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Arch Linux Makes Its WSL Image Fully Reproducible Across Builds

OnDecember 18, 2025

Arch Linux has made its official WSL image fully reproducible, ensuring bit-for-bit identical builds using archived repositories and normalized timestamps.

Armbian Team Launches New Official Imager for Flashing Armbian OS

OnDecember 18, 2025

The Armbian team has launched a new official imager that simplifies flashing Armbian OS on single-board computers across macOS, Windows, and Linux.

Kdenlive 25.12 Released With Interface and Workflow Improvements

OnDecember 18, 2025

Kdenlive 25.12 open-source video editor introduces a new docking system, redesigned menus, improved markers, audio monitor updates, and more.

Linux Mint 22.3 “Zena” Enters Public Beta

OnDecember 18, 2025

Linux Mint 22.3 “Zena” is now in public beta, offering users an early look at new features and improvements before the final release.

NVIDIA Releases Linux Driver 590.48.01 With Wayland and Vulkan Fixes

NVIDIA Releases Linux Driver 590.48 With Wayland and Vulkan Fixes

OnDecember 18, 2025

NVIDIA’s Linux driver 590.48 debuts as a New Feature Branch release with Wayland fixes, Vulkan performance improvements, and updated platform requirements.

Systemd 259 Released With Major Changes Ahead of Legacy SysV Removal

OnDecember 18, 2025

The systemd v259 release makes journald persistent by default, drops TPM 1.2 support, and fully transitions networking components to nftables.

Asahi Linux Delivers Apple Silicon Gains With Kernel 6.18

OnDecember 17, 2025

Asahi Linux reports major upstream progress in Linux kernel 6.18, improving Apple Silicon support across audio, USB-C, sensors, and more.

Flatpak 1.16.2 Adds Reinstall Support for Bundle Installations

OnDecember 17, 2025

Flatpak 1.16.2, a universal app delivery framework for Linux, introduces reinstall support for bundle installs, Intel Xe VA-API enablement, and multiple stability and security fixes.