Three New Sparky 2023.10 Semi-Rolling Special Editions Released
Powered by Linux kernel 6.5, SparkyLinux's special GameOver, Multimedia, and Rescue 2023.10 semi-rolling editions are here.
Linux & Open Source News
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Microsoft Announces the Sunset of Azure Database for MariaDB
Time's ticking for Azure MariaDB users. By 9/19/2025, all workloads will be gone. Microsoft recommends migrating to Azure MySQL.
MariaDB Corporation Is Going Through Tough Days, Here’s Why
MariaDB Corporation makes major changes, cutting 28% of its workforce and ending SkySQL & Xpand development to curb operating expenses.
openSUSE Is Working On Its New Agama Installer
Discover Agama: openSUSE's ALP release's next-gen installer. A successor to YaST, it promises a refined installation experience.
OpenWrt 23.05 Adds Support for over 200 New Devices
OpenWrt 23.05 is here, supporting over 1790 devices, and introduces the ability to include rust-written programs.
MX Linux 23.1 (Libretto) Released, Here’s What’s New
The first update in the MX's "Libretto" series, 23.1, comes based on the latest Debian 12.2, offering new and updated applications.
Linux Kernel 6.1 LTS Becomes SLTS with 10 Years of Support
Linux Kernel 6.1 LTS gets a decade of support through the Civil Infrastructure Platform and its super-long-term stable (SLTS) kernel program.
Why Ubuntu 23.10 ISOs Have Been Temporarily Withdrawn
Due to the hate speech found in some of the translations in the Ubuntu 23.10 desktop installer, the ISOs were withdrawn from the mirrors.
Ubuntu 23.10 “Mantic Minotaur” Released, Here’s What’s New
Ubuntu 23.10 shines with Linux Kernel 6.5 and GNOME 45, ensuring a minimal software load for a smooth and powerful user experience.
openSUSE Leap Micro 5.5 Released, Leap Micro 5.3 EOL
The immutable openSUSE Leap Micro 5.5 is out with SELinux enhancements, Quadlet for Podman, and an improved Cockpit management interface.