What’s the Point of Linux “Anti-Something” Distros?
The biggest questions our man in Italy has about Linux distros and other open source software projects taking political stances is: do they do more…
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Fish Shell Adds Modern Features to Your Ubuntu Terminal
Fish might be the Bash alternative you didn’t know you needed, thanks to features like highlighting, and smarter command suggestions. Learn how to install it…
Debian-Based Sparky Linux 7.8 Now Available for Download
The lightweight Linux distro Sparky 7.8 rolls out with updated packages, kernel 6.1 LTS, desktop refreshes, and Gimp preinstalled in live media. The post Debian-Based…
KDE Plasma 6.4.3 Desktop Environment Released
KDE Plasma 6.4.3 introduces important fixes for KWin, Discover, and Spectacle, along with translation updates and enhanced accessibility. The post KDE Plasma 6.4.3 Desktop Environment…
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: July 13th, 2025
This week we got news about new GNOME and KDE Plasma updates, a major release of the Amarok music player, the end of life of…
Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 28 (Jul 7 – 13, 2025)
Catch up on the latest Linux news: CachyOS, Krita 5.2.10, OBS Studio 31.1, Plasma 6.3.6, KDE ISO Image Writer, Amarok 3.3, Thunderbird 140, Red Hat…
GNOME 49 Alpha Is Now Available for Public Testing, Disables X11 Session by Default
Probably the biggest change of the upcoming GNOME 49 desktop environment series is that the X11 (GNOME on Xorg) session has been disabled by default…
Calibre 8.7 Adds Page Number Support for Newer Kindles
Calibre 8.7 e-book manager adds APNX file support for newer Kindles and improves author matching, while fixing regressions with Kobo devices and book sending. The…
Linux has over 6% of the desktop market? Yes, you read that right – here’s how
It’s not a typo. Linux’s desktop share is growing, according to the US government’s records. The post Linux has over 6% of the desktop market?…
WebGPU Lands in Firefox 141 on Windows, Eyes Linux and macOS Next
Firefox 141 introduces WebGPU on Windows for powerful GPU-based web apps, with Linux and Mac support also on Mozilla’s roadmap. The post WebGPU Lands in…
Hyprland 0.50 Lands with New Render Scheduler and Tons of Fixes
Hyprland 0.50 tiling Wayland compositor drops legacy rendering, adds triple buffering, and packs in new features for better Wayland compositing performance. The post Hyprland 0.50…
Krita 5.2.11 Rolls Out with Bug Fixes for Android Users
Krita 5.2.11, a free and open-source digital painting app, brings bug fixes for Android canvas issues, index color filtering, and more. The post Krita 5.2.11…
Firefox Add-Ons Website Revamps Listing Pages
Firefox Add-Ons are a crucial element of this open source browser, and finding good ones that work well, important. A design change aims to help.…
GNU Linux-Libre 6.16 Kernel Is Now Available for Software Freedom Lovers
GNU Linux-Libre 6.16 kernel is now available for download. This release is based on Linux kernel 6.16 and it’s targeted at those who seek 100%…
Audacious 4.5 Open-Source Audio Player Adds Playback History Plugin, Winamp 2.9 Skin
Audacious 4.5 open-source media player arrives with a new Playback History plugin, Winamp 2.9 skin, improved PipeWire output plugin, and more. Here’s what’s new! The…