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Xen 4.21 Hypervisor Arrives With New PDX Compression

OnNovember 19, 2025

Xen 4.21 open-source type-1 hypervisor adds a new PDX compression algorithm, updated toolchain requirements, and improvements across x86, Arm, and RISC-V.

Proxmox VE 9.1 Released With OCI-Based LXC Deployment

OnNovember 19, 2025

Proxmox VE 9.1 debuts OCI-based LXC containers, Linux kernel 6.17, and upgrades to virtualization, security, and networking.

Xubuntu Discloses October Download Site Compromise

OnNovember 19, 2025

Xubuntu confirms a malicious ZIP was served in October and is switching to the Hugo static site generator to prevent similar attacks.

ClamAV to Cut Signature Database Size by 50%

OnNovember 18, 2025

ClamAV will retire outdated signatures on December 16, reducing both databases by about 50% to improve performance and trim update costs.

Blender 5.0 Released with a UI Overhaul, Smarter Nodes, and HDR Support

OnNovember 18, 2025

Blender 5.0 is out with a major UI redesign, a revamped Node Editor, new Closure and Bundle systems, and HDR color management support.

Systemd 259 RC1 Previews SysV Script Removal

OnNovember 18, 2025
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Systemd 259 RC1 previews the removal of SysV init script support and introduces major compatibility changes ahead of the v260 transition.

Debian Libre Live Images Debut for Fully Free Debian Installations

OnNovember 18, 2025

The Debian Libre Live project releases its first free-only amd64 live ISOs, removing all non-free components from the installation media.

KDE Plasma 6.5.3 Delivers Bug Fixes Across KWin, Discover, and Breeze

OnNovember 18, 2025

KDE Plasma 6.5.3 is now available, delivering fixes across KWin, Discover, and Breeze, improving stability, navigation, and desktop responsiveness.

Steam’s Nov 2025 Client Update Brings Expanded Chat Reporting, New Controller Support

OnNovember 18, 2025

Valve’s latest Steam client update adds expanded chat reporting tools, suspicious message alerts, and new controller support, including fixes for PS5, Xbox 360, and Nintendo devices.