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Shelly 3.1 Package Manager Is Out with Support for Building Arch Linux Packages
Shelly 3.1 graphical package manager for Arch Linux distributions is now available for download with support for building Arch Linux packages and many other changes.
Vanilla OS 3 “Reunion” Released with Reproducible Builds, ARM64 Support
Vanilla OS 3 “Reunion” is now available for download based on Debian GNU/Linux and powered by Linux kernel 7.1 and featuring the latest GNOME 50 desktop environment.
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: August 23rd, 2026
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup for August 23rd, 2026, brings news about Mozilla Firefox 154, PorteuX 2.8, Garuda Linux “Temeraire”, GNU Linux-libre 7.2 kernel, RPM 6.1, Mozilla Thunderbird 154, VirtualBox 7.2.16, COSMIC 1.6, Proton 11.0-2, NetworkManager 1.58.1, KDE Gear 26.08, and more.
Slackware-Based PorteuX 2.8 Released with Linux 7.2, COSMIC 1.6, and More
PorteuX 2.8 Linux distribution is now available for download with Linux kernel 7.2, KDE Plasma 6.7.4, GNOME 50.4, COSMIC 1.6, Cinnamon 6.6.9, new union filesystem, and more.
Proton 11.0-2 Brings Support for AsteroidsHD, Portal Worlds, and Plain Sight
Proton 11.0-2 is now available with support for AsteroidsHD, Portal Worlds, Plain Sight, Warhammer: Dark Omen (Classic), Heroes of the Three Kingdoms 7, and many other Windows games.
NetworkManager 1.58.1 Improves Support for Private Connections and Fixes Bugs
NetworkManager 1.58.1 open-source network connection manager is now available for download with improved support for private connections and fixes various bugs.
RPM 6.1 Is Here with New Release Model Inspired by the Linux Kernel
RPM 6.1 package manager for Red Hat Enterprise Linux-based distributions is now available with numerous new features and improvements. Here’s what’s new!
KDE Gear 26.08 Software Suite Is Out with Many Improvements for KDE Apps
KDE Gear 26.08 open-source software suite is now available with improvements to many of your favorite KDE applications. Here’s what’s new!
Arch Linux-Based Garuda Linux “Temeraire” Released with Linux Kernel 7.2
Garuda Linux "Temeraire" is now available for download with Linux kernel 7.2, KDE Plasma 6.7.4, and many other changes. Here's what's new!
COSMIC 1.6 Desktop Environment Released with More Improvements
COSMIC 1.6 desktop environment is now available with improvements to COSMIC Files, COSMIC Edit, COSMIC Greeter, COSMIC Applets, COSMIC Launcher, COSMIC Settings, COSMIC Term, and COSMIC Compositor.
Mozilla Firefox 155 Enters Public Beta Testing, Here’s What to Expect
Firefox 155 open-source web browser is now available for public beta testing with support for Happy Eyeballs v3 for faster page loading and many other changes.
VirtualBox 7.2.16 Improves Shared Clipboard in Wayland, Adds FRED Support
VirtualBox 7.2.16 open-source virtualization software is now available for download with improvements to shared clipboard handling in Wayland, improved support for RHEL 9.8 kernels, and more.
Thunderbird 154 Open-Source Email Client Introduces an Optional System Tray Mode
Mozilla Thunderbird 154 open-source email client is now available for download with an optional system tray mode, new context menus, as well as the usual bug and security fixes.
TUXEDO Computers Introduces New Kernel Concept for Debian-Based TUXEDO OS
TUXEDO Computers announces a new Linux kernel concept for the upcoming Debian-based TUXEDO OS operating system, which is now in public beta testing.