FOSS Weekly #25.05: LibreOffice Tip, Launcher Customization, Moving Away from Google and More

by: Abhishek Prakash

In the previous newsletter, I shared the new tools directory page proposal and asked for your feedback. From the responses I got, an overwhelming majority of FOSSers liked this idea.

So I'll work on such pages. Since I want them to have some additional features, they will take a little longer. I'll inform you once they are live. Stay tuned 😄

Would you like to see more pages like this?

💬 Let's see what else you get in this edition

• A new Hyprland release.

• FSF's new commemorative logo.

• Microsoft's popular offering being handed a lawsuit.

• And other Linux news, tips and, of course, memes!

• This edition of FOSS Weekly is supported by ONLYOFFICE.

✨ONLYOFFICE PDF Editor: Create, Edit and Collaborate on PDFs on Linux

The ONLYOFFICE suite now offers an updated PDF editor that comes equipped with collaborative PDF editing and other useful features.

Deploy ONLYOFFICE Docs on your Linux server and integrate it with your favourite platform, such as Nextcloud, ownCloud, Drupal, Moodle, WordPress, Redmine and more. Alternatively, you can download the free desktop app for your Linux distro.

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📰 Linux and Open Source News

• Hyprland 0.47.0 released with HDR support and squircles.

• Bitwarden has tightened security for accounts without 2FA enabled.

• Mozilla Thunderbird 134 has landed with a new notification system.

• A few offers on Data Privacy Day.

• Microsoft has launched DocumentDB, an open source document store platform.

• The Free Software Foundation (FSF) has unveiled a fresh logo to commemorate its forthcoming 40th anniversary.

🧠 What We’re Thinking About

Facebook is banning the links from many Linux websites.

Everything is Spam on Facebook Unless It is Paid Post (or Actual Spam)

Linux websites are getting ill-treatment by Facebook.

It's FOSS News Abhishek

Microsoft's popular social media platform, LinkedIn, has been dragged to court over alleged misuse of user data.

🧮 Linux Tips, Tutorials and More

• Moving away from Google's ecosystem is a smart move in the long run.

• You can share files between guest and host operating system in GNOME boxes.

• Small tip on tracking changes and version control with LibreOffice.

• Learn to merge PDF files in Linux.

• And some tips on customizing the launcher in Ubuntu.

👷 Maker's and AI Corner

Running the impressive DeepSeek R1 AI model on a Raspberry Pi 5 is possible.

I Ran Deepseek R1 on Raspberry Pi 5 and No, it Wasn’t 200 tokens/s

Everyone is seeking Deepseek R1 these days. Is it really as good as everyone claims? Let me share my experiments of running it on a Raspberry Pi.

It's FOSSAbhishek Kumar

✨ Apps highlight

If you like listening to audiobooks, then Cozy can be a great addition to your Linux system.

Cozy: A Super Useful Open Source Audiobook Player for Linux

Cozy makes audiobook listening easy with simple controls and an intuitive interface.

It's FOSS NewsSourav Rudra

Take your music anywhere with the open source Musify app.

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🎟️ Event alert

Foss FEST 2025 is open for registration. Groups of international students can participate in the hackathon and win prizes worth 4,000 euros. It's FOSS is an official media partner for this event.

Foss FEST 2025: International Hackathon

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🧩 Quiz Time

Can you beat this Linux Directory Structure puzzle?

Linux Directory Structure: Puzzle

The Linux directory structure is fascinating and an important thing to know about. Take a guess to solve this puzzle!

It's FOSSAnkush Das

💡 Quick Handy Tip

You can easily open new windows for running apps by either Middle-Clicking or Ctrl+Left-Clicking on the app from the dock. It also works for apps that are not running.

Usually, the apps open in the same workspace, however in multi-monitor setups, this might open new app windows on the other monitor.

🤣 Meme of the Week

Windows got destroyed hard. 🤭

🗓️ Tech Trivia

Apple launched the iPad on April 3, 2010, redefining mobile computing with its touch-based, versatile design. It bridged the gap between smartphones and laptops, setting the standard for tablets. The iPad's success has reshaped the tech world and inspired countless imitators.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 FOSSverse Corner

Pro FOSSer, Daniel is showcasing his Gentoo virtual machine setup on his laptop.

Gentoo vm install on my laptop

Up early this morning putting the finishing touches to Gentoo VM, to reboot to the CLI!! I have compiled two kernels, a gentoo-source, that I did a manual compile and a gentoo-kernel-dis for backup!! If the gentoo-source kernel works, I will nuke the gentoo-kernel. Just for fun, take a look-see Been awhile since we have had a 8 inch snow!!!

It's FOSS CommunityDaniel_Phillips

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