The end for BcacheFS, X11 compatibility layer, Flathub is massive

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Jul 5, 2025

Big changes in the Linux world are stirring! Linus Torvalds has kicked BcacheFS out of the kernel, a crucial step for the future. The introduction of Wayback offers a bridge between X11 desktops and Wayland, making migrations smoother. Flathub is celebrating a whopping 3 billion downloads, showcasing its impact. On the Nvidia front, they've abandoned older GPU support while also contributing developers to the NOVA project. Plus, the 32-bit architecture debate sees Fedora backtracking amid concerns from the gaming community.

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BcacheFS Dropped Over Development Clashes

BcacheFS was dropped from the Linux kernel due to developer clashes with Linus Torvalds and improper patch submissions.
Open collaboration and adherence to kernel development rules are essential for inclusion and progress in the kernel project.

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Wayback Bridges X11 and Wayland

Wayback runs a full X11 desktop on Wayland, bridging features X11 permits that Wayland restricts.
This helps users transition to Wayland while retaining compatibility with legacy X11 applications and features.

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Flathub Becomes Primary Linux App Store

Flathub reached 3 billion downloads, becoming the main app store for Linux.
It's the go-to platform for developers wanting cross-distro Linux app distribution.

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