BleachBit 5.0 System Cleaning Utility Released with Major Upgrades
BleachBit 5.0 open-source system cleaning utility is out now with new cleaners, security patches, and better cross-platform performance.
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.
Stable Clonezilla Live Update Brings Kernel 6.14 and Btrfs v6.13 Support
Clonezilla Live's May update includes an Ubuntu 25.04 base, Linux kernel 6.14, improved USB support, and key bug fixes.
PeerTube Mobile App v1 Is Out
The PeerTube mobile app has reached version 1, allowing users to easily edit playlists, comment on videos, and switch between accounts.
Fastfetch 2.42 System Information Tool Fixes Virtual Disk Bugs
Fastfetch 2.42 system information tool adds BIOS name normalization on OpenBSD, plus CPU and Wi-Fi improvements across BSD systems.
Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 18 (Apr 28 – May 4, 2025)
Catch up on the latest Linux news: openSUSE Leap 16 Beta, Tails 6.15, Firefox 138, Thunderbird 138, Wine 10.7, KDE drops LTS label, Open Source Lab needs your help, and more.
Iconic Open Source Hub Appeals for Lifesaving Donations
Oregon State University's Open Source Lab may shut down without $250K in funding. Projects like Gentoo, Debian, Fedora, and many more rely on it.
Linux Kernel to Drop Support for Legacy i486 and Early 586 CPUs
Linux kernel developers target outdated CPU support, with major code cleanup and a push for streamlined x86 architecture support.
Wine 10.7 Released with Improved Write Watch Performance
Wine 10.7 is out now, featuring user fault fd support, float format conversion updates, PDB backend work, and 14 bug fixes.
Firefox Finally Did It
Thousands of users wanted it, so Firefox delivered it. Tab Groups are now live to help you declutter and stay organized while browsing.
KDE Drops Plasma LTS Label, Eyes Extended Support for All Releases
KDE discontinues Plasma LTS, moving toward more reliable support via longer regular releases, and introduces a smarter, opt-in telemetry system.