Linux & Open Source News

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Microsoft’s WSL May Soon Embrace Arch Linux

OnFebruary 7, 2025

Arch may soon become an officially offered distro on Microsoft's Windows Subsystem for Linux, expanding its reach to Windows users.

Calibre 7.25 Released: Custom Icons, Kindle KFX Support, and More

OnFebruary 7, 2025

The latest Calibre 7.25 update adds custom tab icons, KFX support for 2024 Kindles, and new tweaks for transliteration and book details.

Thunderbird Shifts to Monthly Major Releases

OnFebruary 7, 2025

Starting March 2025, Thunderbird’s Desktop Release channel will be the default download, offering monthly feature releases.

Docker Desktop 4.38 Brings AI Agent, Faster Builds, and Smarter Kubernetes Testing

Docker Desktop 4.38: AI Agent, Faster Builds, and Smarter Kubernetes Testing

OnFebruary 6, 2025

Docker Desktop 4.38 brings AI-powered assistance and multi-node Kubernetes testing, plus Bake now integrates with Compose for seamless multi-service builds.

OpenWrt 24.10 Brings Kernel 6.6 and Initial WiFi 7 Support

OnFebruary 6, 2025

OpenWrt 24.10 open-source router firmware debuts with initial WiFi7 support, Linux kernel 6.6, multipath TCP, and new device targets.

KDE Gear 24.12.2 Apps Collection Rolls Out, Here’s What’s New

OnFebruary 6, 2025

KDE Gear 24.12.2 apps collection is now available for download, including bug fixes, UI tweaks, and performance improvements across many apps.

LibreOffice 25.2 Released, Here’s What’s New

OnFebruary 6, 2025

LibreOffice 25.2 free office suite is out with enhanced privacy, ODF 1.4 support, better Track Changes, new Calc tools, improved accessibility, and more.