KDE Plasma 6.5.1 Desktop Environment Released
KDE Plasma 6.5.1 desktop environment fixes major Wayland and KWin issues, delivering a noticeably smoother and more stable user experience.
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.
Distrobox 1.8.2 Brings Polished Experience, New Maintainer
Distrobox 1.8.2, a containerized Linux environment, brings polish, better integration, and 20 new contributors joining the growing project.
IPFire 2.29 Core Update 198 Released with Suricata 8 and Real-Time IPS Email Reporting
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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.
Arch Linux AUR Hit by Another DDoS Attack, Port 22 Access Disrupted
Ongoing DDoS attacks push Arch Linux to activate AUR protection, which currently disrupts SSH on port 22.