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.
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.
Linux Mint’s Cinnamon Menu Gets New Layout Customization Options
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 Apps Collection Rolls Out, Here’s What’s New
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 Brings New JSONB Functions and Better Performance
SQLite 3.51 introduces new JSONB functions, improved query performance, enhanced CLI tools, and expanded support for 64-bit WebAssembly builds.
Flatpak Development Restarts with Fresh Energy and Clear Direction
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 Brings Post-Quantum Signatures and Phased Updates
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 Released with Better Wayland Support
LXQt 2.3 desktop environment improves Wayland support, adds new panel backends for Labwc, Niri, and Wayfire, introduces LZ4 in Archiver, and more.
Steam Deck Adds Display-Off Mode for Low-Power Downloads
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 Brings Long-Awaited React Interface
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 New GTK Frontend for Managing Void Linux Packages
Nebula is a fresh Rust-built GTK frontend for XBPS, offering a modern and easy way to manage packages on Void Linux.