Wayback Becomes Part of the FreeDesktop.org Ecosystem
The Wayback project, a X11 compatibility layer that allows running X11 desktop environments using Wayland, is now hosted by FreeDesktop.org.
Linux & Open Source News
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Red Hat Offers Free RHEL Access for Business Developers
Red Hat’s new dev program, Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Business Developers, gives teams no-cost access to RHEL on 25 systems.
Miracle-WM 0.6 Released with Rounded Corners Support
Miracle-WM 0.6.0 tiling Wayland window manager lands with rounded corners, runtime display management, smoother animations, and more.
Multiple CVEs Patched in Latest Git Update
Git 2.50.1 fixes seven CVEs, including critical flaws in submodule handling, bundle cloning, and GUI tools.
Krita 5.2.10 Rolls Out with Bug Fixes Ahead of Major Feature Releases
Krita 5.2.10, a free and open-source digital painting app, is out now with critical bug fixes, improved performance, and prep for Krita 5.3 and 6.0.
Amarok 3.3 Music Player Adopts Qt6/KF6 and GStreamer
KDE's Amarok 3.3 music player lands with a switch to Qt6/KF6, a new GStreamer-based audio engine, and better database and emoji support.
KDE Plasma 6.3.6 Desktop Environment Released
KDE Plasma 6.3.6 enhances tablet and multi-monitor support, updates brightness handling, and fixes notification quirks.
Kdenlive 25.04.3 Wraps Up Series With Key Bug Fixes
Kdenlive 25.04.3 open-source video editing software wraps up the 25.04 series with bug fixes for volume and transform effects.
PhotoPrism AI-Powered Photos App Adds Map-Based Location Editor
PhotoPrism’s July 2025 release introduces Ollama AI support, enhanced search capabilities, and a new map-based location tool.
OBS Studio 31.1 Released with Windows on Arm Support
OBS Studio 31.1 adds Windows on Arm support, UI tweaks, multitrack video updates, and new codec features.