BlueFerry Brings iMessage and SMS from iPhone to Linux Over Bluetooth
BlueFerry is a new open-source Linux app that lets users send and receive iMessage and SMS from an iPhone directly over Bluetooth.
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.
SparkyLinux 8.4 Brings Back 32-Bit Support for Older PCs
SparkyLinux 8.4 is out based on Debian 13 “Trixie,” restoring 32-bit i686 images alongside updated packages and Linux kernel 6.12 LTS.
Cloudflare Releases Cloudflare OS as Open Source for AI Agents and App Building
Cloudflare has open-sourced Cloudflare OS, its platform for creating AI agents, internal applications, and automated workflows.
Linux Mint 22.3 Gets New HWE ISOs Powered by Linux Kernel 7.0
Linux Mint 22.3 introduces new HWE installation images with Linux kernel 7.0, alongside a preview of upcoming system and Cinnamon improvements.
Apache NetBeans 31 IDE Adds Java Lambda Breakpoints, Improves Code Completion
Apache NetBeans 31 adds Java lambda breakpoints, improves code completion, updates Maven and Gradle tooling, and fixes numerous IDE issues.
Debian Testing “Forky” Users Can Now Enjoy KDE Plasma 6.7
KDE Plasma 6.7 is now available in Debian Testing “Forky,” giving users access to the latest desktop improvements ahead of Debian 14.
Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 32, 2026 (August 3 – 9)
Catch up on the latest Linux news: CachyOS August 2026, DietPi 10.6, KDE Plasma 6.7.4, IceWM 4.1, Wine 11.15, Mesa 26.2, KDE Linux nears Beta, and more.
CachyOS August 2026 Release Rewrites Shelly in Zig, Prepares Server Edition
CachyOS rolls out its August 2026 ISO with a Zig-based Shelly package manager, revamped update tooling, and experimental Server Edition profiles.
Transmission BitTorrent Client Forked as ReTransmission After Maintainer Disagreement
Transmission has been forked into ReTransmission following a longstanding disagreement among maintainers over expanding the project’s maintainer team.
18-Year-Old Linux Kernel Vulnerability Enables Root Access and Container Escape
The SCTPhantom vulnerability, CVE-2026-64564, affects Linux SCTP code and can be exploited for root access and container escape.