Linux & Open Source News GNOME's new leadership, Mint themes libadwaita, OpenSUSE ditches Deepin
May 10, 2025
Exciting changes are brewing in the Linux landscape! GNOME welcomes a new director while Mint integrates a fresh theming approach for GNOME apps. OpenSUSE has taken a bold step by removing the Deepin desktop due to security concerns. Meanwhile, Ubuntu gears up to implement a Rust-based alternative to 'sudo' for heightened security. The KDE community is working on a unified design system for better consistency, and a new Linux distro inspired by Windows 11 has emerged from a Microsoft employee. Plus, Peertube launches its mobile app!
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GNOME's Leader with Dev Experience
- Steven D'Obald, GNOME's new executive director, brings software development experience to leadership.
- His approach emphasizes community effort, transparency, and solid financial support for growth.
Mint Themes GNOME Apps
- Linux Mint 22.2 will theme GNOME Libadwaita apps for improved visual harmony.
- This approach avoids forking apps and better integrates them with Mint desktop aesthetics.
OpenSUSE Ditches Deepin Desktop
- OpenSUSE removes Deepin desktop due to security and vetting issues.
- The hidden license dialogue and unvetted background installs violate distro policies.