Linux NewsKDE Plasma 6.6.1 Is Out to Improve Custom Tiling, Networks Widget, and More
KDE Plasma 6.6.1 is now available as the first maintenance update to the latest KDE Plasma 6.6 desktop environment series with various improvements and bug fixes.
Ardour 9.2 Open-Source DAW Released with MIDI Note Chasing and Duplication
Ardour 9.2 open-source digital audio workstation (DAW) software is now available for download with MIDI note chasing and duplication, as well as bug fixes.
GNU Octave 11 Open-Source Scientific Programming Language Officially Released
GNU Octave 11 open-source high-level language intended for numerical computations, is now available for download with new features and improvements. Here's what's new!
Firefox 148 Is Now Available for Download with AI Kill Switch and Other Changes
Firefox 148 open-source web browser is now available for download with AI kill switch, improved support for screen readers, and other changes. Here's what's new!
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: February 22nd, 2026
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup for February 22nd, 2026, brings news about Linux 7.0 RC, KDE Plasma 6.6, PipeWire 1.6, Xubuntu 26.04 LTS wallpaper contest, Ubuntu Touch OTA-1.2, Calibre 9.3, Transmission 4.1.1, LibreOffice 25.8.5, Lutris 0.5.20, SparkyLinux 8.2, Blender 5.1 beta, and more.
Linus Torvalds Announces First Linux Kernel 7.0 Release Candidate
Linus Torvalds announced the general availability of the first Release Candidate version of the upcoming Linux 7.0 kernel series for public testing. Here’s what to expect!
Xubuntu 26.04 LTS (Resolute Raccoon) Wallpaper Contest Is Open for Submissions
The Xubuntu 26.04 LTS (Resolute Raccoon) wallpaper contest opens its doors to talented photographers and graphic artists. Here’s what you have to do to submit your artwork!
Blender 5.1 Beta Enables Hardware Ray-Tracing by Default for AMD GPUs
Blender 5.1 open-source 3D graphics software is now available for public beta testing with new features and improvements. Here's what to expect!
Calibre 9.3 E-Book Manager Improves Support for the Hanvon N10 e-Reader
Calibre 9.3 open-source e-book manager is now available for download with improved support for the Hanvon N10 e-reader and other changes. Here's what's new!
Transmission 4.1.1 BitTorrent Client Released with Bug Fixes and Improvements
Transmission 4.1.1 open-source BitTorrent client is now available for download with numerous bug fixes and various improvements. Here's what's new!
Ubuntu Touch OTA-1.2 Fixes Boot Issues for Sony Xperia X, Improves VoLTE Support
Ubuntu Touch OTA 1.2 update is now rolling out with improvements to VoLTE support and fixes for boot issues on Sony Xperia X devices. Here's what's new!
PipeWire 1.6 Released with Support for Audio Channel Layouts, LDAC Decoder
PipeWire 1.6 open-source server for handling audio/video streams and hardware on Linux is now available for download with new features and improvements. Here's what's new!
LibreOffice 25.8.5 Is Now Available for Download with More Than 60 Bug Fixes
LibreOffice 25.8.5 is now available for download as the fifth maintenance update to the latest LibreOffice 25.8 office suite series with more than 60 bug fixes.
KDE Plasma 6.6 Desktop Environment Officially Released, This Is What’s New
KDE Plasma 6.6 desktop environment is now available with numerous new features and improvements across all components and apps. Here's what's new!
Lutris 0.5.20 Game Manager Adds Support for Importing Commodore 64 ROMs
Lutris 0.5.20 is now available for download with support for Steam Families, D8VK in Proton, as well as other new features and improvements for Linux gaming.