Linux & Open Source News

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FLAC 1.5 Debuts with Long-Awaited Multithreaded Encoding

OnFebruary 11, 2025

FLAC 1.5 free lossless audio codec introduces a multithreaded encoder, improved decoding for chained Ogg FLAC files, and a bunch of fixes.

GNOME Project Launches Revamped Website

OnFebruary 11, 2025

Gnome.org has relaunched with a minimalist and cleaner design, but where's the favorite footprint?

KDE Plasma 6.3 Desktop Environment Released, This Is What’s New

OnFebruary 11, 2025

KDE Plasma 6.3 delivers a pixel-perfect experience with improved scaling, bug fixes, and powerful new features for artists, developers, and everyday users.

Immich 1.126 Brings Improved Search, UI Enhancements

OnFebruary 10, 2025

Immich 1.126, a self-hosted photo and video backup solution, enhances search, revamps Places UI, lets you favorite people, and more.

EndeavourOS Mercury Brings Fixes, Dark Themes, and Improved Installer

OnFebruary 10, 2025

EndeavourOS Mercury landed with Linux kernel 6.13, Plasma 6.2.5, Xfce 4.20, dark themes by default, and better installer functionality.

Debian-based Netrunner 25 “Shockworm” Released

OnFebruary 10, 2025

The Debian-based Netrunner 25 breaks its two-year silence, featuring KDE Plasma 5.27.5, Linux kernel 6.1, and more.

Fastfetch 2.36 Brings Better CPU & GPU Detection

OnFebruary 10, 2025

Fastfetch 2.36 system information tool enhances CPU/GPU detection, improves OS support, and adds new logo updates for Linux, macOS, OpenBSD, NetBSD, and Haiku.

Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 6 (Feb 3 – 9, 2025)

OnFebruary 9, 2025

Catch up on the latest Linux news: LibreOffice 25.2, OpenWrt 24.10, Debian 13 to feature GNOME 48, Freedesktop, Alpine & Serpent OS are facing challenges, and more.