Niri 25.1 Debuts with Revamped Release Numbering
Niri scrollable-tiling compositor adopts calendar versioning, with v25.1 bringing floating window enhancements and more Wayland fixes.
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.
MX Linux 23.5 Brings Debian 12.9 and Xfce 4.20
MX Linux 23.5 introduces Xfce 4.20, kernel 6.1/6.12 LTS, improved Packageinstaller & persistence handling, and more.
Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 2 (Jan 6 – 12, 2025)
Catch up on the latest Linux news: Plasma 6.3 Beta, Budgie Desktop in 2025, COSMIC Desktop Alpha 5, Debian 12.9, Tails 6.11, Raspberry Pi 5 16GB, and more.
Enlightenment 0.27 Desktop Environment Released
Enlightenment 0.27 lightweight desktop environment is out with updated translations, flat mouse acceleration, convertible modules, and more for a polished user experience.
KDE’s Amarok 3.2.1 Music Player Brings Better Qt6 Support
Amarok 3.2.1 music player offers a refined experience with UI fixes, MTP updates, and Qt6 enhancements.
Debian 12.9 Rolls Out with Security and Stability Improvements
Debian 12 "Bookworm" receives its ninth refresh (12.9), featuring 72 bug fixes and 38 security updates. Here's more on that!
Git 2.48 Is Out with Faster SHA-1s, Meson Takes the Stage
Git 2.48 distributed revision control tool delivers Meson build system support, faster SHA-1s, memory leak-free tests, and more.
Mecha Comet: A Linux Handheld Built for Customization
Mecha Comet is a handheld Linux computer with 4GB RAM, 32GB storage, extensible hardware and software, and endless customization possibilities.
Fastfetch 2.34 Brings Long-Awaited Pretty Name Support for Linux Distros
Fastfetch 2.34 system information tool now prints distro pretty names, adds thermal zone temp reporting, detects WM version for Linux, and more.
Auto-cpufreq 2.5 Introduces Fedora 41 Support and Bug Fixes
Auto-cpufreq 2.5 CPU speed and power optimizer for Linux introduces EPB support, adds Fedora 41 compatibility, and resolves AMD sensor and permission errors.