KDE Gear 25.12.1 bugfix update rolls out, improving stability in Dolphin, Kate, Kdenlive, and other core KDE tools. linuxiac.com/kde-gear-25-... #KDE #OpenSource

Arch-based Omarchy 3.3 introduces local AI dictation with Voxtype, hibernation support, dynamic themes, and more. linuxiac.com/arch-based-o... #ArchLinux #Linux #Hyprland #OpenSource

TUXEDO InfinityBook Max 16 launches with Intel Core Ultra 9 HX, RTX graphics, OLED display, and full Linux support. linuxiac.com/tuxedo-launc... #Linux #OpenSource

IPFire 2.29 Core Update 199, an open-source firewall, brings full WiFi 6 and WiFi 7 support, higher throughput, improved wireless stability, and updated core components. linuxiac.com/ipfire-2-29-... #Linux #Firewall #Security #OpenSource

Nitrux 5.1 ends official support for virtual machines, focusing exclusively on physical hardware for performance, stability, and a tightly controlled system design. linuxiac.com/nitrux-5-1-d... #Linux #OpenSource

Debian seeks contributors interested in privacy to restore its Data Protection Team after all members stepped back, shifting responsibilities temporarily to the project leader. linuxiac.com/debian-urgen... #Debian #Linux

Jellyfin confirms the new desktop app is now available on Flathub and Arch AUR for Linux users, with Windows and macOS builds still pending. linuxiac.com/jellyfin-mar... #Jellyfin #SelfHosting #VideoPlayer #OpenSource

Ubuntu 25.04 (Plucky Puffin) will reach end of life on January 15, 2026, after which security updates and official support will no longer be available. Users should upgrade promptly. linuxiac.com/ubuntu-25-04... #Linux #Ubuntu

NVIDIA Rubin AI platforms are now officially supported on Ubuntu, unifying CPU, GPU, and DPU components for scalable AI workloads. linuxiac.com/ubuntu-now-o... #Linux #Ubuntu #OpenSource

Gentoo’s 2025 report outlines stable finances, ongoing migration to SPI, and plans to move development infrastructure away from GitHub toward Codeberg. linuxiac.com/gentoo-2025-... #Gentoo #Linux #OpenSource

A long-standing Linux behavior is under threat as GNOME and Mozilla review a proposal to disable middle-mouse paste. linuxiac.com/gnome-and-mo... #GNOME #Mozilla #Linux #UNIX #OpenSource

A step-by-step guide to installing the COSMIC desktop environment on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS via a PPA repository. linuxiac.com/how-to-insta... #Linux #Ubuntu #COSMICdesktop

VideoCardz reports that NVIDIA is preparing native Linux support for GeForce NOW, a long-awaited move for Linux gamers. linuxiac.com/nvidia-gefor... #NVIDIA #Linux

Phosh 0.52 introduces QR code sharing for Wi-Fi hotspots, lock screen brightness gestures, new debug controls, and more. linuxiac.com/phosh-0-52-b... #GNOME #Mobile #OpenSource

Catch up on the latest Linux news: Manjaro 26, Devuan 6.1, IceWM 4.0, Archinstall 3.0.15, Orbitiny Desktop Pilot 8, Shotcut 15.12, key Linux and open-source moments of 2025, MiDesktop brings KDE 1 back to life, and more. linuxiac.com/linuxiac-wee... #Linux #OpenSource

Manjaro 26.0 "Anh-Linh" is now available, bringing Plasma 6.5 and GNOME 49 with Wayland as the default session. linuxiac.com/manjaro-26-r... #Linux #OpenSource

These two Linux distributions have not yet reached stability, but I have high hopes for them in 2026. linuxiac.com/two-linux-di... #Linux #OpenSource

Pebble Round 2 revives the iconic smartwatch with a color e-paper display, two-week battery life, and open-source PebbleOS. linuxiac.com/pebble-round... #Pebble #OpenSource #Smartwatch

Archboot, a menu-driven Arch Linux installer, expands its desktop lineup by adding COSMIC. linuxiac.com/archboot-add... #Linux #ArchLinux #OpenSource

The upcoming Plasma 6.6 release will introduce new accessibility features and UI refinements, including Slow Keys for Wayland and improved notifications. linuxiac.com/kde-plasma-6... #KDE #OpenSource

Hyprland 0.53.1 tiling Wayland compositor is out with backported fixes addressing crashes. linuxiac.com/hyprland-0-5... #Linux #OpenSource

Icecast 2.5 open-source streaming media server is out, delivering refinements to the web UI, protocol behavior, and API reporting. linuxiac.com/icecast-2-5-... #Audio #Streaming #OpenSource

MiDesktop revives the KDE 1 desktop for modern Linux with a development preview now available for Debian 13 and Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. linuxiac.com/with-a-touch... #KDE #OpenSource

Updated Devuan Excalibur 6.1 ISOs are now available, with refreshed packages aligned with Debian 13.2, now available for Raspberry Pi. linuxiac.com/devuan-6-1-p... #Linux #OpenSource

IceWM 4.0 is now available, introducing Alt-Tab improvements, live window previews, faster icon rendering, and better HiDPI support. linuxiac.com/icewm-4-0-wi...

SDL 3.4, a cross-platform DirectMedia library, adds native PNG image support, expanded GPU rendering APIs, and improved graphics handling across multiple platforms. linuxiac.com/sdl-3-4-brin... #Multimedia #OpenSource

Flathub recorded more than 435 million app downloads in 2025, with Firefox, Chrome, and Discord ranking among the platform’s most downloaded apps. linuxiac.com/flathub-sees... #Linux #OpenSource #Flatpak

Micro 2.0.15 terminal text editor marks a return after a long hiatus, bringing broad syntax enhancements and stability fixes. linuxiac.com/micro-text-e... #TextEditor #OpenSource

Archinstall 3.0.15, a guided installer for Arch Linux, introduces COSMIC desktop support, rEFInd boot manager integration, smarter Zram defaults, and more. linuxiac.com/archinstall-... #Linux #ArchLinux #OpenSource

Wishing all Linuxiac readers a happy, healthy, and peaceful 2026 filled with warmth, kindness, and (open-source) moments worth remembering. linuxiac.com/wishing-all-...

Shotcut 25.12 video editor introduces full 10-bit CPU video processing, expanding high-quality editing beyond GPU effects with improved transitions and compositing. linuxiac.com/shotcut-25-1... #VideoEditor #OpenSource

A look back at the Linux and open-source moments of 2025 that influenced development and shaped the direction of the ecosystem. linuxiac.com/2025-linux-a... #Linux #OpenSource

KDE’s Haruna 1.7 media player improves playlist management, audio replay gain support, and overall stability. linuxiac.com/haruna-1-7-m... #KDE #VideoPlayer #OpenSource

Upgrading to Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS brings the new COSMIC desktop—here’s how to update from 22.04 without breaking your system. linuxiac.com/how-to-upgra... #System76 #COSMIC #OpenSource

SuperTux returns with version 0.7 Beta 1, its first major update in four years, bringing fully rebuilt worlds, new assets, music, and gameplay changes. linuxiac.com/supertux-0-7... #Games #OpenSource

Hyprland 0.53 tiling Wayland compositor releases with a complete window rule rewrite, breaking config changes, new features, and a long list of fixes. linuxiac.com/hyprland-0-5... #OpenSource

The Orbitiny Desktop Pilot 8 pre-release delivers its most substantial update yet, featuring a new graphical installer and a rebuilt desktop core. linuxiac.com/orbitiny-des... #Linux #OpenSource

Catch up on the latest Linux news: Parrot 7.0, elementary OS 8.1, Fish Shell 4.3, OpenMediaVault 8, Inkscape 1.4.3, QEMU 10.2, Kitty Terminal 0.45, Winux tries to mimic Windows, CachyOS plans new server edition, and more. linuxiac.com/linuxiac-wee... #Linux #OpenSource

With a simple setting change, you can help KDE developers make better decisions about Plasma improvements. Here’s how. linuxiac.com/how-to-help-... @kde.org #OpenSource

Fish Shell 4.3 introduces smarter theming, improved completions, better terminal integration, and many changes across scripting and interactive features. linuxiac.com/fish-shell-4... #OpenSource #FishShell

Debian has officially promoted loong64 from Debian Ports, confirming it will ship as a supported architecture in Debian 14 Forky. linuxiac.com/debian-offic... #Linux #Debian #OpenSource

Ubuntu-based Winux joins the Linux ecosystem by mimicking the Windows experience, but is imitation the best path? linuxiac.com/winux-tries-... #Linux #OpenSource

GitHub disabled the Rockchip Linux MPP repository after a DMCA notice from an FFmpeg developer alleging violations of the LGPL license. linuxiac.com/github-takes...

QNX has released a self-hosted Developer Desktop for QNX 8.0, featuring an XFCE desktop on Wayland with native compilation support. linuxiac.com/qnx-introduc...

Phoenix is a new X server written from scratch in Zig, aiming to modernize X11 without relying on Xorg code. linuxiac.com/phoenix-emer... #x11 #xorg #opensource

Postgresus has been renamed to Databasus as the project evolves into a full backup management system with multi-database support. linuxiac.com/postgresus-r... #PostgreSQL #Databases #OpenSource #Backup

Inkscape 1.4.3, an open-source vector graphics editor, arrives with 124 bug and crash fixes, making it one of the largest maintenance releases to date. linuxiac.com/inkscape-1-4... #Inkscape #OpenSource

Arch-based CachyOS is working on a new Server Edition aimed at NAS, workstations, and hosting providers, featuring hardened defaults and optimized packages. linuxiac.com/cachyos-plan... #Linux #OpenSource

Arch Linux has confirmed an active DDoS attack during Christmas, with IPv4 access to its website unavailable. linuxiac.com/arch-linux-w... #ArchLinux #Linux

GStreamer 1.26.10 multimedia framework resolves multichannel FLAC and Opus issues and improves Matroska demuxing for 4K uncompressed video streams. linuxiac.com/gstreamer-1-... #OpenSource #Multimedia