GNOME 50 Ends the X11 Era After Decades
GNOME 50 completes the long migration to Wayland, dropping X11 backend code and relying on XWayland for any remaining compatibility needs.
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GNOME 50 completes the long migration to Wayland, dropping X11 backend code and relying on XWayland for any remaining compatibility needs.
Linux Mint users can now move the search bar and reposition system buttons in Cinnamon’s menu, and the project also introduces a revamped System Information tool.
KDE Gear 25.08.3 bugfix update brings fixes and improvements for Kdenlive crashes, Dolphin’s zoom handling, Okular stability, and Kate’s editor behavior.
SQLite 3.51 introduces new JSONB functions, improved query performance, enhanced CLI tools, and expanded support for 64-bit WebAssembly builds.
After a difficult period, the Flatpak project regains stability and focus under new maintainers with the 1.17 pre-release, the first update in six months.
Fwupd 2.0.17 introduces client-side phased updates, post-quantum signatures, and expanded hardware support, including new Framework and ASUS devices.
LXQt 2.3 desktop environment improves Wayland support, adds new panel backends for Labwc, Niri, and Wayfire, introduces LZ4 in Archiver, and more.
The Linux-powered handheld gaming console, Steam Deck, now allows you to complete game downloads with the screen off, saving power while staying updated.
Nginx Proxy Manager 2.13 introduces a React-based frontend with an updated Tabler UI, upgrades Certbot to v5.1, and adds official support for Hetzner Cloud DNS.
Nebula is a fresh Rust-built GTK frontend for XBPS, offering a modern and easy way to manage packages on Void Linux.