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Rocky Linux 9.5 Released, Here’s What’s New

Rocky Linux 9.5 is now available for download, packed with updates like Podman 5.0, GCC 11.5, Node.js 22, and more.

NVIDIA 550.135 Graphics Driver Released with Better Linux Kernel 6.11 Support

NVIDIA 550.135 is a small update that only improves support for distribution running the Linux 6.11 kernel series, which renamed drm_fbdev_generic to drm_fbdev_ttm, by using drm_fbdev_ttm when present to keep supporting direct framebuffer access on Wayland compositors to present content on newer kernels.

FreeCAD 1.0 Open-Source 3D Parametric Modeler Released, Here’s What’s New

Highlights of FreeCAD 1.0 include a new built-in Assembly Workbench, the inclusion of the topological naming problem mitigation code, a new materials system for appearance properties, a new BIM workbench with better setup & management tools and better IFC support, as well as a new logo.

Grep Command in Linux

Grep is a Linux command-line utility for searching files for specific patterns that match regular expressions. In this blog post, we will explain grep with real examples.

Blender 4.3 Open-Source 3D Graphics App Introduces Experimental Vulkan Backend

Four months after Blender 4.2 LTS, the Blender 4.3 release introduces an experimental Vulkan backend on Linux and Windows systems to render the user interface. However, there are some limitations like lack of support for GPU subdivision and OpenXR, and slower performance compared to the OpenGL backend.

Everything Red Hat Says About RHEL 9.5 Is Just as True of AlmaLinux 9.5

AlmaLinux is again the first RHEL clone to cross the finish line with a new release.

Arch Linux Adopts 0BSD License for Package Sources

Breaking News: Arch Linux adopts the liberal 0BSD license for all package sources, ensuring freedom and flexibility. Details inside!

Major Overhaul: OpenWrt Adopts Alpine’s APK as New Package Manager

Goodbye OPKG, hello APK! Starting in November 2024, OpenWrt's snapshots and future stable builds will replace OPKG with APK for better package management.

AlmaLinux OS 9.5 Is Here as a Free Alternative to Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.5

Built from the same sources as Red Hat Enterprise Linux and fully compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.5, AlmaLinux OS 9.5 is here to introduce improvements to system performance monitoring, visualization, and system performance data collecting.

3 Best Free and Open Source Scheme Static Site Generators

To provide an insight into the quality of software that is available, we have compiled a list of 3 best Scheme static site generators. All of these tools are released under a freely distributable license.

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.

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.

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.

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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