ProtonUp-Qt v2.14 Brings New Proton-EM Compatibility Tool
ProtonUp-Qt 2.14 adds Proton-EM support, drops NorthStar tool, and improves compatibility for Steam, Lutris, and Heroic users.
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.
Kdenlive 25.08.1 Released with Stability Fixes and UI Improvements
The first maintenance update of Kdenlive 25.08 video editor improves usability and stability with key fixes for rendering, effects, and project handling.
RPM 6.0 Package Manager Released with New Package Format
RPM 6.0 package manager debuts with the new v6 package format, modern crypto, OpenPGP v6, and drops legacy v3 installs.
MX-25 “Infinity” Beta Launches with Debian 13 “Trixie” Base
MX Linux 25 “Infinity” Beta arrives with Xfce, KDE, and Fluxbox editions, based on Debian 13, plus sysVinit and systemd options.
Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 38 (Sep 15 – 21, 2025)
Catch up on the latest Linux news: Ubuntu 25.10 Beta, LMDE 7 Beta, Zorin 18 Beta, GNOME 49, Systemd 258, Firefox 143, APT adds native history parsing, Torvalds tinkers with GuitarPedal, and more.
VLC’s First Update in a Year to Introduce Qt6 and Windows ARM64 Support
After a year’s gap, VLC 3.0.22 RC1 media player introduces Qt6 build support, Windows ARM64 compatibility, and improved playback reliability.
FuriLabs Opens Pre-Orders for FLX1s Linux Phone
FLX1s is a $550 Linux phone that debuts with Debian-based FuriOS, 5G support, and hardware kill switches for privacy.
DietPi 9.17 Released with Faster Backups and Roon Server Early Access
DietPi 9.17 delivers faster, space-saving backups, a Roon early access toggle, and fixes for SPI flashing issues.
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.
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.