GNU Nano 8.5 Command-Line Text Editor Released
GNU Nano 8.5 command-line text editor rolls out with saved anchors, improved syntax coloring, and updated keystrokes.
Linux & Open Source News
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GNOME 49 Will Require Deeper systemd Integration
Upcoming GNOME releases will require systemd for key session features, making it harder for non-systemd distros to keep pace without major patches.
Apple Launches a Swift-Powered Docker Alternative for macOS
Apple introduced a Swift-powered, open-source alternative to Docker for running Linux containers on macOS, focused on security and isolation.
Rocky Linux 10 Released, This Is What’s New
Rocky Linux 10 is out now, dropping 32-bit support and x86-64-v2, while adding RISC-V, updated toolchains, and more.
Gitea 1.24: New APIs, Smarter Markdown, and Better Admin Tools
Gitea 1.24 self-hosted Git service released with performance boosts, enforced 2FA, improved markdown rendering, and more.
Docker Desktop 4.42 Ships with Native IPv6, MCP Toolkit Integration
Docker Desktop 4.42 adds native IPv6 support, debuts built-in MCP Toolkit, and expands AI tooling.
Audacity 3.7.4 Patches Critical Crashes and Rendering Issues
Audacity 3.7.4 open-source audio editor fixes crashes, waveform rendering, and clip deletion issues.
Ubuntu Joins the Movement: X11 Officially Being Phased Out
Ubuntu 25.10 "Questing Quokka" removes Xorg-based sessions, fully embracing Wayland as the new default for GNOME.
DXVK 2.6.2 Brings Targeted Fixes for VR, Intel GPUs, and Game-Specific Bugs
DXVK 2.6.2 is out with bug fixes and game-specific workarounds, improving compatibility and stability for Vulkan-based Direct3D translation on Linux and beyond.
Kdenlive 25.04.2 Video Editor Brings Subtle Workflow Enhancements
Kdenlive 25.04.2 open-source video editing software is out with fixes for audio thumbnails, subtitle grabbing, OTIO path issues, and more.