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Kubuntu Focus Zr GEN 1: A Linux-First High-Performance Mobile Workstation

OnAugust 12, 2025
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Kubuntu Focus unveils the Zr GEN 1, delivering the most powerful mobile hardware with an out-of-the-box Linux experience.

Redis 8.2 Brings Up to 49% More Throughput

OnAugust 11, 2025

Redis 8.2 in-memory data store is now GA, delivering up to 35% faster commands, 49% more throughput, and major memory savings.

Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 32 (Aug 4 – 10, 2025)

OnAugust 10, 2025

Catch up on the latest Linux news: Debian 13, Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS, Proxmox VE 9.0, Plasma 6.4.4, openSUSE turns 20, big changes ahead for MX 25, and more.

Linux Mint 22.2 “Zara” Enters Public Beta

OnAugust 10, 2025
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Linux Mint 22.2 “Zara” is now in public beta, offering users an early look at new features and improvements before the final release.

Paper 7 Is an Open-Source E-Paper Frame with a Spectra 6 Display

OnAugust 10, 2025

Paper 7 is a 7-inch open-source e-paper frame with a Spectra 6 color display, Wi-Fi 6, months-long battery life, and full firmware customization.

GNOME Plans New Donation Reminder Pop-Up in Upcoming Release

OnAugust 10, 2025
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With GNOME 49, users will get a kind reminder now and then to support the project and its future improvements.

Debian 13 “Trixie” Released, This Is What’s New

OnAugust 9, 2025
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Debian 13 “Trixie” is here with RISC-V support, Linux kernel 6.12 LTS, new security hardening, HTTP Boot, updated desktop environments, and over 14K new packages.