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.

Linux Mint’s Cinnamon Menu is Getting a Makeover

OnMarch 1, 2025

The Linux Mint team is working on a fresh look for the Cinnamon app menu; Mint 22.1 dominates with 70% of recent downloads, followed by LMDE 6 at 14%.

Docker Engine 28 Strengthens Container Security

OnMarch 1, 2025

Docker Engine 28 enhances security by blocking unpublished container ports from LAN access, reducing exposure risks.

DavMail 6.3 Open-Source Exchange Gateway Released

OnFebruary 28, 2025

DavMail 6.3 open-source Exchange gateway brings LDAP, IMAP, and Office 365 enhancements, better TLS 1.3, and expanded Docker support.

Fish Shell 4 Is Here Entirely Rewritten in Rust

OnFebruary 27, 2025

Fish Shell 4 is here, completely rewritten in Rust with improved key bindings, self-installable builds, better history control, and more.

openSUSE’s Agama Installer Gets a Major Overhaul

OnFebruary 27, 2025

The new openSUSE Agama v12 installer debuts with a revamped UI, improved storage setup, authentication changes, and more.

NVIDIA Releases Linux Display Driver 570.124

NVIDIA Releases Linux Display Driver v570

OnFebruary 27, 2025

NVIDIA releases Linux Display Driver 570.124 with bug fixes, VRR improvements, and Wayland optimizations.

Mozilla Introduces Firefox’s First-Ever Terms of Use

OnFebruary 27, 2025

Mozilla introduced a Terms of Use and updated its Privacy Notice, ensuring that this way Firefox offers more data collection and use transparency.

Immich 1.127 Introduces Face Tagging & Memory Enhancements

OnFebruary 26, 2025

Immich 1.127, a self-hosted photo and video backup solution, enhances the memories feature, adds manual face tagging, and introduces a star rating search.