Running Linux servers on under 1 GB of RAM (think 512 MB or even 256 MB) can be challenging, but it’s absolutely feasible with the right distro choice.

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Catch up on the latest Linux news: LMDE 7, Zorin OS 18, Mobian 13, Alacritty 0.16, GNOME 49.1, Firefox 144, a possible malware incident on Xubuntu, GIMP’s new official Snap package, and more.

A Reddit user reports that Xubuntu.org may have been compromised, serving a ZIP file containing a Trojan instead of the real installer.

Node.js 25 ships with V8 14.1, faster JSON.stringify, new permission flags, and built-in base64/hex conversion support.

Alacritty 0.16, a GPU-accelerated terminal emulator, adds support for Unicode 17, new Vi motions, and system-wide configuration options.

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The official Xubuntu website briefly served Windows malware to users trying to download the distro between 18-19 October. ISOs were not affected.

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GIMP's developers have taken ownership of the Snap package on Canonical's Snap Store. The build had previously been maintained by a third-party project.

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Bazzite 42.20251018 has arrived, positioning itself as the next evolution in Linux gaming by integrating smoother performance, advanced display support, and expanded multi-launcher game compatibility across desktops, handhelds, and HTPCs. The latest stable release, Bazzite 42.20251018, builds on Fedora 42 and marks a major update over version 42.20251011. It enhances the system’s gaming experience through […]

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The digiKam team has released version 8.8.0, introducing a full Qt 6.10 port, improved color management across platforms, advanced tag handling, and over 100 bug fixes aimed at stability and performance for photographers and enthusiasts. After four months of active development, digiKam 8.8.0 arrives as a major update to the open-source photo management suite, bringing […]

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