Flathub Surpasses 2 Billion App Downloads
From 1 to 2 billion in a year! Flathub sets the pace as the ultimate Linux distro-agnostic software destination.
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.
Andrew Tanenbaum Honored with ACM Software System Award
MINIX creator Andrew Tanenbaum receives the top Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) award for educational impact.
Budgie 10.9.2 Now Available, Improves Stability and Compatibility
Budgie 10.9.2 desktop environment enhancements include fixes for notifications, workspace applet, TabSwitcher, and more.
HandBrake 1.8.1 Video Transcoder Fixes Bugs and Issues
HandBrake 1.8.1 free video transcoder fixes video artifacts, subtitle corruption, and more. Windows users, install .NET Desktop Runtime 8.0.x first!
Calamares Installer 3.3.7 Released, Here’s What’s New
Calamares Installer 3.3.7 debuts with fresh features, including better support for non-ASCII keyboard layouts and enhanced partition checks.
GStreamer 1.24.5 Promises Improved Multimedia Handling
GStreamer 1.24.5 rolls out with improved AV1 support, enhanced error handling, and more robust WebRTC integration.
Systemd’s systemd-tmpfiles Command Can Put in Danger Your Home Directory
A user reports that running systemd 256's "systemd-tmpfiles" command with the added "--purge" option can delete the home directory's contents.
ONLYOFFICE Docs 8.1 Introduces Advanced PDF Editor and More
ONLYOFFICE Docs 8.1 cross-platform office suite debuts with powerful PDF editing, Slide Master, and better RTL support.
Libgcrypt 1.11.0 Rolls Out with New Algorithms and APIs
Libgcrypt 1.11.0 brings cutting-edge cryptographic solutions with improved APIs, enhanced speeds, quantum-resistant algorithms, and more.
Happy 31st Birthday, FreeBSD!
On National FreeBSD Day, we honor the open-source OS, a tech cornerstone since 1993. Happy 31st Birthday, FreeBSD!