Dossier
Flatpak
Coverage of Flatpak in the Nexus archive.
- Mageia 10 keeps the 32-bit Linux flame alive
Mageia 10, a 15-year-old Linux distribution forked from Mandriva, continues to support 32-bit x86 systems. It offers Xfce in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions, uses RPM-based package management, and includes tools like urpmi and DNF. The distribution emphasizes compatibility with older hardware and provides a lightweight, user-friendly interface.
- Blast from the past as GIMP 0.54 is revived in Flatpak form
GIMP 0.54, the 1996 version of the GNU Image Manipulation Program, has been revived as a Flatpak for modern Linux systems, allowing it to run without outdated dependencies. The article highlights its historical significance, including the transition from Motif to gtk/gdk toolkits and recent GIMP 3.x releases.