Gentoo Linux to Phase Out Itanium Support
Gentoo Council votes to end IA-64 (Itanium) support following kernel and glibc changes. Learn what's next.
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.
Oreon: A Fresh AlmaLinux-Based Distro Designed for Desktop Users
Discover Oreon, a new AlmaLinux-based distro that caters to everyday computing needs and aims to bring Enterprise Linux to home users.
Sparky 2024.08 Rolls Out with Home Partition Encryption
The Debian-based Sparky 2024.08 rolls out with new Linux kernels, GCC 14, Python 3.12.4, and home partition encrypting.
Calamares Installer 3.3.9 Released, Here’s What’s New
Calamares Installer 3.3.9 debuts with bug fixes, improved Arabic translation, and a key update for FDE users using luksbootkeyfile.
Miracle-WM 0.3.1: Preparing for a Smooth Fedora Spin
Miracle-WM 0.3.1 brings essential bug fixes, and a major Container system refactor in preparation for the Fedora Miracle Spin.
Tails 6.6 Debuts with Updates to Tor Browser and Thunderbird
Tails 6.6 security-focused Linux distro rolls out with upgraded Tor and Thunderbird versions, plus improved hardware support.
Firefox Is (Almost) Ported to Haiku OS
Get ready, Haiku OS users! After a year of hard work, the first-ever Firefox port is near completion, promising a top-tier browsing experience soon.
Ubuntu 24.04.1 Point-Release Postponed to Late August
Initially scheduled for August 19, Ubuntu 24.04.1's release was moved to August 29 after a few high-impact upgrade bugs were found.
wcurl Finds Its Place in the curl Family
wcurl, a simple curl wrapper that lets you use curl to download files without remembering any parameters, is now under curl's wing.
PG Back Web 0.2 Brings Local Storage Support
PG Back Web 0.2 PostgreSQL automatic backup solution features streamed backups, local storage options without needing S3, and one-click data restoration.