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EU push for open source, GIMP3 is out, Firefox gets webapps back

March 22, 2025 0:27:17 52.39 MB Downloads: 0

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02:16 GIMP 3 is out https://linuxiac.com/gimp-3-0-image-editor-released/

04:46 Firefox nightly adds PWA support back, sort of https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/03/firefox-nightly-supports-web-apps-taskbar-tabs

07:10 GNOME 48 is out https://release.gnome.org/48/

09:11 elementary OS gets an update https://blog.elementary.io/os-8-0-1-available-now/

11:27 Asahi Linux loses another developer https://www.phoronix.com/news/Asahi-Lina-Steps-Down-Linux-GPU

12:50 Pebble is back with 2 new models https://linuxiac.com/pebble-is-back-introducing-two-open-source-smartwatches/

15:12 EU firms push for a EuroStack that competes with the US https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/16/european-tech-industry-coalition-calls-for-radical-action-on-digital-sovereignty-starting-with-buying-local/

18:26 EU orders Apple to unlock hardware and APIs in iOS https://www.reuters.com/technology/apple-ordered-by-eu-antitrust-regulators-open-up-rivals-2025-03-19/ https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/eu-orders-apple-to-open-iphone-ecosystem-apple-says-decision-is-bad-for-its-products-and-users-2696245-2025-03-20

20:51 First SteamOS powered handheld is available for preorder https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonevangelho/2025/03/20/surprise-the-steamos-powered-legion-go-s-is-available-to-pre-order/

23:01 SteamOS brings Plasma 6.2 https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/steamos-3-7-0-preview-brings-the-beginnings-of-support-for-non-steam-deck-handhelds/

24:37 AC Shadows is good on Deck, not on Linux with Nvidia https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/assassins-creed-shadows-out-now-steam-deck-verified-but-has-nvidia-problems-on-desktop-linux/


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