MuseScore Studio 4.7 Notation App Adds New Guitar Features
MuseScore Studio 4.7 open-source notation app adds new engraving tools, guitar notation features, playback improvements, MP4 export, and more.
Linux & Open Source News
Explore the latest updates from the Linux and Open Source ecosystem. Find out about the newest distributions, software releases, and community-driven projects making headlines.
Fedora AI Desktop Initiative Blocked After Council Vote Reversal
Fedora’s AI Developer Desktop proposal is now blocked after two Council members reversed their initial approvals.
OpenTofu 1.12 IaC Tool Adds Dynamic prevent_destroy Support
OpenTofu 1.12 IaC tool adds dynamic prevent_destroy support, provider checksum improvements, faster installs, and CLI output updates.
NetworkManager 1.56.1 Adds GENEVE Interface Support
NetworkManager 1.56.1 adds GENEVE interface support, persistent managed state handling, and updated nmcli and D-Bus device controls.
Hyprland 0.55.1 Rolls Out with Fixes for Lua Configs and Rendering
Hyprland 0.55.1 backports fixes from the main branch, addressing groups, monitors, Lua configs, rendering, and crash-related issues.
Nginx 1.31 Released with HTTP Forward Proxy Support
Nginx 1.31 introduces HTTP forward proxy support and addresses security vulnerabilities in HTTP/2, HTTP/3, OCSP, and core modules.
Fragnesia Is Yet Another Dirty Frag Style Linux Kernel Exploit
Fragnesia exposes another Linux kernel page-cache attack path, allowing local root escalation through ESP handling.
PipeWire 1.6.5 Multimedia Framework Fixes Muted Audio Output Issues
PipeWire 1.6.5 fixes muted audio output issues, improves jack detection behavior, and adds more PulseAudio server hardening.
KDE Lands Over €1 Million Investment for Open Source Desktop Work
KDE has secured over €1 million from the Sovereign Tech Fund to enhance Plasma, KDE Linux, testing, security, and core infrastructure.
OpenZFS 2.4.2 Released with Linux Kernel 7.0 Compatibility
OpenZFS 2.4.2 brings Linux kernel 7.0 compatibility, plus fixes for dRAID, rebuilds, block cloning, snapshots, and mount handling.