Course of work in Linux command line not only for MetaCentrum 2026 vojta Mon, 09/29/2025 - 14:13

The Hungarian band Asztropapucs has a special place in my heart. I have known these musicians for a long time, some of them even before they formed the band. Like almost everyone else, they started out playing cover songs years ago. Recently, however, they started writing their own songs. I have seen them perform at various concerts. They practiced regularly, and their hard work has led to continuous improvement. This weekend, they published their first song on several streaming services: “Maja” I’ve listened to it many times, and I recommend you do the same. :-)

TIDAL: https://tidal.com/album/460285061

Dear Tumbleweed users and hackers,

The week of the desktop is extending from last week into this one. GNOME 49 has been checked in to Factory and is nearing completion. It still requires a bit of patience from your side to get there. While you are waiting for GNOME 49, we have delivered five snapshots (0918, 0919, 0920, 0922, and 0923) to bridge the time until then.

The most relevant changes in those snapshots were:

• cups 2.4.14
• openSSL 3.5.3
• Mozilla Firefox 143.0 & 143.0.1
• gdbm 1.26
• texinfo 7.2
• expat 2.7.2
• Linux kernel 6.16.8

Looking into the crystal ball – or rather staging, which gives slightly better results – we can foresee these changes reaching you anytime soon:

• GNOME 49: Upgraders might run into an issue with dynamic user generation. The issue does not originate from GNOME, but rather /etc/nsswitch.conf not having nss-systemd registered for passwd/group and shadow. See https://bugzilla.opensuse.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1250513 if you are affected, and a workaround. We are looking into ways to fix this automatically
• coreutils 9.8
• Meson 1.9.1
• Poppler 25.09.1
• openexr 3.4.0
• Boost 1.89
• cURL 8.16.0
• Linux kernel 6.16.9

Members of the openSUSE Project have advanced automated testing with the integration of Model Context Protocol (MCP) into the project’s openQA framework.

This marks a pivotal step toward embedding Artificial Intelligence into its open-source software development workflows.

“The initial release will begin with three MCP tools, and the feature will grow over time based on user feedback,” wrote Sebastian Riedel on a blog announcing the MCP support. “This will be primarily used by SUSE QE engineers and members of the openSUSE community, who spend a lot of time reviewing test results and tracking down reasons for why automated tests have failed.”

MCP standardizes how AI models access external tools and data through Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), which enables large language models to interact with web services like openQA and others.

The update means that AI assistants can query openQA directly to review test results and generate summaries of job runs. For example, a request to summarize job 5324207 returned details about a failed ARM-based Tumbleweed test, while job 5265754 showed a passed x86_64 networking suite with only minor skips.

MCP support in openQA is currently limited to read-only access, letting AI tools collect information without making changes. Future updates may enable write operations, though those would require additional security settings and control methods. Most MCP clients today support bearer token authentication, so that is what openQA relies on as well.

Project maintainers say MCP support is still considered experimental and must be manually enabled in openqa.ini. Still, the integration highlights a step forward for blending AI with automated testing.

For openSUSE, it signals new opportunities for contributors, testers and developers to harness AI in monitoring and improving the distribution’s quality.

The integration of MCP into openQA positions open-source projects like openSUSE to lead in the emerging AI ecosystem. This approach helps maintain open standards while enabling interoperability in complex technology environments. Proprietary approaches risk vendor lock-in and lack transparency and standardization. Open-source solutions instead provide secure, context-aware interactions between AI and existing tools and give organizations access to a growing collaborative network.

The integration of MCP support into openQA is a key milestone for the Project as it enables open, intelligent and automated testing workflows that directly query test results. This should further enhance DevOps efficiency and reduce manual effort. Improved automation across infrastructure like openSUSE Build Service and openSUSE’s Bugzilla, which are expected to integrate MCP into future workflows, should increase productivity, contribution efforts and efficiency.

This MCP feature is now live for all users at openqa.opensuse.org and openSUSE demonstrates how open collaboration drives progress in open-source software.

Version 4.10.0 of syslog-ng is now available. Among others it adds:

• support for file size based logrotation
• a filter that test if a value is blank
• updated MongoDB driver support

For more details check the syslog-ng release notes at https://github.com/syslog-ng/syslog-ng/releases/tag/syslog-ng-4.10.0

This release fixes several bugs introduced in syslog-ng version 4.9.0, which is the syslog-ng version available in openSUSE Leap 16.0 and Fedora 43. It’s feature freeze (and thus package version freeze) for both distros, but do not worry: bug fixes are back ported.

Over the last few days, we’ve been focused on bringing release monitoring to OBS to help you keep track of the local and upstream releases. These updates are part of the Foster Collaboration beta program. You can find more information about the beta program here. Our efforts to foster collaboration started in August 2024, when we introduced labels and bug report links. Next, we improved labels to foster collaboration, allowed labeling projects and introduced the...

This is a roundup of articles from the openSUSE community listed on planet.opensuse.org.

The below featured highlights listed on the community’s blog feed aggregator are from September 13 to 19. The week’s Planet highlights Plasma 6.5 beta, OBS’s revamped workflow with diff comments, SecureHome testing, syslog-ng nightlies, Tumbleweed updates, the Open Developers Summit CFP, and more.

Here is a summary and links for each post:

Cursor Eyes Widget – Visual Plasmoids for Plasma 6.21

KDE Blog introduces a playful widget for Plasma 6.21 that tracks your cursor with animated eyes. This small but fun addition adds another layer of desktop personalization for Plasma users.

SecureHome Packages for openSUSE Tumbleweed

A new security solution called SecureHome, currently in development, aims to better protect home directories using FUSE. Packages are available for openSUSE Tumbleweed, but users are warned of major stability issues and advised to test only in virtual machines.

Nightly syslog-ng RPM Packages for RHEL & Co

Users of RHEL and related distributions can now access nightly builds of syslog-ng directly from the syslog-ng team, replacing the author’s previous weekly snapshots. These packages are intended for testing purposes.

The New Request Workflow in Detail

The Open Build Service (OBS) has rolled out its redesigned request workflow interface to all users. The update organizes information into distinct tabs (Conversation, Build Results, Changes, Mentioned Issues) to improve collaboration and navigation when working on software requests.

A Better Way to Discuss Code: Diff Comments

Building on the new OBS interface, the Changes tab now supports adding comments directly on specific lines of code diffs. This feature streamlines code reviews by keeping discussions tied to the relevant code sections.

HDR Wallpapers

GNOME 49 introduces a refreshed set of default wallpapers, taking advantage of HDR capabilities with wider color gamuts and higher precision. The update focuses on providing subtle, calm visuals rather than high-contrast spectacle.

Check if Your Password Has Been Compromised

CubicleNate highlights tools like HaveIBeenPwned to check if your email or password has appeared in data breaches, and PasswordMonster to estimate how long it would take to crack a password. The article emphasizes the importance of strong, unique passwords and password managers.

Submit a Talk for Open Developers Summit in Prague

The openSUSE community will host an Open Developers Summit on April 23, 2026, in Prague, coinciding with SUSECON. The event is calling for 15-minute or 30-minute talk proposals focused on open-source software and technologies until February 14, 2026.

Play Videos or Music Using SSH

Victorhck demonstrates how to use command-line tools like mpv and ffplay with SSH/SFTP URLs to stream and play multimedia files stored on a remote machine within your local network, eliminating the need to copy files locally.

Plasma 6.5 Beta Released

The first beta for KDE Plasma 6.5 is available for testing. Key improvements include a new KISS initial setup assistant, scrollable desktop panels, HDR tone mapping enhancements, visual refinements, automatic theme switching, and various performance and accessibility updates.

Slimbook News September 2025

Slimbook announces updates to three popular laptop models: the EVO now features the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 processor, the Manjaro III gets refreshed, and the ELEMENTAL upgrades to the Intel Core 5 120U CPU, aiming to offer powerful and compatible Linux hardware.

Software Freedom Day 2025 in Barcelona

Caliu organizes the Software Freedom Day event in Barcelona on September 20, 2025, at Espai Jove La Fontana. The event will feature talks on KDE, secure messaging with Delta Chat, and the current state of free software.

openSUSE Tumbleweed Review of the Week 2025/38

This week’s Tumbleweed snapshots brought significant updates, particularly for KDE (Gear 25.08.1, Plasma 6.4.5, Frameworks 6.18.0), along with updates to fwupd, the Linux kernel, polkit, systemd, pipewire, and more. GNOME 49 updates are expected soon.

Software libre para la vuelta al cole: charla y taller – nuevo evento organizado por GNU/Linux València

GNU/Linux València invites the community to a talk and workshop on September 26 at 18:30 focused on free software tools for the educational environment, helping users start the school year more freely and productively.

View more blogs or learn to publish your own on planet.opensuse.org.

Dear Tumbleweed users and hackers,

When reviewing the content of the six snapshots (0911, 0912, 0914, 0915, 0916, and 0917) released during week 38, it becomes apparent that this was ‘the week of the KDE desktop’. But don’t fear, GNOME Friends, you shall be served soon, too.

The most relevant changes published during the last week were:

• KDE Gear 25.08.1
• KDE Plasma 6.4.5
• KDE Frameworks 6.18.0
• fwupd 2.0.15 & 2.0.16
• Linux kernel 6.16.6 & 6.16.7
• polkit 126
• systemd 257.9
• SETools 4.6.0
• pipewire 1.4.8
• sudo 1.9.17p2
• GStreamer 1.26.6
• LLVM21 is now used by default
• qemu 10.1.0
• Java 25 openJDK

The testing area is filled with these changes, hopefully reaching you soon:

• openSSL 3.5.3
• Mozilla Firefox 143.0
• Boost 1.89 requires some more help, see tracking bug https://bugzilla.opensuse.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1249599
• GNOME 49: working out some build cycle, but submissions should be piled up and be ready soon

The openSUSE community will have an Open Developers Summit on April 23, 2026, in Prague, Czech Republic.

The summit will be on the last day of SUSECON, which is April 21 - 23, 2026. Members of the project invite partners of SUSE, openSUSE contributors, open-source community projects and enthusiasts to take part.

Organizers are calling for proposals from those interested in presenting at the one-day event.

The call for papers is open until Feb. 14, 2026.

Two talks formats will be available:

• Short Talk: 15 minutes
• Standard Talk: 30 minutes

Accepted talks will highlight open-source software, operating systems, new technologies, cloud, infrastructure, edge, IoT, AI, data, toolchains, security, DevOps, hardware, performance and more.

Those who are interested in sponsoring the event can email Douglas DeMaio at ddemaio@opensuse.org. A prospectus for the event is available for companies who would like to help sponsor the open-source community.

The program schedule is expected to be released in March 2026. More details are available at events.opensuse.org.

By now, many OBS users have noticed that the Changes tab has its own place, and for good reason. The new layout separates code diffs, build results, and conversations into focused tabs. In the old interface, if you wanted to discuss proposed changes in the diff, you had to switch back and forth between the diff and the comment section. With the new Changes tab, discussions about specific changes can stay right where they belong,...