Tails 7.5 Updates Tor Browser to 15.0.7 and Improves Thunderbird Security
Tails 7.5, a privacy-focused Linux distro, upgrades Tor Browser to 15.0.7, updates the Tor client to 0.4.9.5, and improves Thunderbird security.
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.
GStreamer 1.28.1 Released with Security Fixes and Stability Improvements
GStreamer 1.28.1 multimedia framework adds a new Whisper-based speech-to-text element while addressing multiple security issues and playback bugs in the stable 1.28 branch.
Wireshark 4.6.4 Packet Analyzer Fixes USB HID Memory Exhaustion
Wireshark 4.6.4 network protocol analyzer resolves three security vulnerabilities, including a USB HID memory exhaustion flaw.
Linux Kernel LTS Support Extended for Multiple Releases
The Linux kernel project has extended support for several active LTS branches, with new projected end-of-life dates through 2027 and 2028.
Caddy 2.11.1 Web Server Released With Automatic ECH Key Rotation
Caddy 2.11.1 introduces six security patches, automatic ECH key rotation, enhanced reverse proxy behavior, and additional improvements.
React Moves to the Linux Foundation With Launch of the React Foundation
React and React Native will now operate under the newly formed React Foundation, hosted by the Linux Foundation and backed by major industry members.
OpenZFS 2.4.1 Released with Linux 6.19 Compatibility and FreeBSD Fixes
OpenZFS 2.4.1 adds Linux 6.19 support, improves FreeBSD compatibility, and delivers dozens of stability and build fixes across platforms.
LibreOffice Online Project Reopened With New Community Focus
The Document Foundation has revived LibreOffice Online, resuming development after formally reversing its 2022 decision to freeze the project.
Lutris 0.5.21 Adds Steam Sniper Runtime and New Console Emulators
Lutris 0.5.21 introduces support for Valve’s Sniper runtime, adds ShadPS4 and Xenia runners, and improves GPU detection on Linux systems.
Wine 11.3 Released with Mono 11 and VKD3D 1.19 Upgrade
Wine 11.3 brings Mono 11.0, VKD3D 1.19, better DirectSound, and 30 bug fixes to improve how Windows apps and games run on Linux.