Post by @fosserytech@social.linux.pizza

@fosserytech@social.linux.pizza

2026-03-08 08:13 UTC

This week's Linux and FOSS news: LINUX NEWS Ubuntu, Fedora, Linux Mint Eye Age Verification Amid California Law Backlash: https://9to5linux.com/ubuntu-fedora-linux-mint-eye-age-verification-amid-california-law-backlash (Seems like a new era has begun, even Linux isn't fully immune to the invasion of digital freedom, but we're fine for the most part, we can just lie about our age because we aren't required to provide photo ID or selfie unlike on some of the normie platforms. And even if another law comes out requiring Linux too to ask for a personal id, they can't do much to actually enforce it on the thousands of volunteers) (Flathub and Snap Store having to comply is a much bigger deal though, since those are corporate entities (or at least it's planned to become one in case of Flathub, I wonder if they still stick to their plans after all of this), they might actually be forced, to query age brackets from the OS for now, but pretty likely to ask for photo ID or selfie in the future when the other age verification laws currently pending (Texas, New York, Brazil, Canada, etc.) will be accepted. Of course, it can also be circumvented by using the repos of a distro which doesn't comply, download app binaries from source code repo Releases page, compiling from source (at least from repos hosted on Codeberg, GitHub/Microsoft might comply), downloading from AppImageHub (which is community-maintained afaik) etc., but it still sucks to lose two of the largest software repos (even if I'm not a fan of Snap Store and Snap in general for "ideological" reasons)) Linux Mint shows off its new lock screen/screensaver: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/03/linux-mint-cinnamon-lock-screen-screensaver Arch Linux Releases March 2026 ISO: https://debugpointnews.com/arch-linux-iso-refresh-march-2026/ AerynOS update boosts atomic update speed and adds WiFi-friendly installs: https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/aerynos-update-boosts-atomic-update-speed-and-adds-wifi-friendly-installs/ Say goodbye to Microsoft Windows 11 and hello to Nitrux Linux 6: https://betanews.com/article/say-goodbye-to-microsoft-windows-11-and-hello-to-nitrux-linux-6/ Bazzite gets a big update with KDE Plasma 6.6, Mesa 26.0.1 and more: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/03/bazzite-gets-a-big-update-with-kde-plasma-6-6-mesa-26-0-1-and-more/ (more Linux and FOSS news in comments) #WeeklyNews #News #Linux #LinuxNews #AgeVerification #LinuxMint #FosseryTech

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@fosserytech@social.linux.pizza 2026-03-08 08:14

(more Linux news in original post) Ubuntu 26.04 LTS adds Snap and web search to the Overview: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/03/ubuntu-2604-gnome-search-extensions Intel Xeon Features To Be Supported By Ubuntu 26.04 LTS - Some Lacking User-Space Packages: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Intel-Xeon-Ubuntu-26.04-LTS Fedora Pocketblue Remix is an atomic Linux distro for mobile devices (phones and tablets): https://liliputing.com/fedora-pocketblue-remix-is-an-atomic-linux-distro-for-mobile-devices-phones-and-tablets/ Debian Still Debating AI Contributions Plus A Need For More Diverse Contributors: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Debian-DPL-Update-March-2026 Armbian 26.2 Released with Linux 6.18 LTS, Expanded ARM and RISC-V Support: https://9to5linux.com/armbian-26-2-released-with-linux-6-18-lts-expanded-arm-and-risc-v-support GNOME 50 Release Candidate Arrives with HDR Screen Sharing Support: https://9to5linux.com/gnome-50-release-candidate-arrives-with-hdr-screen-sharing-support KDE Plasma 6.6.2 Improves Support for High-Resolution Mice on Remote Desktops: https://9to5linux.com/kde-plasma-6-6-2-improves-support-for-high-resolution-mice-on-remote-desktops KDE Gear 25.12.3 Brings Improvements to Merkuro, Calligra, Kasts, and Other Apps: https://9to5linux.com/kde-gear-25-12-3-brings-improvements-to-merkuro-calligra-kasts-and-other-apps Budgie 10.10.2 Brings Improved Labwc Wayland Compositor Integration: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Budgie-10.10.2-Released Resources For GNOME Adds Intel Xe GPU Power Usage & Intel NPU Frequency Reporting: https://www.phoronix.com/news/GNOME-Resources-1.10.2 IPFire 2.29 Core Update 200 Is Out with Linux 6.18 LTS, IPFire Domain Blocklist: https://9to5linux.com/ipfire-2-29-core-update-200-is-out-with-linux-6-18-lts-ipfire-domain-blocklist OpenWrt 25.12 adopts apk package manager, revamps upgrade process, preserves shell history: https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/openwrt-25-12-adopts-apk-package-manager-revamps-upgrade-process-preserves-shell-history/ Wine 11.4 Released With More Improvements: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Wine-11.4-Released Proton Experimental gets improvements for Vermintide 2 and more controller support for launchers: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/03/proton-experimental-gets-improvements-for-vermintide-2-and-more-controller-support-for-launchers/ (more Linux and FOSS news in comments) #WeeklyNews #News #Linux #LinuxNews #Ubuntu #Fedora #FedoraPocketblueRemix #Debian #Armbian #GNOME #KDEPlasma #KDEGear #Budgie #IPFire #OpenWrt #Wine #Proton #ProtonExperimental #SystemMonitor #DistroRelease #LinuxDistro #DesktopEnvironment #KDE #Ubuntu2604 #GNOME50 #MobileLinux #DesktopLinux #LinuxDesktop #FosseryTech

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@kde_fangirl@social.linux.pizza 2026-03-08 11:15

@fosserytech That makes me soo angry, damn >:(

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@levi@mementomori.social 2026-03-08 18:00

@fosserytech first question is for you: why are you already considering your options like the gods have spoken and we have to comply with something that goes against one of our core values in the FOSS world: privacy? second question is for all the foss projects who i feel should grow a spine and not hide behind blog and social media posts.. why are you in such a hurry to comply? deadline is in Jan 1st 2027! and projects are already considering how to implement what should be considered: spyware!

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