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Fedora Linux 43 Now Officially Released: Your Guide to Downloading the Latest Version
The Fedora Project has officially launched Fedora Linux 43, the latest stable version of this popular Red Hat-sponsored distribution. This release showcases cutting-edge technologies, being powered by the Linux 6.17 kernel, and features significant updates such as GNOME 49 for the Workstation edition, which has transitioned to a Wayland-only setup, and KDE Plasma 6.4 for…
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How to Execute Scripts and Commands at Login in Ubuntu 25.10
Ubuntu 25.10 has discontinued the Startup Applications utility, but users can still configure applications, scripts, and commands to launch at login, though the process has become a bit more complex. The GNOME desktop’s integrated settings now allow users to easily autostart applications through a toggle found in the Settings > Applications menu. However, this convenient…
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IPFire 2.29 Core Update 198: Elevating Your Security with a Major Intrusion Prevention System Enhancement
The IPFire project has announced the release of IPFire 2.29 Core Update 198, which introduces a host of enhancements to this open-source, hardened Linux firewall distribution. This update comes just over five weeks after the previous Core Update 197 and focuses primarily on improving the Intrusion Prevention System (IPS). One significant change in this release…
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Exciting Update: Floating Mini Panel Introduces New Vertical Orientation Option
The Floating Mini Panel GNOME Shell extension has received an update that introduces a vertical orientation option for the panel. This feature allows users to reposition the compact widget, which transforms GNOME’s top bar into a floating element that can hover above windows on the desktop. This extension replaces the traditional horizontal layout with a…
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MX Linux 25 Release Candidate: Discover the Exciting Improvements and Changes!
The MX Linux team has announced the Release Candidate (RC1) version of the upcoming MX Linux 25 distribution, which is based on Debian 13 “Trixie.” This release focuses on several enhancements and fixes, particularly addressing issues encountered with encrypted /home partitions by introducing systemd-cryptsetup in the systemd-based ISOs. MX Linux 25 continues to utilize the…
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9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: Highlights and Updates for October 26th, 2025
The 263rd installment of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup is here, bringing you the latest happenings in the Linux world for the week ending October 26, 2025. This week was relatively quiet, but significant updates emerged, including the major release of KDE Plasma 6.5 and a new version of Clonezilla Live, along with updates to the…
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Ubuntu 25.10 Automatic Update Checks Affected by Rust Bug: What You Need to Know
Ubuntu’s integration of Rust-based coreutils in version 25.10 has faced challenges, highlighted by a bug that disrupted automatic update checks across all environments including desktops, servers, and cloud instances. This issue stemmed from a malfunction in the date command, which is essential for the unattended-upgrades process that checks for software updates. Canonical’s Julian Andres Klode…
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Step-by-Step Guide: Upgrading to KDE Plasma 6.5 on Kubuntu 25.10
If you’re a user of Kubuntu 25.10, you can upgrade to KDE Plasma 6.5 using the Kubuntu backports PPA. The release of Kubuntu 25.10 on October 9, 2025, included KDE Plasma 6.4. However, KDE Plasma 6.5 was released shortly after on October 21, providing users with new features and improvements. KDE Plasma 6.5 introduces several…
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DeepSeek and Qwen AI Models Launch as Ubuntu Snaps: What You Need to Know
Canonical has simplified the deployment of AI models on Ubuntu by introducing new ‘optimised inference snaps’ tailored for both Intel and ARM Ampere devices. The beta versions of DeepSeek R1 and Qwen 2.5 VL have now become the first large language models (LLMs) available on the Snap Store. These models come equipped with automatic engines…
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Get Your Hands on Ubuntu 26.04 LTS “Resolute Raccoon” – Daily Builds Now Available!
As of October 22, 2025, Canonical has released the first daily build ISO images for the upcoming Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, codenamed "Resolute Raccoon." These builds are aimed at early adopters, developers, and public testing, following earlier versions that were non-functional. The initial daily builds are constructed from the previous version, Ubuntu 25.10 "Questing Quokka," which…
