OpenTofu: The Linux Foundation’s Response to HashiCorp’s Moves
Say goodbye to licensing woes with HashiCorp's surprising policy change. OpenTofu is a new free Terraform alternative!
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.
GNOME 45 Released, Here’s the Best New Features
GNOME 45 "Riga" raises the bar with its core app updates, ensuring a more enjoyable and efficient Linux experience. Here's what's new!
Linux LTS Kernels Moves to a 2-Year Support Period
Breaking changes: the Linux LTS (Long Term Support) kernel support will be reduced from six to two years. Learn more about it here!
Xfce’s Path to Wayland Compatibility: A Slow but Steady March
Unfortunately, the recently updated Xfce roadmap doesn't give much hope that the desktop environment will soon be ready for Wayland.
PostgreSQL 16 Released with Notable Improvements
PostgreSQL 16 open-source RDBMS improves performance, logical replication, monitoring, and access control.
Fedora 40 to Offer KDE Plasma 6 Desktop
A proposal for next year's release of Fedora 40 has been submitted to include the KDE Plasma 6 desktop environment.
Sparky Linux 7.1 Released, Here’s What’s New
Powered by Linux kernel 6.1 LTS and based on Debian 12 'Bookworm,' Sparky Linux 7.1 comes with updated bundled apps.
Purism Librem 11 Is a Linux Tablet Powered by Intel N5100
Purism Librem 11 is a Linux-powered tablet with an 11.5-inch AMOLED display, detachable keyboard, and chargeable stylus at $999.
LibreOffice 7.6 Hits 1.5 Million Downloads
Only two weeks after its release, the free office suite LibreOffice 7.6 has reached 1.5 million downloads and keeps counting.
Ubuntu 23.10 to Introduce an Experimental TPM-Backed FDE
The upcoming Ubuntu 23.10 'Mantic Minotaur' will introduce TPM-backed full disk encryption (FDE) as an experimental feature.