WSL Preview is Now Available as a Microsoft Store App
If you're a Windows 11 user running WSL, there is some good news for you. A preview of the WSL is now on Microsoft Store.
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.
Geany 1.38 Lightweight Code Editor is Out, Removes GTK+2 Support
Geany is a code editor which uses GTK+ toolkit. The new version, Geany 1.38, comes with increased speed when opening documents.
Debian Project Releases Debian 11.1 and Debian 10.11
The Debian Project announced the general availability of the Debian 11.1 "Bullseye" and Debian 10.11 "Buster" as bugfix releases.
Python Has Become the Most Popular Language, According to TIOBE
According to a TIOBE statement in October 2021, Python is now the most popular programming language in the world.
openSUSE Tumbleweed Now Offering GNOME 41
The rolling release edition of openSUSE, Tumbleweed, now offers the latest GNOME 41 desktop environment in the Tumbleweed repositories.
Feren OS 2021.10 Comes with Some Visual Improvements
Feren OS 2021.10 is a Linux distribution with focus on visual aesthetics, user interface and user experience.
GNU nano 5.9 Text Editor Comes with YAML Syntax Highlighting Support
The legendary open source text editor GNU nano has released version 5.9. Take a look at what features this new release brings.
Squid Proxy Server 5.2 Bugfix Release Now Available
Squid is one of the most popular proxy/cache server. The new v5.2 fixes several vulnerabilities and bugs found in the prior Squid releases.
Python 3.10 is Here, Brings Some Great New Features and Improvements
Python 3.10 sports powerful pattern matching features, better error reporting, and more. Here's what's new.
Google Launched a Secure Open Source (SOS) Program for Developers
Google starts the Secure Open Source (SOS) Rewards pilot program run by the Linux Foundation with initial sponsorship of $1 million.