SparkyLinux 8.0 Launches with Debian 13 Base
SparkyLinux 8.0 arrives with a Debian 13 base, Linux kernel 6.12 LTS, updated desktops, new tools, and improved installation options.
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.
KDE Gear 25.08 Apps Collection Rolls Out, Here’s What’s New
KDE Gear 25.08 apps collection arrives with new travel tools, productivity boosts, better search in Dolphin, and more.
Arch’s New Bumpbuddy Tracks and Flags Out-of-Date Packages Automatically
Arch Linux introduces Bumpbuddy, a new tool that automatically tracks upstream releases and flags outdated packages for maintainers.
Kaisen Linux Releases Version 3.0, Announces Project Shutdown
Kaisen Linux 3.0 lands with a Debian 13 “Trixie” base, but it’s also the last release, as the project officially shuts down.
Podman Integrates Quadlets Directly into Its CLI
Podman now includes native Quadlet commands, streamlining declarative container and service management directly from its CLI.
Syncthing 2.0 Launches With Major Database Overhaul
Syncthing 2.0, an open-source peer-to-peer file synchronization tool, debuts with a switch to SQLite, revamped logging, faster syncing, and more.
NVIDIA Releases Linux Display Driver v580.76
The new NVIDIA 580.76.05 Linux driver fixes Vulkan hangs, improves Wayland support, and adds advanced display options for better performance.
Kubuntu Focus Zr GEN 1: A Linux-First High-Performance Mobile Workstation
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
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)
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.