FOSS Weekly #25.05: LibreOffice Tip, Launcher Customization, Moving Away from Google and More

So I’ll work on such pages. Since I want them to have some additional features, they will take a little longer. I’ll inform you once they are live. Stay tuned 😄💬 Let’s see what else you get in this editionRunning the impressive DeepSeek R1 AI model on a Raspberry Pi 5 is possible.Opt for It’s FOSS Plus membership and support us 🙏

• A new Hyprland release.
• FSF’s new commemorative logo.
• Microsoft’s popular offering being handed a lawsuit.
• And other Linux news, tips and, of course, memes!
• This edition of FOSS Weekly is supported by ONLYOFFICE.

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Pro FOSSer, Daniel is showcasing his Gentoo virtual machine setup on his laptop.Enjoy FOSS 😄

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📰 Linux and Open Source News

🧠 What We’re Thinking About

Windows got destroyed hard. 🤭

Everything is Spam on Facebook Unless It is Paid Post (or Actual Spam)Linux websites are getting ill-treatment by Facebook.

The ONLYOFFICE suite now offers an updated PDF editor that comes equipped with collaborative PDF editing and other useful features.

🧮 Linux Tips, Tutorials and More

👷 Maker’s and AI Corner

Foss FEST 2025 is open for registration. Groups of international students can participate in the hackathon and win prizes worth 4,000 euros. It’s FOSS is an official media partner for this event.

I Ran Deepseek R1 on Raspberry Pi 5 and No, it Wasn’t 200 tokens/sEveryone is seeking Deepseek R1 these days. Is it really as good as everyone claims? Let me share my experiments of running it on a Raspberry Pi.

✨ Apps highlight

Microsoft’s popular social media platform, LinkedIn, has been dragged to court over alleged misuse of user data.

Cozy: A Super Useful Open Source Audiobook Player for LinuxCozy makes audiobook listening easy with simple controls and an intuitive interface.

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🧩 Quiz Time

Usually, the apps open in the same workspace, however in multi-monitor setups, this might open new app windows on the other monitor.

Linux Directory Structure: PuzzleThe Linux directory structure is fascinating and an important thing to know about. Take a guess to solve this puzzle!

💡 Quick Handy Tip

Would you like to see more pages like this?

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🤣 Meme of the Week

In the previous newsletter, I shared the new tools directory page proposal and asked for your feedback. From the responses I got, an overwhelming majority of FOSSers liked this idea.

🗓️ Tech Trivia

Can you beat this Linux Directory Structure puzzle?

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Gentoo vm install on my laptopUp early this morning putting the finishing touches to Gentoo VM, to reboot to the CLI!! I have compiled two kernels, a gentoo-source, that I did a manual compile and a gentoo-kernel-dis for backup!! If the gentoo-source kernel works, I will nuke the gentoo-kernel. Just for fun, take a look-see Been awhile since we have had a 8 inch snow!!!

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You can easily open new windows for running apps by either Middle-Clicking or Ctrl+Left-Clicking on the app from the dock. It also works for apps that are not running.If you like listening to audiobooks, then Cozy can be a great addition to your Linux system.Share the articles in Linux Subreddits and community forums.Facebook is banning the links from many Linux websites.Share it with your Linux-using friends and encourage them to subscribe (hint: it’s here).