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Nitrux Linux Drops NX Desktop and Plasma, Embraces Hyprland

OnJune 13, 2025
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In a significant move, Nitrux Linux bids farewell to NX Desktop and Plasma, shifting to Hyprland, greetd, and Cachy kernel.

Archinstall 3.0.8: Breaking Changes, Bug Fixes, and New Features

OnJune 12, 2025
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Archinstall 3.0.8, a guided installer for Arch Linux, introduces breaking changes, updates log handlers, and removes internal function arguments.

GNU Nano 8.5 Command-Line Text Editor Released

OnJune 12, 2025

GNU Nano 8.5 command-line text editor rolls out with saved anchors, improved syntax coloring, and updated keystrokes.

GNOME 49 Will Require Deeper systemd Integration

OnJune 12, 2025
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Upcoming GNOME releases will require systemd for key session features, making it harder for non-systemd distros to keep pace without major patches.

Gitea 1.24: New APIs, Smarter Markdown, and Better Admin Tools

OnJune 11, 2025

Gitea 1.24 self-hosted Git service released with performance boosts, enforced 2FA, improved markdown rendering, and more.

Docker Desktop 4.42 Ships with Native IPv6, MCP Toolkit Integration

OnJune 10, 2025

Docker Desktop 4.42 adds native IPv6 support, debuts built-in MCP Toolkit, and expands AI tooling.

Audacity 3.7.4 Patches Critical Crashes and Rendering Issues

OnJune 10, 2025

Audacity 3.7.4 open-source audio editor fixes crashes, waveform rendering, and clip deletion issues.

DXVK 2.6.2 Brings Targeted Fixes for VR, Intel GPUs, and Game-Specific Bugs

OnJune 10, 2025

DXVK 2.6.2 is out with bug fixes and game-specific workarounds, improving compatibility and stability for Vulkan-based Direct3D translation on Linux and beyond.