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openSUSE Myrlyn Package Manager Reaches Version 1.0

openSUSE Myrlyn Package Manager Reaches Version 1.0

Myrlyn, a Qt-based front end that runs on top of the libzypp package engine (the same backend used by Zypper), aiming to replace YaST’s role in installing and managing software on openSUSE’s Leap and Tumbleweed editions, has reached version 1.0. One…

MX Linux 25.1 ISOs Are Now Available With Dual Init Support

MX Linux 25.1 ISOs Are Now Available With Dual Init Support

Two months after the major 25 release, MX Linux has rolled out MX-25.1 “Infinity,” a new point update that refreshes installation media across all supported editions and restores one of the project’s long-standing distinguishing features: dual init support. With that said,…

Debian Plans to Remove GTK2 Before Debian 14

Debian Plans to Remove GTK2 Before Debian 14

The Debian GNOME team has formally announced its intention to remove GTK2 (initially released in March 2002) from the Forky development branch ahead of the release of Debian 14, planned for mid-2027. The reason is simple: GTK2 has been unmaintained…

How to Use APT with Proxy on Ubuntu and Debian

How to Use APT with Proxy on Ubuntu and Debian

Using a proxy server can be essential in environments where direct internet access is restricted or monitored, such as corporate networks. If you are running an Ubuntu or Debian system behind a proxy server, you may have unsuccessfully tried to install packages. If you…

GNOME 48.8 Released With Bug Fixes and Security Updates

GNOME 48.8 Released With Bug Fixes and Security Updates

Are you running GNOME 48 on your Linux setup? The latest maintenance release, GNOME 48.8, brings crucial bug fixes, security updates, and targeted enhancements to keep your desktop environment stable and secure. This update focuses on refining core components without…

COSMIC Desktop Adds Rounded Corners and Window Shadows

COSMIC Desktop Adds Rounded Corners and Window Shadows

The COSMIC Desktop environment, developed by System76 for Pop!_OS and increasingly adopted across other Linux distributions, just received a beautiful visual polish update. As of mid-January 2026, system-wide rounded corners and window shadows are now available across all applications —…