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Linux Kernel 6.13 Released, Here’s What’s New

OnJanuary 20, 2025

Linux kernel 6.13 introduces lazy preemption, atomic writes in XFS/Ext4, improved ARM64 virtualization, enhanced networking device APIs, and more.

Fwupd 2.0.4 Enhances USB Descriptor Recording

OnJanuary 20, 2025

Fwupd 2.0.4 brings USB descriptor emulation, network metadata fixes, enhanced support for Logitech devices, and more.

Distrobox 1.8.1: NVIDIA Integration and Zsh Improvements

OnJanuary 19, 2025

Distrobox 1.8.1, a containerized Linux environment, is a bug-fix release that includes fixes for the NVIDIA toolkit, smarter cloning, performance boosts, and more.

Kodi 21.2 Brings Enhanced Stability and Fixes

OnJanuary 19, 2025

Kodi 21.2 open-source media player is out now with enhanced library management, fixes HDR playback, improves PVR usability, and more.

GNOME with Yet Another Controversial Decision

OnJanuary 16, 2025
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GNOME includes Decibels audio player in its core apps—raising eyebrows. Is this the right choice?

Rsync 3.4 Brings Patches for Six Security Vulnerabilities

OnJanuary 15, 2025

Rsync 3.4 debuts with patches for six security flaws, including buffer overflow and symlink handling issues, plus improved compatibility and CI updates.

Notepad Next 0.10 Brings Better Bookmark Operations

OnJanuary 15, 2025

Notepad Next 0.10, a cross-platform reimplementation of Notepad++, introduces enhanced bookmark operations, auto-closing HTML tags, Nix language support, and more.