Linux NewsPipeWire 1.4.11 Released as Bug Fix Update for Older Stable Series
PipeWire 1.4.11 multimedia framework arrives as a maintenance update for the older 1.4 branch, fixing crashes, memory issues, and improving JACK compatibility.
GParted Live 1.8.1 Released With Linux Kernel 6.19
GParted Live 1.8.1, a bootable Linux system for disk partitioning, is out with Linux kernel 6.19, Debian Sid updates, and the stable GParted 1.8.1 release.
Linux Distributions Begin Blocking Brazil Access Over New Digital Law
Several Linux distributions are restricting access from Brazil due to concerns about a new digital law impacting online software distribution.
GNOME 50 Desktop Environment Released, This Is What’s New
GNOME 50 Tokyo introduces parental controls with screen time limits, as well as significant performance and usability enhancements.
Fedora Asahi Remix 43 Brings Fedora Linux 43 to Apple Silicon Macs
Fedora Asahi Remix 43 delivers Fedora Linux 43 to Apple Silicon Macs with KDE Plasma 6.6 and GNOME 49 desktops.
Java 26 Released With HTTP 3 Support and Performance Gains
Java 26 is now available, featuring HTTP/3 support, enhanced G1 garbage collector performance, faster JVM startup, and new APIs.
Samba 4.24 Brings Entra ID Password Reset Support and Kerberos Hardening
Samba 4.24 enhances Kerberos security, sets AES encryption as the default, and adds new KDC controls to strengthen Active Directory protection.
Systemd 260 Drops SysV Init Support in Major Cleanup Update
Systemd 260 drops SysV scripts, raises kernel and dependency requirements, and brings key internal changes across the stack.
Free VPN and Split View Are Coming to Mozilla Firefox
Mozilla is adding a free VPN and Split View to Firefox, giving users more privacy and a better way to browse side by side.
System76 Launches New Thelio Mira Desktop with Ryzen 9000 and RTX 5090 Power
System76 introduces the new Thelio Mira desktop with Ryzen 9000 CPUs, improved cooling, and RTX 5090 graphics for demanding workloads.
Blender 5.1 Launches With Big Speed Improvements Across Animation, Rendering, and UI
Blender 5.1 is out now with faster action and shapekey evaluation, better GPU rendering, new compositor and geometry nodes, and Linux-specific updates.
TUXEDO Gemini 17 AMD Linux Laptop Debuts with Ryzen 9
TUXEDO unveils the Gemini 17 AMD laptop with a Ryzen 9 9955HX CPU, RTX 5060 graphics, and full Linux support, with TUXEDO OS or Ubuntu preinstalled.
KDE Plasma 6.6.3 Released With Dozens of Bug Fixes Across Desktop and KWin
KDE Plasma 6.6.3 introduces a wide range of bug fixes that enhance stability in KWin, Discover, and the overall desktop environment.
Bcachefs 1.37 Released With Stable Erasure Coding and Linux 7 Support
Bcachefs 1.37 introduces stable erasure coding, improved crash recovery, enhanced subvolume tools, and support for Linux kernel 7.0.
FFmpeg 8.1 Brings Vulkan Compute Codecs and New Decoder Support
FFmpeg 8.1 “Hoare” introduces Vulkan compute-based codecs, new decoders, EXIF metadata parsing, and Rockchip hardware encoding support.