Open Source

LibreOffice 25.2.7 released as final update in 25.2 series

October 30, 2025 Lisa Kern

The Document Foundation has released LibreOffice 25.2.7, marking the seventh and last maintenance update for the 25.2 office suite series. This version addresses 43 bugs and comes as support for 25.2 nears its end on November 30, 2025. The foundation recommends upgrading to the newer LibreOffice 25.8 series for continued improvements and support.

Fedora Linux 43 released with major updates

October 28, 2025 Lisa Kern

The Fedora Project has released Fedora Linux 43 on October 28, 2025, featuring the Linux 6.17 kernel and a Wayland-only GNOME 49 desktop. This version introduces the Anaconda WebUI installer as default across editions and upgrades to RPM 6.0 for enhanced security. It supports x86_64 and AArch64 architectures, with upgrades available for existing users.

OpenSearchCon Korea launches on November 4 in Seoul

The Linux Foundation has announced that OpenSearchCon Korea will take place on November 4 in Seoul. The event promises sessions on search, analytics, security, observability, and more. Interested participants can register via the provided links.

JupyterCon 2025 nears with keynotes in San Diego

The Linux Foundation has announced that JupyterCon 2025 is just five days away, set to take place in San Diego. The event will feature keynotes from Project Jupyter co-creator Brian Granger and Stanford's David Donoho, among other innovators in data science. Attendees are encouraged to register to secure their spots.

Asahi Linux achieves basic boot on Apple M3 chips

The Asahi Linux project has made progress in porting Linux to Apple's M3 chip series through reverse-engineering. Developers report that the system now reaches a basic boot state with a blinking cursor, indicating initial CPU and peripheral support. However, advanced features like GPU acceleration remain under development.

Asahi Linux advances M3 support and migrates bootloader to Rust

October 24, 2025 Lisa Kern

The Asahi Linux project has released an update detailing ongoing efforts to support Apple's M3 chips, while announcing the migration of its m1n1 bootloader to the Rust programming language. Developers continue reverse-engineering Apple's hardware amid challenges like GPU acceleration and power management. This progress builds on stable features for earlier M1 and M2 devices.

Canonical launches academy for Ubuntu certifications

October 23, 2025 Lisa Kern

Canonical has announced the Canonical Academy, offering new official certifications for Ubuntu Linux skills. The initiative allows users to demonstrate their expertise through structured exams. It remains unclear if successful participants receive a fun animal name, a nod to Ubuntu's naming tradition.