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Fedora Asahi Remix 43, based on Fedora 43, introduces support for Mac Pro and functional microphones on M2 Pro and M2 Max MacBooks. The release features Linux kernel 6.17, KDE Plasma 6.6, and a GNOME 49 variant, along with RPM 6.0 and the DNF5 backend ahead of mainline Fedora. Hardware improvements include 120Hz refresh rates on certain MacBook Pro models.
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The Rocky Enterprise Software Foundation has joined the KDE patron program to support the open-source desktop ecosystem. This move aligns Rocky Linux with other major contributors like Canonical and Google. The announcement highlights growing community support for KDE's development.
The MX Linux team has released version 25.1 of its Debian-based distribution, restoring dual-init support for systemd and SysVinit on a single ISO. This point update, based on Debian 13.3, includes the Linux 6.12 LTS kernel for standard editions and 6.18 LTS for advanced hardware support. Users can now choose their preferred init system from the live boot menu.
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Gentoo Linux marked 2025 with notable progress in development and infrastructure, despite operating on just $12,066 in income. The open-source distribution added new developers, expanded hardware support, and enhanced community resources, all driven by volunteers. This retrospective highlights the project's resilience amid financial constraints.