Notices by omg ubuntu (omgubuntu@floss.social)

Want to use Snap apps in Linux Mint? The distro ships a block file to 'forbid' their install, but it can be easily removed to give you access to software like Spotify, Vivaldi, and JetBrains.

https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2024/11/how-to-install-snaps-in-linux-mint

#LinuxMint #snap

After being teased earlier this year, the first RISC-V Mainboard for the Framework Laptop 13 is now available, priced from $199

https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2024/11/risc-v-mainboard-for-framework-laptop-13-available-from-199

#RISCV #framework #opensource

Apple Maps for Web (Beta) now works on Linux – but only in Firefox

https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2024/11/apple-maps-beta-linux-support-ish

#apple #firefox #linux

Move over JavaScript, there's a new champ in town https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2024/10/python-most-popular-language-on-github-2024 #python #github #opensource

Am I alone in loving Mozilla's new brand identity? The design agency behind the update has shared more details on the concept, as well as some cool animations!

https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2024/10/mozillas-new-branding-looks-even-better-animated

#mozilla #design #opensource

@popey Since you were showing your son, more of a DILF, surely? That's "Dad into Linux Foo" 😚

Linux Kernel 6.11 is now available, and is the kernel that will power #Ubuntu 24.10. Click through for a rundown of the key changes.

https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2024/09/linux-kernel-6-11-released-this-is-whats-new

#linux #opensource #foss

ICYMI: Tauon Music Player now offers native support for PipeWire. It's not enabled by default (yet), but it's available in the latest stable release for those who want to use it.

https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2024/09/tauon-music-player-native-support-for-pipewire

#opensource #pipewire #linux

Welp, the first Ubuntu 24.04 LTS point release won't be arriving this week as planned. Bugs have delayed it - which means no 22.04 -> 24.04 upgrades until it's out.

https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2024/08/first-ubuntu-24-04-lts-point-release-delayed

#ubuntu #linux #opensource

Ubuntu 24.10 codename revealed as development on the next release begins https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2024/04/ubuntu-24-10-codename-oracular-oriole #ubuntu #linux

GNOME 46 is released this week so here's a roundup of some of is best features #gnome #linux https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2024/03/gnome-46-new-features

KDE Plasma 6.0 is here, and it's chock-full of delightful changes https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2024/02/kde-plasma-6-0-new-features

#kde #linux #foss

How can I force install the weekend already?

Happy halloween, folks! 🎃👻 Here's a dead awful joke…

Nice – Discord is now verified on Flathub, no longer an unofficial package (thanks to work by @cassidy n' co) https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/10/discord-flatpak-now-verified-flathub

#flathub #discord #linux

Today is #Ubuntu's 19th birthday! 🥳🎂 Right from the 'Warty Warthog' 🐗 it was clear that this wasn't just another distro… https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/10/happy-19th-birthday-ubuntu #linux #foss

Linux RSS reader NewsFlash has a new release out -https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/09/newsflash-linux-rss-reader-updated

#linux #gtk #opensource #rss

Firefox Testing Privacy-Friendly Web Translation - https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/08/firefox-117-private-translation #firefox #opensource #privacy

This glorious sound interrupted so many lectures when I was at university #ubuntu

What is the most recent #Linux app you've installed?

No cherry-picking your favourites here - honest answers only! 😉

Let me know below ⤵