RustDesk 1.3.3 Introduces Mobile Clipboard Support
RustDesk 1.3.3 open-source remote desktop adds mobile clipboard, Mac arm sound, "untagged" address filtering, and GPU improvements.
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.
Nitrux 3.8 “db” Released Packed with Performance Boosts
The immutable systemd-free distro Nitrux 3.8 is out, featuring Linux kernel 6.12, improved boot time, enhanced NVIDIA support, and more.
Vulkan 1.4 Expands Cross-Platform GPU Capabilities
Khronos Group unveils Vulkan 1.4, bringing 8K rendering, dynamic features, and streamlined cross-platform development.
Lutris 0.5.18 Brings Default Dark Theme and Cover-Art Display
Lutris 0.5.18 open-source game manager for Linux brings default dark theme, advanced search tags, new game sources, DXVK v2.4 support, and more.
Xfce 4.20 Pre2 Unveiled: Stable Release Just Around the Corner
Xfce 4.20 Pre2 is out now, gearing up for the stable release on December 15.
HandBrake 1.9 Adds Intel QSV VVC Decoder and AV1 Enhancements
HandBrake 1.9 open-source video transcoder brings Intel QSV VVC decoding, AV1 SCC support, ALAC encoding, and improved subtitles.
NixOS 24.11: Plasma 6.2, GNOME 47, and a Massive Package Overhaul
NixOS 24.11 "Vicuna" has been released with over 8100 new packages, GNOME 47, Plasma 6.2, and Darwin SDK updates.
Armbian 24.11 Debuts Enhanced Tools, Expanded Hardware Support
Armbian 24.11 is here with streamlined builds, improved Rockchip kernel, advanced userspace tools, and dedicated application images.
Linux Mint Topped DistroWatch’s Rankings
Linux Mint climbs to the number one spot on DistroWatch, unseating MX Linux after five years of dominance in the popular ranking.
7-Zip 24.09 File Archiver Enhances LZMA Compression
7-Zip 24.09 open-source file archiver enhances compression with larger default dictionaries, new hash checksums, improved APM/HFS support, and bug fixes.