UbuntuPIT https://www.ubuntupit.com Linux News, Apps, Tutorials and More! Sun, 02 Nov 2025 15:57:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://www.ubuntupit.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/cropped-android-chrome-512x512-2-32x32.png UbuntuPIT https://www.ubuntupit.com 32 32 noLinux News, Apps, Tutorials and More! AMD Confirms Linux Gaming Unaffected by RDNA Driver Changes https://www.ubuntupit.com/amd-confirms-linux-gaming-unaffected-by-rdna-driver-changes/ https://www.ubuntupit.com/amd-confirms-linux-gaming-unaffected-by-rdna-driver-changes/#respond Sun, 02 Nov 2025 15:57:16 +0000 https://ubuntupit.com/?p=46172 AMD’s recent decision to move its RDNA 1 and RDNA 2 Windows GPU drivers into maintenance mode sparked concern among Radeon users, but Linux gamers have nothing to worry about. The company confirmed that both architectures will continue to receive game optimizations, and Phoronix verified that AMD’s Linux driver development remains entirely separate from its […]

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]]> https://www.ubuntupit.com/steam-survey-october-2025-linux-gamers-finally-cross-3-mark/feed/ 0 Bazzite Fall Update Arrives with Fedora 43, Handheld Expansions, and Nvidia LTS Support https://www.ubuntupit.com/bazzite-fall-update-arrives-with-fedora-43-handheld-expansions-and-nvidia-lts-support/ https://www.ubuntupit.com/bazzite-fall-update-arrives-with-fedora-43-handheld-expansions-and-nvidia-lts-support/#respond Fri, 31 Oct 2025 07:13:23 +0000 https://ubuntupit.com/?p=45174 The Bazzite Fall Update has officially landed, bringing the Fedora-based gaming image up to Fedora 43. The release introduces expanded handheld device support, renewed Nvidia compatibility, and updated desktop environments, making this one of the most comprehensive refreshes for Linux gamers this year. Bazzite’s latest build focuses on real-world performance, hardware coverage, and long-term reliability. […]

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]]> https://www.ubuntupit.com/bazzite-fall-update-arrives-with-fedora-43-handheld-expansions-and-nvidia-lts-support/feed/ 0 LibreOffice 25.2.7 Released: Final Update Before Major 25.8 Upgrade https://www.ubuntupit.com/libreoffice-25-2-7-released-final-update-before-major-25-8-upgrade/ https://www.ubuntupit.com/libreoffice-25-2-7-released-final-update-before-major-25-8-upgrade/#respond Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:40:59 +0000 https://ubuntupit.com/?p=43757 The Document Foundation (TDF) has announced the release of LibreOffice 25.2.7, the final maintenance update in the LibreOffice 25.2 series, now available for download at www.libreoffice.org/download. The foundation urged users of the 25.2 branch to upgrade to LibreOffice 25.8.x, as the 25.2 line nears its end of support. Recommended: 10 Best Free Office Suites for […]

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]]> https://www.ubuntupit.com/libreoffice-25-2-7-released-final-update-before-major-25-8-upgrade/feed/ 0 Mesa 25.2.6 Bugfix Release Arrives with Broad GPU Driver Improvements https://www.ubuntupit.com/mesa-25-2-6-bugfix-release-arrives-with-broad-gpu-driver-improvements/ https://www.ubuntupit.com/mesa-25-2-6-bugfix-release-arrives-with-broad-gpu-driver-improvements/#respond Thu, 30 Oct 2025 09:09:04 +0000 https://ubuntupit.com/?p=43749 The Mesa team has released version 25.2.6, a routine but important bugfix update in the 25.2 series. Announced by Eric Engestrom on October 29, 2025, the update refines driver stability, shader handling, and Vulkan compatibility across multiple backends. The next bugfix release is expected on November 12. Among the key highlights, Alyssa Rosenzweig contributed D3D-compatible […]

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]]> https://www.ubuntupit.com/mesa-25-2-6-bugfix-release-arrives-with-broad-gpu-driver-improvements/feed/ 0 TrueNAS 25.10 “Goldeye” Brings NVMe-oF, OpenZFS 2.3.4, and Enterprise Virtualization Upgrades https://www.ubuntupit.com/truenas-25-10-goldeye-brings-nvme-of-openzfs-2-3-4-and-enterprise-virtualization-upgrades/ https://www.ubuntupit.com/truenas-25-10-goldeye-brings-nvme-of-openzfs-2-3-4-and-enterprise-virtualization-upgrades/#respond Wed, 29 Oct 2025 08:01:23 +0000 https://ubuntupit.com/?p=43744 Building on the foundation of TrueNAS 25.04 “Fangtooth,” iXsystems has released TrueNAS 25.10 “Goldeye”, a major update designed to enhance performance, simplify system management, and strengthen enterprise capabilities. The new release incorporates modern storage technologies, refined data handling through OpenZFS 2.3.4, and expanded virtualization support for high-performance environments. TrueNAS 25.10 introduces NVMe over Fabric (NVMe-oF), […]

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]]> https://www.ubuntupit.com/truenas-25-10-goldeye-brings-nvme-of-openzfs-2-3-4-and-enterprise-virtualization-upgrades/feed/ 0 Tor Browser 15.0 Released: Firefox ESR 140 Base, Vertical Tabs, and Privacy-Focused Changes https://www.ubuntupit.com/tor-browser-15-0-released-firefox-esr-140-base-vertical-tabs-and-privacy-focused-changes/ https://www.ubuntupit.com/tor-browser-15-0-released-firefox-esr-140-base-vertical-tabs-and-privacy-focused-changes/#respond Wed, 29 Oct 2025 03:25:48 +0000 https://ubuntupit.com/?p=43741 The Tor Project has announced the release of Tor Browser 15.0, its first stable version built on Firefox ESR 140. The update incorporates a full year of upstream browser changes while maintaining Tor’s core commitment to anonymity, privacy, and censorship resistance. Developers completed their annual ESR transition audit as part of the release, reviewing around […]

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]]> https://www.ubuntupit.com/tor-browser-15-0-released-firefox-esr-140-base-vertical-tabs-and-privacy-focused-changes/feed/ 0 Fedora Linux 43 Lands: Wayland-Only GNOME, RPM 6.0, and Major Developer Upgrades https://www.ubuntupit.com/fedora-linux-43-lands-wayland-only-gnome-rpm-6-0-and-major-developer-upgrades/ https://www.ubuntupit.com/fedora-linux-43-lands-wayland-only-gnome-rpm-6-0-and-major-developer-upgrades/#respond Tue, 28 Oct 2025 14:47:35 +0000 https://ubuntupit.com/?p=43734 Fedora Linux 43 is now available, marking one of the project’s most comprehensive overhauls in recent years. The release focuses on a unified Wayland desktop, enhanced system security, and upgraded developer tooling. Fedora’s new foundation completes the move to DNF5 and RPM 6.0, bringing faster performance, stronger cryptography, and more flexible image building across desktop […]

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]]> https://www.ubuntupit.com/fedora-linux-43-lands-wayland-only-gnome-rpm-6-0-and-major-developer-upgrades/feed/ 0 FFmpeg Introduces Vulkan-Accelerated Apple ProRes Decoding https://www.ubuntupit.com/ffmpeg-introduces-vulkan-accelerated-apple-prores-decoding/ https://www.ubuntupit.com/ffmpeg-introduces-vulkan-accelerated-apple-prores-decoding/#respond Sun, 26 Oct 2025 14:37:54 +0000 https://ubuntupit.com/?p=43731 The FFmpeg developers have added Vulkan-accelerated video decoding for Apple ProRes, implemented through shader-based hardware acceleration. The new commit, authored by averne and committed by Lynne, brings full support for all major ProRes profiles and demonstrates strong performance across different GPU platforms. Apple ProRes is a high-quality video codec commonly used in professional editing workflows. […]

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]]> https://www.ubuntupit.com/ffmpeg-introduces-vulkan-accelerated-apple-prores-decoding/feed/ 0 Bottles 51.25 Released: New Terminal Support and Key Bug Fixes https://www.ubuntupit.com/bottles-51-25-released-new-terminal-support-and-key-bug-fixes/ https://www.ubuntupit.com/bottles-51-25-released-new-terminal-support-and-key-bug-fixes/#respond Sat, 25 Oct 2025 15:50:23 +0000 https://ubuntupit.com/?p=43721 The Bottles team has released version 51.25, introducing support for the st terminal and several important fixes that enhance stability and Steam integration. The latest update to Bottles, version 51.25, refines multiple areas of the project’s Wine prefix management experience. Released by project maintainer Mirko Brombin, this version delivers improved cleanup behavior, fixes several UI […]

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