X.Org Is Still Alive and Just Patched Nine Security Flaws
X.Org Server 21.1.23 and Xwayland 24.1.12 fix multiple security flaws affecting both X11 and Wayland compatibility.
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.
Transmission 4.1.2 BitTorrent Client Fixes Over 20 Bugs
Transmission 4.1.2 arrives as a bugfix release with download, tracker, TCP connection, Web UI, GTK, Qt, and macOS fixes.
Vim Classic 8.3 Debuts as an AI-Free Vim Fork
Vim Classic 8.3 arrives as a long-term support fork of Vim, based on Vim 8.2 and maintained without generative AI tools.
Red Hat npm Packages Compromised in Supply Chain Attack
Red Hat cloud services npm packages were compromised in a supply chain attack that used a preinstall script to steal developer and CI secrets.
Clonezilla Live 3.3.2 Brings Linux Kernel 7.0 and New Encryption
Clonezilla Live 3.3.2 updates its Debian Sid base, adds Linux kernel 7.0, Partclone 0.3.47, and switches image encryption to gocryptfs.
Rust May Limit AI-Generated Work in Its Core Repository
A draft policy for rust-lang/rust sets boundaries for LLM use, including disclosure rules and bans on AI-created core content.
Steam June Client Update Fixes Linux Input and Controller Issues
Valve’s latest Steam Client update adds a Linux workaround for Steam Controller gamepad emulation and fixes several input-related issues.
Nginx Proxy Manager 2.15 Brings Debian 13 Base and Security Fixes
Nginx Proxy Manager 2.15 updates Debian, OpenResty, Certbot, Python, and Node dependencies, with caution advised before upgrading.
Arch Linux June ISO Is Out with Fresh Kernel and Core Updates
Arch Linux’s June installation image lands with Linux kernel 7.0.10, Pacman 7.1, systemd 260.2, and updated desktop packages.
86Box 6.0 Brings Big Update to the Retro x86 Emulator
86Box 6.0 updates the open-source retro PC emulator for running DOS, Windows 98, Windows 2000, OS/2, BeOS, and early Linux systems.