Fedora and openSUSE Are Dropping Support for Some Video Codecs
Fedora and openSUSE are removing H.264, H.265, and VC-1 VA-API video codecs support from Mesa to avoid potential patent issues.
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Debian Decided to Include Non-Free Firmware in the Installer
In a vote held over the past two weeks, Debian's developers decided to include non-free firmware by default in the Debian installer.
TUXEDO Computers Released TUXEDO OS 1 to the Mass Public
TUXEDO Computers, a Linux-focused computer manufacturer, has made its in-house operating system, TUXEDO OS, available to all Linux users.
Parrot OS 5.1 Brings a Host of Updates and New Docker Repo
Updated security tools, IoT performance improvements, and its own Docker repo are some things the new Parrot OS 5.1 comes with.
SpiralLinux Updated Built Upon the Stable Debian 11.5 Branch
SpiralLinux 11.220925 adds smoother two-finger scrolling, Firefox ESR 102.3, and disabling bitmap fonts to avoid poor font rendering.
Python 2 Is No Longer Part of the Arch Linux Repositories
Python 2 reached EOL in 2020, so Arch's devs reduced the apps that used it to the point it is now entirely removed from the distro's repos.
RHEL-Based EuroLinux Desktop Debuts on the Linux Scene
EuroLinux Desktop is a modern operating system based on RHEL 9 intended for usage in office work, companies, and private users.
EndeavourOS Nova Released Primarily Addresses GRUB Issue
EndeavourOS Nova, the new release in the Artemis series, focused primarily on resolving the GRUB issue that affected Arch Linux-based distros.
Debian 10.13 and Debian 11.5 Are Available as Bugfix Releases
The Debian Project has announced 10.13 and 11.5 updates to its "Buster" and "Bullseye" series, which mainly address security issues.
Fedora Devs Plans to Replace DNF with DNF5 in Fedora Linux 39
There is a proposal for Fedora 39 to use DNF5 for software package management to improve performance and user experience.