Mesa 25.1 Lands with PanVK Feature Surge, Vulkan 1.4 Enhancements
Mesa 25.1, an open-source OpenGL/Vulkan graphics API implementation, debuts with Vulkan 1.4 and OpenGL 4.6 support, numerous driver updates, and more.
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.
Fwupd 2.0.9 Introduces EFI Certificate Insights
Fwupd 2.0.9 improves firmware security with UEFI dbx updates, certificate insights, and streamlined device parsing.
Final Bookworm-Based Raspberry Pi OS Released Ahead of Debian Trixie
A new Raspberry Pi OS update is now available for download, featuring screen lock upgrades, touchscreen improvements, and performance boosts.
Ubuntu 25.10 Will Default to Rust-Powered sudo-rs
Ubuntu 25.10 (Questing Quokka) will default to sudo-rs, a Rust-based reimplementation of sudo, aiming for better security and memory safety.
KDE Plasma 6.3.5 Desktop Environment Released
KDE Plasma 6.3.5 is a bugfix release improving applets, notifications, and core behavior, with over two dozen issues resolved.
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.
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.