Fedora 44 Cleared To Replace Kernel Console With User-Space KMSCON - Phoronix
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Fedora-44-Approved-KMSCON
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Fedora-44-Approved-KMSCON
Phoronix
Fedora 44 Cleared To Replace Kernel Console With User-Space KMSCON
A proposal was raised a month ago for Fedora Linux 44 to replace the kernel's frame-buffer console 'FBCON' with KMSCON in user-space
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AlmaLinux Launches Media & Entertainment Special Interest Group
https://linuxiac.com/almalinux-launches-media-entertainment-special-interest-group/
https://linuxiac.com/almalinux-launches-media-entertainment-special-interest-group/
Linuxiac
AlmaLinux Launches Media & Entertainment Special Interest Group
AlmaLinux forms a Media & Entertainment SIG to address ecosystem disruptions and deliver a reliable Linux base for modern studio pipelines.
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Unreal Tournament 2004 is getting revived by OldUnreal with approval from Epic Games | GamingOnLinux
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/unreal-tournament-2004-is-getting-revived-by-oldunreal-with-approval-from-epic-games/
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/unreal-tournament-2004-is-getting-revived-by-oldunreal-with-approval-from-epic-games/
GamingOnLinux
Unreal Tournament 2004 is getting revived by OldUnreal with approval from Epic Games
Just like Epic Games did for the original Unreal Tournament, they're giving full approval to OldUnreal to revive Unreal Tournament 2004 and keep it updated.
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This Add-On Brings Adaptive UI Colour to Firefox - OMG! Ubuntu
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/12/firefox-dynamic-site-colour-theme-addon
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/12/firefox-dynamic-site-colour-theme-addon
OMG! Ubuntu
This Add-On Brings Adaptive UI Colour to Firefox
Firefox looks nice enough on Ubuntu, right? It fits in, which is all you can ask for β unless you love a pop of colour, that is. Which is where a neat,
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Alpine Linux 3.23 Released With Kernel 6.18 LTS
https://linuxiac.com/alpine-linux-3-23-released-with-linux-kernel-6-18/
https://linuxiac.com/alpine-linux-3-23-released-with-linux-kernel-6-18/
Linuxiac
Alpine Linux 3.23 Released With Kernel 6.18 LTS
Alpine Linux 3.23 introduces kernel 6.18, GCC 15, updated desktops, and package updates across the system.
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EXT4 Optimizes Online Defragmentation, Improves Performance & Larger Block Sizes - Phoronix
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-6.19-EXT4
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-6.19-EXT4
Phoronix
EXT4 Optimizes Online Defragmentation, Improves Performance & Larger Block Sizes
The merged EXT4 changes for Linux 6.19 bring some of the most prominent feature changes in recent times for this mature and widely-used Linux file-system.
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Epic and Steam banned it but HORSES is out now on other stores
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/epic-and-steam-banned-it-but-horses-is-out-now-on-other-stores/
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/epic-and-steam-banned-it-but-horses-is-out-now-on-other-stores/
GamingOnLinux
Epic and Steam banned it but HORSES is out now on other stores
From Andrea Lucco Borlera / Santa Ragione, HORSES has proven to be a highly controversial title with both Epic Games and Steam banning its release.
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Proxmox Backup Server 4.1 Released With Kernel 6.17, ZFS 2.3
https://linuxiac.com/proxmox-backup-server-4-1-released-with-kernel-6-17-zfs-2-3/
https://linuxiac.com/proxmox-backup-server-4-1-released-with-kernel-6-17-zfs-2-3/
Linuxiac
Proxmox Backup Server 4.1 Released With Kernel 6.17, ZFS 2.3
Proxmox Backup Server 4.1 adds kernel 6.17, ZFS 2.3, Debian 13.2, and major S3 backend improvements.
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Valve's FEX-Emu Support Shows a Better Way to Fund Open Source
β> https://itsfoss.com/news/valve-shows-a-better-way-to-fund-open-source/
β> https://itsfoss.com/news/valve-shows-a-better-way-to-fund-open-source/
It's FOSS
Valve's FEX-Emu Support Shows a Better Way to Fund Open Source
The company has quietly funded FEX-Emu since 2018 as an open source project.
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Audacity 3.7.6 Audio Editor Adds FFmpeg 8 Support
https://linuxiac.com/audacity-3-7-6-audio-editor-adds-ffmpeg-8-support/
https://linuxiac.com/audacity-3-7-6-audio-editor-adds-ffmpeg-8-support/
Linuxiac
Audacity 3.7.6 Audio Editor Adds FFmpeg 8 Support
Audacity 3.7.6 patch update introduces FFmpeg 8 compatibility, Wavelet spectrograms, middle-mouse panning, cloud upload fixes, and library updates.
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Proxmox delivers its software-defined datacenter contender β’ The Register
https://www.theregister.com/2025/12/05/proxmox_datacenter_manager_1_stable/
https://www.theregister.com/2025/12/05/proxmox_datacenter_manager_1_stable/
The Register
Proxmox delivers its software-defined datacenter contender and VMware escape hatch
: New βDatacenter Managerβ manages VMs across multiple sites or clusters
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Four Total War classics join GOG in their Preservation Program with more on the way
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/four-total-war-classics-join-gog-in-their-preservation-program-with-more-on-the-way/
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/four-total-war-classics-join-gog-in-their-preservation-program-with-more-on-the-way/
GamingOnLinux
Four Total War classics join GOG in their Preservation Program with more on the way
GOG have announced today that as part of the 25th anniversary of the series, four classic Total War games are now on GOG in their Preservation Program.
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Raspberry Pi OS Now Lets You Safely Eject HDD and NVMe Drives Connected via USB
https://9to5linux.com/raspberry-pi-os-now-lets-you-safely-eject-hdd-and-nvme-drives-connected-via-usb
https://9to5linux.com/raspberry-pi-os-now-lets-you-safely-eject-hdd-and-nvme-drives-connected-via-usb
9to5Linux
Raspberry Pi OS Now Lets You Safely Eject HDD and NVMe Drives Connected via USB - 9to5Linux
Raspberry Pi OS 2025-12-04 is now available for download with the ability to safely eject HDD and NVMe drives connected via USB.
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Ghostty Terminal Emulator Transitions to Non-Profit Status
https://linuxiac.com/ghostty-terminal-emulator-transitions-to-non-profit-status/
https://linuxiac.com/ghostty-terminal-emulator-transitions-to-non-profit-status/
Linuxiac
Ghostty Terminal Emulator Transitions to Non-Profit Status
Open-source terminal Ghostty moves under Hack Clubβs non-profit umbrella, ensuring stability and mission-driven stewardship.
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Proton Launches Encrypted Spreadsheets (Browser-Based) - OMG! Ubuntu
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/12/proton-sheets-encrypted-online-spreadsheet
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/12/proton-sheets-encrypted-online-spreadsheet
OMG! Ubuntu
Proton Launches Encrypted Spreadsheets (Browser-Based)
Proton has launched Sheets, an encrypted spreadsheet app available to use in any browser with CSV/XLS import, real-time collaboration and more β for free!
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TUXEDO Gemini 17 Gen4 Debuts as Affordable Linux Desktop Replacement
https://linuxiac.com/tuxedo-gemini-17-gen4-debuts-as-affordable-linux-desktop-replacement/
https://linuxiac.com/tuxedo-gemini-17-gen4-debuts-as-affordable-linux-desktop-replacement/
Linuxiac
TUXEDO Gemini 17 Gen4 Debuts as Affordable Linux Desktop Replacement
The TUXEDO Gemini 17 Gen4 launches as an affordable Linux desktop replacement with an i9-14900HX, RTX 5070 Ti, and a 240Hz QHD display.
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Jolla Trying Again To Develop A New Sailfish OS Linux Smartphone - Phoronix
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Jolla-Phone-2025
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Jolla-Phone-2025
Phoronix
Jolla Trying Again To Develop A New Sailfish OS Linux Smartphone
Finnish company Jolla started out 14 years ago where Nokia left off with MeeGo and developed Sailfish OS as a new Linux smartphone platform
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PeaZip 10.8 Open-Source Archive Manager Overhauls Previewing Inside Archives - 9to5Linux
https://9to5linux.com/peazip-10-8-open-source-archive-manager-overhauls-previewing-inside-archives
https://9to5linux.com/peazip-10-8-open-source-archive-manager-overhauls-previewing-inside-archives
9to5Linux
PeaZip 10.8 Open-Source Archive Manager Overhauls Previewing Inside Archives - 9to5Linux
PeaZip 10.8 open-source archive manager is now available for download with a new image viewer component and various improvements.
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An Intel Fellow & Prominent Linux Performance Engineer Resigns From Intel
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Brendan-Gregg-Leaves-Intel
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Brendan-Gregg-Leaves-Intel
Phoronix
An Intel Fellow & Prominent Linux Performance Engineer Resigns From Intel
There have been many Intel Linux/open-source software engineers to leave the company over the past year among other setbacks for their Linux/open-source initiatives
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Fastfetch 2.56 Arrives With Improved Config Click Me Load More and NUMA Detection
https://linuxiac.com/fastfetch-2-56-arrives-with-improved-config-loading-and-numa-detection/
https://linuxiac.com/fastfetch-2-56-arrives-with-improved-config-loading-and-numa-detection/
Linuxiac
Fastfetch 2.56 Arrives With Improved Config Click Me Load More and NUMA Detection
Fastfetch 2.56, the system information tool, enhances config loading, adds NUMA node detection, and broadens hardware and OS support.
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