📰 Kodi 22 “Piers” Gets HEIF/HEIC and FFmpeg 8 Support, Alpha 2 Out Now
Kodi 22 "Piers" has a new alpha version available for testing with HEIF/HEIC support, FFmpeg 8 support, and other changes. Here's what's new!
🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/kodi-22-piers-gets-heif-heic-and-ffmpeg-8-support-alpha-2-out-now
Kodi 22 "Piers" has a new alpha version available for testing with HEIF/HEIC support, FFmpeg 8 support, and other changes. Here's what's new!
🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/kodi-22-piers-gets-heif-heic-and-ffmpeg-8-support-alpha-2-out-now
9to5Linux
Kodi 22 "Piers" Gets HEIF/HEIC and FFmpeg 8 Support, Alpha 2 Out Now - 9to5Linux
Kodi 22 "Piers" alpha 2 version is now available for testing with HEIF/HEIC support, FFmpeg 8 support, and other changes.
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📰 Void Linux Gets Runkit, a Friendly GUI for Managing runit Services
Void Linux users can now manage runit services the easy way with Runkit — a fast, simple, and powerful new GUI tool.
🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/void-linux-gets-runkit-a-friendly-gui-for-managing-runit-services/
Void Linux users can now manage runit services the easy way with Runkit — a fast, simple, and powerful new GUI tool.
🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/void-linux-gets-runkit-a-friendly-gui-for-managing-runit-services/
Linuxiac
Void Linux Gets Runkit, a Friendly GUI for Managing runit Services
Void Linux users can now manage runit services the easy way with Runkit — a fast, simple, and powerful new GUI tool.
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📰 Linux users have no reason to worry about recent AMD GPU driver changes
This is a little PSA to Linux users and Linux gamers, with news reports out there about AMD shifting focus away from certain GPUs..Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
🔗 Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/10/linux-users-have-no-reason-to-worry-about-recent-amd-gpu-driver-changes/
This is a little PSA to Linux users and Linux gamers, with news reports out there about AMD shifting focus away from certain GPUs..Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
🔗 Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/10/linux-users-have-no-reason-to-worry-about-recent-amd-gpu-driver-changes/
GamingOnLinux
Linux users have no reason to worry about recent AMD GPU driver changes
This is a little PSA to Linux users and Linux gamers, with news reports out there about AMD shifting focus away from certain GPUs.
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📰 Linux 6.18 Kernel Happenings, Python 3.14, NTFSPLUS & Other October Highlights
During the month of October on Phoronix were 305 original news articles around Linux/open-source and another 21 featured Linux hardware reviews / multi-page featured benchmark articles. There was an exciting mix of software and hardware happenings over the past month. Here is a look back at what excited readers the most...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/October-2025-Highlights
During the month of October on Phoronix were 305 original news articles around Linux/open-source and another 21 featured Linux hardware reviews / multi-page featured benchmark articles. There was an exciting mix of software and hardware happenings over the past month. Here is a look back at what excited readers the most...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/October-2025-Highlights
Phoronix
Linux 6.18 Kernel Happenings, Python 3.14, NTFSPLUS & Other October Highlights
During the month of October on Phoronix were 305 original news articles around Linux/open-source and another 21 featured Linux hardware reviews / multi-page featured benchmark articles
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Linux Kernel Ported To WebAssembly - Demo Lets You Run It In Your Web Browser - Phoronix
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-Kernel-WebAssembly
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-Kernel-WebAssembly
Phoronix
Linux Kernel Ported To WebAssembly - Demo Lets You Run It In Your Web Browser
Open-source developer Joel Severin today announced his work on porting the Linux kernel to WebAssembly and has successffully gotten the kernel up and running within WASM-capable web browsers.
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📰 6 NAS apps that turned my storage into a smart home office
Being a freelance writer working full-time from home, I put myself in charge of all data management — be it on the cloud or offline on hard drives and my NAS. While actual storage of data is one part of the story, what makes local storage on my NAS smart are the apps that derive so much value and convenience from my files. These apps are the ones that have made working from home so much more convenient without having access to the managed system...
🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/nas-apps-for-working-from-home/
Being a freelance writer working full-time from home, I put myself in charge of all data management — be it on the cloud or offline on hard drives and my NAS. While actual storage of data is one part of the story, what makes local storage on my NAS smart are the apps that derive so much value and convenience from my files. These apps are the ones that have made working from home so much more convenient without having access to the managed system...
🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/nas-apps-for-working-from-home/
XDA
6 NAS apps that turned my storage into a smart home office
What started as a simple file server quickly became my entire workspace
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📰 PCI Resizable BAR Improvements Heading To Linux 6.19
Restructuring to the Linux kernel's PCI Resizable BAR "ReBAR" support is set to be submitted for the upcoming Linux 6.19 kernel cycle...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/PCI-ReBAR-Better-Linux-6.19
Restructuring to the Linux kernel's PCI Resizable BAR "ReBAR" support is set to be submitted for the upcoming Linux 6.19 kernel cycle...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/PCI-ReBAR-Better-Linux-6.19
Phoronix
PCI Resizable BAR Improvements Heading To Linux 6.19
Restructuring to the Linux kernel's PCI Resizable BAR 'ReBAR' support is set to be submitted for the upcoming Linux 6.19 kernel cycle.
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📰 Archinstall 3.0.12 Brings Improved Bootloader Handling
Archinstall 3.0.12, a guided installer for Arch Linux, introduces a new -S flag for arch-chroot, enhanced Btrfs support, and adds Uzbek language support.
🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/archinstall-3-0-12-brings-improved-bootloader-handling/
Archinstall 3.0.12, a guided installer for Arch Linux, introduces a new -S flag for arch-chroot, enhanced Btrfs support, and adds Uzbek language support.
🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/archinstall-3-0-12-brings-improved-bootloader-handling/
Linuxiac
Archinstall 3.0.12 Brings Improved Bootloader Handling
Archinstall 3.0.12, a guided installer for Arch Linux, introduces a new -S flag for arch-chroot, enhanced Btrfs support, and adds Uzbek language support.
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📰 4 hard Linux lessons I learned early - and I was better off for it
Learning Linux can be a bumpy road, but it's worth going through a little adversity.
🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/4-hard-linux-lessons-i-learned-early/
Learning Linux can be a bumpy road, but it's worth going through a little adversity.
🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/4-hard-linux-lessons-i-learned-early/
XDA
4 hard Linux lessons I learned early - and I was better off for it
Learning Linux can be a bumpy road, but it's worth going through a little adversity
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📰 Debian's APT Will Soon Begin Requiring Rust: Debian Ports Need To Adapt Or Be Sunset
Debian developer Julian Andres Klode sent out a message on Halloween that may give some Debian Linux users and developers a spook: the APT packaging tool next year will begin requiring a Rust compiler. This will place a hard requirement by Debian Linux on Rust support for all architectures. Debian CPU architectures with ports currently but lacking Rust support will either need to see support worked on or be sunset...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Debian-APT-Will-Require-Rust
Debian developer Julian Andres Klode sent out a message on Halloween that may give some Debian Linux users and developers a spook: the APT packaging tool next year will begin requiring a Rust compiler. This will place a hard requirement by Debian Linux on Rust support for all architectures. Debian CPU architectures with ports currently but lacking Rust support will either need to see support worked on or be sunset...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Debian-APT-Will-Require-Rust
Phoronix
Debian's APT Will Soon Begin Requiring Rust: Debian Ports Need To Adapt Or Be Sunset
Debian developer Julian Andres Klode sent out a message on Halloween that may give some Debian Linux users and developers a spook: the APT packaging tool next year will begin requiring a Rust compiler
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The classic Serious Sam 2 gets a big upgrade and now Steam Deck Verified | GamingOnLinux
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/10/the-classic-serious-sam-2-gets-a-big-upgrade-and-now-steam-deck-verified/
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/10/the-classic-serious-sam-2-gets-a-big-upgrade-and-now-steam-deck-verified/
GamingOnLinux
The classic Serious Sam 2 gets a big upgrade and now Steam Deck Verified
A blast from the past returns in style, with Serious Sam 2 from Croteam recently getting a huge 20th Annviersary Update and now it has been Steam Deck Verified.
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📰 FreeBSD 15.0 Beta 4 Released With Newer Linux WiFi Drivers & Updated OpenZFS
The fourth and final beta of FreeBSD 15 is out today for testing with the official release continuing to align for an early December debut...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/FreeBSD-15.0-Beta-4
The fourth and final beta of FreeBSD 15 is out today for testing with the official release continuing to align for an early December debut...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/FreeBSD-15.0-Beta-4
Phoronix
FreeBSD 15.0 Beta 4 Released With Newer Linux WiFi Drivers & Updated OpenZFS
The fourth and final beta of FreeBSD 15 is out today for testing with the official release continuing to align for an early December debut.
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📰 The (Almost) Perfect Linux Marketplace App for Flatpak Lovers
A handy, feature-rich, marketplace app for the hardcore Flatpak lovers.
🔗 Source: https://itsfoss.com/bazaar-app/
A handy, feature-rich, marketplace app for the hardcore Flatpak lovers.
🔗 Source: https://itsfoss.com/bazaar-app/
It's FOSS
The (Almost) Perfect Linux Marketplace App for Flatpak Lovers
A handy, feature-rich, marketplace app for the hardcore Flatpak lovers.
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📰 Perforator 0.0.7 Released With New Features For Continuous Performance Profiling
Open-sourced at the start of the calendar year was Perforator as a continuous profiling tool to find code inefficiencies. Yandex who open-sourced it claimed that it could lead businesses to saving "billions of dollars a year on server infrastructure." It's been a few months since the last feature release but out this weekend is Perforator 0.0.7...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Perforator-0.0.7
Open-sourced at the start of the calendar year was Perforator as a continuous profiling tool to find code inefficiencies. Yandex who open-sourced it claimed that it could lead businesses to saving "billions of dollars a year on server infrastructure." It's been a few months since the last feature release but out this weekend is Perforator 0.0.7...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Perforator-0.0.7
Phoronix
Perforator 0.0.7 Released With New Features For Continuous Performance Profiling
Open-sourced at the start of the calendar year was Perforator as a continuous profiling tool to find code inefficiencies
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📰 Linux gamers on Steam finally cross over the 3% mark
It finally happened. Linux gamers on Steam as of the Steam Hardware & Software Survey for October 2025 have crossed over the elusive 3% mark..Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
🔗 Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/11/linux-gamers-on-steam-finally-cross-over-the-3-mark/
It finally happened. Linux gamers on Steam as of the Steam Hardware & Software Survey for October 2025 have crossed over the elusive 3% mark..Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
🔗 Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/11/linux-gamers-on-steam-finally-cross-over-the-3-mark/
GamingOnLinux
Linux gamers on Steam finally cross over the 3% mark
It finally happened. Linux gamers on Steam as of the Steam Hardware & Software Survey for October 2025 have crossed over the elusive 3% mark.
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📰 Linux 6.18-rc4 Released: "None Of It Looks Particularly Scary"
Linus Torvalds just released Linux 6.18-rc4 as the latest weekly test release. Linux 6.18 is looking to be in good shape for potentially releasing on-time at the end of November otherwise the first week of December...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-6.18-rc4-Released
Linus Torvalds just released Linux 6.18-rc4 as the latest weekly test release. Linux 6.18 is looking to be in good shape for potentially releasing on-time at the end of November otherwise the first week of December...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-6.18-rc4-Released
Phoronix
Linux 6.18-rc4 Released: "None Of It Looks Particularly Scary"
Linus Torvalds just released Linux 6.18-rc4 as the latest weekly test release
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Wine 10.18 Released with Vulkan-Based OpenGL Mapping
https://linuxiac.com/wine-10-18-released-with-vulkan-based-opengl-mapping/
https://linuxiac.com/wine-10-18-released-with-vulkan-based-opengl-mapping/
Linuxiac
Wine 10.18 Released with Vulkan-Based OpenGL Mapping
Wine 10.18 introduces Vulkan-based OpenGL memory mapping and fixes 30 bugs for better Windows app and game performance on Linux.
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Ubuntu 25.10's x86-64-v3 Architecture Variants Offer Modest Gains - OMG! Ubuntu
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/11/ubuntu-amd64v3-x86-64-v3-support
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/11/ubuntu-amd64v3-x86-64-v3-support
OMG! Ubuntu
Ubuntu 25.10 Offers x86-64-v3 Architecture Variant Packages
Ubuntu 25.10 now offers amd64v3 optimised packages. What does x86-64-v3 mean for your CPU, and will the modest performance improvements be noticeable?
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📰 Bottles 52.0 Brings Stability Boost, Sandbox Support
Bottles 52.0, a compatibility layer for running Windows apps on Linux, adds Sandbox support and a smoother user experience with refined libadwaita integration.
🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/bottles-52-0-brings-stability-boost-sandbox-support/
Bottles 52.0, a compatibility layer for running Windows apps on Linux, adds Sandbox support and a smoother user experience with refined libadwaita integration.
🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/bottles-52-0-brings-stability-boost-sandbox-support/
Linuxiac
Bottles 52.0 Brings Stability Boost, Sandbox Support
Bottles 52.0, a Wine prefix manager for running Windows apps on Linux, adds Sandbox support and a smoother user experience with refined libadwaita integration.
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📰 This Raspberry Pi productivity gadget will glare at you if you doomscroll on the clock
The thing about being driven by accountability is that it doesn't work if you work by yourself. When nobody's watching over your shoulder or checking up on you, you can just do whatever you please and get into zero trouble. Fortunately, you can make a device that can help you get more productive.
🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/raspberry-pi-productivity-gadget-glare-at-you/
The thing about being driven by accountability is that it doesn't work if you work by yourself. When nobody's watching over your shoulder or checking up on you, you can just do whatever you please and get into zero trouble. Fortunately, you can make a device that can help you get more productive.
🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/raspberry-pi-productivity-gadget-glare-at-you/
XDA
This Raspberry Pi productivity gadget will glare at you if you doomscroll on the clock
Don't let it down.
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📰 Devuan 6 “Excalibur” Arrives with Debian 13 “Trixie” Base
Devuan 6 “Excalibur,” based on Debian 13 “Trixie,” is now out with a mandatory /usr merge and PipeWire audio support.
🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/devuan-6-excalibur-arrives-with-debian-13-trixie-base/
Devuan 6 “Excalibur,” based on Debian 13 “Trixie,” is now out with a mandatory /usr merge and PipeWire audio support.
🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/devuan-6-excalibur-arrives-with-debian-13-trixie-base/
Linuxiac
Devuan 6 “Excalibur” Released with Debian 13 "Trixie" Base
Devuan 6 “Excalibur,” based on Debian 13 “Trixie,” is now out with a mandatory /usr merge and PipeWire audio support.
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