PeaZip 10.7, an open-source file archiver, adds cross-platform image thumbnails, an improved file manager, and smarter handling of archives.

The AnduinOS team has officially released version 1.4, aligning with Ubuntu 25.10 “Questing” and introducing major updates, including GNOME 49, Linux kernel 6.17, and the complete removal of X11 in favor of Wayland. AnduinOS 1.4 marks a major update for the Ubuntu-based distribution, following its commitment to track each Ubuntu release. Built on Ubuntu 25.10, […]

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The Wine development release 10.17 is now available, featuring major component updates, improved cross-platform support, and fixes for 17 reported issues that refine Windows application performance on Linux and FreeBSD system. Wine 10.17 introduces several technical improvements aimed at enhancing application compatibility and graphical stability. The Mono engine has been updated to version 10.3.0, while […]

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Dracut is Ubuntu 25.10's new boot system. It's faster, modular but totally invisible. Here's what you need to know - and whether you need to care.

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The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The AnduinOS team has announced the release of AnduinOS 1.4.0, the latest version of the project's Ubuntu-based Linux distribution that offers a familiar and easy-to-use experience for anyone moving to Linux. The new version is based on Ubuntu 25.10 and uses GNOME 49 as the preferred desktop. "AnduinOS....

Wine 10.17 introduces EGL as the default OpenGL renderer, updates Mono to 10.3, and fixes 17 bugs for improved app compatibility.

Immich 2.1 self-hosted photo and video management solution refines slideshow shuffling, adds album notifications, and polishes performance across platforms.

The new Thunderbird 144 release brings a assorted fixes to users of the open-source desktop e-mail client, including fixes for Microsoft Exchange accounts.

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Dual-booting Linux alongside Windows lets you choose either operating system at startup, giving you the best of both worlds on one PC.

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For years, I bounced between different versions of Linux distributions, always hoping to find a system that just worked, something stable, complete, and free from constant tweaking. I’ve always appreciated the open-source philosophy behind Linux, but too often I found myself spending more time fixing problems than actually using my computer. A few years ago, […]

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The popular physics sandbox game Brick Rigs has released Update 1.9, introducing native Linux support, AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution, and expanded language options for players worldwide. After months of development and testing, Brick Rigs developer Lukas Rustemeyer has officially released Update 1.9 to the public branch. The update’s biggest milestone is the first native Linux […]

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