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LightDM 1.32 Display Manager Is Here, Drops Qt 4 Support

LightDM 1.32 Display Manager Released, Dropping Qt 4 Support

OnJuly 21, 2022

The LightDM project announced the release of the LightDM 1.32 display manager with a host of fixes. Here's what is new!

Three New Sparky 2022.07 Semi-Rolling Special Editions Released

OnJuly 17, 2022

Sparky Linux has released three updated ISO images of its GameOver, Multimedia, and Rescue semi-rolling release editions.

Linux Mint 21 Has Released Betas of Its Cinnamon, Xfce, and Mate Editions

OnJuly 15, 2022

Linux Mint 21 "Vanessa" is close to its final version with the release of beta versions of its spins. So here's what's new!

Rocky Linux 9 Is Here with 10 Years of Support

Rocky Linux 9.0 (Blue Onyx) Is Here with 10 Years of Support

OnJuly 14, 2022

Rocky Linux 9.0 is generally available for download now, with important security improvements and an updated package base.

Flatline: A Browser Extension That Makes Installing Flatpaks Easy

OnJuly 13, 2022

Flatline allows users to select apps directly from their software center by clicking on the Install button from the Flathub website.

What Happens to Cutefish OS? Users Are Concerned Whether the Project Is Still Alive

OnJuly 11, 2022

The suspension of active development on the Cutefish OS has led to concerns among Linux users that the project no longer exists.

Debian 11.4 Released with 80 Security Updates and 81 Bugfixes

OnJuly 9, 2022

Debian 11.4 is now available, and while it's a minor release, it's a mandatory step toward OS stability. If you're on Debian 11, it's time to upgrade.