Linux & Open Source News

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Fedora 43 Ushers in RPM 6, Introduces New Project Leader

OnApril 3, 2025

Fedora 43 will include RPM 6, a major upgrade approved by FESCo this week, plus, Jef Spaleta steps in as the new Fedora Project Leader.

Tails 6.14.1 Released with Improved Tor Browser Integration

OnApril 3, 2025

Tails 6.14.1, a privacy-focused Linux distro, brings better Tor Browser usability, security fixes, and updated components.

Rust 1.86 Introduces Major Language Features

OnApril 3, 2025

Rust 1.86 is out now, bringing trait upcasting support, safer mutable indexing for slices and maps, and stable target feature support for safe functions.

Thunderbird Launches Open Source Services to Rival Gmail and Office365

OnApril 3, 2025

Thunderbird launches Thundermail and Pro services to offer an open-source alternative to Gmail and Office365, focused on privacy, freedom, and user control.

Fastfetch 0.40 Released with Expanded Hardware Detection

OnApril 3, 2025

Fastfetch 0.40 system information tool is out now, featuring improved GPU info for AMD, Intel, and Nvidia on Windows, plus better Wi-Fi detection on FreeBSD systems.

Qt 6.9 Now Available with Boosts to Performance, Emoji Rendering

Qt 6.9 Now Available with Performance Boosts, Emoji Rendering

OnApril 2, 2025

Qt 6.9 cross-platform software development framework is out now with improved emoji rendering, 3D graph transparency, and performance boosts across all platforms.

Mozilla Thunderbird 137 Released, Here’s What’s New

OnApril 2, 2025

Mozilla Thunderbird 137 open-source email client brings visual updates, security fixes, and key performance improvements across Windows, macOS, and Linux.