Git Heads Toward 3.0 with Rust as a Hard Dependency
Git developers discuss adopting Rust, with a formal RFC proposing it as a required dependency once version 3.0 is released.
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.
Debian’s APT Adds Native History Parsing to Track Past Operations
Debian’s APT package manager is adding a new history command, letting users list and inspect past package transactions.
Linux Kernel Multikernel Project Opens Up, Initial Patches Ready for Review
The Multikernel team opens its Linux kernel codebase, promising a new path to scalability for modern multi-core and cloud environments.
Zorin OS 18 Beta Launches with a Redesigned Desktop
Zorin OS 18 Beta debuts with a refreshed design, advanced window tiling, web apps, and OneDrive support.
IPFire 2.29 Core Update 197 Firewall Adds OpenVPN 2.6
IPFire 2.29 Core Update 197 open-source firewall introduces OpenVPN 2.6, Linux kernel 6.12.41, CPU power saving, and more.
Ubuntu 25.10 Beta Released with Linux Kernel 6.17 and GNOME 49
Ubuntu 25.10 Beta released with Linux kernel 6.17, GNOME 49, Loupe, Ptyxis, Wayland-only desktop, and stronger TPM-backed disk encryption.
Bluefin LTS Released: Immutable Desktop on CentOS Stream 10
Bluefin LTS released: immutable Linux workstation with CentOS Stream 10 base, Flathub, ZFS, Homebrew, and 3–5 years of long-term support.
Rspamd 3.13 Launches with Redis-Backed Multiclass Bayes
Rspamd 3.13, an open-source spam filtering system, introduces multiclass Bayes, a neural module overhaul, and improved LLM embedding support.
LMDE 7 “Gigi” BETA Released for Testing Ahead of Stable Launch
LMDE 7 "Gigi" BETA arrives, combining the Debian 13 "Trixie" base with the new features from Linux Mint 22.2 "Zara".
Tails 7.0 Brings Debian 13, GNOME 48, and Major App Updates
Tails 7.0, a privacy-focused Linux distro, arrives with Debian 13, GNOME 48, faster startup, kernel 6.12, and updated apps.