LastSignal Is a New Open-Source Dead Manβs Switch You Can Self-Host
LastSignal is a self-hosted dead manβs switch that encrypts messages in the browser and releases them only after missed activity checks.
Latest Linux and open source news from around the web
LastSignal is a self-hosted dead manβs switch that encrypts messages in the browser and releases them only after missed activity checks.
AerynOS publishes its January 2026 Alpha ISO, featuring the Linux kernel 6.18 and a refreshed package stack across multiple desktop environments.
A new Rust-based tool called cpx offers a modern alternative to the traditional cp command on Linux, adding parallel copying, progress bars, resume support, and configurable defaults.
Jeff Mahoney, VP of Engineering at SUSE, has published a non-binding governance proposal for openSUSE to address decision deadlocks.
Calibre 9.0 introduces a new Bookshelf view, improved e-book editing from the viewer, smoother Linux scrolling, and more.
Lennart Poettering has been named Chief Engineer at Amutable, marking his first publicly announced role since leaving Microsoft.
Vivaldi 7.8 introduces drag-and-drop Tab Tiling, smarter pinned tabs, and smoother multitasking for everyday browsing.
GeForce NOWβs Linux beta is available today, allowing PCs to stream RTX games from the cloud at up to 5K resolution and high FPS.
The Linux kernel has added new documentation outlining how the project would continue if Linus Torvalds were no longer able to lead development.
Immich 2.5, a self-hosted photo and video management platform, introduces Free Up Space, non-destructive editing, web-based backups, and more.
OPNsense 26.1 open-source firewall and routing platform boosts security with threat intelligence, host discovery, and clearer real-time firewall visibility.
VirtualBox 7.2.6 improves reliability on Windows 11, AMD systems, and Linux hosts, with fixes across VMM, GUI, and Guest Additions.
Debian-based GParted Live 1.8, a bootable Linux system for disk partitioning, ships with kernel 6.18, upstream GParted 1.8, and system updates from Debian Sid.
Krita 5.2.15, a free and open-source digital painting app, is out with crash fixes, improved tablet handling, and stability improvements for everyday creative work.
COSMIC Desktop 1.0.4 introduces performance improvements, bug fixes, and stability updates across files, applets, settings, and core components.