Linux & Open Source News

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LXQt 2.1 Desktop Environment Released, Here’s What’s New

OnNovember 5, 2024

LXQt 2.1 desktop environment debuts with Wayland support, refined panel tasks, new session settings, and enhanced file manager features.

Manjaro Considers Embedding a Telemetry Tool

OnNovember 4, 2024

Manjaro’s new MDD telemetry tool will collect user data for better metrics, yet automatic sharing concerns users.

Docker Desktop 4.35 Extends Support to RHEL Users

OnNovember 4, 2024

Docker Desktop 4.35 introduces org access tokens, Docker Home, an integrated terminal, macOS boosts, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux support.

Python Became GitHub’s Most Popular Language

OnNovember 4, 2024

GitHub's 2024 Report: Python has surpassed JavaScript for the first time, becoming developers' most preferred language.

Linux Surges to 2% Usage on Valve’s Steam Gaming Platform

OnNovember 3, 2024

Linux now powers 2% of Steam gamers, doubling its user count in three years. Arch remains the preferred game distro.

Linux Mint and Framework Laptops Join Forces

OnNovember 3, 2024

Linux Mint partners with Framework Laptops, aiming for full compatibility with easy-to-upgrade, high-quality laptops for Linux users.

Polychromatic 0.9.3 OpenRazer Front-End Released

OnNovember 2, 2024

Polychromatic 0.9.3 GUI management front-end for OpenRazer adds Razer Huntsman V2 Analog support and debuts the app's Flatpak version.

GNOME OS to Become a General-Purpose Linux Distro?

OnNovember 2, 2024

carbonOS's creator proposes turning GNOME OS into a daily-use distro for all, emphasizing a stock GNOME experience, Flatpak apps, and modern Linux technologies.