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IceWM 3.8 Window Manager Released with Faster Theme Loading

OnJune 22, 2025
UpdatedJune 27, 2025
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IceWM 3.8 window manager for the X Window System improves performance with faster Themes menu loading, optimized resource graphs, and more.

KDE Confirms Ongoing Plasma X11 Support, But the Future Is Clearly Wayland

OnJune 22, 2025
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With over 70% of Plasma users now on Wayland, KDE is preparing for an eventual transition away from X11 support.

Darktable 5.2 Raw Photo Editing Tool Released

OnJune 21, 2025

Darktable 5.2, an open-source raw photo editing tool, brings multi-preset export, improved mask tools, extended camera support, and more.

XLibre Xserver v25.0 (Beta) Marks Official Debut

OnJune 21, 2025
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XLibre Xserver, a fresh fork of Xorg to revive X11, launches version 25.0 just two weeks after its inception, bringing new life to the X11 ecosystem.

Calibre 8.5 E-book Manager Adds New Kobo Features

OnJune 20, 2025

Calibre 8.5 enhances Kobo support and introduces UI tweaks like better scrollbars and easier management of multiple book files.

Fwupd 2.0.12 Released with Thunderbolt Emulation

OnJune 19, 2025

Fwupd 2.0.12 brings Thunderbolt host emulation, SBOM parsing, and important fixes for Dell, HP, and Logitech devices.

Immich 1.135 Photo and Video Backup Solution Drops with Major Changes

Immich 1.135 Photo and Video Backup Adds iOS Home Screen Widgets

OnJune 19, 2025

Immich 1.135 brings ~200 improvements, including iOS home screen widgets, Google Cast for mobile, album descriptions, and more.

ONLYOFFICE 9.0 Launches with Sleek UI, AI Features, and Markdown Support

OnJune 19, 2025
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ONLYOFFICE 9.0 debuts with a cleaner interface, AI-powered tools, and over 20 new features to enhance the document editing experience across all file types.