NTFSPlus Proposed as New NTFS Driver for Linux
A new NTFSPlus driver has been proposed to replace NTFS3, aiming for faster, cleaner, and more stable NTFS support in Linux.
Uptime Kuma 2.0 Arrives with MariaDB Support, Modern UI Refresh
Major Uptime Kuma 2.0 update adds MariaDB, rootless Docker, and a refreshed UI for smoother, faster self-hosted monitoring.
Jellyfin 10.11 Media Server Arrives with Backup Support, FFmpeg 7.1, and More
Jellyfin 10.11 open-source media server introduces a massive backend overhaul, EF Core database migration, and major speed improvements.
Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 42 (Oct 13 – 19, 2025)
Catch up on the latest Linux news: LMDE 7, Zorin OS 18, Mobian 13, Alacritty 0.16, GNOME 49.1, Firefox 144, a possible malware incident on Xubuntu, GIMP’s new official Snap package, and more.
User Flags Possible Malware Incident on Xubuntu.org
A Reddit user reports that Xubuntu.org may have been compromised, serving a ZIP file containing a Trojan instead of the real installer.
Node.js 25 Released with V8 14.1, New Permissions
Node.js 25 ships with V8 14.1, faster JSON.stringify, new permission flags, and built-in base64/hex conversion support.
Alacritty 0.16 Terminal Emulator Released with Unicode 17 Support
Alacritty 0.16, a GPU-accelerated terminal emulator, adds support for Unicode 17, new Vi motions, and system-wide configuration options.
Forgejo 13.0 Released with Content Moderation and Global 2FA Enforcement
Forgejo 13.0, a self-hosted Git forge software, introduces new moderation tools, improved Actions, and global two-factor authentication enforcement.
GIMP Officially Launches Its New Snap Package for Linux Users
GIMP joins the Snap ecosystem with an official package offering better reliability, updates, and plugin support.
PeaZip 10.7 File Archiver Adds Image Thumbnails on Linux
PeaZip 10.7, an open-source file archiver, adds cross-platform image thumbnails, an improved file manager, and smarter handling of archives.