Linux NewsRaspberry Pi Imager 2.0.8 Released with Fastboot improvements, Bug Fixes
Raspberry Pi Imager 2.0.8 SD card flashing utility is now available for download with fastboot improvements, OS Customisation changes, SSH and write operations enhancements.
Flatpak 1.16.4 Linux App Sandboxing Framework Brings Important Security Fixes
Flatpak 1.16.4 open-source Linux application sandboxing framework is now available for download with important security fixes.
OpenShot 3.5.1 Video Editor Adds New Optimize Preview Built-In Proxy Workflow
OpenShot 3.5.1 open-source video editor is now available for download with a built-in Optimize Preview workflow, multi-selection trimming improvements, enhanced ComfyUI tools, and more.
GStreamer 1.28.2 Adds Caching Support to NVCodec Plugin to Speed Up Initialization
GStreamer 1.28.2 open-source multimedia framework is now available for download with caching support for the nvcodec plugin to speed up initialization and many other changes.
GParted Live 1.8.1-3 Released with Linux Kernel 6.19.10 and GParted 1.8.1
GParted Live 1.8.1-3 Debian-based live system for performing disk partitioning tasks using the GParted partition editor is now available for download with Linux kernel 6.19.
Debian’s APT 3.2 Released with History, Undo, Redo, and Rollback Support
APT 3.2 package manager for Debian-based distributions is now available with native rollback, undo, redo, and history features.
Firefox 149.0.2 Improves the Browser Toolbar on Wayland for Linux Users
Firefox 149.0.2 open-source web browser is now available for download with improved Wayland support for Linux users, two new enterprise policicies, and other changes.
OpenSSL 3.6.2 Is Now Available for Download with Important Security Fixes
OpenSSL 3.6.2 open-source TLS/SSL and crypto library is now available for download with fixes for several security vulnerabilities and bugs. Patch now!
KDE Plasma 6.6.4 Is Out to Reduce CPU and GPU Load for Full-Screen Windows
KDE Plasma 6.6.4 is now available as the fourth maintenance update in the KDE Plasma 6.6 desktop environment series with various improvements and bug fixes.
KDE 4’s Air Theme Making a Comeback, Oxygen Gets Major Revamp for Plasma 6.7
The Oxygen and Air themes from the KDE 4 desktop environment are making a major comeback with the upcoming KDE Plasma 6.7 release.
PeaZip 11.0 Archive Manager Speeds Up File Browsing and Enhances Bookmarks
PeaZip 11.0 open-source archive manager is now available for download with faster archive browsing, enhanced bookmarks, internal drag and drop, and other changes. Here’s what’s new!
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: April 5th, 2026
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup for April 5th, 2026, brings news about GNOME 51 release schedule, Archinstall 4.0, KDE Plasma 6.7 new features, Coreboot 26.03, Netrunner 26, OBS Studio 32.1.1, Artix Linux 2026.04, AerynOS 2026.03, OpenVPN 2.7.1, GNOME 49.5, 4MLinux 51.0, Elive returns,and more.
KDE Plasma 6.7 Desktop Environment Is Coming on June 16th, Here’s What to Expect
The upcoming KDE Plasma 6.7 desktop environment is expected on June 16th, 2026, with many new features and improvements. Here’s what’s to expect.
Systemd-Free Artix Linux Sees First Release in 2026 with XLibre and PipeWire
Artix Linux 2026.04 distribution is now available for download with XLibre and PipeWire by default, Linux kernel 6.19, and more. Here's what's new!
OBS Studio 32.1.1 Is Out to Improve the Audio Mixer and Audio Deduplication
OBS Studio 32.1.1 open-source screen recording and live streaming app is now available for download with various improvements to the audio mixer and audio deduplication.