All good things come to an end, and so do a few “wait, that’s still going?” things: Mozilla has announced it is ending support for 32-bit Linux. If you’re reading this from a 32-bit Linux distro (which I hope to heck isn’t the one this blog is about given Ubuntu dropped 32-bit support back in 2017) you don’t need to panic unduly — I’ll get to why in a moment. Mozilla says it chose to continue providing Firefox for 32-bit Linux systems well after most browsers and operating systems ended support in an effort to help ‘users extend the life […]

You're reading Firefox is Ending Support for 32 bit Linux, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.

If you’ve been itching to try out the fancy-looking MPD client Euphonica, you’ll be pleased to hear it’s now available to install from Flathub. Euphonica is written in Rust and uses a GTK4/libadwaita UI. It’s still in beta (thus not stable) yet feels solid enough in day-to-day use. Plus, development is active. The arrival of the app on Flathub (though it’s not verified yet) will make it easier for people to try this out. When I covered it earlier this year, it got a lot of interest but the fact it had to be compiled from source on Ubuntu put it […]

You're reading Slick MPD Client Euphonica is Now Available on Flathub, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.

Yaru, the default theme in Ubuntu, has received an update ahead of October's Ubuntu 25.10 release. It adds new app icons, and improve theme consistency.

You're reading New Icons, Theme Tweaks Land in Ubuntu 25.10, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.

KDE has launched its own immutable Linux distribution in alpha. It acts as a 'reference implementation', offering atomic updates, Flatpak apps and more.

You're reading KDE Release First Alpha of its New Linux Distribution, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.

Raspberry Pi has begun selling a 1TB M.2 2230 SSD for use with the Raspberry Pi 5. It joins the company's PCIe Gen 3 256 & 512GB SSDs announced earlier this year.

You're reading Raspberry Pi Launches Own-Brand 1TB SSD for $70/£67, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.

Firefox Nightly builds add CoPilot to the chatbot sidebar, expanding the browser's range of third-party AI service integrations. Plus: new New Tab Page widgets.

You're reading Firefox Adds CoPilot Chatbot, New Tab Widgets in Nightly Builds, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.

A new version of miracle-wm, the Mir-based compositor/tiling window manager looking to rival Hyprland, is out with a welcome set of improvements.

You're reading Miracle-wm 0.7 Released, Completes IPC Implementation, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.

GNOME 49 re-enables X11 session support in GDM after it broke the ability to launch other desktop environments. It plans full removal in GNOME 50.

You're reading GNOME 49 Restores Ability to Launch X11 Desktop Sessions, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.

The new Linux Mint 22.2 release is available for download. It features theme changes, fingerprint support, and updated apps. More details inside.

You're reading Linux Mint 22.2 Finally Released, This is What’s New, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.

Warp, the Agentic Development Environment, for Windows, macOS and Linux has launched a suite of new features to improve prompt-based coding.

You're reading Warp (AI Coding Tool) Touts New ‘Prompt to Production’ Workflow, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.

US judge in antitrust case rules Google can keep paying Mozilla and other companies for default search placement, but bans exclusive contracts.

You're reading Google Can Keep Paying for Firefox Search Deal, Judge Rules, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.

GIMP 3.1.4 is out, a fresh development snapshot of what will become the next major stable release. It introduces two long-awaited new features.

You're reading GIMP 3.1.4 Dev Release Adds Link Layers, Vector Support, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.

This is a recap of Linux app releases in August 2025, taking in updates to Qemu, Constrict, Gradia, Zen Browser, PeaZip and more!

You're reading Linux App Release Roundup (August 2025), a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.

SuperFile adds colour and clarity to terminal file management. If you're looking for a modern alternative to Midnight Commander on Ubuntu, it's worth trying.

You're reading SuperFile is a Terminal File Manager You’ll Actually Enjoy Using, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.

LibreOffice 25.8.1 brings almost 100 bug, crash and other regression fixes. This is the first of several planned point updates to the latest stable release series.

You're reading LibreOffice 25.8.1 Update Delivers Almost 100 Bug Fixes, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.

Bitwig Studio 6 has hit beta with overhauled automation, new audition tool, project-wide key signatures, and other improvements to core DAW workflows.

You're reading Bitwig Studio 6 Beta Brings Major Workflow Improvements, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.

NetPeek is GTK4/libadwaita app for fuss-free network scanning on Linux desktops. A user-friendly alternative to nmap for finding devices and open ports.

You're reading NetPeek is a New, User-Friendly Network Scanner for Linux, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.

Mozilla replaces slow WebAssembly with native C++ for Firefox AI features, netting faster performance for features like Smart Tab Groups and alt-text generation.

You're reading Firefox’s On-Device AI Features Now Up to 10x Faster, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.

The fourth monthly snapshot of Ubuntu 25.10 (Questing Quokka) is out, the final before the Ubuntu 25.10 beta release in September. Fancy testing it?

You're reading Ubuntu 25.10 Snapshot 4 is Available to Download, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.

Team disagreements saw progress on SuperTuxKart hit the buffers, but with new leadership and a revived vision, the iconic FOSS racer is getting back on track.

You're reading SuperTuxKart Evolution Promises ‘Fresh Experience’, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.

Ubuntu 25.10 daily builds now include the Ptyxis terminal and Loupe image viewer apps out-of-the-box, along with new sudo-rs, hwcrtl, and Ubuntu Insights tools.

You're reading New Apps Arrive in Ubuntu 25.10 Dev Builds, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.

Thunderbird 142 release is here with message linking, PDF signatures, Fastmail calendar fixes, and some new-found respect for system Do Not Disturb modes!

You're reading Thunderbird 142 Lets You Add Signatures to PDFs In-App, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.

Bazaar is a new multi-threaded Flatpak app for installing other Flatpak apps. It can handle multiple operations, curated apps, and integrated desktop search.

You're reading Bazaar is a Slick New Desktop Flathub Frontend, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.

Parallels Desktop 26 adds macOS Tahoe support, Windows 11 25H2 compatibility, and expanded Linux VM options for both Apple silicon and Intel Macs.

You're reading Parallels Desktop 26 Update Improves Ubuntu VMs on macOS, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.