Hello TUXEDO Fans and Open-Source Enthusiasts!
Our penguin crew celebrated the latest stats with some mate tea and spontaneously kicked off a little Tux parade through the data center: For the first time ever, Linux has cracked the magical five percent mark on US desktops ! So, is this finally the legendary Year of the Linux Desktop? Not quite, we’d have to take our flippers off the keyboard for that, and we’re definitely not there yet. But hey, the trend is heading in the right direction, and a little victory dance is absolutely in order! In this issue, we’ll take a look at the latest developments around TUXEDO OS, exciting progress in digiKam, and a handy KDE Konsole feature you might not have discovered yet.
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.
TUXEDO OS Updates
TUXEDO Control Center 2.1.17
FIX: Resolved issue when downloading the system diagnostics script – adjusted download URL.
TUXEDO Tomte 2.55.0
Added support for Linux Mint 22.2.
tuxedo-drivers 4.14.3
FIX: Stellaris Gen7 mistakenly reverted to default profile after power events.
upgrader 1.0–6tux1
KDE Frameworks 6.15.0
Cumulative update to Frameworks 6.15.0.
Fix (upstream): KDE Wallet no longer prompts to unlock at startup (see Reddit ).
Changelogs for recent versions:
qt6-transitionals 6.8.2+dfsg-8~tux1
FIX: Resolved issue preventing OBS Studio installation.
PipeWire 1.4.6
Fixed crash issues in the filter-chain module and ALSA plugin.
Improved latency reporting in the combine-stream module.
Various minor fixes and cleanups.
Release Notes
WirePlumber 0.5.10
Fixed a critical crash in linking-utils introduced in version 0.5.9 that caused audio dropouts.
Release Notes
VirtualBox 7.1.10
Linux host : Fixed kernel panic when using bridged networking with the ixgbe driver.Extended support for Linux kernel 6.16 on host and guest.
Linux Guest Additions :
Fixed incorrect status display for kernel series 3.10 and older.
Resolved VBoxClient startup error on kernel 2.6 and older.
Removed warning caused by faulty udev rule.
Full Changelog
KDE App of the Week: An Overview of the Photo Management Tool digiKam
In the latest edition of our series on KDE photo applications, we present digiKam , a particularly powerful tool. This free software is designed for anyone who wants to manage, edit, and archive their photo collections in a structured way, whether for personal or professional use. On a TUXEDO device running TUXEDO OS, digiKam shows its strengths: reliable, performant, and free from proprietary hurdles.
Rich Features for Ambitious Users
Originally developed for the KDE desktop, digiKam runs smoothly on all common Linux environments as well as on Windows and macOS. The software combines classic photo management with lossless editing, tagging systems, and locally executed AI-based facial recognition. The latter is optional and can be disabled at any time, an advantage for those who value privacy and control.
digiKam offers, among other features, preview, light table, and batch processing.
Catalog, Sort, Find
In digiKam, images are organized into albums. The software uses metadata such as EXIF, IPTC, and XMP to catalog photos by various criteria, from ratings and tags to camera settings and geographic location. Its powerful search function makes it possible to quickly and precisely browse even large collections.
RAW Editing Included
An integrated editor allows you to edit photos directly within the application. Besides basic adjustments like exposure, sharpness, and white balance, digiKam offers comprehensive RAW support for numerous camera models. Ideal for anyone wanting to save and process images in the best possible quality.
GPS Functionality and Geotagging
If you work with GPS-enabled cameras, digiKam can automatically assign geographic data to your photos. Alternatively, you can add location data later by matching photos with GPX files from GPS trackers, sports watches, or smartphones. This feature is precise and seamlessly integrated into the workflow.
digiKam assigns photos to locations on a map using GPS data.
Data In, Data Out
Photos can be imported directly from cameras, memory cards, or mobile devices. digiKam also shows flexibility when exporting: it supports web galleries, social networks, and cloud services like Nextcloud, Flickr, or Google Photos, if you choose to use these services. Of course, you can also create backups on local storage devices.
Optimized for TUXEDO Systems
On current TUXEDO devices running TUXEDO OS, digiKam runs smoothly. Thanks to its integration with the KDE Plasma desktop, fast startup times, and good scaling for high-resolution displays, you benefit from a consistently seamless user experience. Since digiKam stores all preview images and metadata locally, it is fully usable even without an internet connection, especially convenient for mobile workflows.
How to Install digiKam
digiKam is not installed by default but can be easily set up via the Discover package manager. As of now, you can choose between the system version (8.5.0 from the Ubuntu repositories) and the latest Flatpak release (8.7.0). Alternatively, install digiKam via the terminal:
sudo apt install digikam
At first launch, digiKam will ask if you want to download the optional AI models for facial recognition. This feature can be disabled or triggered later in the settings at any time.
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: What does #abc123 look like? Konsole shows you!
KDE is known for its developers' love of detail and their tendency to add useful, albeit sometimes rarely used, features. One such gem is the automatic color preview for web colors in the Konsole terminal app. As soon as you hover your mouse over a hexadecimal color code like #abc123, #a31, or even named colors like #indigo or #cyan, Konsole displays a small preview of the corresponding color.
This feature works regardless of whether you’re working locally or over SSH. Whether you’re typing a command, displaying a CSS file with cat, viewing it with less or batcat , or editing it with tools like nano or vim. As soon as Konsole detects that the mouse is hovering over a color code, it shows a color preview in a small overlay box.
When hovering over a hexadecimal color code, Konsole displays a preview of the corresponding color directly in the terminal.
If the feature bothers you, you can disable it: open Settings » Configure Konsole… via the burger menu in Konsole , then edit the currently active profile (note: the default profile can’t be edited. In that case, create a new one). Under Mouse » Miscellaneous , you can toggle the Preview colors on hover option off (or back on, if needed).
You can disable the color preview via Konsole’s profile settings – ideal for those who prefer a distraction-free terminal.
Ubuntu Security Updates
The security updates listed here from Ubuntu are directly integrated into TUXEDO OS:
USN-7652–1: Linux kernel (Real-time) vulnerabilities
USN-7651–1: Linux kernel vulnerabilities
USN-7650–1: Linux kernel (OEM) vulnerabilities
USN-7648–1: PHP vulnerabilities
USN-7647–1: LedgerSMB vulnerabilities
USN-7609–5: Linux kernel (Azure) vulnerabilities
USN-7643–1: libsoup vulnerabilities
USN-7639–1: Apache HTTP Server vulnerabilities
USN-7610–3: Linux kernel (Low Latency) vulnerabilities
USN-7637–1: libjxl vulnerabilities
USN-7636–1: Roundcube Webmail vulnerability
USN-7545–3: Apport regression
USN-7635–1: GnuTLS vulnerabilities
USN-7634–1: GNU C Library vulnerabilities
USN-7633–1: Nix vulnerabilities
