338: Linux LTS, COSMIC, Discord delays age verify, Firefox 148, Ladybird Browser & more Linux news

About this episode

This episode covers various Linux news including extended support for LTS kernels, the release of COSMIC Desktop 1.0.8, and the delay of Discord's age verification rollout.

video: https://youtu.be/9P4ki0yBVb0 This week in Linux, we’ve got a solid mix of kernel news, desktop progress, application releases, and even a little bit drama thrown in for good measure. Several Linux LTS kernels are getting extended support, COSMIC Desktop 1.0.8 has landed with more polish, Firefox 148 is out with some notable changes, and the Ladybird browser project is making a big move by adding Rust to its development strategy. On top of that, Discord has officially delayed its global age verification rollout after significant backlash, so we’ll break down what happened there and what it means going forward. All of this and more on This Week in Linux, the weekly news show that keeps you up to date with what’s going on in the Linux and Open Source world. Now let's jump right into Your Source for Linux GNews! Download as MP3 Support the Show Become a Patron = tuxdigital.com/membership Store = tuxdigital.com/store Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:57 Linux LTS Kernels Get Extended 03:02 COSMIC Desktop 1.0.8 Released 05:25 Discord Age Verification Delayed 11:23 Sandfly Security, agentless Linux security 12:53 Firefox 148 Released 19:25 ONLYOFFICE 9.3 Released 21:26 Ladybird Browser…

Topics covered

• Linux LTS kernels
• COSMIC Desktop
• Discord age verification
• Firefox 148
• Ladybird browser

Keywords

• Linux news
• Open Source
• application releases
• desktop progress

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Linux LTS, COSMIC, Firefox 148, Ladybird Browser, Linux, COSMIC Desktop 1.0.8, Ladybird, Rust, Linux LTS Kernels, Sandfly Security

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