Summary:
This Week in Linux covered several topics, including the release of GNOME 45 with new features, improvements, and some compatibility issues. Ubuntu 23.10's beta release was announced with Linux 6.5 kernel, GNOME 45, and other enhancements. Fedora Linux 39 also had a beta release, featuring Linux 6.5 kernel and various desktop updates. Purism announced an 11-inch tablet, but the price and specifications raised concerns compared to other Linux tablets. Photopea, a popular photo manipulation app, celebrated its 10th anniversary. Mortal Kombat 1 gained Linux support, particularly for the Steam Deck. Unity game engine initially proposed a controversial runtime fee plan but later revised it due to severe backlash from developers.
1. This week's episode of "This Week in Linux" discusses several significant updates in the Linux world.
2. The GNOME team has announced the latest release of their GNOME desktop, GNOME 45.
3. GNOME 45 introduces several new features, including a new workspace indicator and improved file manager, Nautilus.
4. The new version of GNOME also adds a new backlight control and quick settings.
5. Ubuntu has announced the beta release for Ubuntu 23.10, which is planned for full release on October 12th.
6. Fedora has announced the beta release for Fedora Linux 39, planned for full release in October.
7. Linbit, the sponsor of this episode, has been operating for over 20 years and provides enterprise-grade software.
8. The Linux Mint team has announced the beta release for the sixth edition of their Debian-based Linux Mint.
9. Purism has added a new 11-inch tablet to their lineup after seven years.
10. The tablet has an 11.5-inch AMOLED screen, an Intel N5100 CPU, 8GB of RAM, and 1TB of NVMe storage.
11. Unity game engine has announced changes to their runtime policies, which has led to a backlash from developers.
12. Unity has since announced changes to their plan, keeping Unity Personal free and removing the requirement to show the "Made with Unity" splash screen.
13. Developers on Unity Pro and Enterprise will only have to pay the Runtime Fee with the next LTS version of Unity shipping in 2024.
14. Godot, an open-source game engine, has seen a surge in popularity and donations from developers due to Unity's changes.
15. The episode concludes with a call to action for viewers to support the show and the TuxDigital Network.