Linux & Open Source News

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Oracle Linux 10 Released, This Is What’s New

OnJune 27, 2025

Oracle Linux 10 is now GA with UEK 8.1, post-quantum crypto, zero-downtime patching, and enhanced dev tools.

GStreamer 1.26.3 Delivers Bug and Security Fixes

OnJune 26, 2025

GStreamer 1.26.3 multimedia framework fixes H.266 parser flaws, improves WAV file support, and optimizes fragmented MP4 handling.

Tails 6.17 Released with Improved Password Management

OnJune 26, 2025

Tails 6.17 privacy-focused Linux distro is out now with a new "Show Password" feature, alongside critical Tor Browser and uBlock Origin updates.

Deepin 25 Launches as Immutable Linux Release

OnJune 26, 2025
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Deepin 25 launches as an immutable Linux system, featuring a revamped desktop, AI assistant, and universal app packaging with cross-distro compatibility.

The Curious Case of XLibre Xserver

OnJune 26, 2025
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Freedom of choice in Linux? The XLibre Xserver case suggests it's not as simple as it sounds, raising questions about openness and control.

OpenELA Introduces Open-Source Verification Suite for Enterprise Linux

OnJune 25, 2025
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OpenELA launches ELValidated, a toolkit helping Enterprise Linux vendors verify compatibility and cut testing costs using standardized ABI validation.

XLibre Proposed as Fedora’s New Default X11 Server

OnJune 24, 2025
UpdatedJune 25, 2025
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Fedora Linux 43 may replace the aging Xorg Xserver with XLibre, a new, maintained fork offering new features while preserving user experience.

Fedora 44 Plans to Drop i686 Support and 32-Bit Multilib Compatibility

OnJune 24, 2025
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Fedora targets Fedora 44 to remove i686 packages and multilib support, impacting Wine, Steam, and any remaining 32-bit dependencies on 64-bit installations.