LXQt 1.4 Desktop Environment Released as the Last in Qt 5 Series
Still based on Qt 5.15, the lightweight desktop environment LXQt 1.4 improves PCManFM File Manager, QTerminal, LXQt Panel, and others.
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.
New Horizons for EL: OpenELA Publishes Package Sources
Bright future for Enterprise Linux with OpenELA's RHEL-compatible sources for packages now available. More is on the way.
It’s Final: Fedora 40 to Offer Plasma 6, Drops X11 Entirely
FESCo members voted 6+1 to include KDE Plasma 6 with Wayland as the only desktop mode available in Fedora 40. Here's more on that!
Nitrux 3.1 Brings Plasma 5.27.9 and Latest Software Updates
Powered by Liquorix kernel 6.4, Nitrux 3.1 ships with the latest Plasma 5.27.9 desktop and NVIDIA 545.29.02 driver. More about that here!
Linux Is about to Get Bcachefs Support, Here’s More on That
Linux kernel 6.7's merge window is now open, and Bcachefs slid in! All indications point to things happening this time.
eza: Simplifying File Listing with Improved ‘ls’ Functionality
eza is a modern replacement for the Linux 'ls' command, written in Rust, with color output and better defaults. Here's how to install and use it.
Netgate Announces to Stop Offering pfSense Home+Lab
Netgate discontinues the pfSense Home+Lab offering due to unauthorized redistribution. Dive into the reasons and repercussions.
Fedora 39 Release Delayed by a Week for the Second Time
Due to two last-minute issues, Fedora 39's release has been pushed back one more week, with a new target date of November 7.
Linux Mint Will Continue Betting on Xorg in Future Releases
Linux Mint's vision showcases a continued reliance on Xorg. Wayland's on the horizon, but full readiness is projected for 2026.
The End of an Era: openSUSE Calls for Fresh Logo Submissions
The openSUSE Project has announced a contest for a new logo as well as for the Tumbleweed, Leap, Slowroll, and Kalpa variants.