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IPFire 2.29 Released with Suricata 8 and Real-Time IPS Email Reporting

IPFire 2.29 Core Update 198 Released with Suricata 8 and Real-Time IPS Email Reporting

OnOctober 28, 2025

IPFire 2.29 Core Update 198 open-source firewall ships with Suricata 8 and real-time IPS email alerts for faster threat detection and better network insight.

OpenRazer 3.11 Adds Support for 2025 Razer Laptops and New Peripherals

OnOctober 27, 2025

OpenRazer 3.11 adds support for Razer Blade 2025 models, as well as new mice and keyboards, bringing better Linux integration for Razer devices.

Python Software Foundation Withdraws $1.5M U.S. Government Grant Over DEI Restrictions

OnOctober 27, 2025
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Python’s governing body drops a $1.5 M U.S. grant, saying the anti-DEI clause violates its mission and community spirit.

nEMU 3.4 Ncurses-Based QEMU Frontend Released with VM Preview Feature

OnOctober 27, 2025

nEMU 3.4 arrives a year and a half after the previous release, introducing a VM preview feature, new config options, and improved QEMU integration.

Ubuntu Unity Project Faces Uncertain Future

OnOctober 27, 2025
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Ubuntu Unity faces manpower shortages as lead dev Rudra has no time to maintain it, sparking a public call for help.

Why KDE Linux Chose to Bet on Immutability Instead of Native Packages

OnOctober 27, 2025
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KDE’s Nate Graham explains why KDE Linux bets on immutability for stability and simplicity, moving away from traditional package systems.

Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 43 (Oct 20 – 26, 2025)

OnOctober 26, 2025

Catch up on the latest Linux news: KDE Plasma 6.5, VirtualBox 7.2.4, Jellyfin 10.11, Uptime Kuma 2.0, Valkey 9.0, Canonical Academy, new NTFS Linux driver, Alma 10.1 adds Btrfs support, and more.