📰 GTK2 Gets an Unofficial Revival Fork for Legacy Linux Apps
A Devuan community developer has launched GTK2-NG, a fork designed to maintain compatibility for legacy GTK2 software on current Linux systems.
🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/gtk2-gets-an-unofficial-revival-fork-for-legacy-linux-apps/
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📰 I switched to Ghostty and discovered Linux terminals could actually be fun
Recently, I decided to give other Linux terminal apps a try. I've always been satisfied with KDE's included terminal, Konsole, but it's always good to branch out and try new things. Recently, I've been keeping tabs on Ghostty's development, and it looked interesting enough that I finally decided to give it a go.
🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/ghostty-terminals-fun/
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📰Glass UI Is Making a Comeback on Linux — Thanks to KDE
For those who never warmed up to Breeze, Oxygen and Air are shaping up to be compelling alternatives again.
🔗 Source: https://feed.itsfoss.com/link/24361/17315702/kde-plasma-oxygen-air-comeback
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📰 Big moves in Linux filesystems as new bcachefs lands and KDE adds support for Apple's APFS
Plus: Fresh version of bcachefs arrives Linux 7.0 is approaching and there's a new version of bcachefs to go with it… as well as green shoots of support for Apple's new disk format.…
🔗 Source: https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2026/03/17/bcachefs_and_apfs_news/
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📰 FreeBSD 15.1 On Track With Better Realtek WiFi & KDE Desktop Install Option
The effort around improving FreeBSD on laptops continues full speed ahead in 2026. The upcoming FreeBSD 15.1 remains on track with not only having a KDE desktop option from FreeBSD's text-based installer UI but also improved Realtek WiFi adapter support is on the way, updating of the graphics drivers from Linux, and more...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/FreeBSD-15.1-Realtek-KDE-Wins
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