Late Night Linux Late Night Linux – Episode 337
Jun 9, 2025
Redis makes a bold move to an open-source AGPL license, stirring mixed reactions. Ubuntu is modernizing its release process with exciting automation. GNOME bids farewell to X11 and welcomes a new executive director focused on accessibility. Google unveils a promising Android desktop mode in collaboration with Samsung. A nostalgic farewell is given to Linux Format magazine after 25 years. Plus, a fascinating Frigate update, auto dark mode features in Plasma, and the launch of Fender Studio, a digital audio workstation for Linux, add to the tech buzz.
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Redis Reverts to AGPLv3 License
- Redis has reverted to the AGPLv3 license, the appropriate choice for protecting open source software while allowing proprietary forks.
- This change might have prevented forks like Valkyrie and avoided alienating the community early on.
Ubuntu Modernizes Release Process
- Ubuntu is modernizing its release process by adding monthly snapshots to improve testing and automation.
- This transition aims to blend traditional releases with modern engineering practices to improve quality and user experience.
Fedora Moves to Wayland Only
- Fedora 43 ships with Wayland-only GNOME, signaling Wayland's maturity as a stable display server.
- Users and developers acknowledge Wayland's reliability matching or exceeding X11 experience now.
