SparkyLinux 2024.01: A Fresh Start for the Year
Sparky 2024.01 semi-rolling brings Linux kernel 6.6, Debian 'Trixie' base, PipeWire as default, latest desktop environments, and more.
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.
Sovereign Tech Fund’s €203K Infusion in GStreamer
GStreamer's RTP, RTCP, RTSP, and WebRTC components get a Rust makeover, thanks to a €203K investment.
MySQL 8.3 Released: What’s New and Removed
MySQL 8.3 updates: Tagged GTIDs for transaction grouping, enhanced JSON EXPLAIN formats, significant removals, and more.
Flathub’s Strategic Shift to Highlight High-Quality Apps
Flathub's new guidelines elevate app quality, ensuring a seamless experience for users seeking top-notch applications.
Wine 9.0 Is Here after a Year of Development
Wine 9.0 released: Over 7,000 changes, WoW64 architecture, experimental Wayland driver, Vulkan support, and more.
AV Linux MX Edition 23.1: OS for Audiophiles
AV Linux 23.1 'Enlightened' is a significant update, including MX-23/Debian 12 base, Enlightenment 0.25.4, and PipeWire 1.0.0.
openSUSE Leap 15.6 to Be the Last in Its Current Form
openSUSE will shift gears with the ALP-based Leap 16, raising questions about its new enterprise-oriented trajectory.
PulseAudio 17.0 Enhances Bluetooth and ALSA Support
PulseAudio 17.0 sound server streamlines ALSA UCM profiles, provides better Bluetooth interaction and improves webRTC audio processing.
Firebird 5.0 Database Release: Key Features and Changes
Firebird 5.0 open-source RDBMS features improved parallel operations, enriched SQL syntax, and more robust security.
Linux Mint 21.3 ‘Virginia’ Is Here with Cinnamon 6.0
Linux Mint 21.3, backed until 2027, debuts Cinnamon 6.0 with experimental Wayland support, promising a forward-looking desktop environment.