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Kubuntu is a free, complete, and open-source alternative to Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X which contains everything you need to work, play, or share.

Kubuntu Wallpaper 24.04 – Call for Submissions

22 March 2024 @ 8:19 am

We are excited to announce a call for submissions for the official desktop wallpaper of Kubuntu 24.04! This is a fantastic opportunity for artists, designers, and Kubuntu enthusiasts to showcase their talent and contribute to the visual identity of the upcoming Kubuntu release. What We’re Looking For We are in...

Kubuntu Community Update – March 2024

8 March 2024 @ 4:53 pm

Greetings, Kubuntu enthusiasts! It’s time for our regular community update, and we’ve got plenty of exciting developments to share from the past month. Our team has been hard at work, balancing the demands of personal commitments with the passion we all share for Kubuntu. Here’s what we’ve been up to:...

Kubuntu Graphic Design Contest

20 February 2024 @ 9:21 pm

Announcing the Kubuntu Graphic Design Contest: Shape the Future of Kubuntu We’re thrilled to unveil an extraordinary opportunity for creatives and enthusiasts within and beyond the Kubuntu community The Kubuntu Graphic Design Contest. This competition invites talented designers to play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of the...

Kubuntu Council Meeting – 30th January 2024

4 February 2024 @ 1:28 am

Greetings, Kubuntu Community! Today marked an important Kubuntu Council meeting, where we witnessed significant progress and collaboration among our esteemed council members – Darin Miller, Rik Mills, Valorie Zimmerman, Aaron Honeycutt, Jonathan Riddell (Kubuntu Treasurer), and Simon Quigley(Lubuntu). In this blog post, we’re excited to share the highlights and outcomes...

Plasma 5.27 LTS for Jammy 22.04 LTS available via PPA

18 October 2023 @ 3:28 pm

We have had many requests to make Plasma 5.27 available in our backports PPA for Jammy Jellyfish 22.04. However, for technical reasons this would have broken upgrades to Kinetic 22.10 while that upgrade path existed. Now that Kinetic is end of life, it is possible to allow opt in backports...

Kubuntu 23.10 Mantic Minotaur Released

17 October 2023 @ 12:50 am

The Kubuntu Team is happy to announce that Kubuntu 23.10 has been released, featuring the ‘beautiful’ KDE Plasma 5.27 simple by default, powerful when needed. Codenamed “Mantic Minotaur”, Kubuntu 23.10 continues our tradition of giving you Friendly Computing by integrating the latest and greatest open source technologies into a high-quality,...

Ubuntu 22.10 (Kinetic Kudu) End of Life reached on July 20, 2023

27 July 2023 @ 8:24 pm

Kubuntu 22.10 (Kinetic Kudu) was announced on October 20, 2022 with 9 months support. As of July 20, 2023, 22.10 reached ‘end of life’. No more package updates will be accepted to 22.10, and it will be archived in the coming weeks. You can read the official end of life...

Kubuntu 23.04 Lunar Lobster Released

20 April 2023 @ 11:15 am

The Kubuntu Team is happy to announce that Kubuntu 23.04 has been released, featuring the ‘beautiful’ KDE Plasma 5.27 simple by default, powerful when needed. Codenamed “Lunar Lobster”, Kubuntu 23.04 continues our tradition of giving you Friendly Computing by integrating the latest and greatest open source technologies into a high-quality,...

Kubuntu Lunar Lobster (23.04) Beta Released

7 April 2023 @ 1:12 pm

The beta of Kubuntu Lunar Lobster (to become 23.04 in April) has now been released, and is available for download. This milestone features images for Kubuntu and other Ubuntu flavours. Pre-releases of Kubuntu Lunar Lobster are not recommended for: Anyone needing a stable system Regular users who are not aware...

Kubuntu Manual 22.04.2 Release

6 March 2023 @ 2:21 pm

Hello everyone! It’s a great day with a new release of the Kubuntu Manual to match the recently-released Kubuntu 22.04.2 update. Thank you for the community members who provided feedback and filed bug reports to our GitHub project! You can find the new releases either on the GitHub releases page...

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Generative AI with Ubuntu on AWS. Part II: Text generation

27 March 2024 @ 3:09 pm

In our previous post, we discussed how to generate Images using Stable Diffusion on AWS. In this post, we will guide you through running LLMs for text generation in your own environment with a GPU-based instance in simple steps, empowering you to create your own solutions. Text generation, a trending focus in generative AI, facilitates […]

Profile workloads on x86-64-v3 to enable future performance gains

27 March 2024 @ 2:04 pm

Ubuntu 23.10 experimental image with x86-64-v3 instruction set now available on Azure Canonical is enabling enterprises to evaluate the performance of their most critical workloads in an experimental Ubuntu image on Azure compiled with x86-64-v3, which is a microarchitecture level that has the potential for performance gains. Developers can use this image to characterise workloads, […]

Canonical at Google Next – What you need to know

27 March 2024 @ 11:00 am

Learn how Canonical and Google Cloud are collaborating to secure and scale solutions for cloud computing at Google Next 2024.

What is a telco cloud?

27 March 2024 @ 8:00 am

Explore the benefits & requirements of a telco cloud. Learn how it enhances telco agility, efficiency and customer experience. Implement a successful telco cloud with Canonical’s open-source software.

Charmed MongoDB enters general availability

26 March 2024 @ 1:00 am

Charmed MongoDB, an enterprise solution for MongoDB® that comes with advanced automation features, multi-cloud capabilities and comprehensive support.

Canonical expands Long Term Support to 12 years starting with Ubuntu 14.04 LTS

25 March 2024 @ 3:59 pm

Today, Canonical announced the general availability of Legacy Support, an Ubuntu Pro add-on that expands security and support coverage for Ubuntu LTS releases to 12 years. The add-on will be available for Ubuntu 14.04 LTS onwards.  Long term supported Ubuntu releases get five years of standard security maintenance on the main Ubuntu repository. Ubuntu Pro […]

Getting Started with Azure IoT Edge on Ubuntu Core

21 March 2024 @ 10:35 am

Introduction Earlier this month/week, we announced that you can now benefit from the combined power of Ubuntu Core and Azure IoT Edge to bring the computation, storage, and AI capabilities of the cloud closer to the edge of the network. Azure IoT Edge is a device-focused runtime that enables you to deploy, run, and monitor […]

Canonical’s Ubuntu Core receives Microsoft Azure IoT Edge Tier 1 supported platform status

20 March 2024 @ 9:24 am

London, 20 March 2024. Canonical has announced that Ubuntu Core, its operating system optimised for the Internet of Things (IoT) and edge, has received Microsoft Azure IoT Edge Tier 1 supported platform status from Microsoft.  This collaboration brings computation, storage, and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities in the cloud closer to the edge of the network.  […]

Implementing an Android™ based cloud game streaming service with Anbox Cloud

20 March 2024 @ 8:37 am

Since the outset, Anbox Cloud was developed with a variety of use cases for running Android at scale. Cloud gaming, more specifically for casual games as found on most user’s mobile devices, is the most prominent one and growing in popularity. Enterprises are challenged to find a solution that can keep up with the increasing […]

Canonical collaborates with NVIDIA to simplify enterprise AI deployments with NVIDIA BlueField-3 operating an optimised, Ubuntu-based Linux OS 

19 March 2024 @ 9:00 am

The NVIDIA BlueField-3 networking platform – powering the latest data processing units (DPUs) and SuperNICs, and transforming data centre performance and efficiency – runs BlueField OS, an optimised Linux operating system (OS) derived from Ubuntu. With Ubuntu’s signature maintenance and support guarantees, the comprehensive Ubuntu Pro software infrastructure stack, and bespoke optimisation, the collaboration between […]

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Ubuntu tutorials, themes and software

Exploring the Dynamic World of Linux: A Comprehensive Overview

15 March 2024 @ 7:17 pm

In the vast realm of operating systems, Linux stands out as a stalwart, offering versatility, reliability, and unparalleled customization options. Developed by Linus Torvalds in the early 1990s, Linux has evolved from a

What Are the Most Important Factors for a Successful Rental Property

9 October 2023 @ 4:03 am

Rental properties have the potential to be enormously profitable. If your monthly expenses for a rental property amount to about $2,000, and you can charge $2,500 in rent, you'll make a gross profit of $500 every month. That may not seem like much, b

Navigating FPC Pensacola: A Comprehensive Overview For Families

1 October 2023 @ 6:18 am

Federal Prison Camps, often called FPCs, are a significant component of the United States federal prison system. These facilities serve as low-secu

Embracing the Power and Versatility of Linux: A Comprehensive Exploration of Its Benefits

29 September 2023 @ 10:53 pm

In an era dominated by technology, the choice of an operating system holds significant importance. Linux, an open-source operating system, has gained immense popularity due to its numerous advantages over proprietary alternatives. Developed collaboratively by a global community of developers, Linux offers a host of benefits that have attracted individuals, businesses, and even governments. In this comprehensive article, we will delve into the diverse range of advantages Linux brings to the table, making it an appealing choice for users worldwide. 1. Open-source and Cost-effectiveness At the core

How business leaders leverage Data Science?

1 September 2023 @ 8:34 am

In the dynamic landscape of today's digital world, the heartbeat of successful businesses resonates with data. This unprecedented surge in information has given rise to an invaluable instrument: Data Science. This multidimensional discipline, interweaving statist

How To Use True People Search To Search People Free

11 April 2023 @ 10:01 pm

Are you looking to reconnect with an old friend or long-lost family member? Or perhaps you're trying to uncover a person's contact information for business purposes? Whatever the reason may be, you're in luck. In this age of technology, searching for people online has become easier than ever before. One useful tool for finding people freely is True People Search. In this blog post, we'll explore how to use this platform effectively to search for people free of charge and provide tips to ensure the best results. Keep reading to learn more. How can you search people for free using True People Search?

The Different Types of SEO for Your Company

8 April 2023 @ 10:27 pm

There are nearly 2 billion websites on the Internet. That number can be quite daunting as you want to make sure that you are not in the bottom rankings, otherwise your website will not be doi

How do you make safe passwords?

8 April 2023 @ 11:39 am

Introduction If you use the same passcode for everything, cybercriminals can easily obtain access to your accounts. Even if you use separate passwords, they should be secure enough to prevent guessing by someone who understands what th

How To Develop A Truck Business? Top Suggestions

1 April 2023 @ 8:58 am

Developing and running your trucking business may be worth considering if you’re a startup entrepreneur looking for new business ideas. It can provide steady revenue streams, especially if you know the industry. Even so, starting up and managing your own truckin

How to Fast Find Someone’s Current Location

29 March 2023 @ 10:39 pm

Have you ever needed to find someone’s current location but had no idea how to do it? Whether you’re trying to track down a friend, a family member, or someone you’re dating, there are many ways to do it quickly and easily. In this arti

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Crafting Minimal Ubuntu Images for Embedded Brilliance

26 March 2024 @ 4:00 pm

Crafting Minimal Ubuntu Images for Embedded Brilliance by George Whittaker Introduction In the vast and evolving landscape of technology, embedded systems stand as silent yet powerful pillars supporting an

Linux Version Odyssey: Navigating Through Time and Technology

21 March 2024 @ 4:00 pm

Linux Version Odyssey: Navigating Through Time and Technology by George Whittaker Linux, the cornerstone of modern computing, powers everything from tiny embedded devices to the world's most formidable supercom

Integrating Linux and Windows in a Dual-Boot Setup

19 March 2024 @ 4:00 pm

Integrating Linux and Windows in a Dual-Boot Setup by George Whittaker In the realm of computing, the choice between operating systems often feels like a crossroads. Each path—Windows with its widespread application su

Setting up a Multi-Server Security Engine Installation

14 March 2024 @ 4:00 pm

Setting up a Multi-Server Security Engine Installation by Manuel Sabban With the launch of Security Engine 1.0.x, we enabled the Security Engine to function as an HTTP REST API, allowing it to gather signals from other Security Engines.

Secure A Multi-Server Security Engine Installation With HTTPS

14 March 2024 @ 4:00 pm

Secure A Multi-Server Security Engine Installation With HTTPS by Manuel Sabban Welcome to the second part of our tutorial on how to set up and secure a multi-server CrowdSec Security Engine installation. In

Unlocking the Power of DPKG with Debian Package Management Skills

14 March 2024 @ 4:00 pm

Unlocking the Power of DPKG with Debian Package Management Skills by George Whittaker Introduction In the realm of Linux distributions, Debian stands out for its stability, secur

How to Optimize Your Linux Kernel with Custom Parameters

12 March 2024 @ 4:00 pm

How to Optimize Your Linux Kernel with Custom Parameters by George Whittaker Linux stands at the heart of countless operating systems, driving everything from personal computers to servers and embedded systems acro

How to Build Custom Linux Live Environments

7 March 2024 @ 5:00 pm

How to Build Custom Linux Live Environments by George Whittaker In the vast and versatile world of Linux, the concept of a live environment allows users to run an entire operating system directly from a USB stick or CD without

Mastering the Core: A Guide to Linux Kernel Customization

5 March 2024 @ 5:00 pm

Mastering the Core: A Guide to Linux Kernel Customization by George Whittaker The Linux kernel is the beating heart of any Linux Operating System (OS), a formidable software layer that sits at the core of the compu

Securing Your Digital Fortress Implementing a Linux Filesystem Encryption With LUKS and eCryptfs

29 February 2024 @ 5:00 pm

Securing Your Digital Fortress Implementing a Linux Filesystem Encryption With LUKS and eCryptfs by George Whittaker In the digital age, data security has become a paramount

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all things eye candy for linux and the perfect desktop experience

Amy-Light-Icons [Full Icon Themes]

28 March 2024 @ 9:20 am

Icons for Light Plasma Themes Light Rounded Plasma Theme [COLOR="#5e81ac"] [B]Amy-Light-Plasma[/B] [/COLOR]:...

Amy-Dark-GTK [GTK3/4 Themes]

28 March 2024 @ 9:17 am

Dark GTK Theme Modified Original Breeze GTK Theme, adapted for Dark Round Plasma Theme [COLOR="#5e81ac"] [B]Amy-Plasma[/B] [/COLOR], which you...

Amy-Dark-Icons [Full Icon Themes]

28 March 2024 @ 9:14 am

Icons for Dark Plasma Themes Based on Default [COLOR="#55759c"] [B]Breeze[/B] [/COLOR] Icons __________________________ -Dark Rounded Plasma...

Not superflat stickers [Full Icon Themes]

28 March 2024 @ 8:44 am

Not superflat stickers - green and black. Not superflat stickers avokad. Here 99% .desktop files are collected from the repositories AlmaLinux 9,...

Win11 icon theme [Full Icon Themes]

28 March 2024 @ 6:15 am

[b]Win11 Icon Theme[/b] A colorful Design icon theme for linux desktops ------------------------------ You can use this theme on all popular...

Andromeda [GTK3/4 Themes]

27 March 2024 @ 11:00 pm

A modern dark theme with a taste o f the universe for Gnome based on my...

BlueSky-GTK Themes [GTK3/4 Themes]

27 March 2024 @ 10:40 pm

Gtk2, Gtk3, Gnome shell, Cinnamon, Metacity, Xfwm4 themes base on : [url=https://github.com/horst3180/arc-theme]Arc-Theme [/url]. Test on: 1....

Kimi [GTK3/4 Themes]

27 March 2024 @ 7:18 pm

Kimi is a light Gtk3.20+ theme [h1][color=red][b]¡IMPORTANT![/b][/color] [/h1] [h3][b] Recently this and my other themes have been attacked by a ...

Star Rail Grub Themes [GRUB Themes]

27 March 2024 @ 1:47 pm

A pack of GRUB2 themes for Honkai: Star Rail more preview images: https://github.com/voidlhf/StarRailGrubThemes/tree/master/preview The labels in...

Infinity-Dark-Icons [Full Icon Themes]

27 March 2024 @ 11:15 am

[B]Icons for Dark Plasma Theme [COLOR="#006dda"] [B]Infinity-Plasma[/B] [/COLOR] , which you can download:...

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Open source software projects and downloads

Project Web Hosting Database Upgrade Notice

20 October 2023 @ 1:13 am

The purpose of this blog post is to announce our scheduled maintenance window for project web hosting. We will be upgrading the database used by project websites on ... The post Project Web Hosting Database Upgrade Notice appeared first on SourceForge Community Blog.

GitHub is Ending Subversion (svn) Support: Subversion and SourceForge

19 September 2023 @ 12:47 am

Earlier this year, GitHub announced that it would be sunsetting Subversion support on January 8th, 2024. Since then, SourceForge has seen high volume of projects that use Subversion migrate ... The post GitHub is Ending Subversion (svn) Support: Subversion and SourceForge appeared first on SourceForge Community Blog.

Welcoming OSDN Projects to SourceForge

31 July 2023 @ 9:30 pm

—- OSDN.net has been having extended service outages since it was recently acquired. Some users are reporting that OSDN has been down on and off for over a ... The post Welcoming OSDN Projects to SourceForge appeared first on SourceForge Community Blog.

SourceForge Welcomes Android and Me: Introducing the SourceForge Podcast

16 June 2023 @ 12:03 am

We’re thrilled to announce an exciting development in the tech world: SourceForge has acquired Android and Me, a well-respected name in tech news and podcasting. This acquisition marks ... The post SourceForge Welcomes Android and Me: Introducing the SourceForge Podcast appeared first on SourceForge Community Blog.

ProjectLibre Recognized With Open Source Excellence Award on SourceForge

2 March 2022 @ 12:50 am

— We are happy to announce that SourceForge has recognized a number of exceptional projects on SourceForge with awards based on the value these projects provide to the ... The post ProjectLibre Recognized With Open Source Excellence Award on SourceForge appeared first on SourceForge Community Blog.

Does SourceForge have malware?

8 March 2021 @ 10:17 pm

SourceForge does not have malware or viruses. All projects, downloads, and releases served from SourceForge are scanned for malware and viruses, so you can rest assured that your ... The post Does SourceForge have malware? appeared first on SourceForge Community Blog.

Projects of the Week, December 21, 2020

21 December 2020 @ 5:01 am

Here are the featured projects for the week, which appear on the front page of SourceForge.net: plantumlPlantUml allows you to quickly create some UML diagrams using a simple ... The post Projects of the Week, December 21, 2020 appeared first on SourceForge Community Blog.

Today in Tech – 2003

16 December 2020 @ 5:46 am

On this day in 2003 the Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography And Marketing, better known as the CAN-SPAM Act of 2003 was signed into law in the ... The post Today in Tech – 2003 appeared first on SourceForge Community Blog.

Projects of the Week, December 14, 2020

14 December 2020 @ 5:18 am

Here are the featured projects for the week, which appear on the front page of SourceForge.net: PitchBlack Recovery ProjectPitch Black Recovery is a fork of TWRP with many ... The post Projects of the Week, December 14, 2020 appeared first on SourceForge Community Blog.

Projects of the Week, December 7, 2020

7 December 2020 @ 5:13 am

Here are the featured projects for the week, which appear on the front page of SourceForge.net: gnuplotA famous scientific plotting package, features include 2D and 3D plotting, a ... The post Projects of the Week, December 7, 2020 appeared first on SourceForge Community Blog.

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Benchmark and compare PC hardware.

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The rights of tech. Patents and legal news. Defending digital freedom and exposing corruption.

Consent & Debian's illegitimate constitution

28 March 2024 @ 4:42 am

Reprinted with permission from Daniel Pocock

The Time Our Server Host Died in a Car Accident

28 March 2024 @ 4:32 am

If Debian has internal problems, then they need to be illuminated and then tackled, at the very least in order to ensure we do not end up with "Deadian"

China's New 'IT' Rules Are a Massive Headache for Microsoft

28 March 2024 @ 3:49 am

On the issue of China we're neutral except when it comes to human rights issues

Over at Tux Machines...

28 March 2024 @ 3:16 am

GNU/Linux news for the past day

IRC Proceedings: Wednesday, March 27, 2024

28 March 2024 @ 3:10 am

IRC logs for Wednesday, March 27, 2024

WeMakeFedora.org: harassment decision, victory for volunteers and Fedora Foundations

28 March 2024 @ 3:02 am

Reprinted with permission from Daniel Pocock

Links 27/03/2024: Ericsson and Tencent Layoffs

27 March 2024 @ 6:22 pm

Links for the day

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Ubuntu and Linux blog – hasn’t been updated for a while, possibly dead.

How To Flash Android (Flyme) On Meizu MX4 Ubuntu Edition

25 August 2017 @ 9:52 am

Meizu MX4 Ubuntu Edition This is a quick guide for how to reflash Fyme OS on Meizu MX4 Ubuntu Edition. Flyme is based on Android with some rede

Audacious 3.9 Released With Qt User Interface Enhancements, More [PPA]

22 August 2017 @ 10:34 am

Audacious 3.9 was released recently, bringing much-needed updates to the QT UI, along with various other enhancements.

YouTube-DL GUI 0.4 Ships With New User Interface, More [PPA]

11 August 2017 @ 9:05 am

After two years since the previous version, a new YouTube-DL GUI (YouTube-DLG) version was made available for download recently. The new 0.4 version ships with a a new user interface, easier format and save path selection and more.

Nemo 3.4 Without Cinnamon Dependencies Available In PPA For Ubuntu 17.04 And 16.04

10 August 2017 @ 10:50 am

Nemo 3.4 (3.4.7 at the time I'm writing this article) without Cinnamon dependencies and with Unity patches is now available in the WebUpd8 Nemo 3 PPA, for Ubuntu 17.04 and 16.04. While it comes with some Unity patches, this Nemo version should work with other desktop environments as well, like GNOME (Shell), etc.

Ambient Noise (ANoise) Player Fixed For Ubuntu 16.04 And Newer

14 June 2017 @ 1:38 pm

Ambient Noise, or ANoise is a simple, lightweight application for playing ambient noises, such as waves, rain, fire, and so on, useful to help you stay focused and boost productivity, or fall asleep. The application didn't work in Ubuntu 16.04 and newer until recently, when it was updated to GStreamer 1.0 and Python 3, along with some bug fixes.

Tool To Create Bootable Windows USB Stick From Linux `WinUSB` (Fork) Renamed To `WoeUSB`, Sees New Release

14 June 2017 @ 12:17 pm

The WinUSB fork we covered a while back was renamed to WoeUSB recently, while also seeing quite a few releases for the past few days.

MATE Dock Applet Sees New Release

6 June 2017 @ 10:37 am

MATE Dock Applet is a MATE panel applet that displays open windows / applications as icons. The latest 0.78 version includes 5 new types of indicators, a new option to add space between dock icons, and more.

Why Oracle Java 7 And 6 Installers No Longer Work

2 June 2017 @ 9:41 am

Oracle Java Because I've received more than 50 emails about this, I though I'd make a post about it, to clear things up for everybody. While Oracle Java 6 and 7 are not supported for quite a while, they were still available for download on Oracle's website until recently. However, the binaries were removed about 10 days ago (?), so the Oracle Java (JDK) 6 and 7 installers ava

Tilix (Previously Terminix) 1.5.8 And Guake 0.8.9 Available In PPA

31 May 2017 @ 12:12 pm

Tilix (previously called Terminix) and Guake terminal emulators have had new releases recently, and are both available in PPA for Ubuntu / Linux Mint. Tilix 1.5.8

Ubuntu 17.04 (Zesty Zapus) Available For Download

13 April 2017 @ 12:09 pm

Ubuntu 17.04 Zesty Zapus Ubuntu 17.04 has been released. The new version brings updated applications and various under-the-hood improvements, along with bug fixes. As expected, Compiz and Unity have onl