AerynOS rolls out its 2025.10 ISO, bringing GNOME 49.1, KDE Plasma 6.5.1, COSMIC Beta, and fresh system updates.

The idea of automatic syntax-aware merging in version-control systems goes back to

2005 or earlier, but initial implementations were
often language-specific and slow.

Mergiraf is a merge-conflict resolver that uses a generic algorithm plus a
small amount of language-specific knowledge
to solve conflicts that Git’s default strategy cannot.
The project’s contributors have been working on the
tool for just under a year, but it already

supports 33 languages, including C,
Python, Rust, and even

SystemVerilog.

The KDE/Qt-aligned Krita digital painting application is the latest creative app now supporting high dynamic range (HDR) on Linux when using Wayland…

What is likely the most anticipated desktop Linux launch in years kicks off on December 11 — are you ready to see the new Cosmic DE?

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Percona says more than half of installs remain on version set to lose support in 2026Users have six months to migrate from MySQL 8.0 if they are to stay on a supported version of the open source database, or face security and reliability risks.…

Over the summer months LunarG announced KosmicKrisp as a new Vulkan-on-Metal implementation for Apple devices and built around Mesa. That alternative to MoltenVK was upstreamed for next quarter’s Mesa 26.0 release and now it’s also celebrating being an officially Vulkan 1.3 conformant implementation…

The speculation around a successor to the Steam Deck has stirred renewed excitement, not just for a new handheld, but for what it signals in Linux-based gaming. With whispers of next-gen specs, deeper integration of SteamOS, and an evolving handheld PC ecosystem, these rumors are fueling broader hopes that Linux gaming is entering a more mature age. In this article we look at the existing rumors, how they tie into the Linux gaming landscape, why this matters, and what to watch.

Today’s the last day to take advantage of Super Early Bird Prices for March’s All Things AI conference.

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Qt Creator 18 is now available as the latest version of this Qt/C++-focused integrated development environment…

Michael Hudson-Doyle, a member of Ubuntu’s Foundations team, has announced
the introduction of an “architecture variant” for Ubuntu 25.10:

By making changes to dpkg, apt and Launchpad, we are able to build
multiple versions of a package, each for a different level of the
x86-64 architecture, meaning we can have packages that specifically
target x86-64-v3, for example.

As a result, we’re very excited to share that in Ubuntu 25.10, some
packages are available, on an opt-in basis, in their optimized form
for the more modern x86-64-v3 architecture level.

See the announcement for details on opting in to x86-64-v3
packages.

Yesterday Canonical announced architecture variants for Ubuntu Linux with Ubuntu 25.10 seeing the introduction of “amd64v3” packages that are built for the x86_64-v3 micro-architecture feature level to assume AVX/AVX2 and other newer CPU ISA features found since Intel Haswell and AMD Excavator processors. Eager to run some initial tests, here is a first look at the Ubuntu 25.10 amd64v3 performance for desktop workloads.

LibreOffice 25.2.7 open-source office suite wraps up the 25.2 branch with stability, crash, and compatibility fixes across Writer, Calc, and Impress.

Discover the latest Calibre 8.13 release, featuring enhanced virtual library improvements for a seamless reading experience. Upgrade your digital library today!

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In this article, you will learn what utmp, wtmp, and btmp log files are, their purpose, and how to read them using the built-in command tool in Linux.

Unraid 7.2 self-hosted NAS adds a fully responsive WebGUI, RAIDZ pool expansion, and extends compatibility to ext4, NTFS, and exFAT drives.

Gitea 1.25 self-hosted Git service debuts 3D model previews, CI/CD email notifications, and major performance improvements for large projects.

LILYGO’s T-Echo Plus is a compact, battery-powered smart tag designed for wireless telemetry, motion tracking, and geolocation. It combines LoRa communication, GNSS positioning, Bluetooth Mesh, and a 6-axis IMU in an enclosure with both vibration and visual feedback, aiming to support mobile, field-deployed, or remote monitoring applications. The device uses the nRF52840 SoC from Nordic […]

TrueNAS 25.10 “Goldeye” open-source NAS is out with NVMe over Fabric, 400GbE, open GPU driver support, major ZFS improvements, and more.

The Genode operating system framework continues innovating over a decade and a half later on this original open-source OS creation and with that Sculpt OS as its general purpose OS. Out today is Sculpt OS 25.10 to incorporate the latest enhancements to the platform…

The October 18th release of DietPi v9.18 introduces support for new FriendlyELEC single-board computers, a redesigned DietPi-Dashboard with improved security, and the addition of the LazyLibrarian eBook and audiobook manager. The update also includes bug fixes, filesystem improvements, and expanded compatibility for virtual devices   DietPi: DietPi is a lightweight, Debian-based operating system optimized for […]