Linux & Open Source News

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Debian 13 Freeze Begins in March, Debian 15 Codename Revealed

OnJanuary 24, 2025

Debian 13 'Trixie' freeze starts March 15, 2025. The future Debian 15 release is officially named 'Duke.'

Deepin Linux 25 Goes (Almost) Immutable

OnJanuary 23, 2025

The upcoming Deepin Linux 25 release will introduce Solid, an immutable system offering enhanced security, snapshot management, and a layered architecture.

MySQL 9.2 Released, Adds JavaScript Transactional API

OnJanuary 23, 2025

Explore MySQL 9.2 release highlights, including new features, deprecated items, and removed functionality, for improved database management and performance.

Vivaldi Browser 7.1 Introduces Customizable Widgets

OnJanuary 23, 2025

Vivaldi browser 7.1 introduces customizable widgets, tab imports, and speed dial improvements for a seamless browsing experience.

LibreELEC 12.0.2 Brings Big Changes for Raspberry Pi Users

OnJanuary 22, 2025

LibreELEC 12.0.2, an open-source media center, is here with Kodi 21.2, an ARM to AArch64 switch, and major updates for Raspberry Pi 4/5.

Ventoy 1.1 Released with EweOS ISO Support

OnJanuary 22, 2025

Ventoy 1.1, an open-source tool for creating a bootable USB drive to load multiple ISO files, now supports eweOS ISO.

Archinstall 3.0.2 Introduces Wayfire Support and Enhanced Features

OnJanuary 22, 2025

Archinstall 3.0.2 introduces Wayfire support, improved Btrfs handling, and dataclass configurations, alongside major code cleanups and fixes.

SDL 3 Released with Enhanced APIs, Improved Documentation, and More

OnJanuary 22, 2025

SDL (Simple DirectMedia Layer) 3.2 is here as the first official stable release of the SDL 3 branch, bringing better APIs, modern GPU rendering, and more.