Rocky Linux wird KDE Patron https://fosstopia.de/rocky-linux-wird-kde-patron/ #KDE #KDEPatron #KDEPlasma #LinuxDesktop #Plasma #Rocky #RockyLinux

We are absolutely thrilled to announce the winners of the Linux Desktop Challenge!

Five pre-owned laptops with Linux Mint installed go to:

1. https://mastodon.social/@janithkw/116069906943206692

2. https://mastodon.social/@nipunkumarathunga/116074583467706172

3. https://mastodon.social/@ckbw/116051335365064753

4. https://mastodon.social/@yomesh/116039123602581788

5. https://mastodon.social/@mayuraandrew/116040245945335662

Consolation prize, a Raspberry Pi kit, goes to:

https://mastodon.social/@pasanx/116167751804428034

From https://edunet.lk and https://learn.ac.lk

#LinuxChallenge #Linux #LinuxDesktop #FOSS

KDE Plasma 6.5.6 rundet die Serie ab https://fosstopia.de/kde-plasma-6-5-6/ #KDE #KDEPlasma #LinuxDesktop #Plasma

I'm looking for good remote desktop solutions for Linux, Ubuntu specifically. What's the "go-to" these days?
Needs to be multiuser and have good adaptability to high or low bandwidth connections.
#linuxdesktop #remotedesktop

First post, and hopefully this is the first Linux distribution to implement age verification :)
#AgeVerification #linux #linuxdesktop

https://github.com/BigBotherLinux/BigBother?tab=readme-ov-file#age-verification

@janvlug sinds 2009 draai ik alleen #LinuxDesktop op al mijn laptops. Meestal #KDE, soms #Gnome of #XFCE. Moest gaming min of meer hiervoor opgeven, maar zal dat tegenwoordig anders zijn.

@serigala_tropis Remindes me of the old "Designed for Linux - Windows Vista incapable" - Stickers…

• We need something like that, but with #Windows11 and systems that explicitly choose to not have #CensorBoot nor a #TPM [2.0] available!

#DesignedForLinux #WindowsIncapable #Windows11incapable #NoWindows #Windows #WindowsVista #Linux #DesktopLinux #LinuxDesktop #Hardware #Stickers

CachyOS quietly adds a way to run Windows inside Linux

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://nerds.xyz/2026/03/cachyos-linux-march-2026/

KDE News: Curious what's new in KDE and how features get implemented? This video breaks down recent updates and the engineering behind them — clear, geeky, and friendly. Perfect for KDE/Plasma fans and contributors! #KDE #Plasma #Linux #OpenSource #FOSS #FreeSoftware #LinuxDesktop #English
https://bolha.tube/videos/watch/63c02b43-a297-4243-b61d-5a345d9279c1

Letzter Test vor dem Start: GNOME 50 Release Candidate https://fosstopia.de/gnome-50-rc/ #Gnome #GNOME50 #GnomeNews #GnomeShell #GnomeShellUX #LinuxDesktop

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Ubuntu 26.04 LTS adds Snap and web search to the Overview:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/03/ubuntu-2604-gnome-search-extensions

Intel Xeon Features To Be Supported By Ubuntu 26.04 LTS - Some Lacking User-Space Packages:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Intel-Xeon-Ubuntu-26.04-LTS

Fedora Pocketblue Remix is an atomic Linux distro for mobile devices (phones and tablets):
https://liliputing.com/fedora-pocketblue-remix-is-an-atomic-linux-distro-for-mobile-devices-phones-and-tablets/

Debian Still Debating AI Contributions Plus A Need For More Diverse Contributors:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Debian-DPL-Update-March-2026

Armbian 26.2 Released with Linux 6.18 LTS, Expanded ARM and RISC-V Support:
https://9to5linux.com/armbian-26-2-released-with-linux-6-18-lts-expanded-arm-and-risc-v-support

GNOME 50 Release Candidate Arrives with HDR Screen Sharing Support:
https://9to5linux.com/gnome-50-release-candidate-arrives-with-hdr-screen-sharing-support

KDE Plasma 6.6.2 Improves Support for High-Resolution Mice on Remote Desktops:
https://9to5linux.com/kde-plasma-6-6-2-improves-support-for-high-resolution-mice-on-remote-desktops

KDE Gear 25.12.3 Brings Improvements to Merkuro, Calligra, Kasts, and Other Apps:
https://9to5linux.com/kde-gear-25-12-3-brings-improvements-to-merkuro-calligra-kasts-and-other-apps

Budgie 10.10.2 Brings Improved Labwc Wayland Compositor Integration:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Budgie-10.10.2-Released

Resources For GNOME Adds Intel Xe GPU Power Usage & Intel NPU Frequency Reporting:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/GNOME-Resources-1.10.2

IPFire 2.29 Core Update 200 Is Out with Linux 6.18 LTS, IPFire Domain Blocklist:
https://9to5linux.com/ipfire-2-29-core-update-200-is-out-with-linux-6-18-lts-ipfire-domain-blocklist

OpenWrt 25.12 adopts apk package manager, revamps upgrade process, preserves shell history:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/openwrt-25-12-adopts-apk-package-manager-revamps-upgrade-process-preserves-shell-history/

Wine 11.4 Released With More Improvements:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Wine-11.4-Released

Proton Experimental gets improvements for Vermintide 2 and more controller support for launchers:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/03/proton-experimental-gets-improvements-for-vermintide-2-and-more-controller-support-for-launchers/

(more Linux and FOSS news in comments)

#WeeklyNews #News #Linux #LinuxNews #Ubuntu #Fedora #FedoraPocketblueRemix #Debian #Armbian #GNOME #KDEPlasma #KDEGear #Budgie #IPFire #OpenWrt #Wine #Proton #ProtonExperimental #SystemMonitor #DistroRelease #LinuxDistro #DesktopEnvironment #KDE #Ubuntu2604 #GNOME50 #MobileLinux #DesktopLinux #LinuxDesktop #FosseryTech

🎉 Ah, the Plasma Bigscreen, because clearly what we all need is a Linux desktop... for our TV 😂. Just when you thought you couldn't make your TV experience more complicated, KDE delivers! 📺💻
https://plasma-bigscreen.org #PlasmaBigscreen #LinuxDesktop #TVExperience #KDEComedy #TechHumor #HackerNews #ngated

Test von COSMIC Desktop und Pop!_OS 24.04 – da zieht was auf… https://fosstopia.de/cosmic-desktop-im-test/ #Cosmic #COSMIC108 #CosmicDesktop #LinuxDesktop #Pop!_OS #Pop!_OS2404 #Pop!_OS2404LTS

GNOME 50 Release Candidate introduce HDR screen sharing, miglioramenti con driver NVIDIA, nuove opzioni di accessibilità e aggiornamenti alle app principali. Una panoramica completa delle novità in arrivo nella versione finale attesa per il 18 marzo 2026. #GNOME50 #LinuxDesktop #OpenSource #Linux

https://www.linuxeasy.org/gnome-50-release-candidate-tutte-le-novita/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

KDE Gear 25.12.3 bringt Stabilität für viele KDE Apps https://fosstopia.de/kde-gear-25-12-3/ #KDE #KDEGear #KDEPlasma #LinuxDesktop

Linux Mint 23: Cinnamon Bildschirmschoner mit Wayland Support https://fosstopia.de/linux-mint-23-bildschirmschoner-wayland/ #Cinnamon #LinuxDesktop #LinuxMint #LinuxMint23 #Wayland

Spent some time fighting with #OBS Studio on #Fedora on a new install because it wouldn't show me hardware video acceleration even though I knew it should.
Turns out, for anyone who cares, its because the #flatpak version has all the features compiled in and the distro version doesn't. Ugh.
I hate needing to use flatpak when it shouldn't be necessary.
#Linux #LinuxDesktop #rant

Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS: System76 ermöglicht Upgrade von 22.04 LTS https://fosstopia.de/pop_os-24-04-upgrade/ #Cosmic #CosmicDesktop #LinuxDesktop #Pop!_OS #Pop!_OS2204 #Pop!_OS2204LTS #Pop!_OS2404 #Pop!_OS2404LTS #System76

Nitrux 6 proves the Linux desktop is ready to replace Windows 11

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://nerds.xyz/2026/03/nitrux-6-linux/