GNOME 47.4: Verbesserungen und Fehlerbehebungen im Anflug https://fosstopia.de/gnome-47-4-und-gnome-46-9/ #Gnome #Gnome46 #Gnome47 #GnomeShell #GnomeShellUX

In GNOME you can hold the super key then drag any point in a window to move that window. Super handy.

Is there a similar shortcut for resizing? Ie, I'd hold that key then drag roughly near the corner or edge of a window to resize that window? Some windows have _miniscule_ drag targets for resize, and I'm hoping there's a more accessible way to resize windows. I know about Alt+F8 to do the whole resize with the keyboard. I'm not looking for that.

This week's Linux and FOSS news:

LINUX NEWS

Linux kernel 6.13 released with AMD GPU improvements, Nouveau driver fixes, improved network stability, memory leak fixes, security updates etc.:
https://ostechnix.com/linux-kernel-6-13-released/

GNU Linux-Libre kernel 6.13 released with rtw8812a, rtw8821a, bmi270, aw88081, ntp8835 and ntp8918 drivers removed:
https://9to5linux.com/gnu-linux-libre-6-13-kernel-released-for-software-freedom-lovers

GNOME 48 alpha available for public testing, with OSD notifications for headphone connections, support for screen time and health breaks, support for screen time limits, various improvements:
https://9to5linux.com/gnome-48-alpha-is-now-available-for-public-testing-heres-whats-new

GNOME 47.3 released with improved frame rate for monitors attached to secondary GPUs, improved input-output latency of cursor movements, enhanced Xwayland support, bug fixes:
https://9to5linux.com/gnome-47-3-improves-frame-rate-for-monitors-attached-to-secondary-gpus

GNOME 46.8 released with quicker thumbnail loading in Nautilus, improved support for the Trisquel GNU/Linux distro in Boxes, bug fixes:
https://9to5linux.com/gnome-46-8-release-speeds-up-thumbnail-loading-in-the-nautilus-file-manager

Archinstall 3.0.2 released with support for Wayfire Wayland compositor, improved Btrfs support, improved local and remote mirror list parsing etc.:
https://9to5linux.com/arch-linux-installer-archinstall-gets-support-for-the-wayfire-wayland-compositor

Solus 4.7 released with Linux kernel 6.12 LTS, Budgie 10.9.2, GNOME 47, KDE Plasma 6.2, Xfce 4.20, out-of-the-box support for more NVIDIA GPUs, updated packages:
https://9to5linux.com/solus-4-7-released-with-linux-6-12-lts-gnome-47-kde-plasma-6-2-and-xfce-4-20

Rhino Linux 2025.01 released with Linux kernel 6.12.3, dynamic workspaces, Hello Rhino app with project links, new GRUB theme, new Rhino Stampede package for testing latest features, Pacstall updates:
https://ostechnix.com/rhino-linux-2025-1-released/

Wine 10.0 released with full support for the ARM64EC architecture, improved high-DPI scaling, support for Vulkan child window rendering under X11, compatibility with Vulkan 1.4.303 etc.:
https://betanews.com/2025/01/21/wine-10-linux-windows-apps/

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#GNOME 46.8 und 47.3: Wichtige Updates für aktuelle Gnome Versionen

Das #GNOME Projekt hat zwei bedeutende Updates veröffentlicht: #GNOME46.8 und #GNOME47.3. Beide Versionen bringen zahlreiche Fehlerbehebungen und Verbesserungen. Nutzer können sich über optimierte Performance, neue kleinere Funktionen und erweiterte Hardwareunterstützung freuen. Diese Updates zeigen erneut das Engagement der GNOME-Entwickler für eine moderne und verlässliche Linux Desktop Umgebung.

https://fosstopia.de/gnome-46-8-und-47-3-erschienen/

I should note I’ve pushed updates for #kde6 #nwgshell #gnome46 in my #slackware repos over the weekend. I’d not posted any news for a change as most updates were small additions/changes. https://slackware.lngn.net

I pushed some updates for #kde6 #gnome46 and #nwgshell a mix of x86-64 and arm64 repos. More later today! https://slackware.lngn.net

Updates are live for #slackwareaarch64 #kde6 & #gnome46 desktops to fix any issues with today’s slackware changes. https://slackware.lngn.net

#slackwareaarch64 has been updated to sync with x86 today so some rebuilds are in order. Things are cooking and I’ll post them later as time permits. #kde6 #gnome46

Well, I told myself I was going to stick to debian/stable on the personal laptop, but I see that testing (Trixie) now got updated gnome desktop.

Couldn't resist the upgrade

Very smooth. Only dkms modules of evdi (silly displaylink), and wireguard since they rolled that module into linux-image, have any issue during the dist-upgrade.

#linux #ubuntu #gdm #gnome46 #Asus #Zenbook13

Curieux bug depuis peu, qui tend à se répéter de + en + souvent. Lors de la connexion à ma session Gnome, le champ de saisie du mot de passe dysfonctionne. Certaines lettres ou chiffres ne sont pas pris en compte et je dois répéter plein de fois... Au début j'ai cru à un problème de mon clavier, mais non, le reste du temps tout va bien. C'est seulement à ce moment-là que ça coince. Par moment, pas toujours. Très désagréable bien entendu !

This week's Linux and FOSS news:

LINUX NEWS

Deepin 23 released with Wayland support, new package format (Linglong), AI features, new user avatars, upgrade tool:
https://news.itsfoss.com/deepin-23-release/
(I'm searching who asked for AI features but can't find them lol)
(And who wants yet another containerized packaging format when there are already Flatpak, Snap and AppImage?)

Hyprland 0.42 released with its own Aquamarine base instead of Wlroots, and explicit sync support:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Hyprland-0.42-Wayland

GNOME 46.4 released with smaller improvements, GNOME Web ditches Firefox Sync:
https://9to5linux.com/gnome-46-4-desktop-improves-connecting-to-wpa2-enterprise-networks
(GNOME dropping yet another feature. But this time, it isn't that bad, Firefox Sync isn't the most privacy friendly tool.)

Sparky Linux 2024.08 released with home partition encryption, Midori browser preinstalled, Linux kernel 6.10.3, updated packages:
https://betanews.com/2024/08/14/sparkylinux-2024-08-microsoft-windows-11/

Ubuntu turns 20 soon, 24.10 going to contain some 'Warty Warthog' easter eggs:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2024/08/ubuntu-24-10-anniversary-easter-eggs
(But Easter is so far away lol)
(So Canonical have tried to exploit and monopolise Linux for 20 years, and a huge portion of Linux users still use their crappy distro after the Amazon incident and all other shady moves)

Release of Ubuntu 24.04.1 LTS delayed due to serious upgrade bugs:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2024/08/first-ubuntu-24-04-lts-point-release-delayed

Wine 9.15 released with improved ODBC Windows driver support, MSHTML improvements, various bug fixes for various video games:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/8/wine-9-15-released-enhancements-in-odbc-mshtml-and-bug-fixes-for-better-compatibility/

Mesa 24.2 released with support for new Vulkan extensions, better support for various video games and GPUs:
https://9to5linux.com/mesa-24-2-open-source-graphics-stack-defaults-to-new-shader-cache

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Anybody else seeing glitches with #firefox on #linux (#wayland & #gnome46 on #fedora40) when using #googlesheets? Like, it flickers rapidly between sheets enough that data entry is not possible.

currently holding auditions for new non-#chrome #browsers: #waterfox, #vivaldi, #epiphany (which I guess is just "web" now?)

Using #Gnome46 on #Debian testing, I was finally able to add @fastmail to my online accounts! Contacts, Calendar and files on one go

This week's Linux and FOSS news:

LINUX NEWS

Fedora 41 Workstation drops X11 session from installer:
https://news.itsfoss.com/fedora-41-gnome-wayland/
(GNOME's going to do the same thing next year, so what's the purpose here? )

Linux Mint 22 release delayed due to critical bugs affecting usability:
https://betanews.com/2024/07/07/linux-mint-22-to-release-in-july-despite-extended-beta-phase/

COSMIC gets new features: inactive window styling, custom keyboard shortcuts, Super+Tab window switcher, screen mirroring etc:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/7/cosmic-adds-inactive-window-styling-custom-shortcuts-and-more-ahead-of-alpha-release/

GNOME 46.3 released with improved multi-monitor performance, legacy X11 cursor support, other smaller improvements:
https://9to5linux.com/gnome-46-3-desktop-environment-released-with-various-improvements

GNOME to change default font from Cantarell to Inter or Noto Sans (still under discussion):
https://news.itsfoss.com/gnome-default-font/
(Why change the font? I think Cantarell looks better than Inter, and Noto Sans is by Google...)

KDE Frameworks 6.4 released with ColorScheme-Accent and JXR (JPEG XR) image format support, other improvements:
https://9to5linux.com/kde-frameworks-6-4-is-out-now-with-colorscheme-accent-and-jxr-support

Ubuntu 23.10 reaches EOL, it's recommended to upgrade to 24.04 LTS:
https://news.itsfoss.com/ubuntu-23-10-eol/

Bottles 51.12 released with Direct3D 8 support and other improvements:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/7/bottles-51-12-released-with-direct3d-8-support-for-running-windows-apps-and-games-on-linux/

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Os planos de fundo no #Debian testing atualizaram do #Gnome 45 para o #Gnome46, e de repente deu uma sensação de que estou de volta no #ArchLinux

This week's Linux and FOSS news:

Linux Mint monthly news: Software Manager hides unverified Flatpaks by default, the upcoming 22 will feature Element webapp instead of discontinued HexChat:
https://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=4719

First Arch ISO with Linux kernel 6.9 and ArchInstall 2.8 released:
https://9to5linux.com/first-arch-linux-iso-release-powered-by-linux-6-9-is-now-available-for-download

Debian 13 to utilize RAM based Tmpfs system for handling temporary files:
https://news.itsfoss.com/debian-13-tmp-mounting/

NixOS 24.05 released with Linux kernel 6.6, GNOME 46, Plasma 6, Lomiri support:
https://9to5linux.com/nixos-24-05-arrives-with-linux-6-6-lts-gnome-46-kde-plasma-6-and-lomiri

Kali Linux 2024.2 released with 64 bit date handling (from upstream Debian), GNOME 46, new tools, Kali NetHunter updates (e.g. Android 14 support):
https://www.kali.org/blog/kali-linux-2024-2-release/

Wayland 1.23 released with enhanced buffer handling, enum validation, OpenBSD support:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/5/wayland-1-23-released-with-enhanced-buffer-management-enum-validation-and-openbsd-support/

Proton Pass arrived to Linux (and macOS), with offline mode, passwordless unlock:
https://proton.me/blog/proton-pass-all-devices

Results of 2024 Proton survey: users want option to send E2E encrypted email to non-Proton users , AI features , better VPN performance , file saving from Mail to Drive, document editing, new browser , new encrypted chat app:
https://proton.me/blog/2024-proton-survey-results

VLC 3.0.21 released with AMD VQ Enhancer Filter, Super Resolution scaling for AMD GPUs, improved Opus ambisonic support, VAAPI hardware decoding:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2024/06/vlc-adds-amd-vq-enhancer-filter

KeePass 2.57 released, it prevents screen caption in some cases for security reasons, now has option to set keyboard shortcut for 'Copy Group (Encrypted)' and 'Paste Group' options, uses KDBX 4/4.1 database:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/6/keepass-2-57-released-with-security-feature-to-prevent-certain-screen-captures-and-more/

Thunderbird implemented Material 3 design in K-9 Mail (which will be rebranded to Thunderbird):
https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/6/thunderbird-team-improves-k-9-mail-with-material-3-design-and-android-14-enhancements/

I just updated to #nixos 24.05 on my laptop and server. So with #gnome46 I can now very easily use my #microsoft accounts instead of mounting them via rclone. The only thing is that I cannot use this with my school account because #gnome is an untrusted application thus it is not allowed.

But what is really funny is that is possible to access multiple #onedrive accounts natively on #linux while on #windows you can only use one personal and one business account.

Keep Losing OneDrive File Access in Ubuntu 24.04? Here’s a Fix

Of the (many) handy new features in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS is the ability to access OneDrive files through the Nautilus file manager as a remote mount. This is made possible by the msgraph package, a new gvfs backend that Nautilus can use, account integration through GNOME Online Accounts (GOA), and Microsoft giving GNOME the relevant permission and approvals. And while the file-access feature isn’t obvious to set up, it’s easy once you know how. It works with both regular Microsoft OneDrive accounts and OneDrive accounts provided for and/or managed by an organisation such as your work. As a ‘turn key’
#HowTo #News #Gnome46 #Onedrive #Ubuntu24_04Lts

https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2024/05/fix-ubuntu-onedrive-account-error