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Canonical Reboots Convergence; Introduces the No Desktop Environment

 By Andrew Powell Satire

Just mere days after the news broke that Canonical would be using the GNOME desktop environment in the default release of the Ubuntu operating system, following the news of the company also dropping the Unity desktop and the greater goal of "convergence", newly re-appointed Canonical CEO…

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Here's how GNOME Shell can look like Ubuntu Unity

 By Andrew Powell Tutorials

With the recent bombshell that Canonical is quitting the Unity desktop project as well as the overall goals for convergence and returning to GNOME, one can't help but wonder what Ubuntu 18.04 LTS will look like. However, as you will see it is very easy to tweak GNOME to look and feel quite similar…

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Canonical Quits Unity/Mir/Convergence; My Thoughts

 By Andrew Powell Editorials

In stunning news, which is apparently NOT a late April Fools joke, Mark Shuttleworth has announced that Canonical will be dumping the Unity, Mir projects and ultimately the goal of 'convergence'. Canonical is also planning to then return to GNOME as the default desktop by the release of Ubuntu…

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Snaps vs Flatpak? Both!

 By Andrew Powell Editorial

We recently did a little article on Canonical's "Snappy" system, also known as Snaps, and it's usefulness for testing new and updated software without breaking your existing installations or versions of that specific software. Akin to Upstart vs systemd, Red Hat also have their own slice…

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Snaps - A Good Way to Test the Latest Apps

 By Andrew Powell Editorial

If you've been following the latest Ubuntu news around the traps, you've probably heard about Canonical's "Snappy" system. We actually did an article on Snappy back in late 2014 when the project had just started to surface. As of the latest Ubuntu 16.04 LTS release, the core program…

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What is Ubuntu Snappy?

 By Andrew Powell Editorials

If you're anything like me, you've probably heard about this new thing from Canonical called "Snappy" Ubuntu Core, but at the same time trying to understand exactly what it is may leave you cross-eyed, especially with the buzzwords such as "cloud", "containers" and…

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Ubuntu to stick a fork in Gnome Control Centre

 By Andrew Powell News

In a move that will no doubt be unsurprising for anyone that has followed Canonical's moves with Ubuntu over the last few years, it has been confirmed that the Gnome Control Centre will indeed be forked into the "Unity Control Centre" for the popular Linux based operating system. Ubuntu…

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Pangolin Reverse Proxy Moves to Dual Licensing With New Enterprise Edition

Discover how Pangolin Reverse Proxy's new dual licensing model enhances flexibility with its Enterprise Edition, catering to diverse business needs.

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Fedora Opens the Door to AI Tools, Demands Disclosure and Oversight

Discover how Fedora is paving the way for AI tools while advocating for transparency and oversight in technology. Explore the future of responsible AI.

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DietPi 9.18 Adds NanoPi R3S, R76S, and M5 Support

Discover the latest features of DietPi 9.18, now supporting NanoPi R3S, R76S, and M5. Enhance your lightweight OS experience today!

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SuperTuxKart 1.5 Open-Source Kart Racing Game Released with Major Changes

Discover the exciting updates in SuperTuxKart 1.5! Explore major changes and enhancements in this open-source kart racing game. Join the fun today!

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VirtualBox 7.2.4 Released with Initial Support for Linux Kernel 6.18

Discover the latest features of VirtualBox 7.2.4, now with initial support for Linux Kernel 6.18. Upgrade your virtualization experience today!

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Clonezilla Live 3.3.0-33 Adds Support for Cloning MTD Block and eMMC Boot Devices

Discover Clonezilla Live 3.3.0-33, now featuring enhanced support for cloning MTD block and eMMC boot devices. Streamline your backup process today!

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Ubuntu 26.04 LTS “Resolute Raccoon” Daily Builds Are Now Available for Download

Discover the latest Ubuntu 26.04 LTS "Resolute Raccoon" daily builds. Download now to experience cutting-edge features and improvements in your system.

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The Complete Guide to Best Linux Distros for Beginners in 2025

Discover the best Linux distros for beginners in 2025 with our comprehensive guide. Find the perfect fit for your needs and start your Linux journey today!

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How to Dual Boot Windows and Linux on the Same SSD

Discover the step-by-step guide to dual boot Windows and Linux on the same SSD. Maximize your system's potential with this comprehensive tutorial.

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Raspberry Pi 5 Desktop Mini PC: Internet Radio

Discover the Raspberry Pi 5 Desktop Mini PC, your ultimate solution for internet radio. Stream your favorite stations with ease and enjoy high-quality sound.

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AMD FSR Upscaling 4.1 expands support to older Desktops, Laptops, Handhelds, Consoles and Vulkan

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Here's the highlights from the recent 2026 Out of Bounds Showcase

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Play your cards strategically and push your engine to the limit in HEAT: Pedal to the Metal, an official digital adaptation of the award-winning…

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Casualties: Unknown is a game for people who love a tough challenge, with simulated limb and cardiovascular systems.Read the full article on…

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Helldivers 2 switches over from GameGuard to Easy Anti-Cheat

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Here's some interesting Native Linux demos in Steam Next Fest Oct 26

For those of you who prefer games that have Native Linux versions, I've gone through Steam Next Fest - October 2026 edition to pick some out for…

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Intel submits code to Proton to improve XeSS to use the fast upscaler XMX

Looks like Proton with Intel XeSS is set for some improvements, with Intel submitting code directly to Valve.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.

Steam Next Fest Oct 2026 is live with thousands of demos

Steam Next Fest Oct 2026 has arrived and with it - there's multiple thousands of demos included.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.

Trailblazers: Into the March shows off its unique blend of walking colony sim in a new demo

Trailblazers: Into the March is high up on my wishlist for the unique premise, with you building up a little colony on a walking landship.Read the…

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Try the demo for The Mystery of Oak Island, a point and click mystery thriller from Visionaire Studio

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Dungeonbound is a unique dungeon crawler blending in auto-battlers, incrementals and inventory management

Dungeonbound is an upcoming first-person auto-battler dungeon crawler with some fun ideas and a mixture of modes that change how you play.Read the…

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Indie developers just keep coming up with absolute gems. Spin Tide is another survivor-like but it's the style and animations that hooked me in.Read…

Get some great Double Fine and Serenity Forge games across two new bundles

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Enshrouded 1.0 rolls out and now it's Steam Deck Verified

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Hot Wax is an inventive new take on classic falling block puzzlers

Move over Tetris, it's time for some Hot Wax - an inventive new take on classic falling block puzzlers.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.

Proton-CachyOS 11.0-20261014, DWProton 11.0-15 and GE-Proton 11-10 released

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Linux kernel 7.3 is out with some nice improvements for gaming

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Valve fix Zero Company crashing on Steam Machine with the latest major game update

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Steam Client Beta for October 16 brings another round of startup performance improvements

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Caves of Qud: Diaspora is coming December 9

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Get some spooky games in the Digiphile Orcatober Aquatic Horrors Bundle

Digiphile (former Humble Bundler staff) just launched their new Orcatober Aquatic Horrors Bundle, with some fresh games to get spooked with.Read the…

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Valve launched the latest update for Proton Experimental to fix up more issues found with Windows games running on SteamOS / Linux.Read the full…

SteamOS 0.5.6 Beta for Steam Frame makes adding apk files simpler

Valve just released SteamOS 0.5.6 Beta and a Steam Client Update for the Steam Frame - here's all the changes.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.

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