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General Purpose Linux Distros Explained

  • Linuxiac.com; By Bobby Borisov (Posted by bobolin on Jul 23, 2025 8:36 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: Tutorial; Groups: Linux
Learn what general-purpose Linux distros are and why they’re the go-to choice for many desktop and server users.

Thunderbird 141 Arrives with Archive Button, OpenPGP Expiry Warnings

  • Linuxiac.com; By Bobby Borisov (Posted by bobolin on Jul 23, 2025 5:21 AM EDT)
  • Story Type: News Story; Groups: Mozilla
Mozilla Thunderbird 141 open-source email client is out now with a new Archive button, better OpenPGP key handling, and a wide range of bug fixes.

Google Debuts OSS Rebuild Project

Google launches the OSS Rebuild project to verify open source packages and combat supply chain attacks through reproducible builds.

Fwupd 2.0.13 Released with Faster Startup and Lower Memory Use

  • Linuxiac.com; By Bobby Borisov (Posted by bobolin on Jul 22, 2025 12:34 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: News Story
The fwupd 2.0.13 update speeds up startup by 60%, lowers memory use, and adds support for new MediaTek, HP, and Logitech devices.

Raspberry Pi Imager 1.9.6 Brings Better SSH Validation

Raspberry Pi Imager 1.9.6, an easy-to-use SD card preparation tool by Raspberry Pi, updates multiple languages and refines SSH and WiFi.

Firefox 141 Now Available for Download, Here’s What’s New

  • Linuxiac.com; By Bobby Borisov (Posted by bobolin on Jul 21, 2025 1:10 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: News Story; Groups: Mozilla
Firefox 141 open-source web browser enables WebGPU on Windows, reduces memory usage on Linux, and skips forced restarts after updates.

Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 29 (Jul 14 – 20, 2025)

  • Linuxiac.com; By Bobby Borisov (Posted by bobolin on Jul 21, 2025 7:04 AM EDT)
  • Story Type: Roundups; Groups: Linux
Catch up on the latest Linux news: Sparky 7.8, Plasma 6.4.3, VirtualBox 7.1.12, Hyprland 0.50, Blender 4.5, Debian 13 release date revealed, Clear Linux shuts down, and more.

HDR Video Playback Lands in Chromium on Wayland

  • Linuxiac.com; By Bobby Borisov (Posted by bobolin on Jul 20, 2025 6:44 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: News Story
Chromium adds Wayland color-management-v1 support, allowing HDR rendering on supported platforms with a default-enabled feature flag.

Debian 13 Set to Launch on August 9

Debian 13 (Trixie) is scheduled for release on August 9, featuring KDE Plasma 6.3.5, GNOME 48, and Linux kernel 6.12 LTS.

Clear Linux Discontinued as Intel Pulls the Plug Overnight

After a decade of development, Intel has officially shut down Clear Linux OS. The project’s GitHub repo is now archived and read-only.

Malware Discovered in Arch Linux AUR Packages

Arch Linux deletes three browser-related AUR packages infected with a Remote Access Trojan, urges users to uninstall and check systems for compromise.

Garuda Linux Retires MHWD and Settings Manager

  • Linuxiac.com; By Bobby Borisov (Posted by bobolin on Jul 19, 2025 5:49 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: News Story; Groups: Linux
The new Garuda Linux update replaces outdated video driver metapackages with modern hardware profiles.

Calibre 8.7 Adds Page Number Support for Newer Kindles

  • Linuxiac.com; By Bobby Borisov (Posted by bobolin on Jul 18, 2025 11:16 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: News Story
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.

LibreOffice 25.2.5 Rolls Out with Over 60 Bug Fixes

  • Linuxiac.com; By Bobby Borisov (Posted by bobolin on Jul 17, 2025 2:18 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: News Story
LibreOffice 25.2.5 rolls out with over 60 bug fixes, addressing crashes and compatibility issues across Writer, Calc, Impress, and Base.

ProtonUp-Qt 2.13 Rolls Out with New Compatibility Tools for Steam and Lutris

ProtonUp-Qt 2.13 improves Lutris support and adds new compatibility layers for better game performance across multiple Linux launchers.

Plasma Bigscreen Gets a Fresh Boost from the Community

  • Linuxiac.com; By Bobby Borisov (Posted by bobolin on Jul 16, 2025 8:00 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: News Story; Groups: KDE
The Plasma Bigscreen TV-focused UI sees a fresh life as a KDE contributor revives it, modernizing the design, settings, and controller support for Plasma 6.

Krita 5.2.11 Rolls Out with Bug Fixes for Android Users

  • Linuxiac.com; By Bobby Borisov (Posted by bobolin on Jul 16, 2025 12:22 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: News Story
Krita 5.2.11, a free and open-source digital painting app, brings bug fixes for Android canvas issues, index color filtering, and more.

Debian-Based Sparky Linux 7.8 Now Available for Download

  • Linuxiac.com; By Bobby Borisov (Posted by bobolin on Jul 15, 2025 10:39 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: News Story
The lightweight Linux distro Sparky 7.8 rolls out with updated packages, kernel 6.1 LTS, desktop refreshes, and Gimp preinstalled in live media.

PHP Proposes Switch to BSD-3-Clause License

  • Linuxiac.com; By Bobby Borisov (Posted by bobolin on Jul 15, 2025 4:33 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: News Story; Groups: PHP
PHP may drop its legacy license in favor of BSD 3-Clause in version 9.0, thereby enhancing compatibility and simplifying distribution rights.

Blender 4.5 LTS Arrives with Major UI Overhaul, Animation Improvements

  • Linuxiac.com; By Bobby Borisov (Posted by bobolin on Jul 15, 2025 1:30 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: News Story
Blender 4.5 LTS open-source 3D creation suite delivers major updates in animation, geometry nodes, Grease Pencil, Vulkan rendering, and improved UI.

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