Linux NewsSparkyLinux 8.2 Released with Support for Linux Kernel 6.19, Updated Packages
SparkyLinux 8.2 distribution is now available for download with support for Linux kernel 6.19, based on Debian 13 "Trixie". Here's what's new!
KDE Says Plasma Desktop Will Never Force Users to Use systemd
The KDE project is addressing recent concerns that they are forcing systemd on current or future versions of its Plasma desktop environment.
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: February 15th, 2026
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup for February 15th, 2026, brings news about Mesa 26.0, Ubuntu 24.04.4 LTS, KDE Frameworks 6.23, GNOME 49.4, pearOS 26.2, NetworkManager 1.56, GNU Linux-libre 6.19, OpenVPN 2.7, Parrot 7.1, Tails 7.4.2, GNOME 50 beta, MythTV 36.0, GNU Binutils 2.46, Vim 9.2, GitHub Tray, and more.
KaOS Linux Drops KDE Plasma After 12 Years for Niri/Noctalia to Escape systemd
KaOS Linux 2026.02 independent distribution is now available for download as the first release to drop its unique KDE Plasma desktop for a Niri/Noctalia setup to escape systemd.
Vim 9.2 Is Out with Comprehensive Completion, Wayland Support, and More
Vim 9.2 open-source and highly configurable text editor is now available for download with comprehensive completion, full Wayland support, and more. Here's what's new!
REMnux 8 Linux Toolkit for Malware Analysis Is Out to Celebrate 15th Anniversary
REMnux 8 Linux distro and toolkit for malware analysis is now available for download. This is a major release that comes more than 5 years after version 7.0 to celebrate the project’s 15th anniversary.
GNOME 49.4 Released with Improvements for Nautilus, GNOME Shell, and Mutter
GNOME 49.4 is now available as the fourth point release to the GNOME 49 desktop environment series with various bug fixes and improvements.
GNOME 50 Desktop Environment Enters Public Beta Testing with More New Features
GNOME 50 desktop environment is now available for public beta testing with more new features and improvements across all components. Here's what's new!
KDE Frameworks 6.23 Improves the Open/Save Dialogs Across Plasma and KDE Apps
KDE Frameworks 6.23 open-source software suite is out now with various improvements and bug fixes for KDE apps and the Plasma desktop. Here’s what’s new!
NetworkManager 1.56 Released with New Features and Improvements
NetworkManager 1.56 open-source network connection manager is now available for downlaoad with new features and improvements. Here's what's new!
Ubuntu 24.04.4 LTS Is Now Available for Download Powered by Linux Kernel 6.17
Ubuntu 24.04.4 LTS (Noble Numbat) is now available for download powered by Linux kernel 6.17 and Mesa 25.2 graphics stack from Ubuntu 25.10 (Questing Quokka).
GitHub Tray GNOME Shell Extension Puts Your GitHub Repos in the System Tray
GitHub Tray GNOME Shell extension displays your GitHub repositories in the system tray with stars, issues, forks, and language info.
Tails 7.4.2 Anonymous Linux OS Released to Fix Critical Security Vulnerabilities
Tails 7.4.2 Linux OS is now available for download as an emergency release that fixes critical security vulnerabilities in Linux kernel, as well as other issues.
Mesa 26.0 Open-Source Graphics Stack Officially Released, Here’s What’s New
Mesa 26.0 open-source graphics stack is now available for download with new features and improvements across all supported drivers. Here's what's new!
OpenVPN 2.7 Released with Support for DCO Linux Kernel Module, mbedTLS 4
OpenVPN 2.7 is now available for download with support for the new upstream DCO Linux kernel module, mbedTLS 4 support, and more. Here's what's new!