How the Jeff is it July, already?! Blink-and-you-miss-it June flew by but it did deliver a number notable Linux app releases to act as blurred mile markers as we hurtle into another month. The redesigned ONLYOFFICE 9.0 generated a lot of opinion; the Flathub debut for Linux TIDAL client High Tide made waves with music lovers; and a slice of system-preserving options were added to the Raspberry Pi Imager tool, which was great. We also got (as we always do) a new version of Mozilla Firefox in Firefox 140, adding manual memory unloading for tabs, easier adding of custom search engines, […]

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Faster AI-powered face recognition and an AI powered image rotation plugin are among new features in an update to open source photo manager digiKam.

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Canonical confirm a technical shift for Ubuntu on RISC-V. With Ubuntu 25.10, it will only support hardware meeting the RVA23 profile spec.

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Get retro vibe on Linux with these tools.

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How to easily rename audio devices on Ubuntu with the Simple Wireplumber GUI app. Replace technical audio device names with descriptive labels.

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A new GNOME Shell extension that turns the top bar into a compact, movable widget, so you can customise your Ubuntu desktop minimalism in mind.

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When it comes to AI and the workforce, the headlines tend to oversimplify: jobs are disappearing, automation is inevitable, and the machines are winning. But the reality—as revealed by our latest research—is far more nuanced. 

by George Whittaker Introduction: A New Chapter for Ubuntu

Ubuntu 25.10, affectionately codenamed Questing Quokka, represents more than just the latest iteration of Canonical’s flagship Linux distribution. It marks a decisive step towards modernizing the foundation of Ubuntu by integrating Rust, a systems programming language renowned for its safety, performance, and modern design. This bold move signals Canonical’s commitment to security, reliability, and future-proofing its desktop and server operating systems.

The release of Questing Quokka aligns with a growing trend across the Linux ecosystem: embracing Rust as a key technology for building low-level components. But what does this mean for Ubuntu users and developers? Let’s explore the significance of this change, what tools are being rewritten or introduced in Rust, and how this positions Ubuntu for the future.

Why Rust? The Language of Safety and Speed The Need for Safer Code

For decades, core components of Linux distributions—including Ubuntu—have been written predominantly in C. While C offers unmatched control and performance, it also exposes developers to a range of memory-related errors: buffer overflows, use-after-free bugs, and data races, to name a few. These flaws are among the leading causes of vulnerabilities that compromise system security.

Rust was designed specifically to address these issues. It offers:

• Memory safety without garbage collection: Rust’s ownership model and borrow checker ensure that memory errors are caught at compile time.

• Fearless concurrency: Developers can write multithreaded code that’s safe by default.

• Modern tooling and ecosystem: A robust package manager (Cargo), modern build tooling, and vibrant community support.

Linux and Rust: A Growing Bond

Ubuntu is not alone in recognizing Rust’s advantages. The Linux kernel itself has started to accept Rust code, with drivers and modules being prototyped in Rust to enhance safety. Projects like GNOME, System76’s COSMIC desktop, and various networking utilities have already begun leveraging Rust.

By adopting Rust-based tools, Canonical is aligning Ubuntu with this broader movement—ushering in a future where critical system software is both fast and secure.

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The second monthly snapshot of Ubuntu Questing Quokka (to become Ubuntu 25.10 when released in October 9) is now available.

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KDE Plasma 6.4.1 turns off a visual desktop effect which could, in rare cases, post a risk of triggering seizures in users with photosensitive conditions.

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Confused about Secure Boot and Shim in Linux? This jargon buster breaks down what they are, why they matter, and how they affect your Linux system’s boot process — in simple terms.

KDE devs have revived the KISS setup tool, aiming to create a polished first-boot experience for Linux users to rival onboarding on Windows and macOS.

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by George Whittaker

In today's digital landscape, where privacy, customization, and performance are paramount, many Windows users are exploring alternatives. Linux, long regarded as a powerful yet complex option, has matured into a user-friendly ecosystem. However, the switch from Windows to Linux can still seem daunting. That's where Zorin OS comes into play—a Linux distribution meticulously designed to simplify this migration and empower users to take control of their computing experience.

The Windows-to-Linux Migration Challenge

For decades, Windows has been the default operating system for millions. Familiarity with its interface, applications, and workflow creates a comfort zone that's hard to leave. However, concerns about:

• Privacy and data collection

• System bloat

• Forced updates

• Licensing costs

have pushed users to consider alternatives like Linux.

The challenge? Linux can feel alien. Terminology, desktop environments, file systems, and software management differ significantly from Windows. Many distributions, while powerful, don't prioritize a gentle learning curve for Windows converts. This is precisely the problem Zorin OS aims to solve.

What Sets Zorin OS Apart?

Founded in 2008 by the Zorin brothers, Zorin OS was created with one mission: to make Linux accessible to everyone, especially Windows refugees. Unlike general-purpose distributions, Zorin OS focuses on:

• Familiarity: Replicating the feel of Windows

• Ease of use: Minimizing reliance on the terminal

• Polish: Delivering a cohesive, attractive, and stable experience

Zorin OS 17.3, the latest stable release as of June 2025, represents the most refined iteration of this vision yet.

Zorin OS 17.3 Features That Simplify Migration A Windows-Like Desktop, Out of the Box

Zorin OS 17.3 ships with a default layout that feels instantly familiar to Windows 10 and 11 users. From the bottom taskbar to the start-menu-style launcher, even the system tray icons and window controls mimic what Windows users expect.

The result?

• Users spend less time figuring out "where things are."

• The psychological barrier of switching is dramatically lowered.

Zorin Appearance: Customize with a Click

Want your system to look more like macOS? Or classic Windows 7? Zorin OS 17.3's Appearance app lets you change the entire desktop layout and theme with a single click. No tinkering with config files, no additional extensions—just straightforward personalization.

This tool:

• Helps users ease into Linux at their own pace

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Firefox 140 released with tab unloading, custom search engines, and more. ESR users gain major new features like tab grouping and vertical tabs.

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Daily tasks to automate for a SysAdmin are: package, network, firewall, service, etc. Read this article for practical demonstrations of these scripts.

Hello community, here we have another set of package updates. This also might mark the end of updates to the Manjaro Zeta 25.0 series …

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• Manjaro 25.0 Zetar released
• Manjaro Summit public Alpha now available
• As of Linux 6.14.11, the 6.14 series is now EOL (End Of Life). Please install 6.15 stable and/or 6.12 LTS (Long Term Support).

Valkey to replace Redis in the [extra] Repository (click for more details) Previous News Finding information easier about Manjaro (click for more details) Notable Package Updates

• Some Kernels got updated
  • linux614 got dropped from the repos
• Mesa 25.1.4
• Steam 1.0.0.83
• OpenGamepadUI 0.40.0
• Powerstation 0.6.1
• Inputplumber 0.58.7
• ZFS 2.3.3
• KDE Frameworks 6.15.0
• KDE Gear 25.04.2
• NVIDIA 575.64
• fixes to Pamac
• security fixes to Xorg-Server and XWayland
• Wine 10.9 with transition to WOW64
• Firefox 139.0.4
• Thunderbird 139.0.2
• Login_NG 0.6.5
• Erlang 28.0
• Yoshimi 2.3.4.1
• Phosh 0.47.0
• Vivaldi 7.4
• VirtualBox 7.1.10
• Heoric Games Launcher 2.17.1
• Bluez 5.83
• PipeWire 1.4.5
• Qt6 6.9.1
• Systemd 257.6
• Gambas3 3.20.4
• LibreOffice 25.2.4
• AMD ROCm 6.4.1
• Updates for XFCE, Python and Haskell

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Our current supported kernels

• linux54 5.4.295
• linux510 5.10.237
• linux515 5.15.185
• linux61 6.1.141
• linux66 6.6.94
• linux612 6.12.34
• linux615 6.15.3
• linux616 6.16.0-rc3
• linux61-rt 6.1.134_rt51
• linux66-rt 6.6.87_rt54
• linux612-rt 6.12.28_rt10
• linux613-rt 6.13_rt5
• linux614-rt 6.14.0_rt3
• linux615-rt 6.15.0_rt2

Package Changes (Fri Jun 20 09:13:26 CEST 2025)

• stable core x86_64: 86 new and 86 removed package(s)
• stable extra x86_64: 4310 new and 4406 removed package(s)
• stable multilib x86_64: 52 new and 55 removed package(s)

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