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Linux powered Steam handheld, Linux apps on Chrome OS, and then end of GLIMPSE – Linux News May 2021



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This time, we have tons of new hardware running Linux out of the box, Valve rumored to launch a linux powered Nintendo Switch like device, the end of the GLIMPSE project, and plenty of other updates.

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00:00 Intro
01:32 Linux News
03:31 Open Source News
05:12 Gaming News
07:15 Hardware News
10:49 Application News

Google has announced that their integration with Linux will deepen with the release of Chrome OS 90.
https://www.androidcentral.com/linux-chromebooks-finally-coming-out-beta-chrome-os-91

Someone received a DMCA notice after downloading an ISO of Ubuntu through bittorrent.
https://torrentfreak.com/comcast-subscriber-receives-dmca-notice-for-downloading-ubuntu-210526/

Google finally launched Fuschia, however that thing is supposed to be pronounced, its long announced open source operating system, that they have repeatedly billed as “not a replacement for Android”. https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2021/05/google-launches-its-third-major-operating-system-fuchsia/

Have I been Pwned, the tool that lets you know if one of your online accounts are part of a data leak, is now open source.
https://thenextweb.com/news/have-i-been-pwned-open-source-fbi

Days Gone is now working on Linux through Proton Experimental. The Mass Effect Legendary Edition also now works using the latest release of Proton GE
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2021/05/days-gone-makes-with-the-working-on-linux-withproton-experimental

It seems like Valve wants in on the craze around Nintendo Switch – like devices, and is working on something codenamed the SteamPal.
https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2021/05/exclusive-valve-is-making-a-switch-like-portable-gaming-pc/

Tuxedo announced their new InfinityBook Pro 14, a rare beast in the Linux laptop world, as it comes with a 3K screen.
https://www.tuxedocomputers.com/en/Linux-Hardware/Linux-Notebooks/10-14-inch/TUXEDO-InfinityBook-Pro-14-Gen6.tuxedo

Entroware, a UK based Linux computer manufacturer, announced their Proteus laptop.
https://www.entroware.com/store/proteus

Slimbook has a new version of its Slimbook ONE, a super small form factor desktop that still packs a good amount of power.
https://slimbook.es/en/one-en

Yet more JingPad A1 news, with a new video showing a hands-on with the tablet, which seems to have made strides in the software department.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yF_sgYMDKCA

OnePassword now has an official Linux app out and available, since it’s out of Beta.
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2021/05/1password-for-linux-released

Inkscape got a new release, version 1.1, with a lot of new features to help users better take advantage of the power of this open source vector drawing app.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlS0zKXsdvo

GLIMPSE, the fork of GIMP with a non connoted name, is on pause and won’t receive further updates for now.
https://glimpse-editor.org/posts/a-project-on-hiatus/

OnlyOffice, the open source office suite, has a new release out, version 6.3. It brings a long awaited dark theme, with a slightly revamped light theme as well, but you can keep using the previous look if you prefer.
https://www.onlyoffice.com/blog/2021/05/onlyoffice-docs-v6-3-dark-theme-150-scaling-protecting-files-with-passwords-updated-reviewing/

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