StarDict Plugins in Debian 13 Raise Privacy Concerns
StarDict plugins on Debian 13 leak selected X11 text over HTTP to Chinese dictionary services, exposing potentially sensitive data.
KDE Plasma 6.4.4 Desktop Environment Released
KDE Plasma 6.4.4 fixes crashes in KWin, improves System Monitor behavior, and refines Flatpak handling in Discover.
Proxmox VE 9.0 Launches with Debian 13 Under the Hood
Proxmox Virtual Environment 9.0 is out now, featuring Debian 13, LVM snapshot support, SDN Fabrics, and a revamped mobile UI.
Audacity 3.7.5 Adds Beta Support for Windows ARM64
Audacity 3.7.5 audio editor brings beta support for Windows ARM64, but lacks third-party plugin compatibility and needs Windows 11 or newer to run.
Debian 13 (Trixie) Installer RC 3 Now Available
Debian Installer Trixie RC 3 is out as the final RC before Debian 13’s release, bringing kernel updates and mirror tweaks.
openSUSE Leap 16.0 Enters RC Phase with SELinux by Default
openSUSE Leap 16.0 RC is out with Xfce on Wayland, powered by a new Agama installer, SELinux defaults, and a revamped Zypper experience.
Big Changes Ahead for MX Linux 25
MX Linux 25 will offer Wayland by default on KDE, separate init system ISOs, Secure Boot support, and discontinue 32-bit ISO images.
NVIDIA Releases Linux Display Driver v580 Beta
NVIDIA drops 580.65 beta driver for Linux with Vulkan crash fixes, improved Wayland support, and new latency-reducing options for VR and gaming.
Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 31 (Jul 28 – Aug 3, 2025)
Catch up on the latest Linux news: Kernel 6.16, HeliumOS 10, NetworkManager 1.54, GNU Binutils 2.45, Arch AUR under fire, Plasma 6.5 automatic light/dark theme, and more.
IceWM 3.8.2 Window Manager Brings New Icesh Actions
IceWM 3.8.2 window manager for X Window System adds a new “switchmenu” icesh action, improves window switching, and brings various bug fixes.