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OpenWrt 25.12 Released with APK Package Manager Replacing opkg OpenWrt 25.12 open-source router firmware arrives with a major shift to the APK package manager, replacing opkg, alongside Linux kernel 6.12.

OpenWrt 25.12 open-source router firmware arrives with a major shift to the APK package manager, replacing opkg, alongside Linux kernel 6.12.
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#OpenWrt #Linux #OpenSource #WiFi

Budgie Desktop 10.10.2 Released with Better Wayland Labwc Bridge Budgie 10.10.2 desktop environment improves the Labwc Wayland bridge, enhances Icon Tasklist application matching, and refines menu behavior.

Budgie 10.10.2 desktop environment improves the Labwc Wayland bridge, enhances Icon Tasklist application matching, and refines menu behavior.
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#Linux #OpenSource

Fastfetch 2.60 System Information Tool Adds Moss Package Support Fastfetch 2.60 introduces Zed editor detection, moss package support, and enhanced window manager detection on Linux.

Fastfetch 2.60 introduces Zed editor detection, moss package support, and enhanced window manager detection on Linux.
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#Linux #OpenSource

Rust 1.94 Now Available with New Slice Iteration API Rust 1.94 introduces the array_windows slice iterator, support for Cargo config includes, TOML 1.1 parsing, and several stabilized APIs.

Rust 1.94 introduces the array_windows slice iterator, support for Cargo config includes, TOML 1.1 parsing, and several stabilized APIs.
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#Rust #OpenSource

Wine 11.4 Released with DirectSound Performance Improvements Wine 11.4 improves DirectSound resampling performance, reworks the MSXML SAX reader, enhances timezone detection, and fixes 17 application issues.

Wine 11.4 improves DirectSound resampling performance, reworks the MSXML SAX reader, enhances timezone detection, and fixes 17 application issues.
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#OpenSource

SQLite 3.52 Released With WAL Corruption Fix and CLI Improvements SQLite 3.52 fixes a WAL-reset database corruption bug and introduces CLI improvements, new SQL functions, and query planner optimizations.

SQLite 3.52 fixes a WAL-reset database corruption bug and introduces CLI improvements, new SQL functions, and query planner optimizations.
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#SQLite #Database #OpenSource

Postfix 3.11 MTA Released With REQUIRETLS Support Postfix 3.11 mail server released with REQUIRETLS support, TLS improvements, JSON output tools, and guidance for migrating away from Berkeley DB.

Postfix 3.11 mail server released with REQUIRETLS support, TLS improvements, JSON output tools, and guidance for migrating away from Berkeley DB.
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#Postfix #MTA #OpenSource

TUXEDO InfinityBook Max 16 AMD Launches With Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and RTX 507 TUXEDO unveils the InfinityBook Max 16 AMD, a powerful Linux laptop with Ryzen AI 300 processors, RTX 50 graphics, a 300 Hz display, and up to 128 GB RAM.

TUXEDO unveils the InfinityBook Max 16 AMD, a powerful Linux laptop with Ryzen AI 300 processors, RTX 50 graphics, a 300 Hz display, and up to 128 GB RAM.
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Early Mockups Reveal Mozilla Exploring a New Nova Design for Firefox Early design mockups show Mozilla considering a new Firefox interface called Nova, which features a more rounded layout and updated browser UI concepts.

Early design mockups show Mozilla considering a new Firefox interface called Nova, which features a more rounded layout and updated browser UI concepts.
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#Mozilla #Firefox #OpenSource

Linux From Scratch 13.0 Released as First Systemd-Only Version The Linux From Scratch project has released LFS 13.0 and BLFS 13.0, featuring updated packages, the 6.18.10 kernel, and a systemd-only build.

The Linux From Scratch project has released LFS 13.0 and BLFS 13.0, featuring updated packages, the 6.18.10 kernel, and a systemd-only build.
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#Linux #OpenSource

NVIDIA 595.45 Beta Linux Driver Released With Vulkan Updates and Wayland Changes NVIDIA has released the 595.45 beta Linux driver, featuring new Vulkan extensions, Wayland updates, DRI3 1.2 support, and several stability improvements.

NVIDIA has released the 595.45 beta Linux driver, featuring new Vulkan extensions, Wayland updates, DRI3 1.2 support, and several stability improvements.
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#NVIDIA #Linux #OpenSource

FRANK OS 1.0 Launches With a Retro Windows 95-Like Desktop FRANK OS 1.0 debuts with a windowed desktop inspired by Windows 95, running on RP2350 microcontrollers using the FreeRTOS kernel.

FRANK OS 1.0 debuts with a windowed desktop inspired by Windows 95, running on RP2350 microcontrollers using the FreeRTOS kernel.
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#OpenSource #Windows95

KDE Gear 25.12.3 Apps Collection Rolls Out, Here's What's New KDE Gear 25.12.3 apps collection is out with numerous bug fixes across apps including Kdenlive, Kate, KDE Connect, NeoChat, and Okular.

KDE Gear 25.12.3 apps collection is out with numerous bug fixes across apps, including Kdenlive, Kate, KDE Connect, NeoChat, and Okular.
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#KDE #OpenSource

Rocky Linux Becomes a KDE Patron Rocky Linux has become a KDE patron, joining organizations like Canonical, Google, and SUSE in supporting the KDE open-source ecosystem.

Rocky Linux has become a KDE patron, joining organizations like Canonical, Google, and SUSE in supporting the KDE open-source ecosystem.
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#KDE #RockyLinux #OpenSource

Linux Mint Previews Native Cinnamon Screensaver With Wayland Support Linux Mint introduces a native Cinnamon screensaver with Wayland support and adds a sensors page to System Reports.

Linux Mint introduces a native Cinnamon screensaver with Wayland support and adds a sensors page to System Reports.
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#Linux #LinuxMint #OpenSource

Origami Linux Leaves Beta With First Stable Snapshot Release 2026.03 Origami Linux leaves beta with the 2026.03 snapshot, introducing its first stable release built on Fedora 43 Atomic with the COSMIC desktop.

Origami Linux leaves beta with the 2026.03 snapshot, introducing its first stable release built on Fedora 43 Atomic with the COSMIC desktop.
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#Linux #OpenSource

Hyprland 0.54.1 Wayland Compositor Released With Stability Improvements Hyprland 0.54.1 is a minor patch update that delivers bug fixes, crash corrections, and stability improvements for the Wayland tiling compositor.

Hyprland 0.54.1 is a minor patch update that delivers bug fixes, crash corrections, and stability improvements for the Wayland tiling compositor.
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#Hyprland #Wayland #Linux #OpenSource

Nitrux 6.0 Released With Linux Kernel 6.19 Nitrux 6.0 is out with a CachyOS-patched Linux kernel 6.19, the new VxM hypervisor orchestrator, and several Wayland-native system components.

Nitrux 6.0 is out with a CachyOS-patched Linux kernel 6.19, the new VxM hypervisor orchestrator, and several Wayland-native system components.
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#Nitrux #Linux #OpenSource

Pop!_OS 22.04 LTS Users Can Now Officially Upgrade to Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS System76 begins the official upgrade rollout from Pop!_OS 22.04 LTS to 24.04 LTS, replacing GNOME with the new COSMIC desktop environment.

System76 begins the official upgrade rollout from Pop!_OS 22.04 LTS to 24.04 LTS, replacing GNOME with the new COSMIC desktop environment.
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#System76 #Linux #COSMICDesktop #OpenSource

KDE Plasma 6.6.2 Released With Dozens of Bug Fixes KDE Plasma 6.6.2 is a March bugfix update that addresses crashes in KWin, enhances Discover, and improves various desktop components.

KDE Plasma 6.6.2 is a March bugfix update that addresses crashes in KWin, enhances Discover, and improves various desktop components.
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#KDE #OpenSource

Motorola Announces Partnership With Open Source GrapheneOS Motorola is partnering with the open source GrapheneOS Foundation to enhance mobile security and develop future devices with GrapheneOS compatibility.

Motorola is partnering with the open source GrapheneOS Foundation to enhance mobile security and develop future devices with GrapheneOS compatibility.
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#Motorola #GrapheneOS #OpenSource

IPFire 2.29 Core Update 200 Ships Linux Kernel 6.18 LTS IPFire 2.29 Core Update 200 introduces Linux kernel 6.18 LTS and a preview of the new IPFire Domain Blocklist for DNS filtering.

IPFire 2.29 Core Update 200 introduces Linux kernel 6.18 LTS and a preview of the new IPFire Domain Blocklist for DNS filtering.
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#IPFire #Linux #FIrewall #OpenSource

LLVM 22.1 Released With Backend, LLDB, and ThinLTO Updates LLVM 22.1 cross-platform compiler system is out with major backend upgrades, LLDB improvements, and new ThinLTO features.

LLVM 22.1 cross-platform compiler system is out with major backend upgrades, LLDB improvements, and new ThinLTO features.
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#LLVM #OpenSource

sudo-rs Changes Default Password Prompt Behavior A recent sudo-rs commit changes the default sudo experience by enabling visible feedback as you type passwords, replacing the long-standing no-echo prompt.

A recent sudo-rs commit changes the default sudo experience by enabling visible feedback as you type passwords, replacing the long-standing no-echo prompt.
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#Linux #Security #OpenSource

Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 9, 2026 (Feb 23 – Mar 1) Catch up on the latest Linux news: AerynOS Feb 2026 Snapshot, COSMIC 1.0.8, KDE Plasma 6.6.1, Firefox 148, Hypeland 0.54, Wine 11.3, Linux kernel LTS support extended for multiple releases, and more.

Catch up on the latest Linux news: AerynOS Feb 2026 Snapshot, COSMIC 1.0.8, KDE Plasma 6.6.1, Firefox 148, Hypeland 0.54, Wine 11.3, Linux kernel LTS support extended for multiple releases, and more.
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#Linux #OpenSource

Armbian 26.2 Introduces Linux kernel 6.18 LTS Images and Imager Upgrades Armbian 26.2 Goa introduces expanded SBC support, Linux 6.18-based images, and continued enhancements for Rockchip and Allwinner platforms.

Armbian 26.2 Goa introduces expanded SBC support, Linux 6.18-based images, and continued enhancements for Rockchip and Allwinner platforms.
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#Linux #OpenSource

Arch Linux March ISO Is Out With Kernel, Desktop, and Security Updates Arch Linux has released its updated March 2026 installation ISO, bringing a new kernel, refreshed system libraries, desktop updates, and security fixes.

Arch Linux has released its updated March 2026 installation ISO, bringing a new kernel, refreshed system libraries, desktop updates, and security fixes.
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#ArchLinux #Linux #OpenSource

GNU Hurd Finally Runs on x86_64 With New 64-Bit Port GNU Hurd now supports x86_64 through GNU Guix, marking its first official move beyond 32-bit architecture after decades of development.

GNU Hurd now supports x86_64 through GNU Guix, marking its first official move beyond 32-bit architecture after decades of development.
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#GNU #OpenSource #Linux #Kernel

AerynOS Feb 2026 Snapshot Updates Desktops, MOSS Gets Faster AerynOS February 2026 snapshot updates COSMIC, GNOME, and KDE Plasma while significantly improving MOSS atomic update performance and tooling.

AerynOS February 2026 snapshot updates COSMIC, GNOME, and KDE Plasma while significantly improving MOSS atomic update performance and tooling.
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#Linux #OpenSource

Pangolin 1.16 Tunneled Reverse Proxy Adds SSH Auth Daemon Pangolin 1.16 tunneled reverse proxy adds SSH auth daemon, server-side pagination, and improved private resource visibility.

Pangolin 1.16 tunneled reverse proxy adds SSH auth daemon, server-side pagination, and improved private resource visibility.
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#OpenSource #VPN #ReverseProxy #WireGuard