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.

SQLite 3.51 Brings New JSONB Functions and Better Performance

OnNovember 6, 2025

SQLite 3.51 introduces new JSONB functions, improved query performance, enhanced CLI tools, and expanded support for 64-bit WebAssembly builds.

Flatpak Development Restarts with Fresh Energy and Clear Direction

OnNovember 5, 2025
5 Comments

After a difficult period, the Flatpak project regains stability and focus under new maintainers with the 1.17 pre-release, the first update in six months.

Fwupd 2.0.17 Brings Post-Quantum Signatures and Phased Updates

OnNovember 5, 2025

Fwupd 2.0.17 introduces client-side phased updates, post-quantum signatures, and expanded hardware support, including new Framework and ASUS devices.

LXQt 2.3 Desktop Environment Released with Better Wayland Support

OnNovember 5, 2025

LXQt 2.3 desktop environment improves Wayland support, adds new panel backends for Labwc, Niri, and Wayfire, introduces LZ4 in Archiver, and more.

Steam Deck Adds Display-Off Mode for Low-Power Downloads

OnNovember 5, 2025
1 Comment

The Linux-powered handheld gaming console, Steam Deck, now allows you to complete game downloads with the screen off, saving power while staying updated.

Nginx Proxy Manager 2.13 Brings Long-Awaited React Interface

OnNovember 5, 2025

Nginx Proxy Manager 2.13 introduces a React-based frontend with an updated Tabler UI, upgrades Certbot to v5.1, and adds official support for Hetzner Cloud DNS.

Nebula Is a New GTK Frontend for Managing Void Linux Packages

OnNovember 4, 2025
4 Comments

Nebula is a fresh Rust-built GTK frontend for XBPS, offering a modern and easy way to manage packages on Void Linux.

KDE Plasma 6.5.2 Released with Bug Fixes Across Discover, KWin, and More

OnNovember 4, 2025
1 Comment

KDE Plasma 6.5.2 is now available, delivering fixes for KWin crashes, GTK configuration, and applets, ensuring smoother performance across Linux desktops.