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Vykar is a new cross-platform backup solution that might be worth checking out.
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Vykar is a New Open Source Backup Tool That's Faster Than Borg, Restic, and Kopia
The BorgBase team has cooked up a new open source backup client written in Rust.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS)
I ran Arch for years, but eventually I got tired of having to periodically spend hours figuring out how to fix a broken update or a busted AUR package.
I've since moved on to LMDE7 because I just want my computer to "work" - I don't want to have to work extra hard to make that happen. Sorry Arch!
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#Linux #Arch #LinuxMint #LMDE #FOSS #OpenSource #ArchLinux
Download LMDE 7 - Linux Mint
Linux Mint is an elegant, easy to use, up to date and comfortable desktop operating system.linuxmint.com
GNOME 50 released with much improved Parental Controls and lots more gamingonlinux.com/2026/03/gnom…
#Linux #OpenSource #GNOME #LinuxGaming
GNOME 50 released with much improved Parental Controls and lots more
GNOME 50 “Tokyo” is out now as the latest major update to the popular Linux desktop environment, and there's some big new goodies in this one.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Is this enough to strengthen open source security?
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AI Companies Put $12.5M Into Open Source Security to Fix a Problem Their Tools Helped Create
The move targets the problem of maintainers drowning in AI-generated vulnerability reports.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS)
If you miss GPU-Z on Linux check out the new GPU-T gamingonlinux.com/2026/03/if-y…
If you miss GPU-Z on Linux check out the new GPU-T
GPU-Z is a popular Windows app to give you a simple readout of your graphics card, and a new Linux alternative GPU-T was announced recently.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
PlayStation 3 emulator RPCS3 gets easier to use with Steam gamingonlinux.com/2026/03/play…
#RPCS3 #PS3 #Emulation #Gaming #Retro #OpenSource
PlayStation 3 emulator RPCS3 gets easier to use with Steam
The free and open source PlayStation 3 emulator RPCS3 is getting easier to use with Steam, with the devs announcing a useful new feature.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
OpenRazer v3.12.0 brings Linux support for more Razer devices gamingonlinux.com/2026/03/open…
#Razer #Linux #OpenSource
OpenRazer v3.12.0 brings Linux support for more Razer devices
Another fresh release of the free and open source OpenRazer has arrived, with v3.12.0 adding support for even more Razer devices on Linux.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Manjaro Linux looks like it's in trouble with the release of the "Manjaro 2.0 Manifesto" gamingonlinux.com/2026/03/manj…
#Manjaro #Linux #LinuxGaming #OpenSource #ManjaroLinux
Manjaro Linux looks like it's in trouble with the release of the "Manjaro 2.0 Manifesto"
At one point it seemed like Manjaro Linux would be the most popular Arch-based distribution, but after many missteps it appears to be at breaking point.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Mesa 26.0.2 arrives with more bug-fixes for Linux graphics drivers gamingonlinux.com/2026/03/mesa…
#Linux #Drivers #Mesa #OpenSource #LinuxGaming
Mesa 26.0.2 arrives with more bug-fixes for Linux graphics drivers
Available now in Mesa 26.0.2, the latest bug-fix release for the current main stable version of open source graphics drivers for Linux.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Lutris now being built with Claude AI, developer decides to hide it after backlash gamingonlinux.com/2026/03/lutr…
#Lutris #AI #OpenSource #Linux
Lutris now being built with Claude AI, developer decides to hide it after backlash
There's a bit of drama going on with the popular game manager Lutris right now, with users pointing out the developer using AI generated code via Claude.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
OBS Studio 32.1.0 arrives with WebRTC Simulcast support and a new Audio Mixer gamingonlinux.com/2026/03/obs-…
OBS Studio 32.1.0 arrives with WebRTC Simulcast support and a new Audio Mixer
If you want to do livestreaming or video recording on Linux, OBS Studio is easily the best free and open source app you can get for it and v32.1.0 is out now.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
D7VK version 1.5 brings Direct3D 3 support via Vulkan on Linux gamingonlinux.com/2026/03/d7vk…
#Linux #OpenSource #Wine #Proton #D7VK #Direct3D
D7VK version 1.5 brings Direct3D 3 support via Vulkan on Linux
The D7VK project has expanded again in version 1.5 that's out now - adding in support for Direct3D 3.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
I’ve released a new video on my channel. Linus Tech Tips is trying #Linux again. So of course I had to react to it. 😎
Check it out here: youtu.be/3yR_bOMQt9s
#opensource #tech #react
System76 fighting for open source being excluded from Colorado age checks gamingonlinux.com/2026/03/syst…
#Linux #OpenSource #LinuxGaming
System76 fighting for open source being excluded from Colorado age checks
There's a lot of age checking / age assurance bills going around right now, and System76 have entered the fight in Colorado to help open source.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Mesa driver developers discuss expanding profiles and driver tuning for specific apps and games gamingonlinux.com/2026/03/mesa…
#Linux #Drivers #Mesa #OpenSource #LinuxGaming
Mesa driver developers discuss expanding profiles and driver tuning for specific apps and games
Developer Natalie Vock working for Valve has put up a discussion plan for improving app profiles and driver tuning for Mesa drivers.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Fedora 44 Beta is out with KDE improvements, better live media and more gamingonlinux.com/2026/03/fedo…
#Fedora #Linux #OpenSource #LinuxGaming
Fedora 44 Beta is out with KDE improvements, better live media and more
The Fedora team have put up Fedora 44 Beta for you to get testing and report bugs, ahead of the full release due out around April 14th.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
MidnightBSD is not taking any chances with age verification. 😲
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MidnightBSD Bans Users in Brazil and California, Warns More Regions Could Follow
Colorado, Illinois, and New York could join the list if their proposed age verification bills pass.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS)
CoolerControl v4 adds new security features, brings hardware support and more gamingonlinux.com/2026/03/cool…
CoolerControl v4 adds new security features, brings hardware support and more
Monitor and manage various different cooling devices on Linux with CoolerControl. Version 4.0.0 brings a bunch more advanced features for you.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
CachyOS update brings improvements for PC gaming handhelds, the installer and more gamingonlinux.com/2026/03/cach…
#CachyOS #Linux #OpenSource #LinuxGaming
CachyOS update brings improvements for PC gaming handhelds, the installer and more
CachyOS continues being one of the most popular Linux distributions, and the brand new release comes with lots of welcome improvements to setting it up.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
A new This Week in Linux has dropped! (339) 😎🐧▶️
Michael talks about Motorola + GrapheneOS, Bazzite, Bunsenlabs, Age Verify is getting WORSE & more Linux news
Microcontroller enthusiasts, this desktop OS is for you.
#microcontroller #diy #opensource
FRANK OS Turns a Microcontroller Into a Tiny Retro Desktop PC
Based on FreeRTOS, this operating system has a start menu, file manager, and a terminal.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS)
Firefox is quietly cooking up a makeover.
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Firefox Is Getting a Major Redesign After 5 Years
Leaked mockups show "Nova," Firefox's big UI revamp that looks way different from what we have now.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS)
Wine 11.4 released with DirectSound and MSXML improvements gamingonlinux.com/2026/03/wine…
#Wine #Linux #OpenSource #LinuxGaming
Wine 11.4 released with DirectSound and MSXML improvements
The Wine 11.4 development release is now available for the Windows to Linux compatibility layer, bringing assorted new features and fixes.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
I'm livestreaming in about 30 Minutes to record the latest episode of This Week in Linux. Hope to see you there! Join me at tuxdigital.com/live
#Linux #opensource #technology
Live Recording of This Week in Linux : Open Source & Linux News
This Week in Linux is the weekly news show that keeps you up to date with what's happening in the world of Linux and Open Source world. TWIL is Your Source f...YouTube
Linux Mint Cinnamon has the new screensaver lock screen ready for Wayland gamingonlinux.com/2026/03/linu…
#Linux #LinuxMint #Wayland #OpenSource
Linux Mint Cinnamon has the new screensaver lock screen ready for Wayland
The Linux Mint team have a new blog post up detailing their new screensaver, whicj is the last major point for full Wayland support with the Cinnamon desktop.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
A surprise collab just happened.
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#privacy #opensource #grapheneos
Tired of Google's Tracking? Motorola's GrapheneOS-Powered Phones Are Coming
You won't need to pay Google for using GrapheneOS soon.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS)
Ubuntu and Fedora devs comment on California's new Digital Age Assurance Act gamingonlinux.com/2026/03/ubun…
#Linux #Fedora #Ubuntu #OpenSource
Ubuntu and Fedora devs comment on California's new Digital Age Assurance Act
With California's new age checking law coming into action in January 2027, there's a lot of discussion on how Linux distributions will be handling it.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
🇦🇹 XWiki at the @nextcloud Enterprise Day Vienna, March 24
At 13:45, Clément Aubin joins Birthe Lindenthal (OpenProject) to discuss:
“Beyond Jira and Confluence: European digital sovereignty & control.”
This is about governance, compliance, and building collaboration stacks that remain portable and self-hostable.
If you’re in Vienna, join the conversation.
#OpenSource #news #event #nextcloud
Land der Tiere: Real-Time Collaboration with Collabora Online 💜
Land der Tiere (@landdertiere), a vegan animal sanctuary in northern Germany, relies on effective collaboration between employees and volunteers to support its work. Using Collabora Online, integrated with @nextcloud, the team can collaborate on documents in real time in a reliable and user-friendly way.
🔗 Read the full case study: collaboraonline.com/case-studi…
Land der Tiere and Friprogramvarusyndikatet - Collabora Online and Collabora Office
Download the Case Study Learn more about why Land der Tiere chose Friprogramvarusyndikatet (Free Software Syndicate) and Collabora Online to provide collaborative document editing for team and volunteers at their sanctuary and vegan animal welfare ce…Collabora Online and Collabora Office
CoreCollective is a new outfit that is dedicated to support work surrounding Arm.
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#opensource #arm #linaro
CoreCollective is a New Consortium Bringing the Arm Software Ecosystem Under One Roof
The likes of AMD, Canonical, Google, Huawei, Qualcomm, Red Hat, and others are on board.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS)
Longterm supported Linux kernels get a longer life gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/long…
Longterm supported Linux kernels get a longer life
Linux developer Greg Kroah-Hartman announced that the Longterm supported Linux kernels are going to be supported for longer than previously announced.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
ONLYOFFICE's new release. 👇
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ONLYOFFICE Docs 9.3 Brings PDF Editor Upgrades With New Signing and Editing Tools
You get a range of improvements across the other editors too.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS)
React has a new home with the Linux Foundation.
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#opensource #react #linuxfoundation
React Is No Longer Meta's Project, It Now Has Its Own Foundation
Meta has contributed React, React Native, and JSX to the newly formed React Foundation.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS)
Open source graphics drivers Mesa 26.0.1 released with various bug fixes and a security fix gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/open…
#Mesa #Linux #OpenSource #Drivers #LinuxGaming
Open source graphics drivers Mesa 26.0.1 released with various bug fixes and a security fix
Developer Eric Engestrom announced the Mesa 26.0.1 update for open source graphics drivers, the first set of bug-fixes for the latest release.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
KDE Plasma 6.6.1 rolls out with lots of fixes for KWin gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/kde-…
#KDE #Linux #OpenSource
KDE Plasma 6.6.1 rolls out with lots of fixes for KWin
The KDE team have released the latest release for the Plasma desktop, with version 6.6.1 bringing quite a lot of bug fixing.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Lutris v0.5.21 and v0.5.22 arrive with Valve's Sniper runtime support and new game runners gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/lutr…
#Lutris #Linux #SteamDeck #SteamOS #OpenSource
Lutris v0.5.21 and v0.5.22 arrive with Valve's Sniper runtime support and new game runners
Lutris is an all-in-one open source game manager for launching games from various stores on Linux and emulators too - with multiple new versions released.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
D7VK version 1.4 bringing further enhancements for older Direct3D via Vulkan gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/d7vk…
#Linux #OpenSource #Vulkan #Direct3D #D7VK #DXVK
D7VK version 1.4 bringing further enhancements for older Direct3D via Vulkan
Even more improvements have arrived for D7VK that brings Direct3D 5, 6 and 7 via Vulkan for use with Wine / Proton in version 1.4.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)