Mint is based on Ubuntu which in turn based on Debian.

Mint is neither developing OS, or Linux kernel from scratch.

On the other hand, Mozilla is maintaining Firefox browser and most importantly Gecko JS engine all by itself.

Browser codebase is really complex and requires dedicated dev effort.

Stick to Production version of Nvidia Linux driver - v550, v570. I’m using v570 on Ubuntu 25.04, no issue in either day to day work or in gaming.

It’s a planned post-launch feature!

Source: https://mastodon.online/@thunderbird/114297443075434009

NVIDIA’s confidential computing

https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/what-is-confidential-computing/

Did you compile the kernel by yourself, or used Mainline to install?

I guess it takes time to built a DE from scratch.

Alpine has been used in Docker, and Docker is now run everywhere

This is exactly what came to my mind while reading through the article.

That solves the media distribution related storage issue, but not the CI/CD pipeline infra issue.

Exactly the same rationale as mine.

On Ubuntu, replacing Firefox/Thunderbird snap version with actual deb version.

On Ubuntu, only the server version of driver is available at this point.

nvidia-dkms-565-server-open

nvidia-dkms-565-server

Variable refresh rate (VRR) allows your display to match the framerate of an image source, such as a game — and doing so prevents screen tearing. Support for VRR has been added to the cosmic-comp compositor and Displays Settings. You can set VRR to be either always on or automatic, which will enable VRR for fullscreen content.

Source: https://blog.system76.com/post/cosmic-alpha-4

I miss my computer’s performance being held hostage by “Active Protection” feature of Virus scanner!

Those who are using Zen, can you confirm if the Zen perform better (in terms of performance) than vanilla Firefox?

The beauty/advantage of Linux Eco-system is one can pick and choose based on his/her preferences.

Note that -

Operated by MZLA Technologies Corporation, a subsidiary of the Mozilla Foundation, Thunderbird is an independent, community-driven project that is managed and overseen by the Thunderbird Council, which is elected by the Thunderbird community.

source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mozilla_Thunderbird

Thunderbird 128 ESR has a really nice/modern look. Besides, if you don’t like the default look, you have plenty of themes to use with.

Remember when a new major version meant something major changed?

Was nice as it prompted me to go read change notes. Now I have no clue when it’s a collection of minor things or has actual major changes unless I go read every set of change notes.

Now-a-days most of the (browser) software projects are following agile mode and not waterfall mode delivery.

It’s really helpful and quite fun.

Thanks OP for sharing.