Google’s Brotli 1.2 Released After Two Years with Faster Compression
Brotli 1.2 arrives after two years, improving speed, binary size, and Python security for Google’s open-source compression library.
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Tor Browser 15.0 Arrives Based on Firefox ESR 140
Tor Browser 15.0 introduces vertical tabs, tab groups, and improved privacy tools based on the new Firefox ESR 140.
KDE Plasma 6.5.1 Desktop Environment Released
KDE Plasma 6.5.1 desktop environment fixes major Wayland and KWin issues, delivering a noticeably smoother and more stable user experience.
Distrobox 1.8.2 Brings Polished Experience, New Maintainer
Distrobox 1.8.2, a containerized Linux environment, brings polish, better integration, and 20 new contributors joining the growing project.
IPFire 2.29 Core Update 198 Released with Suricata 8 and Real-Time IPS Email Reporting
IPFire 2.29 Core Update 198 open-source firewall ships with Suricata 8 and real-time IPS email alerts for faster threat detection and better network insight.
OpenRazer 3.11 Adds Support for 2025 Razer Laptops and New Peripherals
OpenRazer 3.11 adds support for Razer Blade 2025 models, as well as new mice and keyboards, bringing better Linux integration for Razer devices.
nEMU 3.4 Ncurses-Based QEMU Frontend Released with VM Preview Feature
nEMU 3.4 arrives a year and a half after the previous release, introducing a VM preview feature, new config options, and improved QEMU integration.
Solseek Brings a Fast, TUI-Based Package Manager to Solus Linux
The freshly released Solseek app gives Solus Linux users a fast, fzf-powered TUI for managing eopkg, Flatpak, and Snap.
Foot Terminal: Lightning-Fast, Lightweight, and Made for Wayland
Foot is a lightning-fast, minimalist terminal emulator built for Wayland, focusing on speed, simplicity, and low resource usage.
DavMail 6.5 Exchange Gateway Brings Interactive Office 365 Login
DavMail 6.5 open-source exchange gateway enhances Office 365 login security and refines Linux RPM packages.