IceWM 3.8 Window Manager Released with Faster Theme Loading
IceWM 3.8 window manager for the X Window System improves performance with faster Themes menu loading, optimized resource graphs, and more.
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.
A Historic Photo: Torvalds and Gates Together
When Linux met Microsoft: a historic photo of Linus Torvalds and Bill Gates standing side by side for the very first time.
KDE Confirms Ongoing Plasma X11 Support, But the Future Is Clearly Wayland
With over 70% of Plasma users now on Wayland, KDE is preparing for an eventual transition away from X11 support.
Darktable 5.2 Raw Photo Editing Tool Released
Darktable 5.2, an open-source raw photo editing tool, brings multi-preset export, improved mask tools, extended camera support, and more.
XLibre Xserver v25.0 (Beta) Marks Official Debut
XLibre Xserver, a fresh fork of Xorg to revive X11, launches version 25.0 just two weeks after its inception, bringing new life to the X11 ecosystem.
Plasma 6.4 on Arch Linux Requires Manual Package Installation
Arch Linux Plasma 6.4 users still on X11 must install plasma-x11-session, or they’ll be left without a session after the KWin split.
Calibre 8.5 E-book Manager Adds New Kobo Features
Calibre 8.5 enhances Kobo support and introduces UI tweaks like better scrollbars and easier management of multiple book files.
Fwupd 2.0.12 Released with Thunderbolt Emulation
Fwupd 2.0.12 brings Thunderbolt host emulation, SBOM parsing, and important fixes for Dell, HP, and Logitech devices.
Immich 1.135 Photo and Video Backup Adds iOS Home Screen Widgets
Immich 1.135 brings ~200 improvements, including iOS home screen widgets, Google Cast for mobile, album descriptions, and more.
ONLYOFFICE 9.0 Launches with Sleek UI, AI Features, and Markdown Support
ONLYOFFICE 9.0 debuts with a cleaner interface, AI-powered tools, and over 20 new features to enhance the document editing experience across all file types.