Ubuntu 25.04 (Plucky Puffin) Daily Build ISOs Are Now Available for Download

As expected, the first Ubuntu 25.04 daily builds are based on the previous Ubuntu release, Ubuntu 24.10, which arrived last month on October 10th. This means that the Plucky Puffin ISOs include the same core components and software versions as the Oracular Oriole release.

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9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: November 17th, 2024

This week we got some cool news starting with Linux kernel 6.12 and Archinstall 3.0, and continuing with DXVK 2.5 and a new Steam Client update for Linux gamers, as well as new Red Hat Enterprise Linux, PeaZip, LibreOffice, and digiKam releases. Check out this week’s hottest news and access all the distro and package downloads released this past week.

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Archinstall 3.0 Enhances User Experience with Redesigned TUI

Archinstall development team has just released Archinstall version 3.0. For those unfamiliar, it is a guided installer that helps users navigate the often-complex installation process of Arch Linux, making it accessible without compromising on the flexibility that the distro is known for.

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Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.5 gains security, networking upgrades

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.5 (RHEL) became generally available on Nov. 14, providing users of the platform with a long list of updates and improvements that impact nearly every aspect of IT and system operations. The latest version of the world’s leading enterprise Linux platform introduces more than 70 enhancements, ranging from advanced networking capabilities to improved container management tools.

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GNU Linux-Libre 6.12 Kernel Released for Those Seeking 100% Freedom for Their PCs

The GNU Linux-libre project announced the release and general availability of the GNU Linux-libre 6.12 kernel for those who seek 100% freedom for their GNU/Linux computers and software freedom lovers.

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9 Best Free and Open Source Wireless Security Tools

Here’s our verdict on the finest wireless security tools, captured in a LinuxLinks ratings chart. We only feature free and open source software here.

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How to Install Graylog on Ubuntu 24.04

Graylog is a free and open-source log-management platform for capturing, storing, and enabling real-time analysis of your data and logs. In this tutorial, you'll learn how to install the Graylog server on Ubuntu 24.04. You'll be installing Graylog with MongoDB and Elasticsearch.

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How to Install Zabbix on Ubuntu 24.04

Zabbix is a free and open-source monitoring solution for IT infrastructure. It allows you to monitor networks, servers, virtual machines, and cloud services. In this guide, we'll show you how to install and configure Zabbix on Ubuntu 24.04 server.

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Top 7 Python OCR Libraries for Text Extraction from Images

Optical Character Recognition (OCR) is a technology that extracts readable text from images, scanned documents, and even hand-written notes. This article will cover the top seven OCR libraries in Python, highlighting their strengths, unique features, and code examples to help you get started.

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15 Best Free and Open Source Replacements for du

There are lots of budding developers who have developed software to improve on du in a number of regards. The tools featured here are all command line tools or ncurses interface.

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NVIDIA stable driver 550.135 released for Linux

Fighting Fantasy Classics plans to add full Steam Deck support

Check out Miniatures, a short mixture of strange tales

Hotloop is a twin-stick shooter where you fling yourself around using gravity from planets

Sony reportedly looking to acquire Kadokawa, owner of ELDEN RING dev FromSoftware

The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth gets online co-op in the latest update with Repentance+

Arcane Wilds is a western-themed fantasy RTS now on Steam

Steam Deck OLED: Limited Edition White and Steam Deck Australia have launched

Single-player survival horror game Sorry We're Closed out now and should work great on Steam Deck

Devs of chill arcade freeriding game SNØ: Ultimate Freeriding use the Steam Deck as their performance target

Direct3D to Vulkan translation layer DXVK v2.5.1 released fixing GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition and an anisotropic filtering regression

Unofficial PC port of Zelda: Majora's Mask, 2 Ship 2 Harkinian has a big new release out

OpenRA for classic RTS games like Red Alert has a new playtest with enhanced visuals, revamped map editor

Linux kernel 6.12 is out now with real-time capabilities, more gaming handheld support

Half-Life: Blue Shift remake mod Black Mesa: Blue Shift - Chapter 5: Focal Point released

Half-Life 2 free to keep until November 18th, Episodes One & Two now included with a huge update

Linux GPU Configuration Tool 'LACT' adds NVIDIA support

The Walking Dead, The Expanse and more in the Telltale Collection Humble Bundle

Inspired by SSX, arcade snowboarding game Tricky Madness is now in Early Access

New Hearts of Iron IV DLC lets you rewrite German history, pushing player counts up to a new peak

Get a bunch of tactical games in the Kalypso Humble Bundle

Hybrid gaming controller MoveMaster has a new website, shipping to the UK now available and 10% off

Avowed from Obsidian gets a release date, and pre-orders with earlier access if you pay £80

Get a fresh look at Half-Life 2 RTX in a new video plus the Steam page is now live

EVERSPACE 2 fixes videos playback on Linux and Steam Deck with Proton

Team Fortress 2 gets an update to improve matchmaking

Old Skies from Wadjet Eye Games looks like one to remember with a new trailer

The latest from Prime Gaming - November 14 edition - lots for Steam Deck / Linux

Temtem: Swarm is a survivor-like bullet heaven with cute creatures to evolve out now

Minecraft-like free and open source game VoxeLibre (formerly MineClone2) hits over 500K downloads

Classic Unreal Tournament and Unreal now easier to download free thanks to OldUnreal (updated)

Old School Rally gets split-screen support, new stages and a new car

Godot Engine 4.4 dev 4 released with interactive in-game editing

Little Big Adventure – Twinsen's Quest a remake of the original classic is out now

Train finally returns to Counter-Strike 2 in the latest big update

Mesa 24.2.7 out now and Mesa 24.3 may come sooner than expected

Yawnoc is chaotic top-down shooter rogue-lite inspired by Conway's Game of Life and other cellular automata

GOG launch their Preservation Program to make games live forever with a hundred classics being 're-released'

Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition gets updated, needs a fix on Steam Deck

Chrono is a puzzler about time-controlling objects in the world

Stellar Blade should come to PC in 2025, dev expects sales to exceed console

Get 3+ games for £1 each from the Fanatical Build your own Triple Pack bundle

Check out the demo for Into The Grid that blends dungeon-crawling hacking, deck-building and combat

Face off against mutated snacks as a Banana in Bronana which aims to be the next Brotato

Vehicle combat in Scaravan 66 looks nuts and I want it now

Stable Steam Client update has fixes for Linux, VR, Steam Deck and more

Proton Experimental adds DLSS 3 Frame Generation support, plus fixes for Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Rivals of Aether II and more

Karate Survivor will have you kicking, punching, rolling over tables and throwing chairs at people

Claw machine deckbuilder Dungeon Clawler arrives November 21 and it's going to grab you

Fan-made Half-Life 2 Episode 3 demo arrives with Project Borealis: Prologue now on Steam