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.
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.
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.
Vivaldi Browser 7.6 Launches With Fully Customizable Tab Bar
Vivaldi 7.6 introduces a fully customizable tab bar, a new Tab Button, and cleaner menus, giving users ultimate control over their browsing.
JDK 25 LTS Released with TLS Key Exporters, Improved Debugging
The new JDK 25 LTS release is now available for download, improving IO, HTTP, concurrency, and TLS while removing outdated system properties.
After Arch Linux, Mageia Faces Infrastructure Outage
After Arch Linux, Mageia is now reporting infrastructure outages, with the main website, forums, and wiki down due to what looks like another bot-driven attack.
GNOME 49 Desktop Environment Released, This Is What’s New
GNOME 49 arrives with a modern video player, revamped document viewer, HDR wallpapers, and major upgrades across Calendar, Web, Maps, and more.
Systemd 258 Drops cgroup v1, Raises Kernel Baseline to 5.4
Systemd 258 drops cgroup v1, sets kernel baseline 5.4, tightens TTY perms, and makes OpenSSL the only TLS backend, marking security-focused changes.
Linus Torvalds Tinkers with GuitarPedal
Even though the GuitarPedal repo is just an experiment, it comes from the Linux creator, Linus Torvalds, so it’s already creating buzz among open-source fans.