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Linux Kernel 6.18 RC2 Released: Addressing Regressions, ARM64 KVM Fixes - OSTechNix

OSTechNix @ostechnix.bsky.social · 7h

Linux Kernel 6.18 RC2 Released: Addressing Regressions, ARM64 KVM Fixes

More details here: ostechnix.com/linux-kernel...

#Kernel618 #RC2 #Linux

Linus Torvalds released the second release candidate (RC2) for the Linux Kernel 6.18. Linux 6.18-rc2 brings a number of fixes and updates.

Zorin OS 18 Released! Stunning Design, Faster Performance, LTS - OSTechNix

OSTechNix @ostechnix.bsky.social · 3d

Zorin OS 18 Final is Released! The Perfect Upgrade Now That Windows 10 Support Ends.

More details here: ostechnix.com/zorin-os-18-...

#Zorinos18 #Linux #Kernel614

Zorin OS 18 officially released on 14 October 2025, the very day Windows 10 reached its EOL. It is based on Ubuntu 24.04 and powered by Kernel 6.14.

Fedora Linux 43 Final Release Delayed Due To Critical Bugs - OSTechNix

OSTechNix @ostechnix.bsky.social · 4d

Fedora Linux 43 Final Release Delayed Due To Critical Bugs!
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#fedora43 #linux #announcement

The Fedora Linux 43 Final release was delayed due to critical bugs. The new release date for Fedora 43 is set to October 28, 2025.

Fix Spotify Cache Bloat Using Tmpfs (RAM) On Linux - OSTechNix

OSTechNix @ostechnix.bsky.social · 7d

Spotify taking too much disk space? Here's how to fix Spotify cache bloat using tmpfs (RAM) on Debian and Ubuntu Linux.

Step-by-Step Guide: ostechnix.com/move-spotify...

#Spotify #tmpfs #RAM #CacheDirectory #Debian #Ubuntu #Linux

Spotify taking too much space on Linux? Here's how to move Spotify cache to tmpfs (RAM), limit its size, and keep your system clean and fast.

Linux Kernel 6.18 RC1 Released - OSTechNix

OSTechNix @ostechnix.bsky.social · 8d

Linux Kernel 6.18 RC1 Released! Linus Torvalds Says It is "One of the Good Merge Windows".

More details here: ostechnix.com/linux-kernel...

#Linux #Kernel618 #RC1 #Releases

Linus Torvalds finally tagged and pushed out the first release candidate (RC1) of the upcoming Linux Kernel version 6.18.

Fix Broken Flatpak Issue In Ubuntu 25.10 Questing Quokka - OSTechNix

OSTechNix @ostechnix.bsky.social · 10d

Flatpak is broken in Ubuntu 25.10 Questing Quokka. Here's a temporary solution to fix broken flatpak issue in Ubuntu 25.10.

Step-by-Step: ostechnix.com/fix-broken-f...

#Ubuntu2510 #Flatpak #Apparmor #Troubleshooting #Linux

Flatpak is not working in Ubuntu 25.10. Here's how to fix broken Flatpak issue in Ubuntu 25.10 Questing Quokka.

NobelCLI: View Nobel Prize Winners From Command line - OSTechNix

OSTechNix @ostechnix.bsky.social · 11d

Discover Nobel Prize winners quickly with NobelCLI, a lightweight Python command-line tool. Fetch laureates by year and category right from your Linux terminal.

Step-by-Step Tutorial: ostechnix.com/nobelcli-vie...

#NobelCLI #NobelPrize #NobelLaurates #Python #Linux #Windows #Macos #AlfredNobel

Fetch Nobel Prize winners quickly with NobleCLI Python script. View laureates by year and category right from your Linux terminal.

Ubuntu 25.10 Questing Quokka is Released! Here's What's New - OSTechNix

OSTechNix @ostechnix.bsky.social · 12d

Ubuntu 25.10 Questing Quokka is officially available for download! Here's what's New
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#Ubuntu2510 #QuestingQuokka #Linux #Releases

Ubuntu 25.10 Questing Quokka is here! Explore its new Wayland-only GNOME session, Rust-based tools, TPM encryption, and Linux kernel 6.17.

From Bash Scripts to AI: Evolution of Workflow Automation - OSTechNix

OSTechNix @ostechnix.bsky.social · 13d

Learn how workflow automation has evolved from simple Bash scripts to advanced AI-driven systems, boosting productivity and transforming operations.

More details here: ostechnix.com/from-bash-sc...

#AI #Automation #Bashscript #AIAgent

Explore how workflow automation has evolved from simple Bash scripts to advanced AI-driven systems, boosting productivity and transforming operations.

Flowise : Build AI Agents And LLM Workflows Visually - OSTechNix

OSTechNix @ostechnix.bsky.social · 13d

Discover how Flowise helps you create and build custom AI agents and LLM workflows with a simple drag-and-drop interface.

More details here: ostechnix.com/flowise-buil...

#Flowise #AI #LLM #RAG #Langchain #Langgraph #Llamaindex #Opensource #Nodejs

Discover how Flowise helps you create and build custom AI agents and LLM workflows with a simple drag-and-drop interface.

RustNet: A Real-time Network Monitoring TUI Built With Rust - OSTechNix

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OSTechNix @ostechnix.bsky.social · 14d

Learn how to Monitor your Network in Real-time using RustNet in Linux, macOS and Windows.

Full details here: ostechnix.com/rustnet-real...

#Rustnet #NetworkMonitoring #Monitoringtools #Rust #Opensource #Linux #Windows #Macos

Learn how to install and use RustNet, an open source real-time network monitoring terminal UI tool built with Rust.

Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Codename Revealed As Resolute Raccoon - OSTechNix

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OSTechNix @ostechnix.bsky.social · 14d

Canonical has officially announced the codename for Ubuntu 26.04 LTS as Resolute Raccoon. The release is scheduled to arrive in April 2026.

Full news here: ostechnix.com/ubuntu-26-04...

#Ubuntu2604 #ResoluteRaccoon #Codename #Linux #LTS

Canonical announced the official codename for the Ubuntu 26.04 LTS release as Resolute Raccoon. Ubuntu 26.04 will arrive in April 2026.

Linus Torvalds Removes Bcachefs Core Code From Linux Kernel - OSTechNix

OSTechNix @ostechnix.bsky.social · 21d

Linus Torvalds removes Bcachefs core code from the Linux Kernel. Bcachefs will only be available as DKMS module in future Kernels.

Full details here: ostechnix.com/linus-torval...

#Bcachefs #Linuxkernel #Filesystem #Linustorvalds #Kentoverstreet #Opensource

Linus Torvalds officially removed the core Bcachefs code from the main Linux kernel tree. Bcachefs is now available as DKMS module.

Stonkfetch: A Neofetch-like Tool To Track Stocks With ASCII Art - OSTechNix

OSTechNix @ostechnix.bsky.social · 21d

Stonkfetch, a Neofetch-like CLI tool to fetch and track real-time stock information with ASCII art logos in your Terminal.

Read full blog post: ostechnix.com/stonkfetch-s...

#Stonkfetch #StockInformation #StackMarket #Python #CLI #Opensource #Linux #Macos #Windows

Learn how to use Stonkfetch Python CLI tool to fetch and track real-time stock information with ASCII art logos in your Terminal.

Linux Kernel 6.17 Final is Officially Released! - OSTechNix

OSTechNix @ostechnix.bsky.social · 22d

Linux Kernel 6.17 Released with Faster Networking, Better Security, and Filesystem Boosts!

Full Release Notes Here: ostechnix.com/linux-kernel...

#LinuxKernel617 #Linux #Releases #Opensource

Linus Torvalds announced the release of stable Linux Kernel 6.17. Linux 6.17 introduces many exciting features and improvements.

Linux Command Help: How To Find And Learn Command Usage - OSTechNix

OSTechNix @ostechnix.bsky.social · 24d

Learn how to use Linux help commands like apropos, whatis, man, info, and --help to discover commands and learn their usage.

Full tutorial with examples: ostechnix.com/linux-comman...

#Linux #Linuxcommands #Linuxbasics #Linuxhelp

Learn how to use Linux help commands like apropos, whatis, man, info, and --help to discover commands and learn their usage.

Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS Beta Arrives with New Rust-Based COSMIC DE - OSTechNix

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OSTechNix @ostechnix.bsky.social · 25d

System76 has just released the Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS beta! This beta version is powered by Linux kernel 6.16.3, featuring the completely rewritten, Wayland-native COSMIC DE built with Rust.
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#System76 #Popos2404 #Cosmic #Rust #Linux

System76 just released the Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS Beta. This new version brings the completely rewritten COSMIC Desktop Environment (DE).

It's Official: Artix Linux Drops GNOME Desktop Environment - OSTechNix

OSTechNix @ostechnix.bsky.social · 26d

Artix Linux dropped support for the GNOME Desktop Environment due to GNOME's increasing, mandatory dependency on Systemd.

Here's the full story: ostechnix.com/artix-linux-...

#ArtixLinux #Gnome #Systemd #Linux

Artix Linux dropped support for the GNOME Desktop Environment due to GNOME's increasing, mandatory dependency on Systemd.

elementary OS 8.0.2 Boosts Performance with Linux 6.14 Kernel - OSTechNix

OSTechNix @ostechnix.bsky.social · 26d

elementary OS 8.0.2 Boosts Performance with Linux 6.14 Kernel
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#elementaryos #linux #releases

elementary OS 8.0.2 is released. Powered by Linux 6.14, elementary OS 8.0.2 includes the long-term support Hardware Enablement stack from Ubuntu 24.04.3.

Zorin OS 18 Beta Released With Beautifully Redesigned Desktop! - OSTechNix

OSTechNix @ostechnix.bsky.social · 27d

Zorin OS 18 beta is released with a refreshed visual design, a new window tiling manager, seamless integration with web apps and more!

Full details here: ostechnix.com/zorin-os-18-...

#Zorinos18beta #Zorinos #Linux #Releases

Zorin OS 18 beta is released with a refreshed visual design, a new window tiling manager, seamless integration with web apps and more!

Linux Kernel 6.17 RC7 Released: Here's What's New In This Final RC - OSTechNix

OSTechNix @ostechnix.bsky.social · 28d

Linux Kernel 6.17-rc7 Released! Here's What to Expect in this Final Kernel Release Candidate.

Full details here: ostechnix.com/linux-kernel...

#LinuxKernel617 #Kernel #Linux #RC7 #Releases #Opensource

The Linux Kernel 6.17 RC7 has been released with many improvements in core kernel systems, filesystems, and drivers.

Install Bcachefs Via Official APT Repository In Debian And Ubuntu - OSTechNix

OSTechNix @ostechnix.bsky.social · 29d

Bcachefs team released a dedicated APT repository to deliver necessary DKMS packages for users.

Install Bcachefs on Debian and Ubuntu Linux: ostechnix.com/install-bcac...

#Bcachefs #Filesystem #Dkms #KernelModule #Apt #Repository #InstallBcachefs #Debian #Ubuntu #Linux

Bcachefs team released a APT repository to deliver necessary DKMS packages. Here is how to install Bcachefs on Debian and Ubuntu Linux.

Ubuntu 25.10 Questing Quokka Beta Is Officially Released! - OSTechNix

OSTechNix @ostechnix.bsky.social · Sep 19

Ubuntu 25.10 Questing Quokka Beta is Here: Explore the New Desktop and Enhanced Security!

Full details here: ostechnix.com/ubuntu-25-10...

#Ubuntu2510 #QuestingQuokka #Beta #Linux #Releases

Ubuntu 25.10 Questing Quokka beta is released! Download installation images for Ubuntu 25.10 Desktop, Server, WSL and official flavours.

Recover Data From Failed QNAP RAID-6 NAS Using Stellar Toolkit - OSTechNix

OSTechNix @ostechnix.bsky.social · Sep 18

Learn how to recover lost data from a failed QNAP RAID-6 NAS using Stellar Toolkit for Data Recovery step-by-step.

Full guide here: ostechnix.com/qnap-raid6-n...

#Stellar #Stellartoolkit #Datarecovery #Qnap #Nas #Raid6 #Linux #Windows #Macos #Software #Storage

Learn how to recover lost data from a failed QNAP RAID-6 NAS using Stellar Toolkit for Data Recovery step-by-step.