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New Version of Flatpak Released

13.05.2025

Flatpak 1.16.1 is now available as the latest, stable version with various improvements.

Flatpak , Linux , Security

Gnome Developers Consider Dropping RPM Support

21.02.2025

In a move that might shock a lot of users, the Gnome development team has proposed the idea of going straight up Flatpak.

Fedora , Flatpak , Gnome

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bauh

IN-DEPTH: All-in-One Package Manager

The bauh package manager provides a single interface to manage all of your Linux software. Despite a few issues, bauh goes a long way in simplifying package management.

package management , package manager

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Ubuntu's App Center Finally Supports Local Installs Again

17.06.2024

If you regularly download .deb files and would prefer a GUI method of installing, Ubuntu has your back.

Linux , open source , package management , Snap , Ubuntu

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Ubuntu 24.04 Comes with a “Flaw"

29.04.2024

If you're thinking you might want to upgrade from your current Ubuntu release to the latest, there's something you might want to consider before doing so.

Linux , Snap , Software , Ubuntu

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If you use a state-of-the-art language such as C/C++, you need a package manager in your toolbox for managing libraries and their dependencies. Microsoft's vcpkg package manager offers an easy-to-use, platform-independent solution.

C++ , package management

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UbuntuDDE 23.04 Now Available

28.08.2023

A new version of the UbuntuDDE remix has finally arrived with all the updates from the Deepin desktop and everything that comes with the Ubuntu 23.04 base.

Desktop , Snap , Ubuntu

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Central system updates with Topgrade

IN-DEPTH: In One Fell Swoop

Topgrade detects all the package managers installed on a system and executes them one by one at the command line.

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Fedora-Based Ultramarine Linux Designed for Ease of Use

14.06.2023

With four different desktop versions available to install, Ultramarine Linux 38 gets a boost from System76 and a new kernel.

Fedora , Flatpak , Gnome , KDE , Linux

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Build your own Slackware repository

IN-DEPTH: Automated Repository Management

If you deploy software packages to several computers, the standard Slackware tools lack efficiency. We show you how to create a custom repository to automatically install and upgrade software for multiple systems.

Administration , package management , package manager

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openSUSE Joins End of 10

Linux , openSUSE , Windows

openSUSE has decided to not only join the End of 10 movement but it also will no longer support the Deepin Desktop Environment.
New Version of Flatpak Released

Flatpak , Linux , Security

Flatpak 1.16.1 is now available as the latest, stable version with various improvements.
IBM Announces Powerhouse Linux Server

Linux , Security , Server

IBM has unleashed a seriously powerful Linux server with the LinuxONE Emperor 5.
Plasma Ends LTS Releases

Linux , open source , Plasma

The KDE Plasma development team is doing away with the LTS releases for a good reason.
Arch Linux Available for Windows Subsystem for Linux

Arch Linux , Linux , Windows

If you've ever wanted to use a rolling release distribution with WSL, now's your chance.
System76 Releases COSMIC Alpha 7

COSMIC , Linux , open source

With scores of bug fixes and a really cool workspaces feature, COSMIC is looking to soon migrate from alpha to beta.
OpenMandriva Lx 6.0 Available for Installation

Linux , OpenMandriva , Plasma

The latest release of OpenMandriva has arrived with a new kernel, an updated Plasma desktop, and a server edition.
TrueNAS 25.04 Arrives with Thousands of Changes

Linux , Storage , TrueNAS

One of the most popular Linux-based NAS solutions has rolled out the latest edition, based on Ubuntu 25.04.
Fedora 42 Available with Two New Spins

Fedora , Gnome , Plasma

The latest release from the Fedora Project includes the usual updates, a new kernel, an official KDE Plasma spin, and a new System76 spin.
So Long, ArcoLinux

Linux , open source , Operating Systems

The ArcoLinux distribution is the latest Linux distribution to shut down.

package management News and Articles

New Version of Flatpak Released

Gnome Developers Consider Dropping RPM Support

bauh

IN-DEPTH: All-in-One Package Manager

Ubuntu's App Center Finally Supports Local Installs Again

Ubuntu 24.04 Comes with a “Flaw"

A C/C++ package manager

IN-DEPTH: Nicely Packaged

UbuntuDDE 23.04 Now Available

Central system updates with Topgrade

IN-DEPTH: In One Fell Swoop

Fedora-Based Ultramarine Linux Designed for Ease of Use

Build your own Slackware repository

IN-DEPTH: Automated Repository Management

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openSUSE Joins End of 10

New Version of Flatpak Released

IBM Announces Powerhouse Linux Server

Plasma Ends LTS Releases

Arch Linux Available for Windows Subsystem for Linux

System76 Releases COSMIC Alpha 7

OpenMandriva Lx 6.0 Available for Installation

TrueNAS 25.04 Arrives with Thousands of Changes

Fedora 42 Available with Two New Spins

So Long, ArcoLinux

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