OpenWrt offload and packaging, Nix channels, Fedora installer

OpenWrt saw working NSS offload on IPQ5018 plus package and UI updates, while NixOS threads pressed official tarball inputs and channel security trade-offs. Fedora discussions covered multi-boot ESP creation and a low-traction office suite default proposal.

NSS offload for IPQ5018 on kernel 6.18

Developers reported working NSS offload for IPQ5018 NAT using the upstream stmmac ethernet stack on kernel 6.18. Public branches and test reports cover multiple boards, including the GL-B3000. OpenWrt users on Qualcomm IPQ5018 hardware gain a path to better NAT performance without relying on out-of-tree stacks.

Prefer nixos.org tarballs for flake inputs

A NixOS discourse thread urges switching flake inputs from GitHub to official nixos.org tarballs. Advocates cite smaller downloads and reduced dependence on a single forge. Nix users can lower bandwidth use and supply-chain exposure by following the guidance.

banIP 1.9.0 restores custom blocklists

A user reported custom blocklist breakage in banIP after an OpenWrt update. The maintainer confirmed the regression and released 1.9.0, which fixes it and adds URL templates for feeds. Administrators who rely on banIP regain working custom lists and more flexible feed configuration.

LuCI dashboard modernization PR

A contributor opened a pull request for an AI-redesigned LuCI dashboard that adds charts. Review feedback focuses on matching the visual style of existing LuCI components. OpenWrt operators watching interface work can track how the rewrite aligns with current design conventions.

Per-OS ESP for Fedora multi-boot

Fedora users proposed that Anaconda create a dedicated ESP for each multi-boot installation. The change would reduce GRUB and Windows bootloader conflicts on shared disks. Multi-boot Fedora setups could become more predictable if the installer behavior is adopted.

Ethernet name flip on OpenWrt reboot

A thread described eth0 and eth1 swapping after reboot or power cycle on an access point. One participant posted an stmmac kernel patch that forces interface names from device-tree aliases. Boards that need stable port ordering across boots now have a concrete kernel-side approach to test.

Nixpkgs cooldowns for desktop NixOS

Participants examined whether Determinate Systems chilled nixpkgs cooldowns are warranted for ordinary desktop use versus official channels. The thread weighs security benefits against update latency. Desktop NixOS users can use the discussion to choose a channel strategy that matches their risk tolerance.

Collabora as Fedora office default

A user suggested retiring LibreOffice and shipping Collabora as the out-of-the-box office suite. Replies noted licensing, ODF standards, and packaging obstacles. The short thread is unlikely to move defaults soon but records the packaging constraints involved.