2023 年开源和 Linux 世界的 8 个决定性时刻
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对于 Linux 和开源，每年都会带来一些惊喜和冲击。


可能有的 Linux 发行版改变其基础，也可能某个独立项目被大型科技巨头接管，以及其他各种情况。在整个 2023 年，我们将竭尽所能，为你带来过山车般的体验。


如今，这一年已经结束了。现在是时候回顾一下 2023 年发生的一些重大事件了。


### 1、Ubuntu 首次推出 “Flutter” 商店 ⭐


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Ubuntu 的“<ruby> 软件中心 <rt>  software center </rt></ruby>”因其变化和改进而始终成为热门话题。


今年，Ubuntu 加大了力度，在 Ubuntu 23.10 中引入了新的基于 Flutter 的 “<ruby> Ubuntu 商店 <rt>  Ubuntu Store </rt></ruby>”，提供了现代而流畅的用户体验。


它最终将取代 Ubuntu 多年来的软件中心，在我看来这是一件好事。


### 2、印度防卫服务转向 Linux


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印度国防部决定用内部开发的名为 “**Maya**” 的 Linux 发行版取代 Windows。


当然，这并不是政府机构第一次决定使用 Linux 来提高安全性和隐私性。


然而，在像印度这样的国家，在政府机构的某个部门使用 Linux 的一个简单选择可能会对其他系统产生巨大的影响。而且，这对于 Linux 来说通常是一件非常好的事情。


### 3、红帽的源代码锁定 ?


最大的开源公司红帽决定将红帽企业 Linux（RHEL）的源代码锁定在付费墙后面。


虽然他们仍然允许个人开发人员通过免费订阅访问源代码，但不再像以前那样向所有人公开访问。


这一变化波及了所有基于 RHEL 的发行版和分叉：



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从 SUSE、甲骨文和其它竞争对手联手开发 RHEL 分支，到 Rocky Linux 和 AlmaLinux 等项目的各种其他更改。


对我来说，这是 2023 年最大的新闻，并将在 2024 年继续产生影响。



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> **[为打击 IBM，SUSE 将分叉 RHEL](https://news.itsfoss.com/suse-rhel-fork/)**
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### 4、Linux 内核 LTS 支持周期的变更


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为了减轻 Linux 维护人员的负担，LTS 内核的支持周期从六年降至**两年**。


据评估，使用较旧的 Linux 内核版本的人并不多，而且许多 LTS 版本的内核已经维护多年，这对于维护人员来说是一项艰巨而繁琐的任务。


作为用户，你不必担心它，除非你依赖较新的 Linux 内核上不再存在的特定硬件支持。


### 5、Ubuntu 不再支持所有版本的 Flatpak ?


毫不奇怪，Canonical 的 Ubuntu 更青睐 Snap 软件包。


然而，Ubuntu 的各个版本确实有提供 Flatpak 支持的自由，比如 Ubuntu MATE。


不幸的是，[Ubuntu 取消了默认的 Flatpak 支持](https://news.itsfoss.com/ubuntu-flavor-drops-flatpak/)，理由是一致的用户体验。


当然，你可以手动添加 Flatpak 支持，但这不再是开箱即用的便利。


这个改变会影响你吗？ 好吧，如果你知道 [Flatpak 与 Snap](https://itsfoss.com/flatpak-vs-snap/) 之间的选择，你就已经知道答案了。


### 6、出现了一个滚动发布的 Ubuntu 发行版 ?


在所有其他有趣的发行版本中，Rhino Linux 发布了稳定版本。它的目标是在 Ubuntu 之上提供滚动发布体验。


你可以在我们的报道中探索有关该版本的更多信息：



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> **[基于 Ubuntu 的 Rhino Linux 滚动发行版已发布](/article-16110-1.html)**
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### 7、Vim 创建者去世了?


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今年，我们失去了 Linux 领域的一位杰出创造者，**Bram Moolenar**，他是 [Vim](https://www.vim.org/) 文本编辑器背后的传奇人物。


他的目标是改进最初是为 Unix 创建的 [vi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vi) 文本编辑器。


然后，Bram 在 vi 及其克隆的源代码的基础上构建，通过添加新功能对其进行改进，最后发布了第一个版本 “**Vi IMitation**”，由此得到了“**Vim**”的首字母缩写。


### 8、Linux 游戏统计数据超越 macOS


作为 Linux 用户，我们对统计数据非常重视，并在达成里程碑时庆祝。例如，每月都会监测 [Linux 桌面市场份额](https://itsfoss.com/linux-market-share/)。


今年，在 Steam 的统计报告中，Linux 使用率统计数据高于 macOS。你可以在这里获取详细信息：



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> **[Linux 崛起：Steam 的游戏使用率超过 macOS](https://news.itsfoss.com/linux-steam-macos/)**
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### 总结


2023 年发生了很多事情 ?


例如，我们发现了各种令人兴奋的应用：



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> **[2023 年深受 Linux 用户喜爱的 8 个令人兴奋的开源应用程序](https://news.itsfoss.com/exciting-apps-2023/)**
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不要忘记，发行版领域中的一些新成员引起了人们的关注：



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> **[2023 年崭露头角的 7 款不为人知的 Linux 发行版](/article-16532-1.html)**
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? 对你来说，2023 年最大的震惊（快乐/悲伤）是什么？ 请在下面的评论中告诉我们。


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With Linux and open-source, every year brings some good surprises, and shockers.

There could be a Linux distribution that changes its base, an independent project taken over by a big tech giant, and various other things. And, throughout 2023, we tried our best to get you a dose of the rollercoaster ride.

Now that the year has come to an end. It is time to look back at some of the biggest stories that happened in 2023.

## 1. Ubuntu Debuts the "Flutter" Store ⭐

![a screenshot of ubuntu's new flutter-based software center](https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/2.jpg)

Ubuntu's software center is always the talk of the hour for its changes, and improvements.

This year around, Ubuntu stepped up their game by introducing a new "Ubuntu Store" with Ubuntu 23.10 based on Flutter, providing a modern and sleek user experience.

It will eventually replace the software center Ubuntu's had for years now, which is a good thing in my opinion.

## 2. Indian Defense Services Switch to Linux

![indian govt linux](https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w1304/2023/08/indian-govt-switched-to-linux.png)

The Defense Ministry of India has decided to replace Windows with an in-house developed Linux distro dubbed "**Maya**".

Of course, this is not the first time a government body has decided to use Linux to improve security and privacy.

However, in a country like India, a simple choice to use Linux in one part of the government body could have a massive influence over other systems. And, that would be a really nice thing for Linux in general.

## 3. Red Hat's Source Code Locking 🔒

Red Hat, the biggest open-source company, decided to lock the source code for Red Hat Enterprise Linux behind a paywall.

While they still allowed individual developers to access the source code with a free subscription, but it is no longer publicly accessible to all, as it was earlier.

This change sent waves to all the RHEL-based distributions, and forks:

[Red Hat’s Source Code Lockout Spells Disaster for CentOS Alternatives: Rocky Linux and AlmaLinux in Trouble?Red Hat’s new move means that RHEL-source code is only accessible to users with subscriptions. What do you think about this?](https://news.itsfoss.com/red-hat-restricts-source-code/)![](https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/06/redhat-limited-centos-stream.png)


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From competitors like SUSE, Oracle, and others teaming up to work on an RHEL-fork, to various other changes to projects like Rocky Linux, and AlmaLinux.

For me, it was the biggest story of 2023, which will continue to have after-effects in 2024.

[In a Blow to IBM, SUSE is Forking Red Hat Enterprise LinuxIs SUSE initiating more competition against RHEL? Find out what’s cooking.](https://news.itsfoss.com/suse-rhel-fork/)![](https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/07/suse-rhel-distro.png)


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## 4. A Change to Linux Kernel LTS Support Cycle

![linux kernel](https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w1304/2023/09/big-change-lts-kernel.png)

To reduce the burden of Linux maintainers, the support cycle for an LTS kernel was dropped down to **two years** instead of six.

It was evaluated that not many people use the older Linux Kernel versions, and with many LTS versions of the kernel being maintained for years, it becomes a difficult and tiresome task for the maintainers.

As a user, you should not have to worry about it, unless you rely on specific hardware support that no longer exists on newer Linux kernels.

## 5. Ubuntu Drops Flatpak Support for all its Flavours 🔨

It is no surprise that Canonical's Ubuntu favors Snap packages over anything else.

However, Ubuntu flavours did have the freedom to offer Flatpak support, like Ubuntu MATE.

Unfortunately, [Ubuntu axed the default Flatpak support](https://news.itsfoss.com/ubuntu-flavor-drops-flatpak/) for the flavors, citing a consistent user experience as the reason.

[Snapped! Ubuntu Cracks Down on Default Flatpak Support for its FlavorsUbuntu flavors will no longer include Flatpak support out-of-the-box. Why is that? Let’s find out.](https://news.itsfoss.com/ubuntu-flavor-drops-flatpak/)![](https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/02/ubuntu-removes-default-flatpak-support.png)


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Of course, you can add Flatpak support manually, but it's not an out-of-the-box convenience anymore.

Would this change affect you? Well, if you know your pick between [Flatpak vs Snap](https://itsfoss.com/flatpak-vs-snap/?ref=news.itsfoss.com), you already know the answer.

## 6. A Rolling-Release Ubuntu Distro Appears 🎲

Among all the other interesting disto releases, Rhino Linux hit the stable release. It aims to offer a rolling-release experience on top of Ubuntu.

You can explore more about the release in our coverage:

[Rolling-Release Ubuntu-based Rhino Linux Has LandedRhino Linux is an interesting option to have!](https://news.itsfoss.com/rhino-linux-release/)![](https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/04/rhino-linux-release.jpg)


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## 7. Vim Creator Passed Away🥺

![a photo of bram moolenar holding a beer](https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/Bram_Moolenar.jpg)

This year, we lost a notable creator in the Linux space, **Bram Moolenaar**, the legend behind [Vim](https://www.vim.org/?ref=news.itsfoss.com) text editor.

He aimed to improve upon the existing [vi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vi?ref=news.itsfoss.com) text editor, initially created for Unix.

Bram then built upon the source code of vi and its clones, improving them by adding new features, and finally releasing the first version as “**Vi IMitation**”, where it got the “**Vim**” acronym.

## 8. Linux Rising Above macOS Gaming Stats

As Linux users, we take our statistics seriously and celebrate when there's a milestone. Like, monitoring the [Linux desktop market share](https://itsfoss.com/linux-market-share/?ref=news.itsfoss.com) every month.

This year, Linux usage stats stood higher than macOS in Steam's stat report. You can get the details here:

[Linux Rising: Steam Usage Surpasses macOS for GamingSteam users on Linux take the lead over macOS! Sounds great!](https://news.itsfoss.com/linux-steam-macos/)![](https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/linux-surpasses-macos-steam.png)


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## Wrapping Up

Plenty of things happened in 2023 😲

For instance, there were various exciting applications that we uncovered:

[8 Exciting Open Source Apps Linux Users Loved Exploring in 2023The best underrated apps that we discovered in 2023.](https://news.itsfoss.com/exciting-apps-2023/)![](https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/x-exciting-apps-2023.png)


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Not to forget, some new names in the distro space made it to the spotlight:

[7 Unknown Linux Distros that Emerged Winner in 2023Distributions that caught your attention in 2023!](https://news.itsfoss.com/lesser-known-distros-2023/)![](https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/x-small-distros-winner-2023.png)


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*💬 For you, what was the biggest shocker (happy/sad) in 2023? Let us know in the comments below.*

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