nnn v5.1 Moscow Mule is released
https://github.com/jarun/nnn/releases/tag/v5.1

https://redd.it/1jiprip
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Linux 6.14 Released With Working NTSYNC Driver, AMD Ryzen AI Accelerator Support
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-6.14

https://redd.it/1jis9wp
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How does a linux distro 'break'?

Just a question that came to my mind while reading through lots of forums. I been a long-time arch user, i used debian and lots other distros.

I absolutely never ran into a system breaking issue that wasnt because of myself doing something else wrong. However i see a lot of people talking about stabilizing their systems, then saying it will break easily soon anyway. How does this happen and what do they mean whit "break"??

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Hi, how do I get started on linux?

So, I've grown sick and tired of all of the bullshit that Windows is and I developed a peculiar hate towards Microsoft as a whole. What do I need to do to change to Linux?

Bit of context, because, looking back, it's kinda funny:

Couple hours ago I was doing the usual routine file cleaning from my boot ssd (only got 500 Gb so I cant really afford to leave useless stuff around) and came across a 50 Gb folder from onedrive. I dont use onedrive because is super annoying. I delete it. "Folder too big to fit in the bin, delete it directly?" "Yes".

My fucking desktop disappears, because for some fucking reason all of it was saved in that onedrive folder.

I dont use onedrive.

Manage to get the app links back but, uh-oh, all of my important folders are now gone.

Crashed out like I never did before. Swore on my life to never willingly use Windows again. Dont want sell a kidney to use Apple products. I'm left with the next most popular option: Linux.

And here we are.

I heard that this OS is not for everyone and a bit complicated, but if it can free me from that fuck-ass mega corpo shit called Windows, I'm willing to learn.

After all I'm not exactly new to computers, I think I'll manage. (probably gonna regret this statement in a bit)

So, how do I get started? Is it that much different to windows? Is this even the right sub/tag for this kind of question? Maybe, if you have a youtube video for beginners from a trusted source, please link it to me.

I apologize for the long "context / rant" but I'm so mad right now I had to express it, and thanks for listening to me

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GIMP 3.0.2 quickly releases to solve common crashes - https://www.gimp.org/news/2025/03/23/gimp-3-0-2-released/
https://redd.it/1jj1ftp
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Todoist on the terminal
https://redd.it/1jmjcpn
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Torvalds Frustrated Over "Disgusting" Testing "Turd" DRM Code Landing In Linux 6.15
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-6.15-hdrtest-Turd

https://redd.it/1jmkjak
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Why some of the redditors here in Linux related subs are so toxic?

This a rant of sorts.

I am a new Linux user. And I face many issues. I post them here(reddit) to get answers. But I have noticed a theme. Any time I post any complaint. There is at least one guy going " it's all open source, why don't you fix the issue / code yourself and submit it?" or "why don't you go back to windows"
What?
I am a general ordinary user. I am ever so grateful for the free software that I am given. But that does not mean there isn't any issue. I AM facing an issue or There is a missing feature which I feel is totally common sense not to have. Or compared to windows, some things feel too complicated for no apparent reason. About going back to windows, I dual boot but as my current projects go (Django) many features are restrictive on windows. For example, redis has no windows client, I have to run WSL and many times it does not work as intended on windows.

Some issues I face while coming from windows:
Desktop shortcuts : shortcuts are so useful, I can have a number of vs code projects and I don't feel like opening them every time from open folder from vs code, on windows it was easy, just edit the shortcut for the project so it will directly open in the said project. Or context menus, having 7zip or 'send to' available when you right click on something is very useful. I can send files to my phone using quick share by right clicking the file. There are some other features I'd like to have too. Is it so wrong to have some wishful thinking?

Today I posted in Ubuntu subreddit about thumbnails of images not getting created until you visit said folder. And yep. There is one guy telling me to "why don't you do it yourself? " Yeah buddy, if I had the knowledge and skill to do that, I wouldn't have posted here.

Please people, not everyone is a c++ / Rust systems developer. Some people just want to use it as a daily driver and not face issues or inconveniences which can be categorised as common sense or we are so used to that we wish that Linux had same feature.

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What’s a Linux feature you can’t live without?


After switching to Linux full-time, I realized there are certain features I just can’t imagine giving up. For me, it’s workspaces/virtual desktops—the ability to switch between tasks seamlessly is something I never knew I needed.

Another one? Package managers. Going back to hunting .exe files and manually updating apps feels like a nightmare.

What about you? What’s a Linux feature that, if it disappeared, would make you reconsider your setup?


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[Debian] Bits from the Release Team: trixie freeze started
https://lists.debian.org/debian-devel-announce/2025/03/msg00011.html

https://redd.it/1jmjrt0
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This Week in Plasma: zero VHI bugs and much more
https://blogs.kde.org/2025/03/29/this-week-in-plasma-zero-vhi-bugs-and-much-more/

https://redd.it/1jmgv3d
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nVibrant - Digital Vibrance for nvidia under Wayland
https://github.com/Tremeschin/nVibrant

https://redd.it/1jmst7u
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Most Kea (DHCP-Server) Hooks Open-sourced
https://www.isc.org/blogs/kea-hooks-opensourced/

https://redd.it/1jmn3ug
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Linux making me feel like a boomer

Haven't used linux in about 20 years, but recently decided to install so I know how to use it.


Figured out how to boot Ubuntu or Windows on the same PC, took a few tries. Figured out how to install Thunderbird on both and make both instances refer to the same profile. Took a few tries.


Had to use different version of Thunderbird than the one Ubuntu installs by default in order to use the same profile as Windows. Trying to make a shortcut to Thunderbird on either the desktop or taskbar.... WHAT THE FUCK? Have watched like 45 minutes of Indian people explaining how to do it and cannot figure out how to make a simple shortcut!



Not asking for help, I'll figure it out, but it made me more sympathetic to my mother and boss and older people in general when they have no clue about how to do simple things on a computer.

https://redd.it/1jmuuzv
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How I solved 'different tools on different Linux machines' with Git and dotbins
https://redd.it/1jmznub
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Atomic + Minimal = The Future: Lightweight, Transactional Desktop Distro!

Hey r/linux community,

I’ve been mulling over the current landscape of immutable (atomic) systems like openSUSE MicroOS and Fedora Silverblue.

They offer amazing benefits — transactional updates, rollback capabilities, and overall system stability — but they either cater to container-centric/server use or come bundled with heavier desktop environments (like GNOME).
This leaves a gap for those who crave an atomic system with a truly minimal window manager out of the box.

The Idea:

Base System:

- Use openSUSE MicroOS or Fedora Silverblue as a foundation to leverage their immutable, transactional update frameworks.

Upstream Maintenance:

- Rely on upstream for core base maintenance to ensure security and stability, taking advantage of the robust openSUSE/Fedora ecosystem.

Minimal WM Layer:

- Instead of a full desktop environment, maintain a curated set of extra packages that offer a selection of minimal window managers (think i3, Sway, Openbox, JWM, etc.) and essential graphical components. Users can build a lean, efficient desktop without the bloat.

Benefits

• Atomic Updates: Safe, transactional system updates with easy rollback capabilities.

• Minimalism & Speed: A lightweight GUI tailored for performance and simplicity.

• Flexibility: Choose your preferred minimal WM setup while relying on a rock-solid base.

Why Fedora Silverblue Might Be Better for This

Customizability:

- Silverblue uses rpm-ostree to manage system layers. You can remove the default GNOME environment and layer in minimal WMs like i3 or Openbox. It takes some work, but it’s doable without breaking the system.

Community & Maintenance:

- Backed by Fedora’s strong ecosystem. Updates and tooling are already desktop-focused.

Design Philosophy:

- Silverblue is already meant for desktop use, so customizing it into a minimal desktop is likely easier than extending MicroOS, which is more server/container-oriented.

Why This Matters

There’s a clear void in the current Linux ecosystem — a distro that’s both atomic and minimal out of the box.
Such a project could serve devs, power users, and minimalists who want a secure, efficient, and stable graphical environment without full-blown DEs like GNOME or KDE.

Let’s Talk

If you’re excited about the prospect of a minimal atomic WM distro, let’s get the conversation going!
Have ideas, criticisms, or examples of similar projects? Drop them here!

If I’m wrong and something like this already exists — please tell me about it!

Cheers!

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AerynOS: The OS As Infrastructure
https://aerynos.com/blog/2025/03/29/aerynos-the-os-as-infrastructure/

https://redd.it/1jn6h7q
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Chromium: support for Wayland xdg-session-management merged
https://chromium-review.googlesource.com/c/chromium/src/+/6329003

https://redd.it/1jne5y2
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My laptops CPU is too old for Win11

My daily driver has a 7th gen intel CPU that is outside the range allowed by Win11. The laptop still works great for what i do with it (programming/light gaming) but with Win10 reaching EOL this year im looking into possible ways to extend its lifespan. I have some experience with Linux and I would just fully switch over to it but I do still need access to a windows environment.

Does anyone have any solutions/advice for how to move forward with this? I cant afford a new laptop right now so thats out of the question. Ive considered dual booting or just running a Win10 VM but im curious if there are other options that I dont know about.

https://redd.it/1jni13j
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Docker OS

Would it be in theory possible to get away with the installation of the kernel, x11/wayland and drivers, adding a single user and then pulling all the linux images (like Arch, Fedora, Ubuntu etc) from DockerHub?
That way, one could run multiple OS-es using a single shared kernel in parallel while having the ability to switch between them efficiently if they are running on different tty's -- is that right, or am I missing something?
Wouldn't this be the perfect alternative to virtualization, as the images all had direct access to the hardware and nothing nedded to be emulated?

https://redd.it/1jnkals
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Did I just find a bug in the cowsay (and xcowsay) package!!

https://preview.redd.it/cdpzwl25vvre1.png?width=432&format=png&auto=webp&s=561066cca9cdadd1456df8a7d688ccc35a1c3656

Both the packages do werid stuff when exclamation marks are present in the sentence , but not all combinations (try them yourself).. i think the exclamation mark is giving some of the recent commands that have been executed!

https://redd.it/1jnl8jk
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