Google Debuts OSS Rebuild Project
Google launches the OSS Rebuild project to verify open source packages and combat supply chain attacks through reproducible builds.
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 2.0.13 Released with Faster Startup and Lower Memory Use
Fwupd 2.0.13 Linux firmware update tool speeds up startup by 60%, lowers memory use, and adds support for new MediaTek, HP, and Logitech devices.
Raspberry Pi Imager 1.9.6 Brings Better SSH Validation
Raspberry Pi Imager 1.9.6, an easy-to-use SD card preparation tool by Raspberry Pi, updates multiple languages and refines SSH and WiFi.
Firefox 141 Now Available for Download, Here’s What’s New
Firefox 141 open-source web browser enables WebGPU on Windows, reduces memory usage on Linux, and skips forced restarts after updates.
Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 29 (Jul 14 – 20, 2025)
Catch up on the latest Linux news: Sparky 7.8, Plasma 6.4.3, VirtualBox 7.1.12, Hyprland 0.50, Blender 4.5, Debian 13 release date revealed, Clear Linux shuts down, and more.
HDR Video Playback Lands in Chromium on Wayland
Chromium adds Wayland color-management-v1 support, allowing HDR rendering on supported platforms with a default-enabled feature flag.
KDE Plasma 6.5 Introduces Long-Awaited Rounded Bottom Corners
KDE Plasma 6.5 development finally adds long-awaited rounded bottom corners to windows, new sidebar resizing behavior, and more.
Clear Linux Discontinued as Intel Pulls the Plug Overnight
After a decade of development, Intel has officially shut down Clear Linux OS. The project’s GitHub repo is now archived and read-only.
Malware Discovered in Arch Linux AUR Packages
Arch Linux deletes three browser-related AUR packages infected with a Remote Access Trojan, urges users to uninstall and check systems for compromise.
Debian 13 Set to Launch on August 9
Debian 13 (Trixie) is scheduled for release on August 9, featuring KDE Plasma 6.3.5, GNOME 48, and Linux kernel 6.12 LTS.