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This week's Linux and FOSS news:

LINUX NEWS

Linux kernel 6.14 released with boost for gaming, Intel GPU buffs, new AMD NPU driver, ARM and RISC-V improvements, added mapping for the Microsoft Copilot keyboard key etc.:
omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/03/linux-

Linux-libre kernel 6.14 kernel released with hx9023s, amdxdna, and tas2781 spi drivers removed, blob names in dts files cleaned up, adjusted deblobbing for the Intel AVS, AMDGPU, r8169, mt7996, and iwlwifi drivers, etc.:
9to5linux.com/gnu-linux-libre-

EU launches new Linux distro EU OS (based on Fedora, with KDE Plasma) to fight for digital sovereignity:
news.itsfoss.com/eu-os/

Zorin OS 17.3 released with Linux kernel 6.8, Ubuntu 24.04 base, NVIDIA 570 drivers, Firefox replaced with Brave, updated Zorin Connect mobile app, etc.:
9to5linux.com/ubuntu-based-zor

EndeavourOS Mercury Neo available with Linux kernel 6.13, KDE Plasma 6.3, NVIDIA 570 drivers, Mesa 25, installer creates 2GB EFI partition instead of 1GB when choosing systemd in the auto-install option:
9to5linux.com/endeavouros-merc

Ubuntu 25.04 beta is available with Linux kernel 6.14, better dual-boot handling in the installer, GNOME 48, refined theme, Papers for default document reader, etc.:
9to5linux.com/ubuntu-25-04-plu

OpenSUSE's package manager Zypper gets experimental parallel downloads support:
alternativeto.net/news/2025/3/

Hyprland 0.48.0 released with ANR dialog available with hyprland-qtutils, more customizable group bar, full color management support, new gnomed animation style, bug fixes:
alternativeto.net/news/2025/3/

Freedesktop SDK ditches OpenH264 for codecs-extra (formerly ffmpeg-full), due to issues with Cisco's distribution method:
news.itsfoss.com/freedesktop-s

Wine 10.4 released with Vulkan video decode support integrated into WineD3D, enhanced Bluetooth driver, improved accessibility:
alternativeto.net/news/2025/3/

GNOME Extension Manager 0.6.2 (the "unofficial" one) released with GNOME 48 support, refreshed UI:
omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/03/extens

(FOSS news in comment)

OMG! Ubuntu · Linux Kernel 6.14 Deliver Big Boost to Gaming + MoreLinux Kernel 6.14 has arrived, bringing a clutch of changes to make your computer run more efficiently and more securely than before. Interestingly, Linux

"While politics shift and trade alliances fray, the open-source movement remains one of the most stable, borderless, and collaborative human endeavors on the planet."

Interesting read from openSUSE!

"Freedom Does Not Come From One Vendor"

news.opensuse.org/2025/03/26/freedom-is-not-one-vender/

#Linux #OpenSource #OSS #euOS

openSUSE NewsFreedom Does Not Come From One VendorAs political winds shift across the globe, the digital world is not immune to the turbulence. Governments and organizations across the globe are reassessing ...

Hi everybody! Here's the article we announced yesterday, covering the EU OS project.

the-debugger.ghost.io/introduc

While there are some caveats, we believe it is overall a very valuable project, and an excellent initiative that aims to foster Europe's digital independence. So we invite you to check it out!

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The Debugger · Introducing EU OS, the Linux Distribution for Europe's Public Sector
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