KDE-Centric KaOS Goes Qt5-Free with July 2025 Release, Adds Plasma 6.4
KaOS 2025.7 drops Qt5 from default installs, introduces Plasma 6.4, and debuts a refreshed Midna theme with updated visuals.
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.
PipeWire 1.4.7 Released with Echo Cancellation and Latency Fixes
PipeWire 1.4.7 multimedia framework is out now, offering improved echo cancellation latency handling, enhanced resampling, and more.
PipeWire 1.2.8 Bugfix Update Brings Better ALSA and Pulse Handling
PipeWire 1.2.8 multimedia framework is out now with bug fixes and performance tweaks, fully compatible with previous 1.2.x and 1.0.x releases.
KDE Desktop Environment Comes to FreeBSD 15.0 Installer
FreeBSD 15.0 aims to introduce a KDE desktop installation option, allowing users to boot directly into a graphical login with minimal setup required.
Thunderbird 141 Arrives with Archive Button, OpenPGP Expiry Warnings
Mozilla Thunderbird 141 open-source email client is out now with a new Archive button, better OpenPGP key handling, and a wide range of bug fixes.
IPFire 2.29 Core Update 196 Firewall Released with WireGuard Boost
IPFire 2.29 Core Update 196 open-source firewall is out with Linux kernel 6.12.34, GCC 15, improved WireGuard performance, and more.
Google Debuts OSS Rebuild Project
Google launches the OSS Rebuild project to verify open source packages and combat supply chain attacks through reproducible builds.
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.