elementary OS 8 Updates Deliver New Dock Features
Developers working on elementary OS continue to issue pertinent fixes, new features and continued finesse through updates, as the latest set show. You're reading elementary OS 8 Updates Deliver New Dock Features, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not re...
Audacious 4.5 Beta Brings New Plugins, Better PipeWire Support
The first beta of Audacious 4.5 is available for testing. It brings improved PipeWire support, better Qt/GTK parity, and a number of new plugins and skins. You're reading Audacious 4.5 Beta Brings New Plugins, Better PipeWire Support, a blog post from ...
Python CI on Fedora with GitHub Actions
As a Python developer you work hard to ensure code works correctly across different Python versions. You have to test against Python 3.11, 3.12, 3.13 and beyond, it can be tedious. But what if your continuous integration (CI) pipeline could handle it a...
Tumbleweed Monthly Update - May 2025
May ended with a large update for openSUSE’s rolling release. While that snapshot addressed several Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures, more security fixes were introduced throughout the month. May introduced qemu 10.0 with improved virtualization ...
Linux App Release Roundup: May 2025
I run through a selection of smaller Linux app releases made in May 2025, from a flashy MPD frontend to a local AI-powered image enhancer. You're reading Linux App Release Roundup: May 2025, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere with...
Ubuntu 25.10 Switches to Rust-based Sudo
Ubuntu 25.10 will replace the sudo command with sudo-rs, a new Rust rewrite designed to improve memory safety and security. What does this mean for users? You're reading Ubuntu 25.10 Switches to Rust-based Sudo, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not rep...
After 25 Years, Linux Format Magazine is No More
The final issue of Linux Format, the UK's best selling monthly Linux magazine, has gone on sale. The first issue launched in May 2000. You're reading After 25 Years, Linux Format Magazine is No More, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsew...
First Ubuntu Monthly Snapshot Now Available to Download
Ubuntu's announced new monthly snapshot releases. The development builds use new automated release processes, but won't replace stable releases. You're reading First Ubuntu Monthly Snapshot Now Available to Download, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do no...
New Ubuntu ‘Monthly Snapshot’ Available to Download
Ubuntu's announced new monthly snapshot releases. The development builds use new automated release processes, but won't replace stable releases. You're reading New Ubuntu ‘Monthly Snapshot’ Available to Download, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do no...
Ubuntu Fix Vanishing Install Button in Software Updater
A fix to Ubuntu's Software Updater tool is rolling out, resolving an issue where the 'install' button would disappear (and not return) until closed. You're reading Ubuntu Fix Vanishing Install Button in Software Updater, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. D...
Ubuntu Fixes Vanishing Install Button in Software Updater
A fix to Ubuntu's Software Updater tool is rolling out, resolving an issue where the 'install' button would disappear (and not return) until closed. You're reading Ubuntu Fixes Vanishing Install Button in Software Updater, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu....
Newer Intel GPU Support Now Available on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS users can make use of the Intel Graphics Preview to unlock support for newer Intel GPU features, like faster ray tracing and ML. You're reading Newer Intel GPU Support Now Available on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do...
SuperTuxKart 1.5 Release Candidate Now Available
SuperTuxKart developers announce the first release candidate of SuperTuxKart 1.5, the next major version of the popular, open-source racing game. You're reading SuperTuxKart 1.5 Release Candidate Now Available, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not repr...
Debian welcomes the 2025 GSOC contributors/students
We are very excited to announce that Debian has selected nine contributors to work under mentorship on a variety of projects with us during the Google Summer of Code. Here is a list of the projects and students, along with details of the tasks to be p...
Debian Day 2025 - call for celebration
Each year on August the 16th, we celebrate the Debian Project Anniversary. Several communities around the world join us in celebrating "Debian Day" with local events, parties, or gatherings. So, how about celebrating the 32nd anniversary of the Debian ...
The 2025 Frankfurt Engineering Sprint: What did you miss?
If you have ever wondered what goes on when your friends say that they’re going on a “Business trip” abroad, then allow me to spill the beans 🫘. For those of you who attended Canonical’s Frankfurt Engineering Sprint this May, let’s recap, ...
Lend a Hand at the openSUSE Conference
The openSUSE community wants to make the project’s conference in Nuremberg smooth, welcoming and beneficial to attendees. We’re calling on you to get involved! Whether you’re a longtime contributor or a new face looking to get more involved, ther...
How to use Authselect to configure PAM in Fedora Linux
Authselect is a utility tool that manages PAM configurations using profiles. Starting with Fedora 36, Authselect became a hard requirement for configuring PAM. In this article, you will learn how to configure PAM using Authselect. Introduction. Unautho...
