The Python Steering Council has posted a
detailed plan for the addition of “free-threaded” (no global
interpreter lock) support into the Python mainline. It will not be a short
process and does not have a guaranteed successful outcome.

Phase I: Experimental phase, which can start immediately, in which
the free-threaded build is enabled through a build-time
option. This should not be the default install anywhere. At least
one major Python release should include this experimental
free-threaded build, to allow third-party packages to test and do
their own experimentation. In this stage we should make it clear
the build is experimental, not supported for “production use”, and
may be reverted.

Source: LWN.net – The path toward a no-GIL Python

The KDE Project released today KDE Plasma 5.27.9 as the ninth maintenance update to the long-term supported KDE Plasma 5.27 LTS desktop environment series to fix more issues and bugs.

The post KDE Plasma 5.27.9 Improves Plasma Wayland & Flatpak-Based GNOME Apps appeared first on Linux Today.

Source: Linux Today – KDE Plasma 5.27.9 Improves Plasma Wayland & Flatpak-Based GNOME Apps

qBittorrent 4.6.0 is here, boasting new features that will make your downloading experience smoother and more customizable.

Source: LXer – qBittorrent 4.6.0 Released with I2P Support

At the request of many users, German-based Linux hardware vendor TUXEDO Computers announced today the return of its TUXEDO Polaris 15 and TUXEDO Stellaris 16 Linux gaming laptops with AMD Ryzen 7000 Series CPUs.

The post TUXEDO Linux Gaming Laptops Powered by AMD Ryzen 7000 Series CPUs Are Back appeared first on Linux Today.

Source: Linux Today – TUXEDO Linux Gaming Laptops Powered by AMD Ryzen 7000 Series CPUs Are Back

Firefox 120 promises to be an interesting release for Linux users as it will finally let Ubuntu users using the Firefox Snap import browser data from the Chromium Snap. The importing of browser data from the Chromium Snap was implemented in Firefox 112, but it didn’t work when Firefox was installed as a Snap app.

The post Firefox 120 to Finally Let Ubuntu Users Import Chromium Browser Data in Firefox Snap appeared first on Linux Today.

Source: Linux Today – Firefox 120 to Finally Let Ubuntu Users Import Chromium Browser Data in Firefox Snap

Holly Million faces scorn despite proven job record. Holly Million is replacing Neil McGovern as the executive director of the GNOME Foundation, although her colorful CV is leading to shocked reactions from some in the community.…

Source: LXer – GNOME Foundation’s new executive director sparks witch hunt

The KDE Project released today KDE Plasma 5.27.9 as the ninth maintenance update to the long-term supported KDE Plasma 5.27 LTS desktop environment series to fix more issues and bugs.

Source: LXer – KDE Plasma 5.27.9 Improves Plasma Wayland and Flatpak-Based GNOME Apps

The last version to support x86-32 is currently expected early in November. Release Candidate 2 of FreeBSD 14 is out, and includes the newly released OpenZFS 2.2. So far, the OS is not looking radically different from version 13, but bigger changes are afoot.…

Source: LXer – FreeBSD 14’s RC2 dances to the tune of OpenZFS 2.2

I’ve often contemplated the idea of curating a weekly roundup, dedicated to showcasing the latest developments in the Linux, open-source, and tech sectors. This week, I finally decided to take the plunge and embark on this new venture. The past week was nothing short of exhilarating, with a multitude of releases and breaking news. So, without further ado, let’s kick off this exciting new series!

Source: LXer – Linux-Tech&More Weekly Roundup (October 22, 2023): Ubuntu 23.10, VLC 3.0.19, ONLYOFFICE 7.5, Arch Linux October ISO, and KDE Plasma 6 Release Schedule

This is a simple tutorial on how to add section breaks to a LibreOffice Writer document with easy step-by-step guide instructions.

The post Add & Customize Section Breaks in LibreOffice Writer appeared first on Linux Today.

Source: Linux Today – Add & Customize Section Breaks in LibreOffice Writer

g is an alternative to ls with lots of configurability. It’s written in Go and published under an open-source license.

The post g: Powerful and Cross-Platform ls appeared first on Linux Today.

Source: Linux Today – g: Powerful and Cross-Platform ls

Looks like it’s hard to associate LVM group with physical volumes created by Gparted when running LMDE 6 installation vs GUI provided by classical Debian Network installer. Either I am missing some technical skills or LMDE 6 just cannot provide standard functionality of Debian Network Installer has been known for a while. Say Debian 10/11/12 at least as far as to my knowledge .

Source: LXer – LMDE Faye (6) vs Debian (11/12) network installers regarding LVM flexibility

Launched just last month, the Dusun Pi4 is a feature-rich alternative to the popular Raspberry Pi 4. Powered by a Rockchip RK3568 with a 1TOPs NPU, this device emphasizes performance, extensive connectivity options, and ample storage capacity. Unlike the previously covered Home Assistant Green, which is based on the RK3566 SoC, the Dusun Pi4 (DSGW-290) […]

Source: LXer – Dusun Pi4 is a Smart Home Controller and IoT Gateway

This guide shows how to install VSCodium on Debian 12 Bookworm for those seeking an alternative to VSCode with less telemetry.

The post How to install VSCodium on Debian 12 Bookworm appeared first on Linux Today.

Source: Linux Today – How to install VSCodium on Debian 12 Bookworm

The lakeFS project got its start back in 2020 and has been steadily improving in the years since, providing an open source technology to help organizations with version control for object storage based data, stored in data lakes.

Source: LXer – Open Source lakeFS data version control levels up to 1.0

BenQ’s new lampless and filterless projector uses 15% less power than conventional projectors and requires very little maintenance.

The post BenQ’s New Lamp and Laser Free Green Projector Cuts Operating Costs appeared first on FOSS Force.

Source: FOSS Force – BenQ’s New Lamp and Laser Free Green Projector Cuts Operating Costs

Due to some last-minute bugs, Fedora 39, slated for release on October 24, is postponed with a new release date of October 31.

The post Fedora Linux 39 Release Delayed Due to Last-Minute Bugs appeared first on Linux Today.

Source: Linux Today – Fedora Linux 39 Release Delayed Due to Last-Minute Bugs

In this article, we will review sed, the well-known stream editor, and share 15 tips to use it in order to accomplish the goals mentioned earlier and more.

The post 15 Useful ‘sed’ Command Tips & Tricks for Linux SysAdmins appeared first on Linux Today.

Source: Linux Today – 15 Useful ‘sed’ Command Tips & Tricks for Linux SysAdmins

Many home-automation devices come with their own mobile app or cloud
service. However, using multiple apps or services is
inconvenient, so it’s (purposely) tempting to only buy devices from the same
vendor, but this can lead to lock-in. One project that lets
users manage home-automation devices from various vendors without lock-in
is Home Assistant. Over its
ten-year existence, it has developed into a user-friendly home-automation
platform that caters to both technically inclined and less tech-savvy
people.

Source: LWN.net – [$] Home Assistant: ten years of privacy-focused home automation

Version
119.0 of the Firefox browser has been released. The list of changes
includes improvements to Firefox
View, some PDF-editing improvements, better cookie protection, encrypted
client hello support, and more.

Source: LWN.net – Firefox 119.0 released