Tails 6.17 Released with Improved Password Management
Tails 6.17 privacy-focused Linux distro is out now with a new "Show Password" feature, alongside critical Tor Browser and uBlock Origin updates.
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.
Deepin 25 Launches as Immutable Linux Release
Deepin 25 launches as an immutable Linux system, featuring a revamped desktop, AI assistant, and universal app packaging with cross-distro compatibility.
The Curious Case of XLibre Xserver
Freedom of choice in Linux? The XLibre Xserver case suggests it's not as simple as it sounds, raising questions about openness and control.
OpenELA Introduces Open-Source Verification Suite for Enterprise Linux
OpenELA launches ELValidated, a toolkit helping Enterprise Linux vendors verify compatibility and cut testing costs using standardized ABI validation.
XLibre Proposed as Fedora’s New Default X11 Server
Fedora Linux 43 may replace the aging Xorg Xserver with XLibre, a new, maintained fork offering new features while preserving user experience.
Fedora 44 Plans to Drop i686 Support and 32-Bit Multilib Compatibility
Fedora targets Fedora 44 to remove i686 packages and multilib support, impacting Wine, Steam, and any remaining 32-bit dependencies on 64-bit installations.
KDE Plasma 6.4.1 Desktop Environment Released
KDE Plasma 6.4.1 is a bugfix release that improves translations and refines your desktop experience across KWin, Discover, Plasma Desktop, and more.
Hyprland Launches Subscription Plan to Sustain Development
Hyprland stays fully open source—but Premium subscribers can unlock extra support, forum access, and curated desktop experiences for €5/month.
Firefox 140 Now Available for Download, Here’s What’s New
Firefox 140 open-source web browser drops Pocket integration and introduces tab unloading to save memory, Android fingerprint lock for private tabs, and more.
GNOME Moves On: What the End of the X11 Session Means
GNOME is dropping its X11 session support in the upcoming version 49—here's what this means for the X11 users.