Linux NewsYou Can Play Classic D3D7 Games on Linux With This New Project, But Don’t Expect Perfection
A new Vulkan-based translation layer brings old Windows games to Linux.
Arch Linux November 2025 ISO: Fresh Snapshot, Smarter Installer (Archinstall 3.0.12) & Pacman 7.1
by George Whittaker Arch Linux has shipped its November 2025 ISO snapshot (2025.11.01), and while Arch remains a rolling distribution, these monthly images are a big deal, especially for new installs, labs, and homelab deployments. This time, the ISO lands alongside two important pieces: Archinstall 3.0.12 – a more polished, smarter TUI installer Pacman 7.1 – a package manager update with stricter security and better tooling If you’ve been thinking about spinning up a fresh Arch box, or you’re curious what changed under the hood, this release is a very nice jumping-on point. Why Arch Still Ships Monthly ISOs in a Rolling World Arch is famous for its “install once, update forever” model. Technically, you could install from a two-year-old image and just run: sudo pacman -Syu …but in practice, that’s painful: Huge initial update downloads Possible breakage jumping across many months of changes Outdated installer tooling That’s why the project publishes a monthly snapshot ISO: it rolls all
Morrolinux: Open Source “Dropboxes” – OpenCloud vs. Nextcloud Hub
Someone from the community asked me a straightforward question: “Morro, is there a free and open source alternative to Dropbox that works well for personal use, but also fits the needs of companies — especially now that data sovereignty matters ... Read more The post Morrolinux: Open Source “Dropboxes” – OpenCloud vs. Nextcloud Hub appeared first on Linux Professional Institute (LPI).
Tired of Help Scout Pulling the Rug from Under You? Try This Free, Open Source Alternative
Discover how FreeScout lets you run your own help desk without vendor lock-in or surprise price hikes.
Firefox 145 Brings Rounder Tabs, New PDF Edit Tools + More
Mozilla Firefox 145 released with new shaped tabs, password manager sidebar, the ability to add and edit comments in PDF files, and other new features. You're reading Firefox 145 Brings Rounder Tabs, New PDF Edit Tools + More, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.
VLC Project’s Champion Honored with European SFS Award in Italy
VLC’s core developer and VideoLAN president, Jean-Baptiste Kempf, was awarded the European SFS Award this year at Italy’s premier free software conference. The post VLC Project’s Champion Honored with European SFS Award in Italy appeared first on FOSS Force.
Fish 4.2 Released with Multi-line Command Suggest + More
Bash alternative fish gains a couple of new features in its latest release, v4.2.0. Details on what's new and how to upgrade or install fish 4.2.0 on Ubuntu. You're reading Fish 4.2 Released with Multi-line Command Suggest + More, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.
TUXEDO Computers Announces a New InfinityBook
TUXEDO Computers is at it again with a new InfinityBook that will meet your professional and gaming needs.
Minisforum MS-R1: 12-Core Linux ARM Workstation for AI and VMs
Minisforum MS-R1 workstation specs, price and details. Up to 45 TOPS compute, 12-core processor running at 3.2 GHz maximum, and running Debian Linux. You're reading Minisforum MS-R1: 12-Core Linux ARM Workstation for AI and VMs, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.
RISC-V International Gets New Technology VP
Silicon veteran Tom Gall takes the helm as VP of Technology at RISC-V International. The post RISC-V International Gets New Technology VP appeared first on FOSS Force.
Red Hat’s Evolution: How a Subsidiary Became an AI Powerhouse
Red Hat has become a foundational player in enterprise AI by combining open-source infrastructure with hybrid cloud flexibility, maintaining independence while leveraging IBM’s global scale. The post Red Hat’s Evolution: How a Subsidiary Became an AI Powerhouse appeared first on LinuxInsider.
Getting Started with Raspberry Pi Connect
For anyone using a Raspberry Pi 4, 400 or 5 with Pi OS Bookworm or later, you can use a nice remote control app. Bookworm is based on Debian 12, which is the current version at the time of this article. We will cover the installation, setup and use of the Pi Connect software. Installation If you install an image of the Raspberry Pi OS, by using the ‘Pi Imager’ program, you can download and write the Operating System (OS) image to an SD card. After writing the image, you can boot... https://www.linux.org/threads/getting-started-with-raspberry-pi-connect.56909/
‘Phases of Moon’ Brings Lunar Tracking to GNOME Shell
A GNOME Shell extension for tracking lunar phases on your Linux desktop, with info, a clean, minimal design - and a giant illuminated moon. You're reading ‘Phases of Moon’ Brings Lunar Tracking to GNOME Shell, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.
Red Hat Follows SUSE with EU Sovereignty Drive
Red Hat follows SUSE’s lead with an EU support pledge -- raising the stakes in the race for European digital sovereignty. The post Red Hat Follows SUSE with EU Sovereignty Drive appeared first on FOSS Force.
FOSS Force’s Top Five Articles — For the Week Ending November 7, 2025
Did you miss this week’s top articles? Here are the five most read article on FOSS Force for the week that just ended. The post FOSS Force’s Top Five Articles — For the Week Ending November 7, 2025 appeared first on FOSS Force.