Fedora 42, Manjaro Immutable, Arco Linux shuts down

Apr 19, 2025

Discover the exciting release of Fedora 42, boasting improved features and reliability. Dive into the alpha launch of Manjaro's immutable version as it takes a bold step forward. Unfortunately, the community bids farewell to Arco Linux. Also, check out the new Ubuntu 25.04 and its enhancements. Don't miss advancements in KDE Gear 25.04 and LXQT 2.2. Finally, learn about Nvidia’s innovative drivers that elevate gaming experiences while navigating the evolving tech landscape amidst Google's antitrust challenges.

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Fedora 42's Major Updates

Fedora 42 brings GNOME 48's enhancements like HDR support and better accessibility.
It introduces a new installer and an x86 emulation stack for ARM CPUs, along with the unique Cosmic spin.

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Manjaro Summit’s Immutable Edge

Manjaro Summit is a semi-immutable distro with atomic updates and a read-only root partition.
This design can increase stability and allow easy rollback by booting previous system images.

ANECDOTE

Arco Linux Farewell Story

Arco Linux was a one-person project aimed at easing Arch Linux use and learning.
Its discontinuation is graceful with transition packages easing user migration to Arch.

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