AlmaLinux 10 Enables CRB Repository by Default Ahead of 10.1 Release
AlmaLinux 10 enables the CRB repo by default, cutting dependency errors and smoothing EPEL installs ahead of the AlmaLinux 10.1 release.
Linux & Open Source News
Explore the latest updates from the Linux and Open Source ecosystem. Find out about the newest distributions, software releases, and community-driven projects making headlines.
Budgie 10.9.3 Released with GNOME 49 Alignment
Budgie Desktop 10.9.3 brings GNOME 49 compatibility, MediaKeys and Power forks, and bug fixes for Mutter, libxfce4windowing, and Vala.
LibreOffice 25.2.6 Rolls Out with 37 Bug Fixes
LibreOffice 25.2.6 rolls out with 37 bug fixes, addressing crashes and incorrect formatting across Writer, Calc, and Forms.
AI Revives 25-Year-Old Linux Kernel Driver for Legacy Tape Backup
AI revives the long-abandoned ftape Linux kernel driver, bringing 1990s QIC-80 tape backup hardware back to life on modern systems.
Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 36 (Sep 1 – 7, 2025)
Catch up on the latest Linux news: Debian 13.1, Mint 22.2, KDE Linux, LKRG 1.0, COSMIC beta release date, Mozilla drops 32-bit support, GNOME 49 brings back X11, and more.
Linux Kernel Runtime Guard 1.0 Released
Linux Kernel Runtime Guard hits 1.0 after 7 years, introducing support for kernel 6.17, bug fixes, performance enhancements, and code cleanup.
Pop!_OS Team Sets September 25 for COSMIC Beta Release
The long-awaited COSMIC desktop beta for Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS arrives September 25, following years of work, bringing fresh features to test.
Debian 13.1 Released with Security Fixes and Stability Updates
Debian 13 "Trixie" receives its first refresh (13.1), featuring 71 bug fixes and 16 security updates. Here's more on that.
KDE Linux Alpha Launches with Immutable Base and Flatpak Support
KDE Linux alpha debuts as a reference OS for Plasma and KDE apps, built on an immutable base with Flatpak, Snap, and atomic updates.
HandBrake 1.10.2 Fixes High Depth Video Crash and Updates AV1 Libraries
HandBrake 1.10.2, an open-source video transcoder, brings fixes for Windows and macOS, including better driver handling, Apple Silicon crash workaround, and more.