Armbian 24.11 Debuts Enhanced Tools, Expanded Hardware Support
Armbian 24.11 is here with streamlined builds, improved Rockchip kernel, advanced userspace tools, and dedicated application images.
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 Topped DistroWatch’s Rankings
Linux Mint climbs to the number one spot on DistroWatch, unseating MX Linux after five years of dominance in the popular ranking.
7-Zip 24.09 File Archiver Enhances LZMA Compression
7-Zip 24.09 open-source file archiver enhances compression with larger default dictionaries, new hash checksums, improved APM/HFS support, and bug fixes.
Proxmox Backup Server 3.3: Push Sync, Webhooks, and Optimized Backups
Proxmox Backup Server 3.3 brings faster backups, "push" sync jobs, removable data stores, webhook notifications, and more.
Calibre 7.22 Introduces System Tray Restart Option
Calibre 7.22 ebook manager introduces improved Read Aloud features, system tray restart action, and bug fixes for Windows, macOS, DOCX, and PDF input.
UBports Launches Ubuntu Touch 20.04 OTA-7
UBports announces Ubuntu Touch OTA-7, addressing security flaws that could let apps access microphones without consent.
LXD 6.2 Introduces CDI for Flexible GPU Integration
LXD 6.2 system container manager rolls out with GPU passthrough via CDI, enhanced VM migration, TLS fine-grained access, and more.
Cinnamon 6.4 Desktop Environment Released, Here’s What’s New
Cinnamon 6.4 desktop environment is here with redesigned themes, clutter dialogs, improved OSDs, and smarter UI enhancements.
Tails 6.10 Released with Updates to Tor Browser and Thunderbird
Tails 6.10 privacy-focused Linux distro released with Thunderbird updates, Trezor wallet fixes, and no telemetry.
OpenStreetMap Now Runs on Debian
OpenStreetMap, an open-source global map database, moved its servers from Ubuntu to Debian 12, solving I/O issues and boosting performance.