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Must Read: Microsoft Say Edge May Come to Linux “Eventually”

Linux builds of Microsoft Edge (the new version using Chromium) aren't available yet, but the Edge team say it's something they'd 'like to do eventually'.

9 April 2019
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Linux Release Roundup, Including Major Updates to DeaDBeeF & GIMP

We roundup the latest Linux releases, including new versions of open-source image editor The GIMP and free music player DeaDBeeF, inc. Install instructions!

8 April 2019
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Things Are Looking Up for Linux on ARM Laptops

Red Hat developers announce plans to bring desktop Fedora Linux to Windows-based ARM laptops using the 64-bit ARM Snapdragon 850 SoC.

8 April 2019
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SuperTuxKart 0.10 RC1 Arrives with Improved Online Multiplayer Support

SuperTuxKart 0.10 Release Candidate 1 is available to download. It features new and improved tracks, kart tweaks, and improved online multiplayer support.

7 April 2019
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New Project Brings Android Apps to the Linux Desktop

SPURV is a new open-source project that can run Android apps on Linux desktops, with full support for native hardware features like graphics acceleration.

3 April 2019
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First Look: Linux Mint 19.2 ‘Tina’ Release Date & Features

Linux Mint 19.2 codenamed 'Tina' will feature speed improvements to the Muffin window manager, a new Update Manager tool, and new theme tweaks.

2 April 2019
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WPS Office for Linux Update Available to Download

A new version of WPS Office, free office software that looks like Microsoft Office, is available to download for Linux distributions, including Ubuntu.

2 April 2019

TIL eBuyer Sell a Range of Affordable Ubuntu PCs

Online retailer eBuyer sells a selection of cheap Ubuntu desktop PCs, ranging from modestly powered machines to high-end gaming rigs all loaded with Ubuntu.

1 April 2019
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Must Read: The Linux Vendor Firmware Service Marks a Major Milestone

LVFS makes it easy to update firmware on Linux for hardware from the likes of Logitech, Lenovo and Intel. Now the service is celebrating a major milestone.

31 March 2019
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Must Read: Ubuntu 19.04 Beta is Now Available to Download

Download the beta of Ubuntu 19.04 Disco Dingo and help test the next major update of the Linux-based operating system due for release in April.

28 March 2019

Snap Apps Now Launch 6x Faster

Sick of slow Snap app startup times? Ubuntu devs have some news: they've solved an issue that affected loading times for newly installed Snap apps.

28 March 2019
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Kdenlive Devs Had a Sprint, Made This Awesome Vid

The developers behind Kdenlive, the open-source video editor, recently held a 4-day sprint in Lyon, France, to work on new features and improve performance.

27 March 2019
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This GNOME Extension Lets You Draw on Your Screen

Doodle and draw on your Ubuntu desktop with the well named 'Draw on Your Screen' extension. Write text, add arrows and highlight information.

22 March 2019
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NexDock 2 Turns Your Android Phone or Raspberry Pi into a Laptop

The NexDock 2 has hit Kickstarter. The goal? To deliver a 13.1-inch laptop shell, NexDock lets you use your Android smartphone or Raspberry Pi as a laptop.

21 March 2019
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KDE Connect is Back on the Google Play Store, SMS Features Intact

Drama over: Google has whitelisted the KDE Connect Android app, allowing it to continue to provide SMS and call log integration to Linux users.

21 March 2019
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OpenShot’s Latest Release is Billed as the ‘Best Version Yet’ – But is it?

Free video editor OpenShot 2.4.4 is available to download, with its developer describing the release as being "the best version yet".

21 March 2019
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Tether Often? Take the GNOME Metered Data Survey

GNOME developers launch survey to get feedback on metered data connection usage on desktop PCs and laptop, including those who tether Android to PC.

21 March 2019
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NVIDIA Jetson Nano is a $99 Computer Built for AI, Powered by Ubuntu (Updated)

Meet the NVIDIA Jetson Nano, a $99 developer kit with support for Ubuntu 18.04, NVIDIA CUDA toolkit, and open-source machine learning tools like TensorFlow.

20 March 2019