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.
Catch up on the latest Linux news: Fedora 43, AerynOS 2025.10, TrueNAS 25.10, Plasma 6.5.1, Pacman 7.1, Wine 10.18, Kodi 21.3, Linux hits 3% on Valve’s Steam, APT to integrate Rust, COSMIC release date, and more.
Bottles 52.0, a compatibility layer for running Windows apps on Linux, adds Sandbox support and a smoother user experience with refined libadwaita integration.
Linux now powers 3% of Steam gamers, representing a 1% increase from the previous year. Arch is still the Linux gamers' choice distro.
Incus 6.18 adds macOS agent support, VirtIO sound for VMs, BPF token delegation, and new systemd credential options.
Debian developers confirm that Rust will become a hard dependency for APT starting May 2026, aligning with modern development practices.
Wine 10.18 introduces Vulkan-based OpenGL memory mapping and fixes 30 bugs for better Windows app and game performance on Linux.
Pacman 7.1 package manager for Arch Linux enforces signature verification by default, improving package security and sandbox reliability.
AerynOS maintainer confirms that founder Ikey Doherty hasn’t been in contact for six months but assures the project remains stable and on track.
Archinstall 3.0.12, a guided installer for Arch Linux, introduces a new -S flag for arch-chroot, enhanced Btrfs support, and adds Uzbek language support.
Shotcut 25.10 video editor adds text-to-speech, screen recording, HTML video creation tools, and an FFmpeg 8 upgrade for smoother editing.