Debian’s APT Package Manager to Integrate Rust Code by May 2026
Debian developers confirm that Rust will become a hard dependency for APT starting May 2026, aligning with modern development practices.
Wine 10.18 Released with Vulkan-Based OpenGL Mapping
Wine 10.18 introduces Vulkan-based OpenGL memory mapping and fixes 30 bugs for better Windows app and game performance on Linux.
Arch’s Pacman 7.1 Package Manager Brings Stronger Signature Enforcement
Pacman 7.1 package manager for Arch Linux enforces signature verification by default, improving package security and sandbox reliability.
Ikey Doherty Missing from AerynOS for Six Months
AerynOS maintainer confirms that founder Ikey Doherty hasn’t been in contact for six months but assures the project remains stable and on track.
Archinstall 3.0.12 Brings Improved Bootloader Handling
Archinstall 3.0.12, a guided installer for Arch Linux, introduces a new -S flag for arch-chroot, enhanced Btrfs support, and adds Uzbek language support.
Shotcut 25.10 Video Editor Adds Text-to-Speech, Screen Recording
Shotcut 25.10 video editor adds text-to-speech, screen recording, HTML video creation tools, and an FFmpeg 8 upgrade for smoother editing.
Kodi 21.3 Enhances HDR Playback, Fixes Blu-ray Issues on Linux
Kodi 21.3, an open-source media player, refines HDR playback, resolves Blu-ray issues on Linux, and improves audio and subtitle handling.
Void Linux Gets Runkit, a Friendly GUI for Managing runit Services
Void Linux users can now manage runit services the easy way with Runkit — a fast, simple, and powerful new GUI tool.
AerynOS 2025.10 ISO Brings GNOME 49, Plasma 6.5, and COSMIC Beta
AerynOS rolls out its 2025.10 ISO, bringing GNOME 49.1, KDE Plasma 6.5.1, COSMIC Beta, and fresh system updates.
Immich 2.2 Released with OCR Search, Faster Web Layouts
Immich 2.2 self-hosted photo and video management platform adds OCR text search, a faster WASM-based layout engine, and smoother mobile user interactions.