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qBittorrent 5.1 released with security improvements, support for the Thunar file manager on Linux, support for the “eXact Length” parameter when creating magnet URIs, support for fetching the tracker list from URLs, announce_port support, drag support to the torrent content widget, ability to display the external IP address in the status bar etc.:
https://9to5linux.com/qbittorrent-5-1-open-source-bittorrent-client-released-as-a-major-update

Redis goes open source again (kinda), offers Open Source edition from version 8:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/5/redis-goes-open-source-again-with-the-launch-of-redis-8-under-the-agplv3-license/

UN ditches Google Forms for CryptPad, as part of their initiative to adopt FOSS technologies:
https://news.itsfoss.com/un-ditches-google-form/

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Brave open sources Cookiecrumbler, an AI-powered tool to automatically detect and block cookie consent banners, currently running on Brave servers, with plans to move it to the browser:
https://betanews.com/2025/04/27/brave-cookiecrumbler-open-source-cookie-notice-blocker/

Kdenlive 25.04 released with AI-powered background removal plugin, OpenTimelineIO import/export, refactored audio thumbnail system, ability to change the duration of multiple adjacent clips in a single action and more:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/4/kdenlive-25-04-is-out-with-background-removal-opentimelineio-import-export-and-much-more/
(That background removal tool is actually a pretty good use of AI, and it runs locally, so no need to give Kdenlive Internet access.)
(The ability to change duration of multiple clips at once is also pretty useful, I might attempt to update Kdenlive to get that feature, and hope it doesn't break lol.)

Joplin 3.3 released with various accessibility improvements (keyboard navigation, screen reader support, higher contrast UI elements etc.), option to collapse or expand all notebook hierarchies with a single button, run multiple independent instances for better workspace management on desktop, new search dialog for quick linking of notes, Markdown auto-replacement in Rich Text Editor, improved focus handling in modals on mobile, support for attaching audio recordings to notes and enhanced voice typing on Android, redesigned "New Note" menu:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/4/joplin-3-3-brings-rich-text-updates-audio-recording-attachments-ui-improvements-and-more/

AdGuard's CLI adblocker for Linux reached version 1.0, includes app exclusion feature, differential filter updating, interactive setup wizard:
https://betanews.com/2025/04/29/how-to-install-adguard-v1-0-stable-on-linux/

OpenBSD 7.7 released with performance boosts, expanded hardware support, support for Scalable Vector Extension (SVE) and enabling PAC on hardware with the new QARMA3 cipher, improved support for running the system in QEMU, kernel improvements etc.:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/4/openbsd-7-7-released-with-performance-boosts-expanded-hardware-support-and-much-more/

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Firefox 138 released with support for copying links for background tabs using the tabstrip context menu on Linux and macOS systems, new Contrast Control settings, new “Show search terms in the address bar on results pages” option, Quick Actions toggle in the Address Bar section of Search settings etc.:
https://9to5linux.com/mozilla-firefox-138-is-now-available-for-download-heres-whats-new

Firefox 139 beta available with popup to accept Terms of Use, full-page translations within Firefox extension pages, support for preserving the transparency of PNG images when they’re pasted into Firefox:
https://9to5linux.com/firefox-139-is-now-available-for-public-beta-testing-heres-what-to-expect
(Yeah just keep pushing that Terms of Use and keep digging your grave, Mozilla. Well done!)

Thunderbird 138 released with in-notification email controls, enhanced high-contrast mode and more:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/5/thunderbird-138-adds-in-notification-email-controls-enhanced-high-contrast-mode-and-more/

Microsoft subtracts C/C++ extension of VS Code from forks like VSCodium and Cursor:
https://www.theregister.com/2025/04/24/microsoft_vs_code_subtracts_cc_extension/
(Wonder how long it will take for them to deny access to the whole extension store at this point... I already considered looking for alternatives to VSCodium, but all alternatives either don't have split view or website preview feature (even with extensions), so it's not that easy for me to switch. But maybe I'll do a research again and see e.g. if Pulsar already has some Live Server replacement, or maybe a custom localhost solution independent from any code editor, will see.)

Indian court orders a ban on Proton Mail, because of some bad actors sharing deepfakes via the service:
https://news.itsfoss.com/india-proton-mail-ban/
(What a BS excuse to ban a service. Why don't just ban the whole Internet at this point because of some scumbags doing malicious stuff? But of course this was just an excuse to get rid of an encrypted service, this isn't the first time the Indian government does this, they already banned Proton VPN earlier.)

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KDE discontinues Plasma LTS releases, reduces feature update to 2 in a year instead of 3, offers extended bug-fix support period:
https://news.itsfoss.com/kde-plasma-lts-discontinued/
(Well done, KDE! In my experience, the biggest issue with Plasma has always been the amount of annoying bugs and crashes, which kind of negated the experience for me, despite the cool extra features and the extensive customization options. However, this new strategy might pay off in the long term, and make Plasma a more stable experience.)

4MLinux 48.0 released with Linux kernel 6.12, updated packages, Kino (classic IEEE 1394 DV video editor) preinstalled, VVenC encoder:
https://betanews.com/2025/04/28/overcome-depression-about-the-state-of-the-world-by-installing-4mlinux-48-0/

Trinity Desktop Environment (TDE) R14.1.4 released with emoji support, support for Ubuntu 25.04 and Fedora 43, tab support in KPDF document viewer, support for clickable links in calendar events, new wallpapers and color themes etc.:
https://9to5linux.com/trinity-desktop-environment-r14-1-4-released-with-support-for-ubuntu-25-04

Tails 6.15 released with updated Linux kernel and Tor Browser, various bug and security fixes:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/5/tails-6-15-update-security-and-compatibility-fixes/

Linux kernel 6.15 RC4 released with various enhancements, bug fixes:
https://ostechnix.com/linux-kernel-6-15-rc4-released/

OpenSUSE Tumbleweed update includes Linux kernel 6.14, post-quantum resistant OpenSSH, updated packages:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/5/opensuse-tumbleweed-s-update-brings-linux-6-14-kernel-and-post-quantum-resistant-openssh/

Ubuntu 24.04 is now compatible with Qualcomm DragonWing processors:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/05/ubuntu-24-04-desktop-qualcomm-dragonwing-release

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Bluesky unveiled a new verification system where "Bluesky will proactively verify authentic and notable accounts and display a blue check next to their names." and "select independent organizations can verify accounts directly":
https://betanews.com/2025/04/22/blueskys-newly-unveiled-verification-system-is-a-unique-and-interesting-approach/

QEMU 10.0 released with faster emulation of string instructions on x86, ClearwaterForest and SierraForest-v2 x86 CPU models, true multiqueue support for the virtio-scsi device, various ARM, RISC-V, HPPA, s390x, LoongArch improvements and more:
https://9to5linux.com/qemu-10-0-open-source-virtualization-software-released-heres-whats-new

Notesnook v3.1.0 released with revamped sidebar, more efficient filtering for notebooks and tags, set any notebook, tag or color as homepage:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/4/notesnook-v3-1-0-improving-navigation-and-customization/
(Yeah just create an account and pay for them, then you can actually use that program lol)

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Linux kernel 6.15 RC3 released with last minute fix for GCC-15, and a few other bug fixes:
https://ostechnix.com/linux-kernel-6-15-rc3-released/

Linux kernel 6.13 reaches EOL, upgrade to 6.14 is recommended:
https://9to5linux.com/linux-kernel-6-13-reaches-end-of-life-its-time-to-upgrade-to-linux-kernel-6-14

COSMIC Alpha 7 released with pinned workspaces, option to reorder workspaces, high contrast mode, global shortcuts (turned off by default), new settings for XWayland fractional scaling and more:
https://ostechnix.com/cosmic-desktop-environment-alpha-7-released/

Fedora 43 will drop X11 support for GNOME:
https://debugpointnews.com/fedora-x11-package-remove/

OpenMandriva Lx 6.0 released with Linux kernel 6.14, KDE Plasma 6.3, new Server Edition, community spins with GNOME 48.1, LXQt 2.2, Xfce 4.20 and COSMIC Alpha, updated packages:
https://9to5linux.com/openmandriva-lx-6-0-released-with-linux-6-14-kde-plasma-6-3-and-server-edition

Kubuntu 25.04 released with Linux kernel 6.14, KDE Plasma 6.3.4, Wayland session as default, Qt 6.8.3, KDE Frameworks 6.12.0, updated packages:
https://news.itsfoss.com/kubuntu-25-04/

Commodore OS Vision 3.0 released, inspired by the system of old Commodore computers, with retro games, a new implementation of the BASIC programming language with 3D graphics support, Commodore OS Central as a content and support hub with plans to develop it into a game launcher:
https://betanews.com/2025/04/26/never-mind-windows-11-commodore-os-vision-3-0-is-the-retro-inspired-os-you-didnt-know-you-needed-download-it-now/
(Yeah, let's go back to the good old days, when the digital world was a free place! (At least from what I've heard, I was born in the early 2000s.))

Ubuntu 24.04 is now available for OrangePi RV2:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/04/ubuntu-24-04-orangepi-rv2-images
(Orange meets orange. How epic is that lol)

Wine 10.6 released with new lexer in the Command Processor, PBKDF2 algorithm in Bcrypt, improved support for image metadata in WindowsCodecs, various bug fixes and performance improvements:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/4/wine-10-6-brings-enhancements-and-bug-fixes/

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KDE Gear 25.04 released with improved Orca screen reader integration for Dolphin, support for navigating files with the arrow keys and selecting them using Enter, support for PGP/GPG-based signatures in Okular, additional token import options for Keysmith TOTP app, OpenTimelineIO import/export support and revamped audio waveform editor for Kdenlive, “Copy Link Address” context menu item and support for sorting rooms in the sidebar based on their most recent activity in NeoChat, option to save drafts of toots and schedule them to be sent later in Tokodon, websocket blocking for Falkon browser, and a lot more:
https://9to5linux.com/kde-gear-25-04-applications-suite-officially-released-heres-whats-new

LXQt 2.2 released with ability to set the default Wayland compositor and the screen locker by distribution or system-wide, improved support for multi-monitor setups by handling screens by names rather than numbers, other Wayland improvements, updates to PCManFM-Qt and QTerminal:
https://9to5linux.com/lxqt-2-2-desktop-environment-released-with-many-wayland-improvements

PipeWire 1.4.2 released with extra checks for MIDI to avoid 100% CPU usage on older kernels, support for using header metadata by default in the videoadapter plugin, improved pw-cat verbose sndfile format debug, etc.:
https://9to5linux.com/pipewire-1-4-2-adds-extra-midi-checks-to-avoid-100-cpu-usage-on-older-kernels

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Ubuntu 25.04 released with Linux kernel 6.14, GNOME 48, improved hardware support, improved dual-boot support for the installer etc.:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/04/ubuntu-25-04-release-now-available-for-download
("OS installer – better dual-boot support, ‘replace Ubuntu’ option + more" - oh yeah! Just replace Ubuntu with Linux Mint or Debian lol)
(Sry, I couldn't resist)

Fedora 42 released with Linux kernel 6.14, GNOME 48, new Anaconda WebUI installer, KDE edition no longer a spin, new COSMIC spin, etc.:
https://9to5linux.com/fedora-linux-42-is-out-now-powered-by-linux-kernel-6-14-and-gnome-48-desktop

Fedora Asahi Remix 42 released with KDE Plasma 6.3, FEX integration providing better x86 and x86-64 emulation, microphone support for MacBooks, GNOME version with GNOME 48, etc.:
https://9to5linux.com/fedora-asahi-remix-42-released-for-apple-silicon-macs-with-kde-plasma-6-3

Nitrux project introduces NX AppHub, a new AppImage "repository" and software center to build AppImages from curated YAML recipes:
https://9to5linux.com/nitrux-project-introduces-nx-apphub-a-new-system-to-provide-apps-for-nitrux
(It will be for Nitrux-only though which kind of defeats the purpose of AppImage to be a global, portable format imo)

MX Linux 23.6 released with Debian 12.10 base, Xfce 4.20, improved Package Installer, new UEFI Manager, updated kernel, etc.:
https://betanews.com/2025/04/14/debian-12-mx-linux-236-windows-11-alternative-dreams/
("Windows 11 feels more like a marketing platform than an operating system" - the article made a really good point here lol)

Manjaro 25 released with GNOME 48, KDE Plasma 6.3, Xfce 4.18, Linux kernel 6.12:
https://betanews.com/2025/04/15/manjaro-25-zetar-linux-release-gnome-plasma-xfce/

GNOME 48.1 released with improved HDR support, support for Mutter to announce workspace changes to the screen reader, Mutter updated to 48.2 to fix more bugs etc.:
https://9to5linux.com/gnome-48-1-desktop-is-out-to-improve-hdr-support-and-fix-various-issues

GNOME 47.6 released with fix for black screen issue on multi-monitor setups with NVIDIA driver, other bug fixes:
https://9to5linux.com/gnome-47-6-fixes-black-screen-issue-on-multi-monitor-setups-with-nvidia-driver

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ArcoLinux is shutting down:
https://www.arcolinux.info/a-farewell-to-the-arcolinux-university/

LMDE 7 will get OEM installation support, Nemo file manager gets regex search option and more:
https://9to5linux.com/linux-mint-debian-edition-is-getting-support-for-oem-installations-with-lmde-7

Systemd makes its own Linux distro, ParticleOS, an immutable system, which can be fully customized during installation, lets to choose between Fedora and Arch base:
https://news.itsfoss.com/systemd-particle-os/

SparkyLinux 7.7 released with Debian 12 base, KDE Plasma 5.27.5, updated packages, fix for a CLI installer crash:
https://betanews.com/2025/04/10/windows-11-users-switching-to-sparkylinux-77-debian/

Wine 10.5 released with Vulkan H.264 decoding, Bluetooth pairing, Mono engine 10.0, etc.:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/4/wine-10-5-released-with-vulkan-h-264-decoding-bluetooth-pairing-and-mono-engine-10-0/

DXVK 2.6.1 released with improved support for AMD Vega GPUs, and video games like Assassin’s Creed Origins, LEGO Batman: The Video Game:
https://9to5linux.com/dxvk-2-6-1-improves-support-for-assassins-creed-origins-and-amd-vega-gpus

Fwupd 2.0.8 released with new plugins to update UEFI signature database KEK, support for matching lowercase directory names when checking for ESP etc.:
https://9to5linux.com/fwupd-2-0-8-adds-new-plugins-to-update-the-uefi-signature-database-and-kek

Phosh 0.46.0 released with option to set background image to lockscreen, close quick-settings status pages when closing the top panel, better handling of notches, indicate ongoing Wi-Fi scans in the status page etc.:
https://phosh.mobi/releases/rel-0.46.0/

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Proton VPN mobile and desktop apps for Windows, iOS and Android get updated UI, additional features:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/4/proton-releases-major-vpn-update-with-numerous-enhancements-for-windows-ios-and-android/

Proton shared their 2025 spring roadmap for their VPN, Mail, Calendar, Drive and Pass services:
https://proton.me/blog/product-roadmaps-spring-summer-2025
(I also have a spring roadmap for FosseryWeb: I rewrite it in Spring lol)

Wikipedia encounters increasing AI crawler traffic, resulting in 50% increase in bandwidth usage:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/4/wikipedia-overwhelmed-by-increasing-ai-crawler-bot-traffic/
(Those damn AI crawlers also cause downtimes for Codeberg literally each month... And for literally each major FOSS project.)

OpenSSH 10.0 released with DSA removal, enhanced user auth, post-quantum security and more:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/4/openssh-10-0-released-with-dsa-removal-enhanced-user-auth-and-post-quantum-security/

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Mozilla launches Thundermail, a Gmail alternative email service with @thundermail email addresses, and Thunderbird Pro, which includes appointment scheduler, file sharing tools, and AI-powered features (Thunderbird Assist):
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/4/mozilla-launches-thundermail-its-open-source-gmail-alternative-and-thunderbird-pro-services/
(POV it will be killed off after a short time like other Mozilla products lol. There's already Proton Mail, a privacy-focused mail service from a company with a better track record, more than 100 million users, also Tuta for those who don't mind it not being fully FOSS, so I don't really think Thundermail has a shot here, but nice try regardless, at least they try to have some source of income other than Google.)

Firefox 137 released with HEVC playback support on Linux, ability to identify all links in PDF files and turn them into hyperlinks, new options in the Browser Layout section under General settings (vertical tabs, show sidebar); some progressively rolled out features: sign PDF documents, calculator feature for address bar (now you don't have to open the Console tab of dev tools for that lol), tab grouping:
https://9to5linux.com/mozilla-firefox-137-is-now-available-with-hevc-playback-support-on-linux

Firefox 138 beta available new contrast control (same colors for all websites) setting, support for copying links for background tabs using the tabstrip context menu on Linux and macOS, more tab grouping features, new “Report broken site” feature, etc.:

Midori browser gets new ad blocker (Astian Privacy, also available for other Firefox-based browsers), VPN service (utilizing WireGuard, with OpenVPN support planned), search engine AstianGO now has its own indexing:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/4/web-browser-midori-now-integrates-an-ad-blocker-a-vpn-service-and-an-update-search-engine/

Inkscape 1.4.1 released with new splash screen, close button added to welcome dialog, collapsible groups in more toolbars, bug fixes and improvements:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/04/inkscape-1-4-1-brings-snap-app-fixes-new-features

GIMP 3.2 will get support for more file formats, including JIF:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/4/gimp-3-2-will-prioritize-new-file-format-support-starting-from-jif/

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APT 3.0 released with revamped interface, columnar display for package names and colored text for better readability, will be the default for Debian 13 and Ubuntu 25.04:
https://9to5linux.com/apt-3-0-debian-package-manager-released-with-revamped-command-line-interface

Tails 6.14.1 released with safe access for any directory in the Home directory or Persistent Storage via the Tor Browser (through the integration of XDG Desktop Portals of Flatpak), updated software, usability and accessibility fixes, bug fix for Welcome Screen:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/4/tails-6-14-1-released-with-enhanced-tor-browser-integration-software-updates-and-bug-fixes/
(Flatpak haters gonna drop Tails now lol)

Nitrux 3.9.1 released with MauiKit and Maui Apps update, Linux kernel 6.13, Mesa 25, new Fiery browser, default configuration files added for Bauh, udev rule for NTsync, module configuration for v4l2loopback, a PipeWire configuration file for wine64-preloade, automatic change of power profile, screen brightness and refresh rate on laptops depending on the power source, and more:
https://9to5linux.com/immutable-distro-nitrux-3-9-1-brings-new-convergent-web-browser-linux-6-13

CachyOS March 2025 snapshot available with new Limine bootloader, Linux kernel 6.14, KDE Plasma 6.3.3, new cachyos-samba-settings package, re-enabled GSP Firmware for the closed-source NVIDIA kernel module, support for the “ASUS Armoury” driver used by the ROG Ally and other devices for fan and power management, etc.:
https://9to5linux.com/cachyos-iso-snapshot-for-march-2025-brings-new-bootloader-linux-kernel-6-14

Archinstall 3.0.3 released with improved Limine bootloader support, Sway replaced with Hyprland in the profile seat selection, improved FAT12 and FAT16 ESP support, package selector that displays a multi-selection menu to let users add any available package, will no longer force install the GRUB bootloader on BIOS systems when the user has not chosen it as a bootloader etc.:
https://9to5linux.com/arch-linux-installer-archinstall-3-0-3-improves-limine-bootloader-support

Serious security bypasses are found in Ubuntu 24.04 and later:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/3/new-security-bypasses-in-ubuntu-s-user-namespace-restrictions-require-manual-mitigation/

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Proton Drive and Docs get support for collaboration with users without Proton account:
https://proton.me/blog/improve-productivity-collaboration-proton-drive

Organic Maps migrates repos to their own Forgejo instance, because they got blocked by GitHub, because a dev was temporarily geolocated in a US-sanctioned region:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/3/organic-maps-migrates-to-forgejo-due-to-github-account-blocked-by-microsoft/
(Why does GitHub have to know the geolocation of their users in the first place? But at least the Organic Maps project has the capacity to self-host, they successfully took control into their own hands.)

ReactOS 0.4.15 released with kernel improvements, improved hardware support, support for additional audio formats, multiple output channels etc:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/3/reactos-the-open-source-windows-compatible-os-just-shipped-its-biggest-release-to-date/

MPV 0.40 released with native HDR support on Linux, Wayland color management protocol support, new script for video alignment and zooming, new selection menu when right-clicking common buttons etc:
https://9to5linux.com/mpv-0-40-open-source-video-player-released-with-native-hdr-support-on-linux

Shotcut 25.03 released with ‘Text style’ preset to the ‘Generate Text on Timeline’ function in Subtitles, ‘Copy Current’ and ‘Copy All’ options to Filters, vertical and horizontal parameters to the No Sync video filter, a ‘Toggle Filter Overlay’ option to the Player menu etc:
https://9to5linux.com/shotcut-25-03-open-source-video-editor-released-with-various-new-features

Ente Photos v1 released with encrypted data stored in three separate clouds, in three different locations; on-device search capabilities for people and objects in photos, ability to automatically highlight past special moments and important people, with a widget option to relive these memories directly from the home screen etc:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/3/ente-has-finally-released-the-v1-of-its-end-to-end-encrypted-photo-video-cloud-storage-app/

XZ Utils 5.8 released with performance boost for the liblzma compression library; new --no-sync option; xz, xzdec, and lzmainfo components updated to replace non-printable characters with question marks when printing messages (to prevent malicious filenames from sending escape sequences to a terminal) etc:
https://9to5linux.com/xz-utils-5-8-introduces-performance-improvements-in-the-lzma-lzma2-decoder

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Linux kernel 6.14 released with boost for gaming, Intel GPU buffs, new AMD NPU driver, ARM and RISC-V improvements, added mapping for the Microsoft Copilot keyboard key etc.:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/03/linux-kernel-6-14-released-delivers-big-boosts-to-linux-gaming

Linux-libre kernel 6.14 kernel released with hx9023s, amdxdna, and tas2781 spi drivers removed, blob names in dts files cleaned up, adjusted deblobbing for the Intel AVS, AMDGPU, r8169, mt7996, and iwlwifi drivers, etc.:
https://9to5linux.com/gnu-linux-libre-6-14-kernel-released-for-those-seeking-100-freedom-for-their-pcs

EU launches new Linux distro EU OS (based on Fedora, with KDE Plasma) to fight for digital sovereignity:
https://news.itsfoss.com/eu-os/

Zorin OS 17.3 released with Linux kernel 6.8, Ubuntu 24.04 base, NVIDIA 570 drivers, Firefox replaced with Brave, updated Zorin Connect mobile app, etc.:
https://9to5linux.com/ubuntu-based-zorin-os-17-3-is-now-available-targeting-windows-10-users

EndeavourOS Mercury Neo available with Linux kernel 6.13, KDE Plasma 6.3, NVIDIA 570 drivers, Mesa 25, installer creates 2GB EFI partition instead of 1GB when choosing systemd in the auto-install option:
https://9to5linux.com/endeavouros-mercury-neo-launches-with-kde-plasma-6-3-nvidia-570-and-mesa-25

Ubuntu 25.04 beta is available with Linux kernel 6.14, better dual-boot handling in the installer, GNOME 48, refined theme, Papers for default document reader, etc.:
https://9to5linux.com/ubuntu-25-04-plucky-puffin-enters-public-beta-testing-with-linux-6-14-gnome-48

OpenSUSE's package manager Zypper gets experimental parallel downloads support:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/3/opensuse-s-zypper-package-manager-finally-gets-experimental-parallel-downloads/

Hyprland 0.48.0 released with ANR dialog available with hyprland-qtutils, more customizable group bar, full color management support, new gnomed animation style, bug fixes:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/3/hyprland-0-48-0-release-new-features-and-improvements/

Freedesktop SDK ditches OpenH264 for codecs-extra (formerly ffmpeg-full), due to issues with Cisco's distribution method:
https://news.itsfoss.com/freedesktop-sdk-drops-openh264/

Wine 10.4 released with Vulkan video decode support integrated into WineD3D, enhanced Bluetooth driver, improved accessibility:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/3/wine-10-4-continues-work-on-vulkan-video-decoder-support-in-wined3d-and-bluetooth-driver/

GNOME Extension Manager 0.6.2 (the "unofficial" one) released with GNOME 48 support, refreshed UI:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/03/extension-manager-update-brings-ui-buffs-support-for-gnome-48

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GIMP 3.0 released with refined GTK3 UI, improved color management, support for loading layers from TIFF files saved in the Autodesk Sketchbook format, support for 64 bits per pixel images for the BMP format, non-destructive editing improvements, updated GEGL and babl components and more:
https://9to5linux.com/gimp-3-0-image-editor-is-now-available-for-download-heres-whats-new
(Finally the meme is over!)

PeerTube 7.1 released with Podcast 2.0 support, hosting platform's address is highlighted for each video (can be clicked to view other videos hosted on that instance), option to verify channel with Mastodon account:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/3/peertube-7-1-brings-podcast-2-0-support-enhanced-identification-and-mastodon-verification/

Mastodon client Tusky 28 released with Android 15 support, edge-to-edge mode, more reliable push notifications, UI improvements, option to choose mute duration etc.:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/3/mastodon-client-tusky-28-brings-android-15-support-improved-notifications-and-more/

Ghost publishing platform implement beta ActivityPub integration to join the Fediverse:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/3/publishing-platform-ghost-enters-the-fediverse-with-activitypub-integration-in-public-beta/

(New record! 3 Fediverse news in a post!)

Firefox Nightly build gets experimental browser.taskbarTabs.enabled flag in about:config, Mozilla plans to support Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) but with a different approach called "Taskbar Tabs":
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/03/firefox-nightly-supports-web-apps-taskbar-tabs

Blender 4.4 released with support for integer sockets in the compositor, a much more accurate Fast Gaussian mode of the Blur node, a revamped Glare node for greater control, support for rendering videos using the H.265/HEVC codec etc.:
https://9to5linux.com/blender-4-4-released-with-a-big-update-for-the-experimental-vulkan-backend

Git 2.49 released with faster packing, backfill historical blobs in partial clones and more:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/3/git-2-49-released-with-faster-packing-backfill-historical-blobs-in-partial-clones-and-more/

Zed gets native Git support in v0.177 release, via a new Git panel with commit, push, pull and stage options:
https://news.itsfoss.com/zed-git-support/

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GNOME 48 "Bengaluru" released with dynamic triple buffering to boost the performance on low-end GPUs, Wayland color management protocol support, new Adwaita fonts, HDR (High Dynamic Range) support, new Wellbeing feature with screen time tracking, new Display Control utility, new windows centered by default, OSD notifications for headphone connections, new Papers app as the default document viewer, notifications grouped by apps, improvements to Nautilus and Software, Loupe got image editing support etc.:
https://9to5linux.com/gnome-48-bengaluru-desktop-environment-officially-released-this-is-whats-new

Serpent OS changes name to AerynOS, because of "serpent" having a negative association:
https://9to5linux.com/ikey-dohertys-serpent-os-changes-name-to-aerynos
(Instead of a "negative" name, now it has a name that's hard to spell correctly, judging from how many people spell Python incorrectly lol)

Fedora 42 Beta available with new KDE edition (not spin anymore!), COSMIC spin, refreshed Anaconda installer, DNF5 improvements etc.:
https://betanews.com/2025/03/18/fedora-linux-42-beta-asahi-kde-cosmic-new-features/

Kali Linux 2025.1 released with Xfce 4.20, KDE Plasma 6.2, refreshed theme, new keyboard shortcuts, kernel update, new partition layout etc.:
https://9to5linux.com/kali-linux-2025-1-ethical-hacking-distro-is-here-with-xfce-4-20-refreshed-theme

Lead developer of the Dash to Panel GNOME extension quits due to drama around the animated heart icon with a donation message:
https://news.itsfoss.com/dash-to-panel-drama/
(Linux isn't Linux without a drama each week...)

PINE64 RISC-V tablet (PineTab-V) gets new Debian-based distro, new accelerometer, a fix for a slow charging issue, an LED status indicator light, and a unique identifier for the PineTab-V in the EEPROM:
https://news.itsfoss.com/pinetab-v-upgrade/

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FreeBSD 13.5 released with updated packages, support for Purism keyboards with Coreboot and other improvements:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/3/freebsd-13-5-released-as-the-final-update-to-the-freebsd-13-series/

A Latvian film titled "Flow", made with Blender, won Oscar, beating Disney:
https://proton.me/blog/open-source-flow-oscar
(Now we have something to show for the elitist normies, who laugh at FOSS, think that only proprietary software can be good 😎️)

Bluesky adds support for uploading videos up to 3 minutes long, option to accept/reject chat requests from unknown users, support for muting account directly from a post etc.:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/3/bluesky-now-lets-users-upload-videos-up-to-3-minutes-long-and-enhances-dm-spam-filtering/

Audacity 3.7.2 released with improvements for AppImage bundle for 22.04 LTS, option to turn off automatic tempo detection, new “get effects” button next to the ‘Upload Audio’ button, UUID instance support, bug fixes:
https://9to5linux.com/audacity-3-7-2-improves-the-linux-appimage-bundle-for-ubuntu-22-04-lts

Framework Mono 6.14 released as the first release under WineHQ, with native ARM64 support for macOS, System.Windows.Forms improvements, improved Clipboard and Drag and Drop features etc.:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/3/framework-mono-6-14-released-with-native-arm64-support-and-stability-boosts-under-winehq/

Spotube 4.0 released with redesigned UI, support for yt-dlp and NewPipe, home screen widget support for Android, custom editable Piped and Invidious instance support, bug fixes:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/3/spotube-4-0-brings-a-redesigned-ui-and-other-improvements-to-this-free-spotify-client/

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postmarketOS to get renamed, because the system isn't just for devices unsupported by factory OS anymore, devs ask the community for suggestions:
https://postmarketos.org/blog/2025/03/04/pmOS-update-2025-02/
(I like how they consider the opinion of the community. Each project/company in the FOSS community should do the same (looking at you, Mozilla...))

Debian 12.10 released with 66 bug fixes and 43 security updates:
https://9to5linux.com/debian-12-10-bookworm-released-with-66-bug-fixes-and-43-security-updates

Garuda Linux introduces new COSMIC Edition:
https://9to5linux.com/first-look-garuda-linux-introduces-new-cosmic-edition

Ubuntu 24.04 gets fix for Bluetooth audio connection issues:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/03/ubuntu-2404-bluetooth-connect-fix

Ubuntu 25.04 will come with new icons for the Yaru theme:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/03/ubuntu-25-04-yaru-theme-update-brings-new-icons

KDE Plasma 6.3.3 released with battery charge threshold support for more devices, Night Light improvements for Intel GPUs, fix for issues like black lock screen on X11, a KWin crash on login, crash after waking from sleep etc.:
https://9to5linux.com/kde-plasma-6-3-3-implements-battery-charge-threshold-support-for-more-devices

KDE Frameworks 6.12 released with background for the navigation bar of Dolphin and Gwenview, support for the kded6 daemon to restart automatically in the background when it crashes, MIME-type icons for Kdenlive project files in the Breeze icon theme, default naming for 7zip files without a name etc.:
https://9to5linux.com/kde-frameworks-6-12-released-with-various-improvements-and-bug-fixes

LXQt 2.2 will add option to set default compositor and screen locker on the experimental Wayland session, other Wayland improvements, QTerminal updates and more:
https://9to5linux.com/lxqt-2-2-desktop-promises-many-wayland-improvements-qterminal-updates

Dash to Panel GNOME extension update brings dock mode, new ‘Toggle Single / Spread Multiple’ option and more:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/03/dash-to-panel-gnome-extension-big-update

Mesa 25.1 will replace Nouveau driver with Zink/NVK by default for NVIDIA GPUs:
https://9to5linux.com/mesa-25-1-to-replace-nouveau-driver-with-zink-nvk-by-default-for-nvidia-gpus

DXVK 2.6 released with NVIDIA Reflex support for D3D11 games (e.g. God of War, Overwatch 2, and Quake Champions), more robust Vulkan swapchain implementation, support for the ID3D11On12Device1 interop interface, etc:
https://9to5linux.com/dxvk-2-6-adds-nvidia-reflex-support-improvements-for-many-games

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Firefox 136 released with vertical tabs, official ARM64 Linux binaries, hardware video decoding for AMD GPUs on Linux, new HTTPS-First behavior for upgrading page loads to HTTPS, support for copying PNG images out of the browser etc.:
https://9to5linux.com/mozilla-firefox-136-is-out-with-vertical-tabs-and-official-arm64-linux-binaries

Firefox 137 beta available with HEVC playback support on Linux, ability to identify all links in PDF documents and turn them into hyperlinks etc.:
https://9to5linux.com/firefox-137-enters-public-beta-testing-with-hevc-playback-support-on-linux

Thunderbird 136 released with dark mode toggle for messages, new Appearance setting to control message threading and sorting order globally, bug fixes and security patches:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/03/thunderbird-136-release-adds-new-appearance-controls

KeePassXC 2.7.10 released with support for importing passwords from Proton Pass (only unencrypted JSON files, no Passkeys currently), support for KeePass2 TOTP config settings, support for generating passphrases using a mix of uppercase and lowercase words ("MIXED case"), UI improvements etc.:
https://9to5linux.com/keepassxc-2-7-10-open-source-password-manager-brings-proton-pass-support

/e/OS 2.8 released with LineageOS 21 base, privacy policy linked in account manager, App Lounge gets a refined warning message for manual updates and a more readable format for F-Droid app descriptions, software updates, bug fixes:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/3/-e-os-2-8-released-with-improved-account-manager-smoother-app-lounge-and-bug-fixes/

Internxt Drive becomes the first cloud storage with post-quantum encryption:
https://news.itsfoss.com/internxt-drive-post-quantum-encryption/

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GNOME 48 RC available with dynamic triple buffering, Wayland color management protocol, support for centering new windows by default, NVIDIA improvements, updates for Nautilus and Settings etc.:
https://9to5linux.com/gnome-48-rc-adds-dynamic-triple-buffering-wayland-color-management-protocol

KDE Plasma 6.4 will include color code recognition for KRunner to display the color with textual representation, Disks & Devices widget will automatically check newly-connected disks for file system errors and offer corrections, fixes for keyboard navigation issues, Spectacle redesign etc.:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/3/kde-team-unveils-new-features-and-enhancements-planned-for-upcoming-kde-plasma-6-4-release/

KDE Gear 24.12.3 released with improvements for Dolphin, Konsole, Tokodon, Kasts, Konqueror, Itinerary, PlasmaTube, Kate, Kdenlive, AudioTube, NeoChat, Okular etc.:
https://9to5linux.com/kde-gear-24-12-3-improves-dolphin-konsole-tokodon-itinerary-kasts-and-more

PipeWire 1.4 released with RISC-V support, MIDI2 support, JACK Control API etc.:
https://9to5linux.com/pipewire-1-4-is-out-with-risc-v-support-midi2-support-jack-control-api-and-more

Wine 10.3 released with Wayland clipboard support, initial Vulkan video decoding, Compiler-RT included in ARM builds, improved Winelib C++ compatibility etc.:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/3/wine-10-3-maintenance-update-adds-wayland-clipboard-support-vulkan-video-decoding-and-more/

Ubuntu 25.04 will include Papers instead of Evince for PDF reader:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/03/ubuntu-25-04-new-pdf-viewer-app-official

Tails 6.13 released with enhanced Wi-Fi troubleshooting, updated Tor client and Tor Browser, ability to detect partitioning errors when Tails is started for the first time, bug fixes:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/3/tails-6-13-released-with-enhanced-wi-fi-troubleshooting-and-key-software-updates/

Ubuntu Touch (UBports) 20.04 OTA-8 released with VoLTE support for Volla phone users, support for WPA3-protected Wi-Fi networks, bug fixes, security updates:
https://9to5linux.com/ubuntu-touch-ota-8-released-with-volte-support-for-volla-phone-users

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Firefox receives new Terms of Use, Mozilla argues that it will offer users "more transparency" over their "rights and permissions", but its wording raises concerns, it only applies to the executable code though, so forks like LibreWolf probably won't be affected:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/02/mozilla-introducing-terms-of-use-to-firefox
(Mozilla going down the dark path even further, what a surprise...)

Mozilla confirms Firefox will keep supporting Manifest V2:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/2/firefox-confirms-support-for-manifest-v2-and-v3-extensions-contrasting-google-s-phase-out/
(The only thing they do right nowadays)

VLC project celebrates 20 years anniversary with a new “LUNAR TIME CAPSULE” where people can send their personal videos to the Moon, videos will be stored on microSD cards enclosed in a sealed titanium capsule:
https://news.itsfoss.com/vlc-moon-expedition/
(UFOs after watching the videos: oh this human breed is so dumb, they won't be a treat to us, they'll destroy themselves anyways, let's just leave them alone with their bs)

Nextcloud Hub 10 released with new AI agent for performing various tasks (creating calendar entries, reading messages, writing emails etc.) with the option to self-host AI agent:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/2/nextcloud-hub-10-launches-with-a-new-open-source-ai-agent-improved-file-management-and-more/
(Oh yeah now Nexcloud users will also be dumbed down by AI doing everything instead of them lol)

Luanti 5.11.0 released with in-game settings menu, touchscreen layout editor, more server list info in online server list etc.:
https://blog.luanti.org/2025/02/14/5.11.0-released/

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