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AMD Confirms Linux Gaming Unaffected by RDNA Driver Changes

2 November 2025 at 23:57

AMD’s recent decision to move its RDNA 1 and RDNA 2 Windows GPU drivers into maintenance mode sparked concern among Radeon users, but Linux gamers have nothing to worry about. The company confirmed that both architectures will continue to receive game optimizations, and Phoronix verified that AMD’s Linux driver development remains entirely separate from its […]

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Steam Survey October 2025: Linux Gamers Finally Cross 3% Mark

2 November 2025 at 23:19

Linux gaming has reached a new milestone. According to GamingOnLinux, the October 2025 Steam Hardware & Software Survey shows Linux systems now account for 3.05% of all active Steam users, the first time the platform has broken the 3% barrier. The surge highlights continued momentum in Linux gaming adoption, likely boosted by the approaching end […]

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Bazzite Fall Update Arrives with Fedora 43, Handheld Expansions, and Nvidia LTS Support

31 October 2025 at 15:13

The Bazzite Fall Update has officially landed, bringing the Fedora-based gaming image up to Fedora 43. The release introduces expanded handheld device support, renewed Nvidia compatibility, and updated desktop environments, making this one of the most comprehensive refreshes for Linux gamers this year. Bazzite’s latest build focuses on real-world performance, hardware coverage, and long-term reliability. […]

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LibreOffice 25.2.7 Released: Final Update Before Major 25.8 Upgrade

30 October 2025 at 23:40

The Document Foundation (TDF) has announced the release of LibreOffice 25.2.7, the final maintenance update in the LibreOffice 25.2 series, now available for download at www.libreoffice.org/download. The foundation urged users of the 25.2 branch to upgrade to LibreOffice 25.8.x, as the 25.2 line nears its end of support. Recommended: 10 Best Free Office Suites for […]

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Mesa 25.2.6 Bugfix Release Arrives with Broad GPU Driver Improvements

30 October 2025 at 17:09

The Mesa team has released version 25.2.6, a routine but important bugfix update in the 25.2 series. Announced by Eric Engestrom on October 29, 2025, the update refines driver stability, shader handling, and Vulkan compatibility across multiple backends. The next bugfix release is expected on November 12. Among the key highlights, Alyssa Rosenzweig contributed D3D-compatible […]

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TrueNAS 25.10 β€œGoldeye” Brings NVMe-oF, OpenZFS 2.3.4, and Enterprise Virtualization Upgrades

29 October 2025 at 16:01

Building on the foundation of TrueNAS 25.04 β€œFangtooth,” iXsystems has released TrueNAS 25.10 β€œGoldeye”, a major update designed to enhance performance, simplify system management, and strengthen enterprise capabilities. The new release incorporates modern storage technologies, refined data handling through OpenZFS 2.3.4, and expanded virtualization support for high-performance environments. TrueNAS 25.10 introduces NVMe over Fabric (NVMe-oF), […]

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Tor Browser 15.0 Released: Firefox ESR 140 Base, Vertical Tabs, and Privacy-Focused Changes

29 October 2025 at 11:25

The Tor Project has announced the release of Tor Browser 15.0, its first stable version built on Firefox ESR 140. The update incorporates a full year of upstream browser changes while maintaining Tor’s core commitment to anonymity, privacy, and censorship resistance. Developers completed their annual ESR transition audit as part of the release, reviewing around […]

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AMD Confirms Linux Gaming Unaffected by RDNA Driver Changes

2 November 2025 at 23:57

AMD’s recent decision to move its RDNA 1 and RDNA 2 Windows GPU drivers into maintenance mode sparked concern among Radeon users, but Linux gamers have nothing to worry about. The company confirmed that both architectures will continue to receive game optimizations, and Phoronix verified that AMD’s Linux driver development remains entirely separate from its […]

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Steam Survey October 2025: Linux Gamers Finally Cross 3% Mark

2 November 2025 at 23:19

Linux gaming has reached a new milestone. According to GamingOnLinux, the October 2025 Steam Hardware & Software Survey shows Linux systems now account for 3.05% of all active Steam users, the first time the platform has broken the 3% barrier. The surge highlights continued momentum in Linux gaming adoption, likely boosted by the approaching end […]

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Bazzite Fall Update Arrives with Fedora 43, Handheld Expansions, and Nvidia LTS Support

31 October 2025 at 15:13

The Bazzite Fall Update has officially landed, bringing the Fedora-based gaming image up to Fedora 43. The release introduces expanded handheld device support, renewed Nvidia compatibility, and updated desktop environments, making this one of the most comprehensive refreshes for Linux gamers this year. Bazzite’s latest build focuses on real-world performance, hardware coverage, and long-term reliability. […]

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LibreOffice 25.2.7 Released: Final Update Before Major 25.8 Upgrade

30 October 2025 at 23:40

The Document Foundation (TDF) has announced the release of LibreOffice 25.2.7, the final maintenance update in the LibreOffice 25.2 series, now available for download at www.libreoffice.org/download. The foundation urged users of the 25.2 branch to upgrade to LibreOffice 25.8.x, as the 25.2 line nears its end of support. Recommended: 10 Best Free Office Suites for […]

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Mesa 25.2.6 Bugfix Release Arrives with Broad GPU Driver Improvements

30 October 2025 at 17:09

The Mesa team has released version 25.2.6, a routine but important bugfix update in the 25.2 series. Announced by Eric Engestrom on October 29, 2025, the update refines driver stability, shader handling, and Vulkan compatibility across multiple backends. The next bugfix release is expected on November 12. Among the key highlights, Alyssa Rosenzweig contributed D3D-compatible […]

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Fedora Linux 43 Lands: Wayland-Only GNOME, RPM 6.0, and Major Developer Upgrades

28 October 2025 at 22:47

Fedora Linux 43 is now available, marking one of the project’s most comprehensive overhauls in recent years. The release focuses on a unified Wayland desktop, enhanced system security, and upgraded developer tooling. Fedora’s new foundation completes the move to DNF5 and RPM 6.0, bringing faster performance, stronger cryptography, and more flexible image building across desktop […]

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FFmpeg Introduces Vulkan-Accelerated Apple ProRes Decoding

26 October 2025 at 22:37

The FFmpeg developers have added Vulkan-accelerated video decoding for Apple ProRes, implemented through shader-based hardware acceleration. The new commit, authored by averne and committed by Lynne, brings full support for all major ProRes profiles and demonstrates strong performance across different GPU platforms. Apple ProRes is a high-quality video codec commonly used in professional editing workflows. […]

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Bottles 51.25 Released: New Terminal Support and Key Bug Fixes

25 October 2025 at 23:50

The Bottles team has released version 51.25, introducing support for the st terminal and several important fixes that enhance stability and Steam integration. The latest update to Bottles, version 51.25, refines multiple areas of the project’s Wine prefix management experience. Released by project maintainer Mirko Brombin, this version delivers improved cleanup behavior, fixes several UI […]

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FreeBSD 15.0-BETA3 Released: Improved WiFi, VM Images, and Security Fixes

25 October 2025 at 23:22

The FreeBSD Project has announced the release of FreeBSD 15.0-BETA3, the third beta build in the 15.0-RELEASE cycle. The update brings several critical fixes, improved WiFi compatibility, and expanded image availability for VMs, containers, and cloud platforms. FreeBSD 15.0-BETA3 introduces a series of refinements and security updates aimed at improving system stability and hardware support. […]

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Ubuntu Security Roundup: Fixes for fetchmail, Go Cryptography, Linux Kernel, and More

25 October 2025 at 21:54

Canonical has released a series of important security updates addressing vulnerabilities in fetchmail, Go Cryptography, and multiple Linux kernel variants used across Oracle Cloud and AWS environments. These updates patch flaws that could lead to crashes, privilege leaks, or system compromises. Ubuntu has rolled out four security notices USN-7838-1, USN-7839-1, USN-7795-4, and USN-7833-3 between October […]

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Why I Finally Settled on Linux Mint Cinnamon after Testing 12 Distros

25 October 2025 at 14:01

For years, I bounced between different versions of Windows and Linux, 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 […]

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TrueNAS 25.10 β€œGoldeye” Brings NVMe-oF, OpenZFS 2.3.4, and Enterprise Virtualization Upgrades

29 October 2025 at 16:01

Building on the foundation of TrueNAS 25.04 β€œFangtooth,” iXsystems has released TrueNAS 25.10 β€œGoldeye”, a major update designed to enhance performance, simplify system management, and strengthen enterprise capabilities. The new release incorporates modern storage technologies, refined data handling through OpenZFS 2.3.4, and expanded virtualization support for high-performance environments. TrueNAS 25.10 introduces NVMe over Fabric (NVMe-oF), […]

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Tor Browser 15.0 Released: Firefox ESR 140 Base, Vertical Tabs, and Privacy-Focused Changes

29 October 2025 at 11:25

The Tor Project has announced the release of Tor Browser 15.0, its first stable version built on Firefox ESR 140. The update incorporates a full year of upstream browser changes while maintaining Tor’s core commitment to anonymity, privacy, and censorship resistance. Developers completed their annual ESR transition audit as part of the release, reviewing around […]

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