XLibre Proposed as Fedora’s New Default X11 Server
Fedora Linux 43 may replace the aging Xorg Xserver with XLibre, a new, maintained fork offering new features while preserving user experience.
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Bobby, an editor-in-chief at Linuxiac, is a Linux professional with over 20 years of experience. With a strong focus on Linux and open-source software, he has worked as a Senior Linux System Administrator, Software Developer, and DevOps Engineer for small and large multinational companies.
Fedora 44 Plans to Drop i686 Support and 32-Bit Multilib Compatibility
Fedora targets Fedora 44 to remove i686 packages and multilib support, impacting Wine, Steam, and any remaining 32-bit dependencies on 64-bit installations.
KDE Plasma 6.4.1 Desktop Environment Released
KDE Plasma 6.4.1 is a bugfix release that improves translations and refines your desktop experience across KWin, Discover, Plasma Desktop, and more.
Hyprland Launches Subscription Plan to Sustain Development
Hyprland stays fully open source—but Premium subscribers can unlock extra support, forum access, and curated desktop experiences for €5/month.
Firefox 140 Now Available for Download, Here’s What’s New
Firefox 140 open-source web browser drops Pocket integration and introduces tab unloading to save memory, Android fingerprint lock for private tabs, and more.
GNOME Moves On: What the End of the X11 Session Means
GNOME is dropping its X11 session support in the upcoming version 49—here's what this means for the X11 users.
Early Peek at GIMP 3.2: Here’s What to Expect
GIMP 3.1.2 gives a first look at what’s coming in GIMP 3.2, including non-destructive editing, new file format support, and system theme integration.
IPFire 2.29 Core Update 195 Firewall Brings Native WireGuard Support
IPFire 2.29 Core Update 195 open-source firewall is out, adding long-awaited WireGuard VPN support and easy-to-configure tunneling options.
DietPi 9.14 Adds GZDoom, Expands Support to Orange Pi 5 Ultra
DietPi 9.14, a Debian-based Linux distro for SBCs, lands with new Orange Pi 5 Ultra images, plus GZDoom support and SBC enhancements.
Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 25 (Jun 16 – 22, 2025)
Catch up on the latest Linux news: Plasma 6.4, Git 2.50, Arch shifts to pure WoW64 builds, XLibre Xserver 25.0, a historic photo of Torvalds and Gates together, upgrade to AlmaLinux 10 from 9, and more.