KDE Linux Alpha Launches with Immutable Base and Flatpak Support
KDE Linux alpha debuts as a reference OS for Plasma and KDE apps, built on an immutable base with Flatpak, Snap, and atomic 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.
HandBrake 1.10.2 Fixes High Depth Video Crash and Updates AV1 Libraries
HandBrake 1.10.2, an open-source video transcoder, brings fixes for Windows and macOS, including better driver handling, Apple Silicon crash workaround, and more.
Mozilla Confirms Firefox 32-Bit Linux Support Will End in 2026
Mozilla confirms Firefox will no longer support 32-bit Linux after version 144, with users encouraged to switch to 64-bit systems.
openSUSE Leap 16 Promises 24 Months of Community Support per Release
openSUSE Leap 15.6 extends updates until April 2026, while Leap 16 introduces a full 24-month support cycle across both Leap and Leap Micro releases.
Calibre 8.10 Introduces Customizable Column Tooltips
Calibre 8.10 e-book manager adds custom column tooltips, audiobook destinations in MTP, and fixes Kindle APNX file issues.
Microsoft’s 6502 BASIC (1976–78) Goes Open Source under MIT License
Nearly 50 years after its debut, Microsoft has open-sourced its historic 6502 BASIC, the interpreter that powered early home computers.
GNOME 49 Brings Back GDM X11 Sessions
GNOME 49 reintroduces X11 sessions in GDM, whereas GNOME 50 is slated to remove most legacy X11 code while maintaining session launching support.
Miracle-WM 0.7 Brings Full Sway/I3 IPC Support
Miracle-WM 0.7 tiling Wayland window manager adds full Sway/I3 IPC support, new mouse and keyboard configurations, and Mir 2.22 compatibility.
Bazaar Is the Flatpak Store GNOME Always Needed
Fast, lightweight, and built for GNOME, Bazaar is a Flatpak store that makes app discovery and management simpler.
Axiom Space and Red Hat Bring Data Centers to Low Earth Orbit
Red Hat Linux powers the first orbital data center, now running edge computing 400 km above Earth.