Flatpak 1.16.2 Adds Reinstall Support for Bundle Installations
Flatpak 1.16.2, a universal app delivery framework for Linux, introduces reinstall support for bundle installs, Intel Xe VA-API enablement, and multiple stability and security fixes.
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RPM 6.0.1 Fixes Key Regressions And Improves Signature Handling
RPM 6.0.1 package manager addresses crashes, crypto issues, and build problems introduced in RPM 6.0.
Zypper Package Manager User Guide for openSUSE Users
Learn how to use Zypper, openSUSE's package manager, through practical examples to easily install, update, and manage software and repositories.
Solus’s eopkg TUI Solseek Now Offers Full Flatpak Handling
Solseek 0.3.2 introduces full Flatpak support for this Solus Linux eopkg TUI, along with faster caching and update checks upon launch.
Nebula Is a New GTK Frontend for Managing Void Linux Packages
Nebula is a fresh Rust-built GTK frontend for XBPS, offering a modern and easy way to manage packages on Void Linux.
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.
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.
Solseek Brings a Fast, TUI-Based Package Manager to Solus Linux
The freshly released Solseek app gives Solus Linux users a fast, fzf-powered TUI for managing eopkg, Flatpak, and Snap.
RPM 6.0 Package Manager Released with New Package Format
RPM 6.0 package manager debuts with the new v6 package format, modern crypto, OpenPGP v6, and drops legacy v3 installs.
Debian’s APT Adds Native History Parsing to Track Past Operations
Debian’s APT package manager is adding a new history command, letting users list and inspect past package transactions.