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📰 5 reasons why I switched to this new Linux text editor and never looked back
There's no shortage of text editors on Linux, but Helix Editor may just be the best one out there. Here's why.
🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/why-switched-helix-linux-editor/
📰 New security advisory released for X.Org X server and Xwayland issues
Today, an X.Org Security Advisory was sent out that details multiple security issues X.Org X server and Xwayland..Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
🔗 Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/10/new-security-advisory-released-for-x-org-x-server-and-xwayland-issues/
📰 Fedora Linux 43 Now Available For Download
It's Fedora 43 release day! This latest installment of Fedora Linux is now available for download with Fedora Workstation 43 using the GNOME 49 desktop, the modern Linux 6.17 kernel powering this distribution release, and many exciting improvements and other leading-edge software updates powering this Red Hat sponsored Linux distribution...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Fedora-43-Release-Day
📰 DM-VERITY Change For Linux 6.19: "On Some CPUs This Nearly Doubles Hashing Performance"
For those making use of Device Mapper's DM-VERITY target for transparent integrity checking of block devices, the upcoming Linux 6.19 kernel has an enticing performance optimization en route that for some processors can lead to nearly doubling the hashing performance...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-6.19-dm-verity-Perf
📰 GE-Proton 10-23 released with fixes for Killer Instinct, Heroes of Newerth Reborn and more
Another new build of GE-Proton is here to improve compatibility for Windows games on Linux / SteamOS and Steam Deck. Here's what's changed in GE-Proton 10-23..Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
🔗 Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/10/ge-proton-10-23-released-with-fixes-for-killer-instinct-heroes-of-newerth-reborn-and-more/
OpenRazer 3.11 Adds Support for 2025 Razer Laptops and New Peripherals
https://linuxiac.com/openrazer-3-11-adds-support-for-2025-razer-laptops-and-new-peripherals/
📰 Python Foundation goes ride or DEI, rejects government grant with strings attached
Foundation says it won't compromise policy of inclusivity even if that cash would've really helped The Python Software Foundation (PSF) has walked away from a $1.5 million government grant and you can blame the Trump administration's war on woke for effectively weakening some open source security. …
🔗 Source: https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2025/10/27/python_foundation_abandons_15m_nsf/
The $229 Retroid Pocket 6 handheld has a 120 Hz AMOLED display & Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 - Liliputing
https://liliputing.com/the-229-retroid-pocket-6-handheld-has-a-120-hz-amoled-display-snapdragon-8-gen-2/
Radxa Dragon Q6A - A $60+ Qualcomm QCS6490 Edge AI SBC with GbE, WiFi 6, three camera connectors
https://www.cnx-software.com/2025/10/27/radxa-dragon-q6a-a-qualcomm-qcs6490-edge-ai-sbc-with-gbe-wifi-6-three-camera-connectors/
Qilin Ransomware Combines Linux Payload With BYOVD Exploit in Hybrid Attack
https://thehackernews.com/2025/10/qilin-ransomware-combines-linux-payload.html
📰 GE-Proton 10-22 released with a fix for game launchers, Persona 5 Strikers and Richard Burns Rally
GE-Proton 10-22 is out now to further enhance running Windows games on Linux + SteamOS / Steam Deck, here's what's been changed and improved..Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
🔗 Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/10/ge-proton-10-22-released-with-a-fix-for-game-launchers-persona-5-strikers-and-richard-burns-rally/
📰 Why KDE Linux Chose to Bet on Immutability Instead of Native Packages
KDE’s Nate Graham explains why KDE Linux bets on immutability for stability and simplicity, moving away from traditional package systems.
🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/why-kde-linux-chose-to-bet-on-immutability-instead-of-native-packages/
📰 Community Strikes Back: 12 Open Source Projects Born from Resistance
From BSL license changes to abandoned codebases, see how the open source community struck back with powerful forks and fresh alternatives.
🔗 Source: https://itsfoss.com/community-strikes-back-with-forks/
📰 MX Linux 25 Release Candidate Arrives with Various Improvements and Changes
MX Linux 25 Release Candidate is now available for public beta testing based on the Debian 13 “Trixie” operating system series. Here's what's changed since the Beta release!
🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/mx-linux-25-release-candidate-arrives-with-various-improvements-and-changes
📰 Arch Linux AUR Hit by Another DDoS Attack, Port 22 Access Disrupted
Ongoing DDoS attacks push Arch Linux to activate AUR protection, which currently disrupts SSH on port 22.
🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/arch-linux-aur-hit-by-another-ddos-attack/
📰 How to Run Scripts and Commands at Login in Ubuntu 25.10
Ubuntu 25.10 no longer includes the Startup Applications tool, so learn how to autostart scripts and run custom commands at login with .desktop files.You're reading How to Run Scripts and Commands at Login in Ubuntu 25.10, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.
🔗 Source: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/10/how-to-autostart-apps-custom-scripts-ubuntu
📰 New Herodotus Android malware fakes human typing to avoid detection
A new Android malware family, Herodotus, uses random delay injection in its input routines to mimic human behavior on mobile devices and evade timing-based detection by security software.
🔗 Source: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-herodotus-android-malware-fakes-human-typing-to-avoid-detection/
📰 Apple Silicon USB3 Support Queued Ahead Of Linux 6.19
The upcoming Linux 6.19 kernel cycle is expected to land initial support for USB3 with Apple Silicon devices...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Apple-Silicon-USB3-Linux-6.19
📰 IPFire 2.29 Core Update 198 Gives Major Boost to the Intrusion Prevention System
IPFire 2.29 Update 198 firewall distribution is now available for download with major improvements to the Intrusion Prevention System and other changes. Here’s what’s new!
🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/ipfire-2-29-core-update-198-gives-major-boost-to-the-intrusion-prevention-system
📰 Proxmox Datacenter Manager is an underrated tool for your PVE servers
Looking for something that can scratch your vCenter itch? Proxmox Datacenter Manager has got you covered!
🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/proxmox-datacenter-manager-is-an-underrated-tool/
The most versatile Linux distributions you can install right now - and I've tried them all
https://www.zdnet.com/article/the-most-versatile-linux-distributions-you-can-install-right-now-and-ive-tried-them-all/
Connector-Free Zone: PCB Edge As USB-C Interfaces
https://hackaday.com/2025/10/27/connector-free-zone-pcb-edge-as-usb-c-interfaces/
📰 nEMU 3.4 Ncurses-Based QEMU Frontend Released with VM Preview Feature
nEMU 3.4 arrives a year and a half after the previous release, introducing a VM preview feature, new config options, and improved QEMU integration.
🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/nemu-3-4-ncurses-based-qemu-frontend-released-with-vm-preview-feature/
📰 Breach at Iran’s cyberspy factory results in leak of student data
Ravin Academy confirms the intrusion on Telegram, says investigation continues Iran's school for state-sponsored cyberattackers admits it suffered a breach exposing the names and other personal information of its associates and students.…
🔗 Source: https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2025/10/27/breach_iran_ravin_academy/
📰 Ubuntu Unity Project Faces Uncertain Future
Ubuntu Unity faces manpower shortages as lead dev Rudra has no time to maintain it, sparking a public call for help.
🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/ubuntu-unity-project-faces-uncertain-future/
📰 Splash DRM Client Proposed For Linux But Its Future Is Uncertain
Sent out on Sunday to the Linux kernel mailing list was a proposal for a new Direct rendering Manager (DRM) client for providing "splash screen" type functionality such as for embedded systems and more. But with Plymouth in user-space already being the dominant solution here and upstream developers tending to prefer such functionality in user-space instead, its future remains uncertain with some developers already questioning the value of this...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-Splash-DRM-Client-RFC
📰 PanVK Mali Vulkan Driver Lands In-Memory Cache & On-Disk Shader Cache Support
The PanVK driver for modern Arm Mali Vulkan driver support within Mesa has tapped into Mesa's on-disk shader cache functionality as well as an in-memory cache to provide for a better experience with this open-source driver...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/PanVK-On-Disk-Shader-Cache
📰 Floating Mini Panel Vertical Mode
Floating Mini Panel GNOME Shell extension has added a vertical panel orientation option in its latest update. For those unfamiliar with this nifty desktop add-on, it turns the GNOME’s top bar into a compact ‘widget’ you can move around your desktop, floating above other windows. A drawer lets you show/hide additional panel applets on demand. It’s a funnily fully functional and interactive panel, just smaller.
🔗 Source: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/10/floating-mini-panel-vertical-mode
📰 Linux 6.18-rc3 Released With Latest Fixes
The Linux 6.18-rc3 kernel is now available for testing in working toward the Linux 6.18 stable kernel release in just about one month. Linux 6.18 is expected to become this year's Long Term Support "LTS" kernel...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-6.18-rc3-Released
📰 This open-source automation tool made me forget about Zapier entirely
Say goodbye to Zapier's constraints with this game-changing self-hosted solution.
🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/open-source-automation-tool-made-me-forget-about-zapier/