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Space Pioneer - an ambitious Kickstarter project promising day one Linux support

By Andrew Powell 08/02/2014 News

"Created by real world astronauts, scientists and architects. Build vast colonies and cities. Explore the many unknowns of our universe!" That's the tagline of the ambitious space sim/real time strategy game Kickstarter project by Space Enigma Studios, who is also promising day one Linux…

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KDE has separated KWin X11 and KWin Wayland. Wayland takes priority, but X11 remains maintained until Plasma 7.

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CPU Load: Everything You Need To Know to Manage it

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How To Install Kernel 6.14 RC6 On Ubuntu, Debian And Derivative Systems

Discover the step-by-step guide to install Kernel 6.14 RC6 on Ubuntu, Debian, and their derivatives. Enhance your system's performance today!

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How to Run Windows Software & Games on Linux with CrossOver 25

Learn to run your favorite Windows applications and games on Linux with CrossOver 25. Enhance your Linux setup and enjoy seamless compatibility now!

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XPipe: Access and Manage Your Entire Server Infrastructure Locally

Well, say hello to XPipe! Think of it as your one-stop shop for managing all your servers and online spaces from your very own computer.

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GIMP 3.0 – What’s New + Installation Instructions For Ubuntu (via Snap And FlatPak)

As you may know, GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) is a free and open-source image editing software used a lot on Linux systems, as a free alternative of Adobe Photoshop (that can be used hand-in-hand with Inkscape).

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Linux Foundation and the Open Infrastructure Foundation, Are Merging

Learn about the merger of the Linux Foundation and the Open Infrastructure Foundation, a transformative move to strengthen open-source infrastructure and development.

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How To Install Darktable 5.0.1 On Ubuntu, Linux Mint And Derivative Systems (Via PPA, Snap And FlatPak)

As you may already know, Darktable is a free and open-source photography workflow application for image editing (that be used hand-in-hand with GIMP) with good support for Linux, Mac OSX, Solaris and Windows.

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PeerTube 7.1 Expands Podcast 2.0 and Apple Podcast Support

PeerTube 7.1 open-source decentralized video platform released with improved podcast support, better playback stability, and more.

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7 Best Free and Open Source Linux Discord Clients

Discover the 7 best free and open source Linux Discord clients. Enhance your communication experience with these top picks tailored for Linux users.

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