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.

Xfce 4.20 Pre2 Unveiled: Stable Release Just Around the Corner

OnDecember 1, 2024

Xfce 4.20 Pre2 is out now, gearing up for the stable release on December 15.

HandBrake 1.9 Adds Intel QSV VVC Decoder and AV1 Enhancements

OnDecember 1, 2024

HandBrake 1.9 open-source video transcoder brings Intel QSV VVC decoding, AV1 SCC support, ALAC encoding, and improved subtitles.

NixOS 24.11: Plasma 6.2, GNOME 47, and a Massive Package Overhaul

OnDecember 1, 2024

NixOS 24.11 "Vicuna" has been released with over 8100 new packages, GNOME 47, Plasma 6.2, and Darwin SDK updates.

Armbian 24.11 Debuts Desktop Images for SBCs with 4K Playback Support

Armbian 24.11 Debuts Enhanced Tools, Expanded Hardware Support

OnNovember 30, 2024

Armbian 24.11 is here with streamlined builds, improved Rockchip kernel, advanced userspace tools, and dedicated application images.

Linux Mint Topped DistroWatch’s Rankings

OnNovember 30, 2024

Linux Mint climbs to the number one spot on DistroWatch, unseating MX Linux after five years of dominance in the popular ranking.

7-Zip 24.09 File Archiver Enhances LZMA Compression

OnNovember 30, 2024

7-Zip 24.09 open-source file archiver enhances compression with larger default dictionaries, new hash checksums, improved APM/HFS support, and bug fixes.

Proxmox Backup Server 3.3: Push Sync, Webhooks, and Optimized Backups

OnNovember 29, 2024

Proxmox Backup Server 3.3 brings faster backups, "push" sync jobs, removable data stores, webhook notifications, and more.

Calibre 7.22 Introduces System Tray Restart Option

OnNovember 29, 2024

Calibre 7.22 ebook manager introduces improved Read Aloud features, system tray restart action, and bug fixes for Windows, macOS, DOCX, and PDF input.