Even if some people believe otherwise, the future is open source.
In recent versions of GNOME, you can use the shortcut CTRL+ALT+TAB to select various parts of the shell UI. This is not fully functional, but works in many instances. Expect to encounter small issues.Pro FOSSer Ernie wonders whether we are facing an open source apocalypse.
- Essential terminal tips.
- A Rust-based open source alternative OS to Linux.
- Modern replacement to classic Linux commands.
- Google working on a Terminal app for Android.
- And other Linux news, videos and, of course, memes!
- This week’s newsletter is sponsored by PikaPods
Table of Contents
- 1 ❇️PikaPods: Self-hosting Without Hassle
- 2 📰 Linux News
- 3 🧠 What We’re Thinking About
- 4 🛍️Deal You May Like
- 5 🧮 Linux Tips, Tutorials and More
- 6 👷 Maker’s Corner
- 7 📹 Videos We are Creating for You
- 8 ✨ Apps of the Week
- 9 🧩 Quiz Time
- 10 💡 Quick Handy Tip
- 11 🤣 Meme of the Week
- 12 🗓️ Tech Trivia
- 13 🧑🤝🧑 FOSSverse Corner
- 14 ❤️ With love
❇️PikaPods: Self-hosting Without Hassle
Share the articles in Linux Subreddits and community forums.Enjoy using Linux 😄
📰 Linux News
If you use Gmail, to ensure that Google shows you the informational FOSS Weekly newsletter, move our emails to inbox and star them. Else, it will keep on going to the Promotional tab even when this is not a marketing email.
🧠 What We’re Thinking About
Fedora 41 should also arrive by the end of the month.
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🛍️Deal You May Like
Know all the popular File Managers? Prove it.
🧮 Linux Tips, Tutorials and More
Redox OS is an interesting Rust-based operating system which uses a Rust-powered microkernel to provide a unique experience.
👷 Maker’s Corner
Ubuntu 24.10 is available now. This is an interim release and it will be supported till July 2025. If you are on 24.04 LTS, you may stick to it unless you want the shiny new GNOME 47 features.
📹 Videos We are Creating for You
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✨ Apps of the Week
You probably know some of these terminal tips and you are likely to learn a few new things.
Also, check out how the Raspberry Pi 5 fares when running popular LLMs.
🧩 Quiz Time
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💡 Quick Handy Tip
💬 Let’s see what else you get in this edition
🤣 Meme of the Week
This is more of an opinion from our side and I welcome yours in the comments 😄
🗓️ Tech Trivia
Fortran, one of the first high-level programming languages, was born in October 1956 with the release of its 60-page reference manual. However, the language’s true power wasn’t fully realized until its compiler was completed six months later, marking a revolutionary step in programming.
🧑🤝🧑 FOSSverse Corner
PikaPods allows you to quickly deploy your favorite open source software. All future updates are handled automatically by PikaPods while you enjoy using the software. I use it to self-host Umami analytics. Did I tell you that they also share revenue with the original developers of the software?
❤️ With love
You probably remember the awesome Pironman case from the review I wrote a few months back. Oh! You also get a free credit to try it out and see if you can rely on PikaPods.Kate is a breath of fresh air when it comes to code editors.Deepen your understanding whether you’re a novice or a seasoned professional, and support Code for America with your purchase!Also suitable for desktop Linux vs server Linux 😉
