Author: CubicleNate
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Linux Saloon 200 | Open Mic Night
In a recent News Flight Night, discussions included Colin’s use of his Surface Go with Cosmic Desktop, the release of Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, and updates on Framework Computer’s Laptop 13 Pro. Topics also covered containerized apps and various Linux-related news, emphasizing community engagement and technological advancements.
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Tux Manager the Linux Clone of Windows Task Manager
Tux Manager is a new application designed for the KDE Plasma Desktop, inspired by Windows Task Manager. While it doesn’t replace the standard Plasma System Monitor, its familiar aesthetic caters to users transitioning from Windows. Installation is straightforward via GitHub, and it features an appealing Performance tab. Recommended for anyone exploring fun software.
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Linux Saloon 199 | Ubuntu 26.04
In a recent News Flight Night, discussions included Colin’s use of his Surface Go with Cosmic Desktop, the release of Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, and updates on Framework Computer’s Laptop 13 Pro. Topics also covered containerized apps and various Linux-related news, emphasizing community engagement and technological advancements.
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Quick Check: UEFI vs Legacy BIOS + Secure Boot (Windows & Linux)
Doing some remote maintenance of several systems that are still running Windows 10, I realized, I had a bit of a problem doing updates to Windows 11. Many of these machines were not set up using UEFI and Secure Boot. The issue is, you can do the updates but the system will not boot if…
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Linux Saloon 198 | News Flight Night
In a recent News Flight Night, discussions included Colin’s use of his Surface Go with Cosmic Desktop, the release of Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, and updates on Framework Computer’s Laptop 13 Pro. Topics also covered containerized apps and various Linux-related news, emphasizing community engagement and technological advancements.
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Linux Saloon 197 | Early Edition
The April edition of Linux Saloon explored gaming on Linux, discussing both past and present experiences, and highlighting various chat platforms. Rocco shared his recent experiences with CachyOS. The session featured an open mic discussion, focused on computing joys, alongside various gaming recommendations and platforms within the Linux ecosystem.
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Linux Saloon 196 | Linux Native vs Universal Applications
Discussed when Linux users go with Linux Native applications over Universal applications like Flatpak, Snaps and AppImages.
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Linux Saloon 195 | Open Mic Night
The discussion on Linux Saloon highlighted various tech topics, particularly regarding Google’s Android ecosystem changes and sideloading. Participants shared their experiences with custom Android ROMs and alternatives. The session also covered significant developments, including a leaked AI source code, critical security flaws in Telegram, and an increase in Steam’s Linux usage.
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Linux Saloon 194 | News Flight Night
The discussion on Linux Saloon highlighted various tech topics, particularly regarding Google’s Android ecosystem changes and sideloading. Participants shared their experiences with custom Android ROMs and alternatives. The session also covered significant developments, including a leaked AI source code, critical security flaws in Telegram, and an increase in Steam’s Linux usage.
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Linux Saloon 192 | Storm OS Distribution Exploration
The Linux Saloon discussed Storm OS, an Arch-based distribution created by Ben and contributors. Feedback highlighted the need for productivity apps to attract intermediate users. Participants shared their experiences in tech, including testing openSUSE Tumbleweed. Suggestions for improvement focused on appealing to a broader audience of potential users.