GNOME 48.8 Released With Bug Fixes and Security Updates
GNOME 48.8 desktop environment is out as a maintenance release, delivering bug fixes, security updates, and improvements across selected core components.
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Python Software Foundation Receives $1.5 Million From Anthropic
Anthropic commits $1.5 million to the Python Software Foundation to strengthen CPython and PyPI security over a two-year partnership.
DietPi 10.0 Enters Open Beta With Major Platform and Software Changes
DietPi 10.0 enters open beta with breaking changes, new software additions, and platform updates ahead of the stable release.
Nginx Proxy Manager 2.13.6 Released With Built-In Two-Factor Authentication
The Nginx Proxy Manager 2.13.6 release adds TOTP-based 2FA and lets users choose between RSA and ECDSA certificates.
Unraid Plans Internal Boot Support and Multiple Arrays for 2026
Unraid’s 2026 plans include booting without USB flash drives, expanded storage arrays, and a modernized web interface.
Mozilla Thunderbird 147 Released With New Folder Path View
Mozilla Thunderbird 147 open-source email client is out with a new full folder path option, improved localization, performance fixes, and more.
Wine 11.0 Brings Fully Supported WoW64 Mode and Linux Kernel NTSync Support
The Wine 11.0 stable release delivers full WoW64 support, kernel-level NTSync synchronization, and major improvements across graphics and gaming.
KDE Plasma 6.6 Beta Is Out as a Feature Preview Ahead of February Stable Launch
The KDE Plasma 6.6 Beta is now available, giving users a first look at changes scheduled for the February 17 stable release.
Oracle, MySQL, and SQL Server Remain the World’s Most Popular Databases
Relational databases continued to dominate enterprise and cloud workloads in 2025, according to DB-Engines' popularity trends.
KDE Ships Plasma 6.5.5 as January Bugfix Update for Plasma 6
KDE Plasma 6.5.5 is now available as the January 2026 bugfix release, delivering fixes across Wayland, KWin, Discover, and core desktop components.