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OpenELA Introduces Open-Source Verification Suite for Enterprise Linux

OnJune 25, 2025
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OpenELA launches ELValidated, a toolkit helping Enterprise Linux vendors verify compatibility and cut testing costs using standardized ABI validation.

XLibre Proposed as Fedora’s New Default X11 Server

OnJune 24, 2025
UpdatedJune 25, 2025
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Fedora Linux 43 may replace the aging Xorg Xserver with XLibre, a new, maintained fork offering new features while preserving user experience.

Fedora 44 Plans to Drop i686 Support and 32-Bit Multilib Compatibility

OnJune 24, 2025
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Fedora targets Fedora 44 to remove i686 packages and multilib support, impacting Wine, Steam, and any remaining 32-bit dependencies on 64-bit installations.

KDE Plasma 6.4.1 Desktop Environment Released

OnJune 24, 2025
UpdatedJune 25, 2025

KDE Plasma 6.4.1 is a bugfix release that improves translations and refines your desktop experience across KWin, Discover, Plasma Desktop, and more.

Hyprland Launches Subscription Plan to Sustain Development

OnJune 24, 2025

Hyprland stays fully open source—but Premium subscribers can unlock extra support, forum access, and curated desktop experiences for €5/month.

Firefox 140 Now Available for Download, Here’s What’s New

OnJune 23, 2025
UpdatedJune 24, 2025
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Firefox 140 open-source web browser drops Pocket integration and introduces tab unloading to save memory, Android fingerprint lock for private tabs, and more.