Linux & Open Source News

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Fwupd 2.0.7 Brings UEFI Memory Protection Verification

OnMarch 25, 2025

Fwupd 2.0.7 adds support for new Intel cameras, UEFI capsule installs, and overcomes 2GB archive limits, plus fixes critical USB and memory issues.

Freedesktop SDK Retires Cisco’s OpenH264 Codec Library

OnMarch 25, 2025

Freedesktop SDK retires the OpenH264 codec library due to security flaws, licensing headaches, and maintainability issues.

GRUB Gets a Taste of Rust with New Prototype

OnMarch 25, 2025

Rust lands in GRUB as an experiment—initial i386-pc support and dynamic modules, promising safer system code.

Kumander Linux: A Windows 7 Nostalgia Trip

OnMarch 24, 2025

Kumander Linux delivers a Windows 7-style desktop while running on Debian stable, for those who prefer a classic desktop experience.

GIMP 3.0.2 Fixes Key Bugs, Enhances macOS and Windows Support

OnMarch 24, 2025

GIMP 3.0.2 is out with bug fixes, improved macOS and Windows support, and UI refinements, marking the first micro-release of the 3.0 series.

Linux Kernel 6.14 Released, Here’s What’s New

OnMarch 24, 2025

Linux kernel 6.14 introduces NT sync primitives for faster gaming, improved Btrfs RAID1 read balancing, GPU memory control, and more.

Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 12 (Mar 17 – 23, 2025)

OnMarch 23, 2025

Catch up on the latest Linux news: EndeavourOS Mercury Neo, Elementary OS 8.0.1, Kali 2025.1a, GNOME 48, GIMP 3, Hyprland 0.48, Wine 10.4, Git 2.49, EU OS on the horizon, and more.