Linux & Open Source News

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OBS Studio 32.0 Released with Plugin Manager, Metal Renderer

OnSeptember 23, 2025

OBS Studio 32.0 adds a plugin manager, Hybrid MP4/MOV defaults, Apple Silicon Metal renderer, and major bug fixes.

Elementary OS 8.0.2 Brings Kernel 6.14, Better Accessibility

OnSeptember 22, 2025

Ubuntu-based elementary OS 8.0.2 arrives with Linux kernel 6.14, improved accessibility, Music app upgrades, and better hardware support.

Varnish Cache 8.0 Arrives in the Middle of a Heated Rebranding Controversy

OnSeptember 22, 2025

The launch of Varnish Cache 8.0 has been eclipsed by heated debate over the project’s sudden rename to “Vinyl Cache.”

ProtonUp-Qt v2.14 Brings New Proton-EM Compatibility Tool

OnSeptember 22, 2025

ProtonUp-Qt 2.14 adds Proton-EM support, drops NorthStar tool, and improves compatibility for Steam, Lutris, and Heroic users.

Kdenlive 25.08.1 Released with Stability Fixes and UI Improvements

OnSeptember 22, 2025

The first maintenance update of Kdenlive 25.08 video editor improves usability and stability with key fixes for rendering, effects, and project handling.

RPM 6.0 Package Manager Released with New Package Format

OnSeptember 22, 2025

RPM 6.0 package manager debuts with the new v6 package format, modern crypto, OpenPGP v6, and drops legacy v3 installs.

MX-25 “Infinity” Beta Launches with Debian 13 “Trixie” Base

OnSeptember 22, 2025

MX Linux 25 “Infinity” Beta arrives with Xfce, KDE, and Fluxbox editions, based on Debian 13, plus sysVinit and systemd options.

Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 38 (Sep 15 – 21, 2025)

OnSeptember 21, 2025

Catch up on the latest Linux news: Ubuntu 25.10 Beta, LMDE 7 Beta, Zorin 18 Beta, GNOME 49, Systemd 258, Firefox 143, APT adds native history parsing, Torvalds tinkers with GuitarPedal, and more.