What do you think of tools for setting colorschemes in many apps at once, like pywal and base16?

It's very clear that the ricing community wants to set any given colorscheme in many apps automatically, most tools do so either with wallpapers (which is inherently opinionated), or the base16 spec. The original base16 repo hasn't been updated in over 2 years, and 16 colors simply isn't enough to make rich granular themes, especially when code has many different syntax elements. We need a successor that allows for more colors on both TUIs and GUIs, more than 16 colors (like 24 or even 32), mapped more granularly.

My story:

I've spent lots of time looking at how to have good colorschemes in apps that change dynamically, to make my desktop pretty and with variety. Many tools can apply colorschemes to apps using image / wallpaper colors like Matugen and Pywal. These tools are very well made, but I realized I actually prefer rainbow colorschemes like Catppuccin. Either way I got attached Matugen, fortunately it can be used without wallpapers and supports custom keywords, there are also base16 colorscheme managers like flavours and tinty.

But Cattppuccin's base16 theme didn't look right compared to its Neovim plugin. The plugin is very well integrated and colors a lot things for you that base16 plugins may not, I would have to set certain UI colors myself if I wanted them to match. Some of the major colors (variables, keywords, brackets, etc.) were shuffled around, so out of the box Catppuccin's base16 theme doesn't even match Cattppuccin's original vision / color harmony. All of this probably applies to other colorschemes as well. So if I want to switch between different schemes while staying true to each one, I would need to set up plugins for each app rather than automatically.

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Finally found my home

My earliest Linux distro was slack back in the 90s. Been working as a Linux sysadmin with Debian and RedHat distros since the 00’s. Mainly rpm based distros in the last decade.

For my personal laptop I have not been 100% happy with my DE environment since Gnome 2 replacement with Gnome 3. I have tried many alternatives and have been satisfied with gnome 3 and dash to panel extension up to now.

Been running Fedora 43 with the Cosmic DE since its release and have been so satisfied, it feels like a 10+ year wait for this combo.


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New Linux Patches Enhance Single-Threaded Performance On Many-Core CPUs
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Better-ST-Perf-Many-Core-CPUs

https://redd.it/1p96r44
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Thinkpad T14s Gen 6 Snapdragon + Linux a year later - is it good?

So I snagged Thinkpad T14s Gen 6 with Snapdragon for literally pennies (60% off). Naturally, I'm not going to run Windows on it, I was going to run Linux.

From what I have seen, the drivers specifically for this machine were upstreamed into kernel in January, so it's been almost a year since then.

So - does anyone have this machine and can share your experience? What distro are you running, is it supported well, does it have all the drivers, and most importantly - do Flatpaks run at all? Do we have some translation layer, or applications need to be specifically ported to ARM, even through Flatpak?

I admit, got a little excited and didn't check it beforehand, but... I was hopeful?

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Evolution of trash icon
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Ubuntu or KDE Neon

I've only really ever used Ubuntu for the entirety of my Linux lifetime and I now want to change laptops. Since my iso of Ubuntu is pretty outdated (I've got 22.04 on my flashdrive) I'm considering either jumping over to Neon or download 24.04.3 LTS. I'm only considering Neon because I use KDE Plasma as my DE. Are there any cons to using Neon? Or is Ubuntu just more stable?

Edit: I've been made aware that Kubuntu is the stable one, so I'm now wondering whether I should install the new Ubuntu then install Plasma over it or install Kubuntu directly

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This Week in Plasma: lots of cool stuff
https://blogs.kde.org/2025/11/29/this-week-in-plasma-lots-of-cool-stuff/

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Portals/Fences for Linux?

Any software that is similar to portals/fences?

Software for reference:

https://www.stardock.com/products/fences/

https://portals-app.com/

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I made a native Linux Cheat-Engine-Like tool

I had some trouble running the ceserver required by cheat engine to detect Linux's processes and got fed up. and the existing native Linux tools (from what I've tried) were a bit too restrictive. So I thought to myself "Why not make my own?"

And so I did.

It turned out pretty good so I thought sharing it would help the community and maybe leave a good impact.

Let me introduce you to ComfyEngine!

https://github.com/kashithecomfy/ComfyEngine

https://preview.redd.it/phi1lrvas44g1.png?width=1920&format=png&auto=webp&s=de3916a9c62d07f2ab2a8c12b1f417927f366d56

(This is my first open-source project, and my first public project/tool. And hopefully I'll bring more in the future! (if this one does well. Hope it does))

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I built "Tux Bench" – A lightweight, visual system stress test for Linux written in pure Python
https://github.com/WiseManChris/TuxBench

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Has VR improved?

Ive been thinking about switching to linux again. Last time i went back to windows because linux had essentially nonexistent vr support. Has this improved? If it had steamvr support id switch in a heartbeat.

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Giving Back: a guide for newbies

This post is for those of you who are new to Linux and you are happy with the switch.

First: welcome and it's nice to see soany new people experiencing Linux for the first time and seeing what we have been on about for the past 3 decades.

I've posted some of these suggestions elsewhere, but I think a separate post is warranted.

If you like Linux and you want to make it even better, it's important to know that Linux is a global community. There is no CEO, no boss, no sales department. What you see today is the culmination of decades of passion projects, itches being scratched and people working together to create something for everyone. Nowadays, there are commercial companies involved, but the community is still a vital part of what makes this modern marvel work.

# So how can you help?

## Help each other out
The easiest way is to help others. Community support is a Linux superpower, and if you can help someone else with something they need, you become a part of it!

## Adopt a project that you like
Why pay for something free you may ask, but freedom isn't free. Many projects need to cover their hosting costs, admin and some even pay programmers to make the software better.

Most of these projects also have ways to donate, and I would recommend it. It doesn't have to be a lot. Instead, small amounts on a monthly basis are best. This makes the project you are donating to have a much easier time planning and managing their admin, whereas large one off donations can make things harder. For instance, in some countries non profits have to spend all their money, and if they suddenly get a large amount they might struggle to do this.

My chosen project is KDE, but you can pick whichever one you like!

## Make your voice heard
If you have hardware that doesn't work well on Linux, or has missing software that you had on Windows, create a support request with the vendor. Ask them where the software is for Linux. They will probably give a canned "no" answer. This is to be expected but if you don't tell them, they will never know.

## Look for support when you purchase
Some PC hardware does not work well on Linux. This is rarer than it used to be, but it can be frustrating when you buy something only to realise that it is not working properly. Luckily there are more and more vendors that do support Linux and supporting them is good for everyone. If you do support them, remember to mention Linux compatibility as one of the reasons why you chose them.

## Give your time
If you feel strongly and you want to help you can! You don't have to be able to program, because there are plenty of other things that can help. Translations and beta testing to find bugs, updating documentation, checking and removing duplicate bug reports, building themes or noscripts, sharing your experience on social media. The list goes on. I know time is a rare commodity at the moment.

## Political support
If you are politically inclined, get your local council to consider alternatives to expensive software licenses if they can. Support politicians that stand for open standards, right to repair, and using Linux and other free software.

## Don't feel obligated
If you can't or don't want to take party that's also okay. Nobody is expecting anything from you. Your participation is a bonus, not a requirement. All of us are in different places in our lives and it's okay to choose how you or if you take part.

## Be Kind and Respectful
There have been some bad patches in some communities, but this is much less common nowadays. Remember that the person on the other side of the interaction is not necessarily someone sitting in a corporate office. What they are giving can be a passion project, and we want to keep that passion alive. I am a programmer by trade, and sometimes I have to deal with difficult customers at work. My admittedly small projects are worth it in part because of how excellent the people who have used and contributed to my projects have been.

## Have Fun
Your computer is yours again. You've escaped the

digital goulags. You are not the product. Sometimes Linux can be frustrating, but don't forget to have fun.

I'm really heartened to see so many people trying Linux for the first time. Software is my obsessive hobby and my work. Welcome aboard!


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Will there come a time when most gaming is on Linux?

Will there come a time when a majority of gaming is on Linux, and people will say 'what, you game on windows!??'

With the work Steam is doing, and people moving away from windows because it's turning into spyware.. why not have Linux be the go-to industry standard for gaming?

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Petition: Open-source work should count as volunteer activity
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Petition-Open-source-work-should-count-as-volunteer-activity-11095357.html

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a lost linux os

The name "Lapis Linux" disappeared in 2008, maybe some of you have heard of it. There is a site in the wayback machine records, but the iso files are completely lost. It is highly likely that the producers who released it have lost the CD.

https://preview.redd.it/amwo0a2wd74g1.png?width=598&format=png&auto=webp&s=21ec5675180c5dd5210c94c84cc3edf0ba250b61



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I have 2 Linux laptops. What should I do with them?
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niri v25.11 released with Alt-tab switcher, true maximize and new animations
https://github.com/YaLTeR/niri/discussions/2917

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From 94% of Supercomputers to 72% of Phones: Linux’s Global Domination Explained
https://ponderwall.com/index.php/2025/11/29/linux/

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Framework becomes first OEM to sponsor Linux Vendor Firmware Service
https://mastodon.social/@hughsie/115628170779065489

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Solus 4.8 "Opportunity" Released
https://redd.it/1p9zwyh
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