GNOME 49 Brings Back GDM X11 Sessions
GNOME 49 reintroduces X11 sessions in GDM, whereas GNOME 50 is slated to remove most legacy X11 code while maintaining session launching support.
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Miracle-WM 0.7 Brings Full Sway/I3 IPC Support
Miracle-WM 0.7 tiling Wayland window manager adds full Sway/I3 IPC support, new mouse and keyboard configurations, and Mir 2.22 compatibility.
Bazaar Is the Flatpak Store GNOME Always Needed
Fast, lightweight, and built for GNOME, Bazaar is a Flatpak store that makes app discovery and management simpler.
CrowdSec 1.7 Intrusion Detection and Prevention System Released
CrowdSec 1.7 open-source IDS/IPS security solution adds cscli setup auto-detection, Docker Swarm support, WAF CRS improvements, and more.
Archinstall 3.0.10 Fixes PipeWire Issue, Improves GRUB-Btrfs Setup
Archinstall 3.0.10, a guided installer for Arch Linux, fixes PipeWire package ordering and improves GRUB-Btrfs setup.
GIMP 3.2 Takes Shape With Link and Vector Layers
GIMP 3.2 is on the way, bringing non-destructive link and vector layers, new brushes, better text editing, and a refined user experience.
Open Source Pogocache Pushes Beyond Redis and Memcache
Pogocache, a new open-source cache server written in C, is built for raw speed and posts benchmark wins over Redis, Memcache, and Valkey.
KDE’s Virtual Machine Manager Moves Forward
Karton’s August 2025 progress report shows KDE’s virtual machine manager advancing with a new UI, SPICE integration, and streamlined VM creation.
DavMail 6.4 Open-Source Exchange Gateway Released
DavMail 6.4 introduces an experimental Microsoft Graph backend, resolves IMAP sync issues, reinstates NTLM support, and fully migrates to Reload4j.
Incus 6.16 Container & Virtual Machine Manager Released
Incus 6.16 adds TrueNAS storage driver, tmpfs disks for containers, and easier Windows VM installs with USB CD-ROM support.