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Myrlyn Takes Over Software Duties in openSUSE Tumbleweed

Latest Tumbleweed Update Marks Myrlyn’s Introduction

OnJuly 2, 2025

The latest openSUSE Tumbleweed update brings Myrlyn, the application set to replace YaST for future software management tasks.

Ubuntu 24.10 Nears Its End of Life

OnJune 30, 2025

Ubuntu 24.10 (Oracular Oriole) reaches end-of-life on July 10, marking the end of official support, updates, and security patches for this short-term release.

Fedora Holds Off on Dropping i686, Citing Community Needs

OnJune 30, 2025
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Fedora 44’s proposal to drop i686 support has been withdrawn following backlash, especially over its potential impact on Linux gaming.

Oracle Linux 10 Released, This Is What’s New

OnJune 27, 2025

Oracle Linux 10 is now GA with UEK 8.1, post-quantum crypto, zero-downtime patching, and enhanced dev tools.

Tails 6.17 Released with Improved Password Management

OnJune 26, 2025

Tails 6.17 privacy-focused Linux distro is out now with a new "Show Password" feature, alongside critical Tor Browser and uBlock Origin updates.

Deepin 25 Launches as Immutable Linux Release

OnJune 26, 2025
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Deepin 25 launches as an immutable Linux system, featuring a revamped desktop, AI assistant, and universal app packaging with cross-distro compatibility.

XLibre Proposed as Fedora’s New Default X11 Server

OnJune 24, 2025
UpdatedJune 25, 2025
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Fedora Linux 43 may replace the aging Xorg Xserver with XLibre, a new, maintained fork offering new features while preserving user experience.

Fedora 44 Plans to Drop i686 Support and 32-Bit Multilib Compatibility

OnJune 24, 2025
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Fedora targets Fedora 44 to remove i686 packages and multilib support, impacting Wine, Steam, and any remaining 32-bit dependencies on 64-bit installations.