Linux & Open Source News

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PipeWire 1.4.2 Brings Stability Improvements and MIDI Fixes

OnApril 14, 2025

PipeWire 1.4.2 multimedia framework fixes MIDI CPU issues, improves pw-cat streaming, and resolves crashes.

PeaZip 10.4 Brings Smarter Error Checking and Full Dark Mode Support

OnApril 14, 2025

PeaZip 10.4 open-source file archiver enhances stability, error handling, and UI adaptability with new theme support, smarter context menus, and more.

MX Linux 23.6 Arrives with Debian 12.10 Base and Kernel 6.14 Support

OnApril 13, 2025

Debian-based MX-23.6 refreshes the MX-23 series with new kernels, UI enhancements, and fixes for Xfce, NVIDIA, UEFI tools, and more.

Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 15 (Apr 7 – 13, 2025)

OnApril 13, 2025

Catch up on the latest Linux news: OpenSSH 10, KDE Frameworks 6.13, Mint’s LMDE 7 to feature full OEM install support, ArcoLinux winds down, Linux swap explained, and more.

ArcoLinux Project Winds Down

OnApril 13, 2025

ArcoLinux announces its closure, transitioning users to Arch + Chaotic-AUR while keeping tools, code, and tutorials online for the future.

KDE Frameworks 6.13 Is Out, Here’s What’s New

OnApril 12, 2025

KDE Frameworks 6.13 introduces improved Qt 6.9 compatibility, bug fixes, and added support for new file formats across core libraries.

Pinta 3.0 Image Editor Launches with a Modern UI

OnApril 12, 2025

Pinta 3.0 open-source image drawing/editing app released with a modern UI, fresh icons, faster performance, and improved gestures.

Proxmox Backup Server 3.4 Brings Performance and Sync Enhancements

OnApril 10, 2025

The new Proxmox Backup Server 3.4 boosts performance with optimized garbage collection, better offsite sync filters, and improved tape backup throughput.