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Lilbits: postmarketOS and SteamOS updates, Commodore Callback price drop, and more

Over the past few years Valve has helped make Linux a viable platform thanks to the Proton compatibility layer that lets you play many Windows games on Linux, and the SteamOS operating system that powers the Steam Deck handheld gaming PC and the Steam Machine mini PC that’s launching this week.

But you don’t need to buy Valve’s hardware to use SteamOS. And soon it may be easier than ever to […]

Kubuntu Focus Ar (GEN 1) is a Linux Laptop with Intel Panther Lake and Arc B390 graphics

The Kubuntu Focus Ar GEN 1 is the first Linux laptop from the Kubuntu Focus team to feature an Intel Panther Lake processor that delivers the kind of graphics performance you’d expect from an entry-level discrete GPU.

While there are several other Kubuntu Focus models that do have even higher-performance discrete graphics, those models are bigger, heavier, and less efficient. They also have […]

Several Kubuntu Focus Linux laptops are now available with Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus chips (bringing a small spec bump over the Core Ultra 9 275HX that had been available since last year). #KubuntuFocus #KubuntuFocusM2 #KubuntuFocusZr #LinuxLaptop https://mastodon.social/@kubuntufocus/116795297670583049

Several Kubuntu Focus Linux laptops are now available with Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus chips (bringing a small spec bump over the Core Ultra 9 275HX that had been available since last year). #KubuntuFocus #KubuntuFocusM2 #KubuntuFocusZr #LinuxLaptop https://mastodon.social/@kubuntufocus/116795297670583049

Wishing everyone a great long weekend with extra time to relax and enjoy friends
& family! 🇺🇸

THANK YOU to all of our team members at #KubuntuFocus 🎉

#LaborDay #USA

Wishing everyone a great long weekend with extra time to relax and enjoy friends
& family! 🇺🇸

THANK YOU to all of our team members at #KubuntuFocus 🎉

#LaborDay #USA

This week's Linux and FOSS news:

LINUX NEWS

Debian turns 32 years old:
https://social.linux.pizza/@itsfoss@mastodon.social/115037209294238464
(Happy birthday, Debian!)

Ubuntu 25.10 enters feature freeze period, release is planned for 9 October, will be the first release to ship with an "unstable" kernel:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Ubuntu-25.10-Feature-Freeze
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/08/ubuntu-25-10-unstable-kernel-possibility

Ubuntu introduces "dangerous" desktop images, meaning daily development images with leading-edge Snaps:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Ubuntu-Dangerous-Desktop
(It's really dangerous for your privacy! Your data will be shared with Amazon again! (Ok just joking))

Fedora 43 will ship Hare programming language support, PHP 8.4, YASM deprecated in favor of NASM, identical /urs files will be hardlinked by default:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Fedora-43-Hare-PHP-8.5-Hardlink

Fedora Copr repo offers XLibre packages:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Fedora-XLibre-Copr-Repo

Arch introduces Bumpbuddy, for automated tracking of new software releases:
https://news.itsfoss.com/arch-linux-bumpbuddy/

SparkyLinux 8.0 released with Debian 13 base, new sparky-package-tool, GIMP preinstalled, option in CLI installer to encrypt /home partition, automatic partitioning, PCManFM replaced with Thunar in MinimalGUI (Openbox) edition, support for Linux kernel 6.16 and 6.6 LTS (along with 6.12 LTS):
https://9to5linux.com/sparkylinux-8-0-is-out-as-one-of-the-first-distros-based-on-debian-13-trixie

Kubuntu Focus launches Zr GEN 1 laptop with Nvidia RTX 5090 option, increased video memory, Kubuntu 24.04 LTS, more storage capacity, brighter display, shipping available in US and Canada currently:
https://betanews.com/2025/08/11/kubuntu-focus-launches-zr-gen-1-linux-laptop-with-nvidia-rtx-5090-option/

Linux kernel 6.17 RC1 available, without Bcachefs and RISC-V updates:
https://ostechnix.com/linux-kernel-6-17-rc1-released/

Wine 10.13 released with Windows Gaming Input configuration tab for the Joystick Control Panel, ECDSA_P521 and ECDH_P521 algorithms in BCrypt, option to generate OpenGL WoW64 thunks, support for more Windows Runtime metadata in WIDL, various bug fixes:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Wine-10.13-Released

(more Linux and FOSS news in comments)

#WeeklyNews #News #Linux #LinuxNews #Debian #Ubuntu #Fedora #Arch #SparkyLinux #Kubuntu #LinuxKernel #Wine #Fedora43 #FedoraCopr #KubuntuFocus #Ubuntu2510 #Fedora_43 #Sparky_Linux #LinuxDistro #FosseryTech

This week's Linux and FOSS news:

LINUX NEWS

Debian turns 32 years old:
https://social.linux.pizza/@itsfoss@mastodon.social/115037209294238464
(Happy birthday, Debian!)

Ubuntu 25.10 enters feature freeze period, release is planned for 9 October, will be the first release to ship with an "unstable" kernel:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Ubuntu-25.10-Feature-Freeze
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/08/ubuntu-25-10-unstable-kernel-possibility

Ubuntu introduces "dangerous" desktop images, meaning daily development images with leading-edge Snaps:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Ubuntu-Dangerous-Desktop
(It's really dangerous for your privacy! Your data will be shared with Amazon again! (Ok just joking))

Fedora 43 will ship Hare programming language support, PHP 8.4, YASM deprecated in favor of NASM, identical /urs files will be hardlinked by default:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Fedora-43-Hare-PHP-8.5-Hardlink

Fedora Copr repo offers XLibre packages:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Fedora-XLibre-Copr-Repo

Arch introduces Bumpbuddy, for automated tracking of new software releases:
https://news.itsfoss.com/arch-linux-bumpbuddy/

SparkyLinux 8.0 released with Debian 13 base, new sparky-package-tool, GIMP preinstalled, option in CLI installer to encrypt /home partition, automatic partitioning, PCManFM replaced with Thunar in MinimalGUI (Openbox) edition, support for Linux kernel 6.16 and 6.6 LTS (along with 6.12 LTS):
https://9to5linux.com/sparkylinux-8-0-is-out-as-one-of-the-first-distros-based-on-debian-13-trixie

Kubuntu Focus launches Zr GEN 1 laptop with Nvidia RTX 5090 option, increased video memory, Kubuntu 24.04 LTS, more storage capacity, brighter display, shipping available in US and Canada currently:
https://betanews.com/2025/08/11/kubuntu-focus-launches-zr-gen-1-linux-laptop-with-nvidia-rtx-5090-option/

Linux kernel 6.17 RC1 available, without Bcachefs and RISC-V updates:
https://ostechnix.com/linux-kernel-6-17-rc1-released/

Wine 10.13 released with Windows Gaming Input configuration tab for the Joystick Control Panel, ECDSA_P521 and ECDH_P521 algorithms in BCrypt, option to generate OpenGL WoW64 thunks, support for more Windows Runtime metadata in WIDL, various bug fixes:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Wine-10.13-Released

(more Linux and FOSS news in comments)

#WeeklyNews #News #Linux #LinuxNews #Debian #Ubuntu #Fedora #Arch #SparkyLinux #Kubuntu #LinuxKernel #Wine #Fedora43 #FedoraCopr #KubuntuFocus #Ubuntu2510 #Fedora_43 #Sparky_Linux #LinuxDistro #FosseryTech

Lilbits: GitHub loses its CEO, ARM to add neural accelerators to GPUs, and Kubuntu Focus launches a big, powerful Linux laptop

The Kubuntu Focus line of laptops have been around for a few years at this point, offering customers a way to buy a laptop or mini PCthat comes with Kubuntu pre-installed while financially supporting development of the operating system that brings together Ubuntu Linux and the KDE Plasma desktop environment.

But the new Kubuntu Focus Zr Gen 1 is the biggest, highest-performance model to […]

#ai #arm #github #gpu #kubuntuFocus #kubuntuFocusZr #lilbits #microsoft #mobileWorkstation #neuralAccelerators #onlineVideo #slingnTv

Read more: https://liliputing.com/lilbits-github-loses-its-ceo-arm-to-add-neural-accelerators-to-gpus-and-kubuntu-focus-launches-a-big-powerful-linux-laptop/

Kubuntu Focus NX Gen 3 Linux mini PC comes with up to a Core Ultra 7 255H Arrow Lake chip

Kubuntu is a free and open source operating system that combines Ubuntu Linux with the KDE Plasma desktop environment. And while you can download and install Kubuntu on a wide range of computers, for the past five years the folks behind the Kubuntu project have been partnering with PC makers to sell Kubuntu Focus laptops and desktops that come with the operating system pre-installed.

The […]

#kubuntu #kubuntuFocus #kubuntuFocusNx #linux #miniPc

Read more: https://liliputing.com/kubuntu-focus-nx-gen-3-linux-mini-pc-comes-with-up-to-a-core-ultra-7-255h-arrow-lake-chip/

The newest Kubuntu Focus M2 Linux laptop features Intel Arrow Lake and NDIVIA RTX 50 Series graphics

The Kubuntu Focus M2 is a Linux laptop with hardware designed for gaming or mobile workstation-class performance. Last year’s model combined an Intel Raptor Lake processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40-series graphics last year. This year’s version kicks things up a few notches.

The new Kubuntu Focus M2 Gen 6 is a 16 inch notebook with a 2560 x 1600 pixel, 240 Hz display, an Intel Core Ultra […]

#arrowLake #kubuntu #kubuntuFocus #kubuntuFocusM2 #laptop #linuxLaptop

Read more: https://liliputing.com/the-newest-kubuntu-focus-m2-linux-laptop-features-intel-arrow-lake-and-ndivia-rtx-50-series-graphics/

@textovervideo @itsfoss Also, I'm sure she wont say no to a #KubuntuFocus or other new laptop with #Linux preinstalled.

@textovervideo @itsfoss Also, I'm sure she wont say no to a #KubuntuFocus or other new laptop with #Linux preinstalled.

Tools, tools, and more tools! We strive to make working on a #KubuntuFocus easy with helpful tools at your fingertips.

See them at: https://kfocus.org/wf/tools

Have an idea for a tool? Let us know what would help you.

#Linux #DevOps #ML #AI #Laptop #Creators #Portable #Engineers #Developers #DateScience

Tools, tools, and more tools! We strive to make working on a #KubuntuFocus easy with helpful tools at your fingertips.

See them at: https://kfocus.org/wf/tools

Have an idea for a tool? Let us know what would help you.

#Linux #DevOps #ML #AI #Laptop #Creators #Portable #Engineers #Developers #DateScience

Wishing everyone a great long weekend with extra time to relax and enjoy friends & family! 🇺🇸

THANK YOU to all of our team members at #KubuntuFocus! 🎉

#LaborDay #USA

Wishing everyone a great long weekend with extra time to relax and enjoy friends & family! 🇺🇸

THANK YOU to all of our team members at #KubuntuFocus! 🎉

#LaborDay #USA

Tools, tools, and more tools! We strive to make working on a #KubuntuFocus easy with helpful tools at your fingertips.

See them at: https://kfocus.org/wf/tools

Have an idea for a tool? Let us know what would help you.

#Linux #DevOps #ML #AI #Laptop #Creators #Portable #Engineers #Developers #DateScience

Tools, tools, and more tools! We strive to make working on a #KubuntuFocus easy with helpful tools at your fingertips.

See them at: https://kfocus.org/wf/tools

Have an idea for a tool? Let us know what would help you.

#Linux #DevOps #ML #AI #Laptop #Creators #Portable #Engineers #Developers #DateScience

Jump into Summer with #KubuntuFocus!

Save time and hassle every day with hardware optimizations, curated apps, Focus Tools, HOWTOs designed for your system, and unmatched Linux-first support.

Build yours now at https://kfocus.org/order

#Code #Data #Developers #ML #Engineers #Laptop #Desktop #AI #Creators #DataScience #Graphics

Jump into Summer with #KubuntuFocus!

Save time and hassle every day with hardware optimizations, curated apps, Focus Tools, HOWTOs designed for your system, and unmatched Linux-first support.

Build yours now at https://kfocus.org/order

#Code #Data #Developers #ML #Engineers #Laptop #Desktop #AI #Creators #DataScience #Graphics

Update and Manage Software with your #KubuntuFocus is as easy as 1-2-3.

See our Guide at: https://kfocus.org/wf/update

#Confidence #Linux #IaaS #Software #Engineers #DevOps #SysAdmin

Update and Manage Software with your #KubuntuFocus is as easy as 1-2-3.

See our Guide at: https://kfocus.org/wf/update

#Confidence #Linux #IaaS #Software #Engineers #DevOps #SysAdmin

Did you miss last week's Linux Update newsletter? Catch up on what you missed and subscribe now to get it in your inbox every Thursday https://mailchi.mp/linux-magazine.com/linux-update-a-cc-package-manager
#Linux #OpenSource #PackageManager #vcpkg #NixOS #KubuntuFocus #FOSS #GUADEC #phishing #encryption #events #jobs #makers

Did you miss last week's Linux Update newsletter? Catch up on what you missed and subscribe now to get it in your inbox every Thursday https://mailchi.mp/linux-magazine.com/linux-update-a-cc-package-manager
#Linux #OpenSource #PackageManager #vcpkg #NixOS #KubuntuFocus #FOSS #GUADEC #phishing #encryption #events #jobs #makers

Kubuntu Focus lr14 and lr16 Gen 2 are thin and light Linux laptops with Intel Raptor Lake

Kubuntu is an operating system that combines the popular Ubuntu GNU/Linux distribution with the KDE desktop environment. And while the developers behind Kubuntu are primarily focused on software, they’ve also been partnering with PC makers to offer an official line of laptops and mini PCs under the Kubuntu Focus brand since 2020. And the lineup has grown over […]

https://liliputing.com/?p=169646

#carbonSystems #kubuntu #kubuntuFocus #kubuntuFocusLr14 #kubuntuFocuxLr16 #linuxLaptop #raptorLake

One #KubuntuFocus [https://mastodon.social/tags/KubuntuFocus] user says, they
appreciate "the completeness of the software suites."
Read more at: https://kfocus.org/features [https://kfocus.org/features]

#Build [https://mastodon.social/tags/Build] #DevOps
[https://mastodon.social/tags/DevOps] #DataScience
[https://mastodon.social/tags/DataScience] #ML [https://mastodon.social/tags/ML]
#AI [https://mastodon.social/tags/AI] #Desktop
[https://mastodon.social/tags/Desktop] #Linux
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One #KubuntuFocus [https://mastodon.social/tags/KubuntuFocus] user says, they
appreciate "the completeness of the software suites."
Read more at: https://kfocus.org/features [https://kfocus.org/features]

#Build [https://mastodon.social/tags/Build] #DevOps
[https://mastodon.social/tags/DevOps] #DataScience
[https://mastodon.social/tags/DataScience] #ML [https://mastodon.social/tags/ML]
#AI [https://mastodon.social/tags/AI] #Desktop
[https://mastodon.social/tags/Desktop] #Linux
[https://mastodon…

One #KubuntuFocus user says, they appreciate "the completeness of the software suites."
Read more at: https://kfocus.org/features

#Build #DevOps #DataScience #ML #AI #Desktop #Linux #Engineers #Apps #Developers

One #KubuntuFocus user says, they appreciate "the completeness of the software suites."
Read more at: https://kfocus.org/features

#Build #DevOps #DataScience #ML #AI #Desktop #Linux #Engineers #Apps #Developers

Feeling creative? Learn how to edit images with #Gimp, #Inkscape, and #Krita with the #KubuntuFocus. Let us help you at: https://kfocus.org/wf/image

#HelpfulHints #Build #Technology #Tools #Features #DataScience #Creators #Developer

Feeling creative? Learn how to edit images with #Gimp, #Inkscape, and #Krita with the #KubuntuFocus. Let us help you at: https://kfocus.org/wf/image

#HelpfulHints #Build #Technology #Tools #Features #DataScience #Creators #Developer

Update and Manage Software with your #KubuntuFocus is as easy as 1-2-3.

See our Guide at: https://kfocus.org/wf/update

#Confidence #Linux #IaaS #Software #Engineers #DevOps #SysAdmin

Update and Manage Software with your #KubuntuFocus is as easy as 1-2-3.

See our Guide at: https://kfocus.org/wf/update

#Confidence #Linux #IaaS #Software #Engineers #DevOps #SysAdmin

Are you in the mood for something different? Try the different #KubuntuFocus themes to shake up your routine.
Find a quick guide here: https://kfocus.org/wf/desktop-theme

#Linux #Desktop #DevOps #Engineer #Creators #Programmer #Tech #Fun

Are you in the mood for something different? Try the different #KubuntuFocus themes to shake up your routine.
Find a quick guide here: https://kfocus.org/wf/desktop-theme

#Linux #Desktop #DevOps #Engineer #Creators #Programmer #Tech #Fun

One #KubuntuFocus user says, they appreciate "the completeness of the software suites."
Read more at: https://kfocus.org/features

#Build #DevOps #DataScience #ML #AI #Desktop #Linux #Engineers #Apps #Developers

One #KubuntuFocus user says, they appreciate "the completeness of the software suites."
Read more at: https://kfocus.org/features

#Build #DevOps #DataScience #ML #AI #Desktop #Linux #Engineers #Apps #Developers

The #KubuntuFocus is a #Linux system for new users and masters. Use VirtualBox Installer to run Windows if it's required for your school or job.

See our guide at: kfocus.org/wf/vbox

#HelpfulHints #Build #DevOps #IaaS

The #KubuntuFocus is a #Linux system for new users and masters. Use VirtualBox Installer to run Windows if it's required for your school or job.

See our guide at: kfocus.org/wf/vbox

#HelpfulHints #Build #DevOps #IaaS

Get stuff done without re-inventing the wheel. Look through the #KubuntuFocus guided solutions for our #Linux systems!

https://youtu.be/w-Zfv29cLrE

#Support #Developers #Creators #Learn #Build #DevTools #Engineer

Get stuff done without re-inventing the wheel. Look through the #KubuntuFocus guided solutions for our #Linux systems!

https://youtu.be/w-Zfv29cLrE

#Support #Developers #Creators #Learn #Build #DevTools #Engineer

Update and Manage Software with your #KubuntuFocus is as easy as 1-2-3.

See our Guide at: https://kfocus.org/wf/update

#Confidence #Linux #IaaS #Software #Engineers #DevOps #SysAdmin

Update and Manage Software with your #KubuntuFocus is as easy as 1-2-3.

See our Guide at: https://kfocus.org/wf/update

#Confidence #Linux #IaaS #Software #Engineers #DevOps #SysAdmin

Kubuntu Focus M2 Linux laptop now comes with a Core i9-14900HX processor and NVIDIA RTX 40 series graphics

The Kubuntu Focus M2 is a Linux laptop with an Intel Core i9 processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series discrete graphics, and a choice of 15.6 inch or 17.3 inch displays (both sizes feature screens with 2560 x 1440 pixel resolutions and refresh rates up to 240 Hz.
When the Kubuntu Focus M2 Gen 5 launched last year it shipped with an Intel Core […]

https://liliputing.com/?p=166824

#kubuntu #kubuntuFocus #kubuntuFocusM2 #linuxLaptop #raptorLakeRefresh

One #KubuntuFocus user says, they appreciate "the completeness of the software suites."
Read more at: https://kfocus.org/features/

One #KubuntuFocus user says, they appreciate "the completeness of the software suites."
Read more at: https://kfocus.org/features/

Are you in the mood for something different? Try the different #KubuntuFocus themes to shake up your routine.
Find a quick guide here: https://kfocus.org/wf/desktop-theme

Are you in the mood for something different? Try the different #KubuntuFocus themes to shake up your routine.
Find a quick guide here: https://kfocus.org/wf/desktop-theme

The #KubuntuFocus is a #Linux system for new users and masters. Be curious with our VirtualBox Installer. Run Windows or another OS if it's required for your school or job.

See our guide at: https://kfocus.org/wf/vbox

#HelpfulHints #Build #DevOps #IaaS

The #KubuntuFocus is a #Linux system for new users and masters. Be curious with our VirtualBox Installer. Run Windows or another OS if it's required for your school or job.

See our guide at: https://kfocus.org/wf/vbox

#HelpfulHints #Build #DevOps #IaaS

Passwords can be a mess to manage. #KubuntuFocus makes it easy. Let us show you how at: kfocus.org/wf/password

#Build #Linux #Code #Data #HelpfulHints #IaaS #Laptop #Desktop #Developers #DataScience #Engineers #DevOps

Feeling creative? Learn how to edit images with #Gimp, #Inkscape, and #Krita with the #KubuntuFocus. Let us help you at: kfocus.org/wf/image

#HelpfulHints #Build #Technology #Tools #Features #DataScience #Creators #Developer

Learn how to edit images with #Gimp, #Inkscape, and #Krita with the #KubuntuFocus.
Let us show you at: https://kfocus.org/wf/image

Get stuff done without re-inventing the wheel. Look through the #KubuntuFocus guided solutions for our #Linux systems!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=w-Zfv29cLrE&feature=youtu.be

#Support #Developers #Creators #Learn #Build #DevTools #Engineer

The #KubuntuFocus is a #Linux system for new users and masters. Be curious with our VirtualBox Installer. Run Windows or another OS if it's required for your school or job.

See our guide at: https://kfocus.org/wf/vbox

#HelpfulHints #Build #DevOps #IaaS

Update and Manage Software with your #KubuntuFocus is as easy as 1-2-3.

https://kfocus.org/wf/update

#Confidence #Linux #IaaS #Software #Engineers #DevOps #SysAdmin

Tools, tools, and more tools! We strive to make working on a #KubuntuFocus easy with helpful tools at your fingertips.

See them at: https://kfocus.org/wf/tools

Have an idea for a tool? Let us know what would help you.

#Linux #DevOps #ML #AI #Laptop #Creators #Portable #Engineers #Developers #DateScience