FOSS Weekly #24.38: Arch Experience, Kernel 6.11, Mint vs Ubuntu and More Linux Stuff

Is Mint better than Ubuntu? Is Arch Linux worth the trouble?   [It's FOSS]( [It's FOSS]( [FOSS Weekly #24.38: Arch Experience, Kernel 6.11, Mint vs Ubuntu and More Linux Stuff]( By Abhishek Prakash • 19 Sept 2024 [View in browser]( [View in browser]( [FOSS Weekly #24.38] Hi there, Last week, I shared the [Linux online course]( as our new project. Based on the feedback I received from some students, I have divided the course into smaller chapters, which makes it easier to learn at your own pace. Enjoy 😄 [Linux For DevOps - Courses by Linux Handbook Welcome to the “Linux for DevOps” course! In the fast-paced world of DevOps, proficiency in Linux is not just a skill but a necessity. Whether you are new to Linux or looking to deepen your skills, this course will guide you through essential concepts, command-line operations, and system administration tasks… Courses by Linux Handbook]( 💬 Let's see what else you get in this edition - A new Linux kernel release. - An open-source competitor to Apple Intelligence - Ubuntu introducing a new authentication method. - Linux Mint announcing some interesting changes. - And other Linux news, videos and, of course, memes! --------------------------------------------------------------- 📰 Linux News - [VirtualBox 7.1 has arrived]( with better Wayland support for Linux users. - [Linux Mint's default cinnamon theme]( will be seeing some changes soon, among [other things](. - [Nextcloud Hub 9 is a major release]( with complete decentralization and automation packed in. - [Linux kernel 6.11 has landed]( with a focus on AMD and Intel improvements. - [Ubuntu now has support for a new authentication method]( a boon for enterprise users. - A new open-source AI platform [has risen]( to the Apple Intelligence challenge. [Wow! This Open-Source AI Platform Aims to Challenge Apple’s Intelligence Tech Exactly what we need to compete with Apple’s tech locked inside its walled garden. It's FOSS News •Sourav Rudra]( --------------------------------------------------------------- 🧠 What We’re Thinking About Ankush's recent Arch Linux adventure has taught him five [important things](. [5 Things I Learned From The Arch Linux Distro Switch Arch Linux could be your next step in the Linux journey. Here, I highlight, what I experienced with the change. It's FOSS News •Ankush Das]( --------------------------------------------------------------- 🧮 Linux Tips, Tutorials and More - [Monitoring GPU usage on Linux]( is possible. - “App” is an application that [will address]( your package management woes. - [Setting up firewall with GUFW]( in Ubuntu-based distros. - Learn all about [installing software from the source code in Linux](. [Mint or Ubuntu]( Here's why I recommend Mint over Ubuntu. [8 Reasons Why Linux Mint is Better Than Ubuntu Linux Mint is better for beginners, but why so? Here are the reasons behind it. It's FOSS •Abhishek Prakash]( --------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------- Why should you opt for It's FOSS Plus membership: ✅ Ad-free reading experience ✅ Badges in comment section and forum ✅ Supporting creation of educational Linux material [Join It's FOSS Plus]( --------------------------------------------------------------- 👷 Maker's Corner Setting up [Jellyfin media server on Raspberry Pi](. [What are Tokens in LLMs? Let’s clear some of LLM jargon and learn more about tokens. It's FOSS •Abhishek Kumar]( --------------------------------------------------------------- 📹 Videos we are creating for you   [Subscribe to It's FOSS YouTube Channel]( --------------------------------------------------------------- ✨ Apps Of The Week [Treedome]( is this week's app of the week. It is a local-first note-taking app that takes inspiration from CherryTree. [Treedome: A Hierarchical Local-First Note-Taking App Inspired by CherryTree An interesting open-source app to securely take notes. It's FOSS News •Sourav Rudra]( For Android, we have an [offline map app]( that makes a strong case for ditching Google Maps. [Organic Maps: The Open-Source Offline Map You Need to Ditch Google Maps Want to ditch Google Maps on Android or iOS? This is what you need. It's FOSS News •Ankush Das]( --------------------------------------------------------------- 🧩 Quiz Time Do you know the various open-source web development tools? Test your knowledge with [this quiz]( to see how you stack up. [Open-Source Web Dev Tools: Quiz Are you a web developer or want to be one? Check out some open-source tools that you’re going to come across in your journey. It's FOSS •Ankush Das]( --------------------------------------------------------------- 💡 Quick Handy Tip In Firefox, you can save a particular image or all images from a website. First, visit the website and click on the lock button in the address bar. From there, go to Connection secure ➝ More Information. In the newly opened window, go to the “Media” tab. Select an image to get a preview of it on the bottom panel. Now, click “Save As” to save that image. Or use “Select All” to download all the media files from the website. --------------------------------------------------------------- 🤣 Meme of the Week Homelander looks angry. ☠️ --------------------------------------------------------------- 🗓️ Tech Trivia On September 17, 1971, [RCA]( exited the computer business after losing a massive $490 million. It was a major electronics company back in the day, with its beginnings as a patent trust owned by a couple of American companies. --------------------------------------------------------------- 🧑 🤝 🧑 FOSSverse Corner Daniel [wonders]( if anyone has used [Floorp]( as a replacement for Firefox. [Floorp as replacement for Firefox anyone? Have been dabbing with latest version of Floorp 11.18.1 for Windows and it flies! Find it so much better than present Firefox (even Vivaldi)! Wish it would have an Android version… and be readily available for Linux (instead of .tar file). The other day, finding Firefox slow on Android, switched uBlock Origin over to Adguard and what difference that made! It's FOSS Community •danielson]( --------------------------------------------------------------- ❤️ With love Share it with your Linux-using friends and encourage them to subscribe (hint: [it's here](. Share the articles in Linux Subreddits and community forums. 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