Tag Linux

Systemd 260 Drops SysV Init Support in Major Cleanup Update

Systemd 260 Drops SysV Init Support in Major Cleanup Update

Systemd 260 has officially arrived, delivering one of the most significant changes in recent releases. This version focuses on modernizing the ecosystem by removing outdated components, increasing baseline requirements, and introducing new infrastructure for contemporary Linux environments. One of the…

Free VPN and Split View Are Coming to Mozilla Firefox

Free VPN and Split View Are Coming to Mozilla Firefox

Mozilla is working on upcoming updates to Mozilla Firefox that aim to strengthen privacy protections and improve multitasking capabilities. Two of the most notable additions are a browser-integrated VPN and a new Split View feature. The built-in VPN operates directly…

System76 Unveils Thelio Mira: Ryzen 9000 Power, RTX 5090 Support & Advanced Cooling

System76 Unveils Thelio Mira: Ryzen 9000 Power, RTX 5090 Support & Advanced Cooling

System76 has introduced an updated version of its high-performance desktop, the Thelio Mira, featuring a redesigned chassis aimed at delivering better sustained performance, enhanced cooling efficiency, and improved ease of maintenance. This latest iteration expands on System76’s in-house desktop lineup…

Bcachefs 1.37 Released With Stable Erasure Coding and Linux 7 Support

Bcachefs 1.37 Released With Stable Erasure Coding and Linux 7 Support

Kent Overstreet has introduced Bcachefs 1.37, an advanced copy-on-write filesystem for Linux. It offers modern capabilities such as built-in encryption, snapshots, and compression, positioning it as a strong alternative to filesystems like Btrfs and ZFS. A key highlight in this…

SparkyLinux 2026.03 Tiamat Released Based on Debian Testing Forky

SparkyLinux 2026.03 Tiamat Released Based on Debian Testing Forky

The SparkyLinux project has introduced refreshed installation images for its semi-rolling edition with the release of SparkyLinux 2026.03, code-named “Tiamat.” The new images are built on Debian Testing (currently “Forky”) and include the latest software updates available in both Debian…

Ageless Linux Launches to Challenge Age Verification Rules for Operating Systems

Ageless Linux Launches to Challenge Age Verification Rules for Operating Systems

A new project called Ageless Linux has appeared in the open-source world, but its purpose is quite different from most Linux initiatives. Instead of introducing new technologies or desktop features, the project aims to highlight concerns about emerging age-verification regulations…

OpenRazer 3.12 Expands Linux Support for Razer Devices

OpenRazer 3.12 Expands Linux Support for Razer Devices

The OpenRazer project has released version 3.12, bringing expanded hardware compatibility and several improvements. OpenRazer is an open-source driver and background service that allows Razer peripherals to work properly on Linux, enabling features such as RGB lighting customization, device configuration,…

AppGrid Introduces a New Grid-Based Application Launcher for KDE Plasma 6

AppGrid Introduces a New Grid-Based Application Launcher for KDE Plasma 6

Users of KDE Plasma who prefer a more visually oriented method of launching applications now have a new tool to explore. A recently introduced project called AppGrid provides a fullscreen, grid-based application launcher designed specifically for KDE Plasma 6. It…

Debian 13.4 Released with Security Fixes and Stability Updates

Debian 13.4 Released with Security Fixes and Stability Updates

More than two months after the previous 13.3 update, the Debian Project has released Debian 13.4, the fourth update in the stable “Trixie” series. This release mainly focuses on collecting previously issued fixes for security vulnerabilities and major bugs affecting…