MX Linux 25.1 ISOs Are Now Available With Dual Init Support
MX Linux 25.1 "Infinity" is out now, restoring dual init support with both systemd and sysvinit available on a single ISO.
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.
openSUSE Myrlyn Package Manager Reaches Version 1.0
The openSUSE Myrlyn package manager moves to version 1.0 with enhanced transaction history, RPM Recommends search, and usability refinements.
Alpine Linux Turns Last Year’s Hosting Trouble Into Long-Term Stability
One year on, Alpine Linux confirms its hosting and CI issues are behind it, thanks to new partners and community support.
Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 3, 2026 (Jan 12 – 18)
Catch up on the latest Linux news: EndeavourOS Ganymede Neo, Plasma 6.6 Beta, GNOME 49.3, Wine 11, Firefox 147, Debian to remove GTK2, Zorin OS hits 2M downloads, Let’s Encrypt launches IP address certificates, and more.
jQuery 4.0 Released After a Decade With Modernization Changes
The jQuery team has released version 4.0, introducing breaking changes, modern browser support, and long-planned cleanups.
Amarok 3.3.2 Music Player Released With Usability Improvements
Amarok 3.3.2 music player is out with usability improvements and bug fixes across the UI, playlists, audio backend, and collection handling.
Developer Claims Photoshop Installers Now Work on Linux Using Wine
A developer has published a patched Wine build that reportedly allows Adobe Photoshop installers to complete on Linux.
KDE Plasma 6.7 Will Offer Instant Light and Dark Mode Switching
KDE developers have kicked off work on Plasma 6.7, adding an instant light and dark mode switch to the Brightness and Color widget.
Plasma 6.6 Improves System Monitor, HDR Calibration, and Desktop Stability
KDE Plasma 6.6 adds graphical process priority controls to System Monitor, improves HDR calibration, and more.
Let’s Encrypt Launches IP Address Certificates With 6-Day Lifetimes
Let’s Encrypt has made IP-based TLS certificates generally available, allowing secure HTTPS connections directly to IP addresses.