Rsync 3.5.1 Fixes Path Regressions, Adds Protocol 33
Rsync 3.5.1 addresses several regressions from version 3.5 while introducing protocol 33 and new 4 KiB logical block statistics.
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.
Peppermint OS Starts Its Shift from X.Org to XLibre
Peppermint OS has begun testing XLibre as a replacement for the X.Org Server across its Debian and Devuan editions.
MX Linux 25.3 Released with Debian 13.7 Updates
MX Linux 25.3 “Infinity” ships updated ISOs, Linux kernel 6.12, Mesa 26.1 on AHS editions, and refreshed MX utilities.
Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 38, 2026 (September 14 – 20)
Catch up on the latest Linux news: Garuda Nix, Fedora 45 Beta, GNOME 51, VirtualBox 7.2.18, RustFS 1.0, Firefox 156, LibreOffice 26.8 set a download record, and more.
Portainer 3.0 Goes Kubernetes-First, Leaving Docker Secondary
Portainer 3.0 shifts its development focus to Kubernetes, while native Docker, Swarm, and Podman environments remain supported but lose feature parity.
Garuda Linux Launches Garuda Nix for NixOS Users
Garuda Nix is now available, offering NixOS installations with Garuda Dr460nized and Mokka desktop environments.
Clonezilla Live 3.3.3-37 Adds HTTP Boot and LUKS2 Support
Clonezilla Live 3.3.3-37 introduces HTTP Boot support, LUKS2 repositories, HiDPI improvements, and updated cloning tools.
RustFS 1.0 S3-Compatible Object Storage Reaches GA
RustFS 1.0 is now generally available, bringing the Rust-based, S3-compatible distributed object storage platform to production readiness.
Pangolin 1.23 Tunneled Reverse Proxy Makes High Availability Easier to Deploy
Pangolin 1.23 introduces self-service HA and clustering, alongside CLI improvements, multi-admin support, and organization management updates.
KDE Plasma 6.8 Enters Final Polishing Ahead of October 14 Release
KDE Plasma 6.8 is now firmly in the polishing stage, with developers focusing on bug fixes and refinements ahead of its October 14, 2026 release.