Nitrux Moves to Maui Shell, Bids Farewell to KDE Plasma
The just-released Nitrux 4.3 'pl' continues with Plasma 5.27, but by late 2024, Maui Shell will become its sole desktop environment.
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 Will Adopt PipeWire as Default Sound Server
Linux Mint 22 brings PipeWire sound, JXL in Pix, and ensures Thunderbird stays packaged natively for a smoother email experience.
Flowblade 2.14 Multitrack Non-linear Video Editor Released
Flowblade 2.14's highlights include a USB shuttle feature, advanced title editing, slowmo playback, and more.
Tumbleweed Users Face Urgent 2000+ Package Updates
openSUSE rebuilds the entire codebase of Tumbleweed after a backdoor discovery in the xz library. Immediate update required!
Debian Decided to Postpone the 12.6 Release
After Linux XZ Tarball's backdoor discovery, Debian's devs decided to pause the 12.6 release for an in-depth analysis of CVE effects.
KDE Unveils WYSIWYG Note-Taking App
KDE's Marknote 1.0 is out now! With Markdown format and personal touches, you can effortlessly manage your notes and keep them handy.
Linux Upstream XZ Tarballs Have Been Backdoored
A critical vulnerability in Linux XZ Utils (CVE-2024-3094) enables remote system breaches via SSH. Immediate action is required.
Valkey: A New Redis Alternative Championed by Tech Giants
Google, Oracle, AWS, Ericsson, and Snap Inc. join forces with Valkey, offering a BSD-licensed Redis alternative for developers worldwide.
Team Kodi Announces Retirement of Their Ubuntu PPA
As Team Kodi PPA retires, the focus shifts to Flatpak to deliver stable and nightly Kodi builds to more Linux users.
WordPress Announces Last-Minute Delay to 6.5 Release
The WordPress 6.5 release was delayed by one week due to font storage revamp and critical bug fixes. The new date is scheduled for April 2.