Linux & Open Source News

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Krita 5.2.9 Brings Stability with Key Crash and Performance Fixes

OnJanuary 29, 2025

Krita 5.2.9 free and open-source digital painting app brings major bug fixes, improved EXR handling, and enhanced stability for digital artists.

KaOS 2025.01 Released with Plasma 6.2 and KDE Applications 24.12

OnJanuary 28, 2025

KaOS 2025.01 launches with Linux kernel 6.12, Plasma 6.2, KDE Apps 24.12, bcachefs support, a new website, and more.

Google Releases Pebble Smartwatch Code as Open Source

OnJanuary 28, 2025

Google breathes new life into Pebble watches with an OS source code release, giving developers the tools to continue this smartwatch journey.

Small But Mighty: System76 Unleashes the 2025 Meerkat Mini

OnJanuary 28, 2025

System76’s 2025 Meerkat mini Linux PC costs $799 and packs Intel Core Ultra processors, faster RAM, and ARC graphics into a 4.5-inch space.

Microsoft Launches an Open-Source DocumentDB Database

OnJanuary 28, 2025

Microsoft unveils DocumentDB—an open-source NoSQL datastore built on PostgreSQL, now available under the MIT license.

Mozilla Thunderbird 134 Brings Real-Time Notifications

OnJanuary 27, 2025

Mozilla Thunderbird 134 rolls out with real-time desktop alerts, visual improvements, and critical fixes (only for testing purposes).

ISD Is a New Tool Offering a User-Friendly Approach to Systemd Management

OnJanuary 27, 2025

Simplify systemd service management with isd, a user-friendly keyboard-focused TUI offering fuzzy search, auto-refresh previews, and full customization.