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Fedora 42 Available with Two New Spins
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So Long, ArcoLinux
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Asahi Linux Runs into Issues with M4 Support
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Plasma 6.3.4 Now Available
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Linux Kernel 6.15 First Release Candidate Now Available
Linux Torvalds has announced that the release candidate for the final release of the Linux 6.15 series is now available.
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Akamai Will Host kernel.org
The organization dedicated to cloud-based solutions has agreed to host kernel.org to deliver long-term stability for the development team.
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Linux Kernel 6.14 Released
The latest Linux kernel has arrived with extra Rust support and more.
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EndeavorOS Mercury Neo Available
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Fedora 42 Beta Has Arrived
The Fedora Project has announced the availability of the first beta release for version 42 of the open-source distribution.