Linux & Open Source News

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Arch Says Goodbye to Redis, Adopts Valkey

OnApril 17, 2025

Redis, a popular in-memory data store, is being deprecated in Arch Linux's repo; Valkey steps in as a high-performance BSD-licensed replacement.

Ubuntu 25.04 (Plucky Puffin) Now Available, This Is What’s New

OnApril 17, 2025

Ubuntu 25.04 is now available for download, featuring GNOME 48, Linux kernel 6.14, systemd 257, updated toolchains, and enhanced gaming and GPU support.

LXQt 2.2 Released with Enhanced Wayland Support

OnApril 17, 2025

LXQt 2.2 desktop environment introduces enhanced Wayland support, power profile switching, PCManFM-Qt improvements, and better terminal handling.

KDE Gear 25.04 Apps Collection Rolls Out, Here’s What’s New

OnApril 17, 2025

The KDE Gear 25.04 app collection is now available for download, introducing big changes to Dolphin, Kdenlive, Itinerary, and more.

Tor Browser 14.5 Introduces Android Connection Assist

OnApril 16, 2025

The latest Tor Browser adds Connection Assist to Android, making it easier for users in censored regions to connect securely with one tap.

NVIDIA Releases Linux Display Driver v575 Beta

OnApril 16, 2025

NVIDIA releases Linux Display Driver 575.51.02 (BETA), enhancing Vulkan, GLX, and Xwayland support while fixing crashes in Minecraft and Marvel Rivals.