GParted 1.7 Released with Bcachefs Support and NBD Recognition
GParted 1.7 enhances partition management with NBD support, Bcachefs (experimental), LVM probe prevention, and updated translations.
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.
Alpine Linux Expands Funding Model with Open Collective Support
Alpine Linux is now on Open Collective, opening new ways for users and organizations to support its infrastructure and long-term sustainability financially.
GStreamer 1.24.12 Improves Performance Across Platforms
GStreamer 1.24.12 multimedia framework is a bug-fix release that resolves crashes, improves compatibility, and enhances reliability across platforms.
Let’s Encrypt Phases Out Certificates Expiry Notifications
Let’s Encrypt is updating its Subscriber Agreement and ending expiration reminders.
OPNsense Celebrates 10 Years with the 25.1 “Ultimate Unicorn” Release
OPNsense 25.1 open-source firewall and routing platform rolls out powered by FreeBSD 14.2, with a revamped UI, ZFS snapshot support, and more.
Krita 5.2.9 Brings Stability with Key Crash and Performance Fixes
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
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
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
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
Microsoft unveils DocumentDB—an open-source NoSQL datastore built on PostgreSQL, now available under the MIT license.