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📰 I'm out, says OpenSUSE: We're dropping bcachefs support from next kernel version
The first distro vendor to announces its move says nein, danke The next kernel will have no new bcachefs code – and the openSUSE versions that use that kernel are going further still.…
🔗 Source: https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2025/09/12/opensuse_to_drop_bcachefs_support/
📰 Linux 6.17 Fix Lands To Address Regression With "Serious Breakage" In Hibernation
This week's round of power management fixes for the in-development Linux 6.17 kernel are on the more notable side with fixes for both AMD and Intel P-State drivers plus addressing a system hibernation issue that could lead to "serious breakage" and stems from a Linux 6.16 regression...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-6.17-PM-Hibernation-FIxes
📰 Samba 4.23 Released with SMB3 Unix Extensions Enabled by Default
Samba 4.23 enables SMB3 Unix Extensions by default, improving POSIX interoperability for Linux and UNIX clients with proper permissions and symlinks.
🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/samba-4-23-released-with-smb3-unix-extensions-enabled-by-default/
📰 Bcachefs Outlines Plans For Shipping As A DKMS Out-Of-Tree Kernel Module
With Linus Torvalds having recently marked Bcachefs as being "externally maintained" following ongoing disagreement over the generally accepted Linux kernel development practices, the plans were laid out today for shipping Bcachefs as an out-of-tree DKMS module...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Bcachefs-DKMS-Plans
📰 Fedora 43 Beta Being Released Next Week
Fedora 43 Beta is declared a "GO" and ready for release next Tuesday...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Fedora-43-Beta-Next-Week
📰 Akira ransomware exploiting critical SonicWall SSLVPN bug again
The Akira ransomware gang is actively exploiting CVE-2024-40766, a year-old critical-severity access control vulnerability, to gain unauthorized access to SonicWall devices.
🔗 Source: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/akira-ransomware-exploiting-critical-sonicwall-sslvpn-bug-again/
📰 CUPS 2.4.13 Print Server Released With "Important" Security Fix
CUPS 2.4.13 is out today as the newest update to this widely-used, open-source print server. Driving this new point release is for addressing an important security vulnerability as well as a second less notable security issue...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/CUPS-2.4.13-Released
📰 The Spell Brigade is ending Native Linux support due to multiple issues
You'll still be able to play The Spell Brigade with Valve's Proton, but the Native Linux version is no longer going to be supported or updated..Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
🔗 Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/09/the-spell-brigade-is-ending-native-linux-support-due-to-multiple-issues/
📰 Slimbook Refreshes Its Flagship Linux Laptop, Introduces Slimbook Manjaro III
Slimbook refreshes its Linux laptop fleet with new versions of Slimbook EVO, Slimbook Manjaro III, and Slimbook ELEMENTAL.
🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/slimbook-refreshes-its-flagship-linux-laptop-introduces-slimbook-manjaro-iii
📰 PipeWire 1.4.8 Released with Firewire Low-Latency Fixes
PipeWire 1.4.8 multimedia framework brings low-latency Firewire audio, Apple HomePod Mini fixes, JACK improvements, and a range of bug fixes.
🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/pipewire-1-4-8-released-with-firewire-low-latency-fixes/
📰 5 projects you can do for much cheaper with an ESP32 than a Raspberry Pi
Why spend extra on a Raspberry Pi when you can build these cool projects with an ESP32?
🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/projects-you-can-do-for-much-cheaper-with-an-esp32/
📰 Ubuntu 25.10 Switches to Dracut by Default
Ubuntu’s developers have been given the green light to make Dracut default in Ubuntu 25.10, a foundational change to the way Ubuntu boots that was planned for this development cycle but had missed feature freeze. While the early stages of Ubuntu’s boot process aren’t super interesting (to most of us), this system is what brings up the standard Ubuntu desktop experience we all use.
🔗 Source: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/09/ubuntu-25-10-switches-to-dracut-by-default
Garuda Linux Releases New ISO with Mesa Fixes
https://linuxiac.com/garuda-linux-releases-new-iso-with-mesa-fixes/
📰 Want Smoother Workspace Transitions in GNOME Shell? Try This Extension
If you move workspaces in GNOME Shell (Ubuntu’s default desktop) using gestures, but find workspace background sliding alongside your apps distracting, a new extension can help. Created by CleoMenezesJr (Weather O’Clock), Static Workspace Background makes — as I’m sure you’ve guessed — the background a fixed point: it stays firmly in place.
🔗 Source: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/09/static-workspace-background-gnome-extension
📰 Puppy Linux BookwormPup64 10.0.12 Is Out Based on Debian 12.12 “Bookworm”
Puppy Linux BookwormPup64 10.0.12 distribution is now available for download based on the Debian 12.12 "Bookworm" repositories. Here's what's new!
🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/puppy-linux-bookwormpup64-10-0-12-is-out-based-on-debian-12-12-bookworm
📰 LMDE 7 Will Be Based on Debian 13, Linux Mint 22.3 Planned for December
LMDE 7 will be available for public beta testing this September based on Debian 13 "Trixie", while Linux Mint 22.3 is planned for December.
🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/lmde-7-will-be-based-on-debian-13-linux-mint-22-3-planned-for-december
📰 Anti-cheat looks like a no-go on Linux / SteamOS and Steam Deck for Arena Breakout: Infinite
Arena Breakout: Infinite releases soon from Morefun Studios and sadly, this is yet another online multiplayer title that will not work on Linux / SteamOS..Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
🔗 Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/09/anti-cheat-looks-like-a-no-go-on-linux-steamos-and-steam-deck-for-arena-breakout-infinite/
📰 Proxmox delivers datacenter manager beta that makes it a more viable VMware contender
One console to manage multiple clusters is table stakes, but some users are betting on mixed environments Open source virtualization suite Proxmox has taken an important step towards becoming a stronger contender for those considering VMware alternatives by commencing beta testing for a datacenter management tool that can control multiple hardware clusters.…
🔗 Source: https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2025/09/12/proxmox_datacenter_manager/
📰 Why ZFS is the ultimate filesystem for your NAS
The benefits of using ZFS on your NAS include enhanced data protection, scalability, and performance.
🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/reasons-zfs-is-the-best-filesystem-for-nas/
📰 Arm wrestles away 25% share of server market thanks to Nvidia's home-grown CPUs
Still far short of the 50% market share Arm infra chief was hoping for Nvidia isn’t the only one riding the AI boom. During the second quarter, Arm CPUs captured a quarter of the server market, according to a recent Dell’Oro Group report.…
🔗 Source: https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2025/09/11/nvidias_graceblackwell_drives_arms_cpu/
📰 This Linux-based operating system is the perfect secondary OS for your PC
Ubuntu Cinnamon combines familiarity and strong hardware support, making it the perfect secondary OS for your PC.
🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/perfect-secondary-linux-os-ubuntu-cinnamon/
📰 Pironman 5 Max Review: Best Raspberry Pi Case Money can Buy
Give your Raspberry Pi 5 a stunning makeover with this tower case.
🔗 Source: https://itsfoss.com/pironman-5-max-review/
📰 Brussels faces privacy crossroads over encryption backdoors
Over 600 security boffins say planned surveillance crosses the line Europe, long seen as a bastion of privacy and digital rights, will debate this week whether to enforce surveillance on citizens' devices.…
🔗 Source: https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2025/09/11/eu_chat_control/
📰 Linux 6.18 To Introduce Pixpaper DRM Driver, boot_display DRM Attribute
Thomas Zimmermann of SUSE sent out today what is anticipated to be the last drm-misc-next feature pull request for DRM-Next that is targeting the upcoming Linux 6.18 kernel cycle...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-6.18-DRM-Pixpaper
📰 Opera GX just made your smart home even smarter thanks to MQTT and Home Assistant
Smart homes aren't just composed of hardware; they're composed of software, too. In fact, some of my most powerful automations are built using just software. If you're an Opera GX user, then you have a new option, too: it's just been updated to add a new "Smart Home" integration, allowing the browser to both listen to and publish MQTT messages.
🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/opera-gx-smart-home-mqtt/
📰 openSUSE’s Agama Installer 17 Released with UI Improvements
openSUSE's new Agama installer v17 brings improved storage UI, better network handling, and new JSON options.
🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/opensuse-agama-installer-17-released-with-ui-improvements/
📰 Fwupd 2.0.15 Adds Support for NVIDIA ConnectX-6, ConnectX-7 and ConnectX-8 NICs
Fwupd 2.0.15 Linux firmware updater is now available for download with support for the NVIDIA ConnectX-6, ConnectX-7 and ConnectX-8 NICs and other changes.
🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/fwupd-2-0-15-adds-support-for-nvidia-connectx-6-connectx-7-and-connectx-8-nics
📰 Hyprland 0.51 Compositor Released With Reworked Gesture System, New Animations
Hyprland 0.51 is now available as the latest feature release for this unique Wayland compositor...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Hyprland-0.51
📰 Airborne Empire an open-world city-building RPG gets a Linux / Steam Deck freezing fix
Airborne Empire is an interesting hybrid that mixes city-building, with open-world exploration and the latest update should fix it up on Linux / Steam Deck..Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
🔗 Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/09/airborne-empire-an-open-world-city-building-rpg-gets-a-linux-steam-deck-freezing-fix/
📰 The free unusual extreme speed shooter Ecto added Linux support
Ecto is a very fast-paced shooter playable in solo or online co-op up to 8 players, where you bunny hop around blasting robots with flower guns..Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
🔗 Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/09/the-free-unusual-extreme-speed-shooter-ecto-added-linux-support/