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ZimaBoard is a compact, low-cost single-board server that makes owning a homelab super easy, giving tinkerers, hobbyists, and DIY enthusiasts a solid foundation for crafting a highly customizable computing solution that can be deployed on a wide range of applications.

Now, the same folks behind the ZimaBoard have floated plans for its successor, the ZimaBoard 2, which looks to build on the success of its predecessor, offering

I am a fan of Zima devices. From ZimaBoard to ZimaCube, these devices lower the barrier of owning a homelab.

The first ZimaBoard was released four years ago after a successful crowdfunding campaign. Four years later, we have a newer version of the same ZimaBoard with better hardware specifications.

I'll be sharing my initial impressions of the newly announced ZimaBoard 2.

At this point, I would suggest reading my review of ZimaBoard version 1 as I'll be comparing the devices and its features.

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The latest version of Kubuntu has officially arrived and is ready to nestle into your machine like a penguin in fresh snow. While it is not a long-term support (LTS) release, it has plenty to offer for people who are looking to use the most recent applications and packages the Linux ecosystem has to offer.

With a short support period of only 9 months, this release might contain system-breaking bugs and is not recommended for new users who don't know their way around such interim releases.

With that in mind, let’s jump into what this release has to offer.

🆕 Kubuntu 25.04: What’s New?

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Online document editors have been a great innovation, opening the path for real-time collaboration, easy version control, and allowing remote workers to operate from anywhere in the world with an active internet connection.

While proprietary offerings from Big Tech like Google Docs, Microsoft Word, and Apple Pages dominate the space, there are many open source options that offer the same levels of functionality. They are even betterwhen it comes to data privacy, customization, and self-hosting.

One such option is Docs, which is a self-hosted document editor that is part of La Suite Numérique, an initiative by the French government aimed at providin

If you didn't know, Xubuntu is a lightweight, stable, and easy-to-use Linux distribution based on Ubuntu that has been designed to be as efficient and minimal as possible.

While it is offered as a long-term support release (LTS), there is always an interim release that follows months after the previous LTS release, continuing the cycle every six months.

We will be taking a look at one such release that has been introduced recently.

📋Xubuntu 25.04 will be supported for nine months until January 2026.

🆕 Xubuntu 25.04: What’s New?

![What's New in Xubuntu 25.04? All the Highlights You Need to Know!](https://lazysoci.al/api/v3/image_proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnews.itsfoss

Known for its user-friendliness, Ubuntu is a Debian-based Linux distribution offered by Canonical that is a popular choice for both beginners and advanced users. What makes it so good is its neat user interface, regular updates, and strong security, making Ubuntu the preferred choice for people/organizations looking for a Linux-powered operating system.

Around this time last year, we were introduced to the Ubuntu 24.04 LTS release, which delivered many upgrades, backed by a long support period (5-10 years) to provide one of the most stable Ubuntu experiences currently on offer.

There was also an [interim release](https://news.itsfoss.com/ubuntu-24-10

Ubisoft is a well-known video game publisher that has been in the news these days for their slip-ups and the bifurcation of their most popular titles like Assassin's Creed, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six, and Far Cry into a separate subsidiary.

Many in the video gaming industry have been wondering whether Ubisoft knows what they are doing or are just winging it on a daily basis. But that's a topic we won't go into.

However, we will go into their latest move that took me by surprise.

Ubisoft Open Sources Chroma: What to Expect?

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Manjaro is undoubtedly one of the most user-friendly, Arch-based Linux distributions around. With its rolling release model, Manjaro caters to a wide range of users, delivering a reliable yet bleeding-edge experience.

Its developers have recently introduced a fresh ISO release that gives new users an up-to-date system right away, eliminating the need to manually download and install updates after installation.

Interestingly, it comes the same week when we have two big releases in the form of Fedora 42 and Ubuntu 25.04.

🆕 Manjaro 25.0 Zetar: What's New?

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Fedora is an almost bleeding-edge Linux distribution with an enthusiastic open source community behind it. While its association with Red Hat, and by extension, IBM, doesn't sit well with some, the distro has always been popular among desktop Linux users.

Almost six months after its earlier release, the Fedora developers have brought out the Fedora 42 release that's packed with many new upgrades.

Let's dive in without further ado. 😄

1. Anaconda is now Native Wayland

When I hear the term, "Arch Linux", my mind immediately moves towards how it is a great Linux distribution for power users, which also gives them the right to say, "I use Arch, btw".

Don't let that scare you off, though. There are plenty of user-friendly Arch-based distros that give you a bleeding-edge experience while also granting you the right to say the most holy words.

Sadly, there is some bad news for one of those offerings. 😥

What's Happening: Announcing the development, Erik Dubois, project lead of ArcoLinux shared that after 8 years of development, the ArcoLinux project will be wrapping up operations, discontinuing any ISOs

Systemd is the system and service manager used by most Linux-based operating systems. It is responsible for initializing the system during boot, starting and subsequently managing services and background processes, handling D-Bus service activation, and managing dependencies between services using a transactional, dependency-based model.

Building on all of this, the systemd community is currently developing their own experimental Linux distribution called ParticleOS.

What's Happening: I got to know about this development from Brodie's latest video, where he discussed the presentation by systemd maintainer Daan De Meyer during the [FOS

Linus Torvalds is one of the most influential figures in the tech world, with his creations Linux and Git completely transforming the information technology industry, becoming indispensable tools that fuel the information age.

To celebrate Git’s 20th anniversary, GitHub hosted a Q&A with him, where he reflected on Git’s origins, early challenges, and the lasting impact it has had.

Linus Reflects on Git's 20-Year Journey

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Mozilla, and by extension its flagship product, Firefox, have been facing increasing scrutiny by users and journalists alike. Once a bright light in the dark, privacy-pitfall-ridden web, Mozilla has made executive decisions that have rubbed many users the wrong way—prompting some to switch to alternatives like Brave and LibreWolf.

And their sudden pivot towards integrating AI-powered features only makes me wonder: Do they even have a clear vision anymore?

Regardless, a recent report sheds light on what they have been working on. Let's check it out.

Firefox AI Link Previews: What to Expect?

![I Tried This Upcoming AI Feature in Firefox](https://lazysoci.al/api/v3/image_proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnews.itsfoss.com%2Fcontent%2Fimages%2F2025%2F04%2Ffi

Neuroscience and Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) have revolutionized the way we understand and interact with the human brain. From decoding brain activity to enabling direct communication between flesh and machine, the field has made major gains both in terms of research and application.

In this ever-changing space, PiEEG has put forward an intriguing new offering that’s definitely worth your attention.

🚧This device is not intended for medical use. It is designed solely for research and educational purposes.

PiEEG

APT, or Advanced Package Tool, is an offering by the Debian project that is used on Debian and its derivatives like Ubuntu, Linux Mint, and elementary OS for effortless package management.

Around this time last year, a new user interface for APT was introduced, marking the start of the development cycle for APT 3.0. That has now reached its end with the official introduction of the APT 3.0 stable series.

APT 3.0: What's New?

![A Colorful APT 3.0 Release Impresses with its Ne