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OpenZFS 2.3 Enhances Performance, Introduces JSON Support

OnJanuary 14, 2025

OpenZFS 2.3 file system rolls out with RAIDZ Expansion, Fast Dedup, Direct IO, JSON outputs, long names, and critical bug fixes.

DXVK 2.5.3 Brings Back Exclusive Full-Screen on Windows

OnJanuary 13, 2025

DXVK 2.5.3 brings back the exclusive full-screen mode for Windows users and fixes issues with variable refresh rate, HDR, and performance.

Niri 25.1 Debuts with Revamped Release Numbering

OnJanuary 13, 2025

Niri scrollable-tiling compositor adopts calendar versioning, with v25.1 bringing floating window enhancements and more Wayland fixes.

MX Linux 23.5 Brings Debian 12.9 and Xfce 4.20

OnJanuary 13, 2025

MX Linux 23.5 introduces Xfce 4.20, kernel 6.1/6.12 LTS, improved Packageinstaller & persistence handling, and more.

Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 2 (Jan 6 – 12, 2025)

OnJanuary 12, 2025
UpdatedJanuary 13, 2025

Catch up on the latest Linux news: Plasma 6.3 Beta, Budgie Desktop in 2025, COSMIC Desktop Alpha 5, Debian 12.9, Tails 6.11, Raspberry Pi 5 16GB, and more.

Enlightenment 0.27 Desktop Environment Released

OnJanuary 12, 2025
UpdatedJanuary 13, 2025

Enlightenment 0.27 lightweight desktop environment is out with updated translations, flat mouse acceleration, convertible modules, and more for a polished user experience.