Hello TUXEDO Fans and Open-Source Enthusiasts!
From our developer penguins’ igloo came loud, cheerful chatter this week: the reason? Microsoft has tossed Bill Gates’ BASIC 6502 source code onto GitHub – version 1.1 from 1978, nearly 7,000 lines of assembly. For the tuxes, it’s almost like unearthing a perfectly preserved mammoth in the ice. And right in the middle: Bill Gates himself, proudly contributing the WAIT command back then. Looked at ironically, a fitting contribution – after all, generations of Windows users have learned that WAIT isn’t just a programming command, but a way of life. Memory was still a luxury in those days, yet BASIC managed to squeeze more functionality into a few kilobytes than many apps offer today. So we’re all chattering RUN and diving enthusiastically into the nostalgic lines of code.
Enjoy reading,The TUXEDO OS Team
Note: We would like to keep you updated on the latest developments in TUXEDO OS with the TWIX series and introduce you to exciting applications as well as practical tips related to the KDE desktop and TUXEDO OS. However, this section should not be a one-way street: your feedback, ideas, and suggestions for improvement are very welcome! For this purpose, we have created a thread on Reddit, where you can reach us directly.
Updates in TUXEDO OS
WebFAI 2.1.0
APT-Cacher permanently removed; switched to the new fai-cacher
Tomte repositories switched to new sources
Debian 13 (“Trixie”) available with KDE and GNOME
Switch to Calamares for all noble and trixie options
Added tuxedo-tomte dummy for future Debian integration
Various cleanups and optimizations
Debian 13 (“Trixie”) in WebFAI
Debian 13 is now available for installation via WebFAI. Key changes include:
Installation closely follows the official ISO
Free Nouveau driver used by default
Choice between GNOME and KDE Plasma
Base installation with minimal customizations for fast setup and straightforward recovery
Detailed information and installation instructions can be found in this article .
KDE App of the Week: KOrganizer – Keeping Your Calendar and Scheduling Under Control
After introducing the KDE PIM suite Kontact last week, this time we take a closer look at KOrganizer , the calendar and scheduling component of Kontact.
Features at a Glance
KOrganizer lets you manage appointments, tasks, and events, supports reminders and notifications, web export, and integration with network services. The application works with popular calendar services like Nextcloud, Kolab, or Google Calendar and supports the vCalendar and iCalendar standards.
KOrganizer works locally but also integrates calendars from various online services like Nextcloud, Kolab, or Google Calendar. This way, you can keep track of your appointments everywhere and stay flexible.
You can create multiple calendars, import birthdays from your address book, create appointments and tasks, and add attachments. Different view modes – day, week, work week, or month – make it easy to keep an overview, while color coding, drag-and-drop functionality, and complex recurring patterns simplify handling. Changes are saved automatically, and an unlimited undo/redo function adds extra security.
Keep all your appointments in view: Different view modes like day, week, or month make planning easier. Color-coded categories and drag-and-drop ensure clarity and simple operation.
Installation and Configuration
KOrganizer is not preinstalled in TUXEDO OS. You can easily install the Kontact suite via Discover or the console:
sudo apt update && sudo apt install kontact
Afterwards, appointments can be edited either through the Kontact interface or as a standalone application. Under Settings » Configure KOrganizer… you can adjust view modes, calendar colors, and modules to suit your needs. Most options are self-explanatory, allowing flexible adaptation to your personal workflow.
If you want, I can also make this a bit snappier for a blog/newsletter format while keeping all technical details intact.
Info: Are you interested in more KDE applications and want to know which programs have been recently updated? A detailed overview can be found in the regularly published column This Week in KDE Apps , which summarizes new features, bug fixes, and developments from the KDE ecosystem on a weekly basis.
TUXEDO OS Tips & Tricks: Using the Terminal in Everyday Life
For beginners, the terminal often feels like a black box with a blinking cursor. But once you grasp the basics, you quickly discover the most powerful tool on the Linux desktop. Especially with Konsole, the flexible terminal program from the KDE Plasma desktop, a wide range of possibilities opens up.
Split Views and Sub-Windows
For more complex tasks, it’s useful to work with multiple terminal windows. Instead of constantly opening new windows, Konsole offers built-in helpers: similar to a web browser, you can use tabs or open sub-windows. This keeps you organized without juggling dozens of windows.
The Linux terminal can be intimidating for newcomers, but for experienced users, it’s indispensable. With tools like btop, you can keep track of processes and resources at a glance.
In Konsole, you can split windows and work in parallel. This allows you to manage multiple commands and outputs within a single interface.
Konsole also supports split views: a window can be divided horizontally or vertically, keeping multiple areas visible at once. The easiest way is to use the automatic split with Ctrl + Shift + + . Konsole then decides whether to split horizontally or vertically. To close a split, use exit or Ctrl + Shift + W . Additional shortcuts for managing tabs and views are shown in the table below:
Shortcut
Description
[Ctrl]+[Shift]+[N]
Opens a new Konsole window.
[Ctrl]+[Shift]+[T]
Opens a new tab.
[Ctrl]+[Shift]+[W]
Closes the current window or tab.
[Ctrl]+[Shift]+[8]
Splits the view vertically (left/right).
[Ctrl]+[Shift]+[9]
Splits the view horizontally (top/bottom).
[Ctrl]+[Shift]+[+]
Automatically splits the view.
Opening Files in Applications
For many users, the terminal is much more than a place for cryptic commands. Many everyday tasks can be done faster than in graphical programs. With a few handy tricks , you can navigate folders much faster than with Dolphin.
Konsole even allows you to open files directly in their associated applications—just like in a file manager. First, create a custom profile: open the hamburger menu, select Settings » Configure Konsole , and click New… under Profiles . Enter a name under General and set the profile as default via Default profile .
In the settings, enable “Underline files” to make files directly clickable.
Next, go to Mouse » Miscellaneous and enable Underline files . After restarting Konsole or switching profiles, the function is ready. Files listed with ls can now be opened directly in their default application with Ctrl + left click. Alternatively, right-click a file and choose Open With to select another program. To skip the Ctrl key, you can additionally enable Open files/links with a single click .
Files can be opened directly from Konsole in their linked applications—no detours through the file manager required.
Thumbnails
With Underline files enabled, another useful feature becomes available: thumbnails for PNG and JPG files. Open the settings again, go to the Thumbnails section, and enable the feature. Hovering over an image file will display a small preview automatically. Optionally, you can set it to show only when holding Shift, Alt, or Ctrl.
Konsole shows a thumbnail preview of PNG or JPG files directly in the terminal when hovering over them.
SSH Management
With SSH, you can securely access remote computers over a network or the Internet. If an SSH server is active on the target machine, the command ssh user@host
Enable the feature via the hamburger menu under Plugins » Show SSH Manager or directly with Ctrl +Shift +F2 . A sidebar opens on the left where you can add machines by IP address or hostname. You can also configure port, username, and SSH key. Clicking an entry connects you immediately to the corresponding server.
Konsole’s integrated SSH manager allows quick access to remote computers, including port, username, and key file settings.
Quick Commands
Many commands, like ls or cd , become second nature quickly. However, some Linux console commands are long and cryptic. Anyone who has worked through ffmpeg (for multimedia conversion) or pandoc (for document conversion) knows the value of reusable command setups.
The Linux console already provides history and aliases. Konsole extends this with a Quick Commands manager. Open it like the SSH manager via the hamburger menu under Plugins or with Ctrl +Shift +F1 . In the sidebar, you can store commands with a title, short description, and assign them to a group (just enter a name).
In Konsole, long or complex commands can be saved as Quick Commands, grouped, and executed with a single click—practical for recurring tasks in the shell.
Clicking an entry runs the command immediately. Organizing commands into groups is useful, allowing you to build an archive of important long commands while keeping track. To let Konsole check commands for correctness, install the shellcheck package:
sudo apt install shellcheck
Ubuntu Security Updates
The security updates listed here from Ubuntu are directly integrated into TUXEDO OS:
USN-7738–1: FFmpeg vulnerability
USN-7737–1: Linux kernel (Azure) vulnerabilities
USN-7736–1: Django vulnerability
USN-7734–1: Ruby vulnerabilities
USN-7732–1: KMail Account Wizard vulnerability
USN-7725–3: Linux kernel vulnerabilities
USN-7728–1: ImageMagick vulnerabilities
