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.

Linux Mint 22.2 “Zara” Now Available for Download, This Is What’s New

OnSeptember 2, 2025
UpdatedSeptember 5, 2025
8 Comments

Linux Mint 22.2 “Zara” is now available for download, with fingerprint authentication, kernel 6.14, Mesa 25.0.7, Cinnamon 6.4.8, and UI refinements.

CrowdSec 1.7 Intrusion Detection and Prevention System Released

OnSeptember 2, 2025

CrowdSec 1.7 open-source IDS/IPS security solution adds cscli setup auto-detection, Docker Swarm support, WAF CRS improvements, and more.

Archinstall 3.0.10 Fixes PipeWire Issue, Improves GRUB-Btrfs Setup

OnSeptember 2, 2025

Archinstall 3.0.10, a guided installer for Arch Linux, fixes PipeWire package ordering and improves GRUB-Btrfs setup.

GIMP 3.2 Takes Shape With Link and Vector Layers

OnSeptember 1, 2025

GIMP 3.2 is on the way, bringing non-destructive link and vector layers, new brushes, better text editing, and a refined user experience.

Open Source Pogocache Pushes Beyond Redis and Memcache

OnSeptember 1, 2025

Pogocache, a new open-source cache server written in C, is built for raw speed and posts benchmark wins over Redis, Memcache, and Valkey.

KDE’s Virtual Machine Manager Moves Forward

OnSeptember 1, 2025
1 Comment

Karton’s August 2025 progress report shows KDE’s virtual machine manager advancing with a new UI, SPICE integration, and streamlined VM creation.

Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 35 (Aug 24 – 31, 2025)

OnAugust 31, 2025

Catch up on the latest Linux news: Linux Lite 7.6, IceWM 3.9, QEMU 10.1, Portainer 2.33 LTS, Wine 10.14, COSMIC desktop hits initial setup completion, Bitnami ends free images, and more.