KDE Proposes New Plasma Login Manager to Replace SDDM
The new Plasma Login Manager will improve over SDDM with multi-monitor, keyboard layout, and virtual keyboard support.
Cloudflare Open-Sources OPKSSH: SSH with Single Sign-On
It brings single sign-on to SSH with OpenID Connect and eliminates the need to manage long-lived SSH keys.
Immich 1.130 Released with Massive Speed Gains
Immich 1.130, a self-hosted photo and video backup solution, is here with a folder view for mobile, faster timelines, and massive external library scan speed boosts.
AerynOS (former Serpent OS) Makes Its Debut with 2025.03
Ikey Doherty's AerynOS 2025.03, previously known as Serpent OS, arrives with GNOME 48, Linux kernel 6.13, and more, but still in the Alpha stage.
MPV 0.40 Media Player Brings Native HDR, Major UI Enhancements
MPV 0.40 open-source media player is out now with native HDR support, improved autocompletion, enhanced OSC, and more.
Fwupd 2.0.7 Brings UEFI Memory Protection Verification
Fwupd 2.0.7 adds support for new Intel cameras, UEFI capsule installs, and overcomes 2GB archive limits, plus fixes critical USB and memory issues.
Freedesktop SDK Retires Cisco’s OpenH264 Codec Library
Freedesktop SDK retires the OpenH264 codec library due to security flaws, licensing headaches, and maintainability issues.
GRUB Gets a Taste of Rust with New Prototype
Rust lands in GRUB as an experiment—initial i386-pc support and dynamic modules, promising safer system code.
Kumander Linux: A Windows 7 Nostalgia Trip
Kumander Linux delivers a Windows 7-style desktop while running on Debian stable, for those who prefer a classic desktop experience.
GIMP 3.0.2 Fixes Key Bugs, Enhances macOS and Windows Support
GIMP 3.0.2 is out with bug fixes, improved macOS and Windows support, and UI refinements, marking the first micro-release of the 3.0 series.