €1 million investment from them. GNOME says it’ll be using the money to “modernize the platform, improve tooling and accessibility, and support features that are in the public interest” through the following projects and initiatives: Whether you’ve been using Linux for a fresh minute or a veritable eon you’ll know GNOME is a core pillar in the FOSS movement. The GNOME desktop environment is default in many of the most popular Linux distros; GNOME apps are used by millions of people around the
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https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/11/gnome-sovereign-tech-fund
KDE Plasma 6.0 Alpha Released
Arriving precisely on schedule is the first alpha release of KDE Plasma 6.0, and many of its related technologies. Development on Plasma 6, the next-gen edition of the popular Qt-based desktop environment, has been underway for a while. We’ve had teases, updates, and presentations, but now we have a tangible release to go hands on with. It’s easy to think of GNOME as the desktop environment most synonymous with desktop Linux distros given the biggest ones ship it (Ubuntu, included). But KDE Plasma is just as popular (not to mention capable). Heck, it even ships on Valve’s hugely popular portable
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https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/11/kde-plasma-6-0-alpha-released
Zoom Now Supports Ubuntu 23.10 (Unmet Dependencies Error Fixed)
I don’t use the Zoom Linux app (or Zoom in general) but I know many of you do, so you’ll pleased to hear the Zoom Deb installer now works in Ubuntu 23.10. The latest hot-fix release resolves a dependency issue with the deb installer that caused Zoom to not install on Ubuntu 23.10. The Zoom deb required the libegl1-mesa and libgl1-mesa-glx packages but these are available in 23.10. So attempting to install Zoom showed a The following packages have unmet dependencies. zoom : Depends: libgl1-mesa-glx but it is not installable Depends: libegl1-mesa but it is not installable E: Unable to correct problems, you have
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https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/11/zoom-deb-installer-ubuntu-23-10-fix
MusicPod, a Music, Radio & Podcast App for Linux, Has Improved a Lot
MusicPod, an all-in-one music, radio and podcast player for Linux created in Flutter, has matured at a clip since I first looked at it in the spring. The app was already in pretty good form then, able to play local audio files, browse and manage a audio library, create playlists, browse, download, subscribe, and listen to podcasts, search for and stream internet radio stations, and pin things to the sidebar. It can still do all of that plus a bit more, such as play video podcasts, notify you when a new episode of a subscribed podcast is released, and give
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Fedora Workstation 39 Released with GNOME 45, Linux 6.5 + More
The Fedora Project has released Fedora Workstation 39, the latest version of its flagship desktop Linux operating system. Fedora Workstation 39 brings a number of new features and improvements, including an updated desktop experience with GNOME 45, better hardware support and performance with the Linux 6.5 kernel, and a set of smaller changes that finesse the overall experience. Many of the new features in Fedora 39 will be familiar to those using Ubuntu 23.10, which also offers GNOME 45 and Linux 6.5. Naturally, Fedora Workstation 39 offers a best-in-class GNOME 45 experience, including the dynamic workspace indicator, keyboard backlight toggle
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https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/11/fedora-workstation-39-features-download
Impression (Linux Image Writer) Now Supports In-App ISO Downloads
Impression is a excellent image writing tool for Linux desktops, and with its latest release it’s become even more useful. How so? By making it easy to download ISO images for a selection of Linux distros directly within the app: You can still download an ISO from elsewhere and use Impression to flash it to a USB, SD card, etc – that’s not changed. But there is a wild connivence factor in being able to open this image writer and, much like the excellent Raspberry Pi Imager tool, pick an ISO to download directly. Other changes in the newest release
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https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/11/impression-image-writer-for-linux-now-downloads-isos-too
GSConnect Now Supports GNOME 45 & Ubuntu 23.10
A new version of GSConnect, the GNOME Shell extension that integrates with KDE Connect, is available — and it supports GNOME 45. GSConnect bridges the gap between GNOME Shell and any Android device that has the KDE Connect app installed, allowing streamline file transfers, mirror notifications, send and receive SMS, access volume and media controls, and more. Now, there aren’t any new features or capabilities in GSConnect v56 but there are worthwhile improvements and finesse to the extension’s existing (and fairly extensive) feature set: You can see the official release notes for GSConnect v56 for more information. GSConnect is free
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https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/11/gsconnect-gnome-45-support
Open-Source System Cleaner BleachBit Sees First Release in 2 Years
BleachBit, the popular free system cleaner, has just released a major update — its first since 2021. For those unfamiliar with it, BleachBit is a free and open-source system cleaner available for Windows and Linux, written in Python and GTK. Like other apps of its type, BleachBit can help free space by removing cache, cookies, and other temporary files. It can also be used to securely delete files, wiping unallocated disk space, and ‘vacuum Firefox’s SQLite database’ to (potentially) improve performance. BleachBit 4.6.0 is the first major stable update to be released since BleachBit 4.4.2 in November 2021. It includes a number of
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https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/11/beachbit-4-6-0-system-cleaner-update
See Weather Conditions in Ubuntu’s Top Panel with this Extension
Keeping an eye on current weather conditions is something a lot of us do, and there are ample ways to get real-time weather information on the Ubuntu desktop. The GNOME Weather desktop app (available in the Ubuntu repos) is a great tool as not only can you open the app to see weather information for any location you want, but it integrates a 4-day weather forest in the notification shade (calendar applet? never sure what to call it). But if you want to be able to glance at the top panel of your Ubuntu desktop to see the current weather
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https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/11/weather-or-not-gnome-extension
