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#KDE Plasma 6.7 Desktop Environment Is Now Available for Public Beta Testing https://9to5linux.com/kde-plasma-6-7-desktop-environment-is-now-available-for-public-beta-testing@kde #Linux #OpenSource #FreeSoftware

#PipeWire 1.6.5 Released with Extra Security Checks and Hardening Fixes to Pulse Server, Various Other Improvements https://9to5linux.com/pipewire-1-6-5-brings-extra-security-checks-and-hardening-fixes-to-pulse-server@pipewire #OpenSource #FreeSoftware #Linux

In April, #LibreOffice's developer and QA communities worked on new features, refined existing ones and squashed bugs. They also updated the Help content: https://qa.blog.documentfoundation.org/2026/05/13/qa-dev-report-april-2026/ #foss #openSource #freesoftware

#OpenZFS 2.4.2 is out now with support for #Linux kernel 7.0 https://github.com/openzfs/zfs/releases/tag/zfs-2.4.2@openzfs #ZFS #OpenSource #FreeSoftware

@KindlyKelly @libreoffice It’s a good replacement for Office, although there are definitely some differences and a bit of a learning curve. But for basic to intermediate use, it totally rocks.

@aerion thanks so much!

#KDE Plasma 6.6.5 Desktop Environment Is Out Now to Improve Performance for #NVIDIA GPU Users https://9to5linux.com/kde-plasma-6-6-5-is-out-now-to-improve-performance-for-nvidia-gpu-users@kde #Linux #OpenSource #FreeSoftware

#LibreOffice 25.8.7 Announced as the Last Update in the LibreOffice 25.8 Series, Upgrade to LibreOffice 26.2 https://9to5linux.com/libreoffice-25-8-7-announced-as-the-last-update-in-the-libreoffice-25-8-series@libreoffice @tdforg #OpenSource #FreeSoftware #Linux

#Fwupd 2.1.3 #Linux Firmware Updater Released with Support for the SHIFT6mq and SHIFTphone 8 https://9to5linux.com/fwupd-2-1-3-linux-firmware-updater-adds-support-for-shift6mq-and-shiftphone-8#OpenSource #FreeSoftware

#GStreamer 1.28.3 Open-Source Multimedia Frameworks Released with NXP i.MX 8M Plus Hardware-Accelerated H.265 Encoding https://9to5linux.com/gstreamer-1-28-3-adds-nxp-i-mx-8m-plus-hardware-accelerated-h-265-encoding@gstreamer #Linux #OpenSource #FreeSoftware

@leniwcowaty @m @TheEvilSkeleton From what I can tell, the root problem is resources burnt and reputation damage created by users getting old software.Imo there's a fair case that the one who packages is to be the first line of support that maybe informs upstream.To solve that problem there are many options. Adjusting the support link, branding, only shipping the flatpak etc. would be some possibilities.Which way to go imo would be up to a calm discussion between distro and upstream, no?

Join us at the #LibreOffice Conference 2026 in Pordenone, Italy! Give a talk about what you're doing in the project, or how you're using the software – the Call for Papers is still open: https://blog.documentfoundation.org/blog/2026/03/11/libocon-2026-call-for-papers/ #foss #opensource #freesoftware

New features and improvements are coming to #LibreOffice: JPEG XL import support, OpenType MATH fonts, and better word processor test coverage. Independent developers will contribute these features over the summer: https://blog.documentfoundation.org/blog/2026/05/09/projects-selected-for-libreoffice-in-the-google-summer-of-code-2026/ #foss #opensource #freesoftware

@profdiggity LibreLocal meetups help build community around free software, but many organizers overlook the need to offer childcare or remote participation options to ensure broader accessibility.

Shelly 2.2.4 GUI Package Manager for Arch Linux Brings Smarter Fuzzy Search. Shelly.Keys, and More https://9to5linux.com/shelly-2-2-4-arch-linux-gui-package-manager-brings-smarter-fuzzy-search#Linux #ArchLinux #OpenSource #FreeSoftware

#Firefox 150.0.2 Is Out to Improve Webcam Support, Split View, PDF Viewer, Search Suggestions, and More https://9to5linux.com/firefox-150-0-2-improves-webcam-support-split-view-pdf-viewer-and-more#OpenSource #FreeSoftware #Linux #Mozilla

#Giada 1.4.1 Open-Source Loop Machine Adds MIDI Control for Switching Scenes and Other Changes https://9to5linux.com/giada-1-4-1-open-source-loop-machine-adds-midi-control-for-switching-scenes#OpenSource #FreeSoftware #Linux #musicProduction

@hannaB Most people don't know the difference between free software and freeware.

#KDE Frameworks 6.26 Improves Support for Kirigami and QtQuick-Based Apps https://9to5linux.com/kde-frameworks-6-26-improves-support-for-kirigami-and-qtquick-based-apps@kde #Linux #OpenSource #FreeSoftware