Open Source AI Is Powering a More Inclusive Digital Economy across APEC Economies

Linux Foundation
1 month ago

In August, I had the honour of attending the APEC 2025 Global Digital and AI Forum’s AI & Digital Ministerial Meeting in Incheon, South Korea. I was thrilled to have the opportunity to present findings from the first phase of our research in collaboration with Meta, and to join a group of esteemed panelists discussing the numerous pathways for open source AI to transform the region’s 21 member states in different capacities.

Hilary Carter

[Unstable Update] November 2025

Manjaro Linux
1 month ago

Welcome to the new monthly unstable branch thread.

Recent News waydroid >= 1.5.4-3 update may require manual intervention (click for more details) dovecot >= 2.4 requires manual intervention (click for more details) (click for more details) Notable Package Changes Known Issues 2025-06-01 - avahi-discover python script (click for more details) python-gobject 3.52 breaks multiple apps (libpeas related) (click for more details) Plasma 6.4.0 will need manual intervention if you are on X11 (click for more details) Additional Info Info about AUR packages (click for more details)

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Yochanan

dovecot >= 2.4 requires manual intervention

Arch Linux
1 month ago

The dovecot 2.4 release branch has made breaking changes which result in it being incompatible with any <= 2.3 configuration file.

Thus, the dovecot service will no longer be able to start until the configuration file was migrated, requiring manual intervention.

For guidance on the 2.3-to-2.4 migration, please refer to the following upstream documentation: Upgrading Dovecot CE from 2.3 to 2.4

Furthermore, the dovecot 2.4 branch no longer supports their replication feature, it was removed.

For users relying on the replication feature or who are unable to perform the 2.4 migration right now, we provide alternative packages available in [extra]:

  • dovecot23
  • pigeonhole23
  • dovecot23-fts-elastic
  • dovecot23-fts-xapian

The dovecot 2.3 release branch is going to receive critical security fixes from upstream until stated otherwise.

Thore Bödecker

Steam Deck 2 Rumors Ignite a New Era for Linux Gaming

Linux Journal
1 month 1 week ago
by George Whittaker

The speculation around a successor to the Steam Deck has stirred renewed excitement, not just for a new handheld, but for what it signals in Linux-based gaming. With whispers of next-gen specs, deeper integration of SteamOS, and an evolving handheld PC ecosystem, these rumors are fueling broader hopes that Linux gaming is entering a more mature age. In this article we look at the existing rumors, how they tie into the Linux gaming landscape, why this matters, and what to watch.

What the Rumours Suggest

Although Valve has kept things quiet, multiple credible outlets report about the Steam Deck 2 being in development and potentially arriving well after 2026. Some of the key tid-bits:

  • Editorials note that Valve isn’t planning a mere spec refresh; it wants a “generational leap in compute without sacrificing battery life”.

  • A leaked hardware slide pointed to an AMD “Magnus”-class APU built on Zen 6 architecture being tied to next-gen handhelds, including speculation about the Steam Deck 2.

  • One hardware leaker (KeplerL2) cited a possible 2028 launch window for the Steam Deck 2, which would make it roughly 6 years after the original.

  • Valve’s own design leads have publicly stated that a refresh with only 20-30% more performance is “not meaningful enough”, implying they’re waiting for a more substantial upgrade.

In short: while nothing is official yet, there’s strong evidence that Valve is working on the next iteration and wants it to be a noteworthy jump, not just a minor update.

Why This Matters for Linux Gaming

The rumoured arrival of the Steam Deck 2 isn’t just about hardware, it reflects and could accelerate key inflection points for Linux & gaming:

Validation of SteamOS & Linux Gaming

The original Steam Deck, running SteamOS (a Linux-based OS), helped prove that PC gaming doesn’t always require Windows. A well-received successor would further validate Linux as a first-class gaming platform, not a niche alternative but a mainstream choice.

Handheld PC Ecosystem Momentum

Since the first Deck, many Windows-based handhelds have entered the market (such as the ROG Ally, Lenovo Legion Go). Rumours of the Deck 2 keep spotlight on the form factor and raise expectations for Linux-native handhelds. This momentum helps encourage driver, compatibility and OS investments from the broader community.

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George Whittaker