FOSS Weekly #22.36: Ubuntu 22.10 Beta, KDE Theming, Loop Devices and More

In this edition of FOSS Weekly, learn about KDE customization and loop devices among other things.   [It's FOSS News]( [It's FOSS News]( [FOSS Weekly #22.36: Ubuntu 22.10 Beta, KDE Theming, Loop Devices and More]( By Abhishek – 30 Sep 2022 – [View online →]( [It's FOSS Weekly Linux Newsletter] Hello fellow FOSSer, Linux distributions are just zodiac signs for nerds. What's your zodiac sign, then? Speaking of distributions, you get a word search puzzle centered around distro names in this edition. The answers for the previous week's crossword are also here. Let's see what else you have here. 💬 In this week's issue: - Files, directories and paths: Get the basics right - News round-up: The latest and greatest (?) from the Linux world - Puzzle: Solution to previous crossword and a word search puzzle - And all the regular newsletter elements like trivia, memes, deals, etc. --------------------------------------------------------------- 🗞 Linux News Round-up - The unofficial Deepin variant of Ubuntu, UbuntuDDE Remix, [released version 22.04 LTS](. - Fedora is [dropping support for popular video codecs]( from the [upcoming Fedora 37]( release. - System76 is [not going to release Pop!_OS version 22.10](. - [Audacity 3.2]( is out now. - Bottles also [released a new version]( with new features. - Proton's encrypted cloud storage service [Proton Drive is out of beta now](. - MS Office alternative [ONLYOFFICE released version 7.2](. - Open source video editor [Kdenlive is raising funds]( for its development. [Ubuntu 22.10 Beta is Out! Here Are Top 7 Features Ubuntu 22.10 is an exciting upgrade with plenty of interesting changes. Explore the features offered. It's FOSS News•Jacob Crume]( --------------------------------------------------------------- 🛍️ This awesome deal is ending soon The last few days remain to get the Linux book bundle. If you haven't already, grab it before it goes away! [Humble Tech Book Bundle: Linux by No Starch Press We’ve teamed up with No Starch Press for our newest bundle. Get books like How Linux Works & The Linux Programming Interface. Plus, pay what you want & support charity! Humble Bundle]( --------------------------------------------------------------- 🧠 What We’re Thinking About Tobi, a Tech Lawyer, thinks that a developer or software company must invest in ensuring that your use of Open Source Software is compliant with the license terms. [The Price You Pay As A Developer For Using Open Source Software The Price You Pay As A Developer For Using Open Source Software - A Tech Lawyers View Tobias C. H. - Writing about OSS•Tobias C. H.]( Tandy was a pioneer in the personal computer industry, one of three companies that introduced pre-built, ready to run computers in 1977. Here’s what happened to Tandy computers and why they fell so quickly. [What happened to Tandy computers Tandy had the best selling computer on the market as late as 1989 but it faded fast. Here’s what happened to Tandy computers. The Silicon Underground•Dave Farquhar]( 🗓️ LibreOffice project is now 12 years old. This fork of OpenOffice saw its first release on 28th September 2012. --------------------------------------------------------------- ✍️ New articles on It's FOSS Don't know why Brave hides this useful feature. [How to Use Picture in Picture Mode in Brave Browser Brave has picture-in-picture mode but it’s so hidden that you feel like there is no PIP support at all. Here’s how to enable and use it. It's FOSS•Abhishek Prakash]( You might have seen loop devices while listing the partitions. Here's what they mean! [What is a Loop device in Linux? - It’s FOSS Seeing too many loop devices in Ubuntu? Learn what are these loop devices and why is it used on your Linux system. It's FOSS•Sagar Sharma]( Wolfi is a Linux undistro that focuses on resolving security issues with the software supply chain. [Wolfi is a Linux Un(distro) Built for Software Supply Chain Security Wolfi is a Linux undistro that focuses on resolving security issues with the software supply chain. Explore more here. It's FOSS News•Ankush Das]( --------------------------------------------------------------- ✨ Customizing KDE desktop Not going into the [KDE vs GNOME debate]( but KDE is an extremely customizable desktop environment. Here are multiple ways you can change its look and feel. [KDE Customization Guide: 11 Ways to Change the Look and Feel of Your Linux Desktop KDE Plasma can confuse a beginner by the degree of customization it offers. Learn the key points of KDE Plasma customization that you should be aware of. It's FOSS•Dimitrios]( Since themes are perhaps the most visual change of them all, here's an assortment of KDE themes. [11 Gorgeous KDE Plasma Themes to Make Your Linux Desktop Even More Beautiful The default Breeze theme is good but you can make your KDE Plasma desktop look different and better by changing the theme. Here are some of the best KDE themes. It's FOSS•sreenath]( However, many people do not understand how KDE themes work. It is not a straightforward process; there’s a Global theme, there’s a Plasma theme, there are color schemes, Window decorations, and so many other things! [How to Properly Theme KDE Plasma [An in-depth Guide] Many users fail to understand how KDE themes work. It is not a straightforward process. This in-depth guide will help you with it. It's FOSS•sreenath]( --------------------------------------------------------------- 📺 What We're Watching Neverball, Firefox + YouTube in a GNOME Wayland session!!! All running at the same time, on an Apple M1 Mac Mini with Rust Linux kernel driver and Mesa driver for the M1 GPU!!!   --------------------------------------------------------------- Love It's FOSS? Now you can support us by [opting for a premium membership](. You get an ad-free reading experience as a Pro member. This is the best way to show your love <3 If you do not want to commit to the premium membership, you can always make a one-time donation. [Donate to It's FOSS]( --------------------------------------------------------------- 🛠️ Application highlights LURE is intended to bring the AUR to all distros. It is currently in an alpha state and may not be stable. [GitHub - Arsen6331/lure: Linux User REpository Linux User REpository. Contribute to Arsen6331/lure development by creating an account on GitHub. GitHub•Arsen6331]( An updated list of best feed readers for desktop Linux. [7 Best Feed Reader Apps for Linux Desktop [2022] Extensively use RSS feeds to stay updated with your favorite websites? Take a look at the best feed reader applications for Linux. It's FOSS•Ambarish Kumar]( --------------------------------------------------------------- 🧩 Puzzle Relive your childhood with a word search puzzle and find distributions hidden among the letters. I'll share the solution next week. [Find Hidden Distributions- Word Search Puzzle]( [Pick your pencil and start finding words hidden among the letters]( [find-the-hidden-distributions-word-search.pdf • 29 KB]( Here's the solution to last week's crossword. Check how many answers you got correct. [Solution to Desktop Environment Crossword]( [Solution to the desktop environment crossword by It's FOSS]( [solution-desktop-environment-crossword.pdf • 43 KB]( --------------------------------------------------------------- 🤣 Linux Humor Life is so much peaceful (and boring?) as you mature ;) --------------------------------------------------------------- ❤️ Enjoying this newsletter? Forward to a friend and let them know where they can subscribe (hint: [it's here](). Become a [Pro member](! This will boost us, seriously! Anything else? Hit reply to send me a feedback or say hello. Enjoy :) It's FOSS News © 2022 – [Unsubscribe]( [Powered by Ghost](