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Xfce 4.20 Desktop Environment Landed in Arch’s Repos

OnDecember 23, 2024

Arch Linux users can now upgrade to the new, sleek, lightweight Xfce 4.20 desktop environment only a week after its release.

Serpent OS Reaches Alpha Milestone

OnDecember 23, 2024

Serpent OS enters alpha with fresh GNOME and COSMIC builds, streamlined rust-based components, and expanded hardware support.

OpenShot 3.3 Pre-Release Introduces Fresh UI and Performance Boosts

OnDecember 22, 2024

The pre-release OpenShot 3.3 open-source video editor debuts the "Cosmic Dusk" theme, ripple editing upgrades, Wayland-ready tools, and more.

Home Assistant Launches New Voice Assistant Hardware

OnDecember 22, 2024

Meet Home Assistant Voice Preview Edition – a private, open-source voice assistant designed for your home, offering sleek hardware and great customization.

ScyllaDB Transitions to Source Available License

OnDecember 22, 2024

ScyllaDB NoSQL database transitions to a source available license, unifying streams and offering a free tier of ScyllaDB Enterprise.

CachyOS December 2024 Release: Optimized Kernel, RustiCL, and Wireless Enhancements

OnDecember 21, 2024

Arch-based CachyOS's December '24 update brings optimized kernels with AutoFDO, RustiCL for Mesa, wireless-regdb by default, Bluetooth support, and key fixes.