FOSS Weekly #25.21: Oh My Bash, Ubuntu’s New Terminal, Pixelify Android, Fedora’s Wayland Gamble and More

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Use CTRL+Z to undo the file duplication. During this, your file manager will ask you whether you want to delete the copied file.Share it with your Linux-using friends and encourage them to subscribe (hint: it’s here).

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  • More new default apps in Ubuntu 25.10.
  • Fedora’s Wayland decision.
  • Systemd free distros.
  • Making Bash beautiful.
  • And other Linux news, tips, and, of course, memes!
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Ubuntu 25.10 will Have a Brand New Terminal (and Image Viewer)Ubuntu 25.10 replaces its default terminal and image viewer with modern apps.

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In file managers like Nemo, Nautilus, etc., you can easily create file duplicates by pressing the CTRL key and dragging the file to a blank space in the window.

No More Xorg! Fedora 43 Will Be Wayland-onlyA bold move by Fedora. Will everyone be onboard?

🧮 Linux Tips, Tutorials and More

Try Sausage, and enjoy the classic Bookworm game like experience in the terminal.

Play With Words in Linux Terminal With With Bookworm Style GameRemember the classic Bookworm game? You can have similar fun in the terminal with Sausage.
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Pixelify Your Android Smartphone with This Wallpaper AppTransform your Android smartphone’s home screen with battery-friendly live wallpapers.

Troubleshooting your Pi? Don’t ignore those blinking LEDs! They are a powerful diagnostic tool that are super handy in headless setup.

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If you drop a file while pressing the CTRL key when in another folder, the file will be copied to that directory.

🧩 Quiz Time

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🤣 Meme of the Week

Are we finally entering the Xorg-less era? Fedora has taken the bold move to go for Wayland-only desktop offering in the upcoming version 43.

🗓️ Tech Trivia

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