Linux & Open Source News

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LibreOffice 25.8.2 Fixes Dozens of Bugs Across Writer, Calc, and Draw

OnOctober 9, 2025

LibreOffice 25.8.2 fixes crashes, formatting errors, and UI glitches across Writer, Calc, and Draw to improve stability.

PipeWire 1.4.9 Fixes Audio Regression and Improves ALSA Recovery

OnOctober 9, 2025

PipeWire 1.4.9 multimedia framework fixes an audio regression, improves ALSA recovery, and refines SOF card handling for smoother playback.

Ubuntu 25.10 “Questing Quokka” Released, This Is What’s New

OnOctober 9, 2025

Ubuntu 25.10 “Questing Quokka” lands with Linux kernel 6.17, GNOME 49, and Dracut replacing initramfs-tools for faster, modern booting.

TrueNAS Connect Debuts With a Modern Web Dashboard for NAS Management

OnOctober 9, 2025

TrueNAS Connect introduces a new browser-based control panel for secure, centralized TrueNAS system management.

System76 Unveils Oryx Pro Linux Laptop with COSMIC Desktop Beta

OnOctober 8, 2025

The Oryx Pro is System76’s latest flagship Linux laptop, powered by Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS Beta and the new COSMIC Desktop Beta.

Qt 6.10 Released With Flexbox Layout, New SearchField

OnOctober 8, 2025

Qt 6.10 application development framework adds a new Flexbox layout, SearchField control, and major accessibility upgrades for desktop and mobile apps.

UpCloud Becomes Linuxiac’s New Home: Here’s Why I Made the Move

OnOctober 8, 2025

Linuxiac now runs on UpCloud! Here’s why I decided to make the move to this high-performance cloud hosting provider and what makes their VPS service so impressive.