Canonical is Dropping Bazaar Support from Launchpad

Canonical is sunsetting Bazaar version control on Launchpad in 2025. Learn about the timeline, migration options, and what it means for Ubuntu development.

5 June 2025

Raspberry Pi Imager 1.9.4 Released with Various Changes

A new version of the Raspberry Pi Imager, an open source and cross-platform image writing tool, has been leased for macOS, Windows and Linux.

4 June 2025

Stretch Break Linux App Reminds You to Stop Pixel-Gawping

Stretch Break is a simple reminder app for Linux that prompts you to take a break, helping prevent eye strain and promote healthy screen habits.

3 June 2025

elementary OS 8 Updates Deliver New Dock Features

Dev working on elementary OS continually push out pertinent fixes, features and finesse via regular updates – recent ones adding some neat stuff.

2 June 2025

Audacious 4.5 Beta Brings New Plugins, Better PipeWire Support

The first beta of Audacious 4.5 is available for testing. It brings improved PipeWire support, better Qt/GTK parity, and a number of new plugins and skins.

2 June 2025

Linux App Release Roundup (May 2025)

I run through a selection of smaller Linux app releases made in May 2025, from flashy MPD frontend to offline, AI-powered image enhancer.

1 June 2025

Ubuntu 25.10 Switches to Rust-based Sudo

Ubuntu 25.10 will replace the sudo command with sudo-rs, a new Rust rewrite designed to improve memory safety and security. What does this mean for users?

31 May 2025

After 25 Years, Linux Format Magazine is No More

The final issue of Linux Format, the UK's best selling monthly Linux magazine, has gone on sale. The first issue launched in May 2000.

30 May 2025

New Ubuntu ‘Monthly Snapshot’ Available to Download

Ubuntu's announced new monthly snapshot releases. The development builds use new automated release processes, but won't replace stable releases.

29 May 2025

Ubuntu Fixes Vanishing Install Button in Software Updater

A fix to Ubuntu's Software Updater tool is rolling out, resolving an issue where the 'install' button would disappear (and not return) until closed.

29 May 2025
Intel Battlemage GPU on a coloured background with the Ubuntu logo.

Newer Intel GPU Support Now Available on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS

Ubuntu 24.04 LTS users can make use of the Intel Graphics Preview to unlock support for newer Intel GPU features, like faster ray tracing and ML.

28 May 2025
SuperTuxKart

SuperTuxKart 1.5 Release Candidate Now Available

SuperTuxKart developers announce the first release candidate of SuperTuxKart 1.5, the next major version of the popular, open-source racing game.

28 May 2025