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Netrunner 26 GNU/Linux distribution is now available for download based on Debian GNU/Linux 13 “Trixie” and featuring the KDE Plasma 6.3.6 desktop environment with Linux kenrel 6.16.
Arch Linux 2026.04.01 is now available for download as Arch Linux’s ISO release for April 2026, powered by Linux kernel 6.19 and featuring the Archinstall 4.1 text-based installer.
AerynOS 2026.03 independent distro is now available for download with GNOME 50, KDE Plasma 6.6.3, and Linux kernel 6.18 LTS. Here's what else is new!
OpenVPN 2.7.1 is now available for download as the first maintenance update to the OpenVPN 2.7 series with a couple of new features, improvements, and bug fixes.
GNOME 49.5 is now available as the fifth point release to the GNOME 49 desktop environment series with various bug fixes and improvements across several core components and default apps.
Archinstall 4.0 Arch Linux menu-based installer is now available for download with a new TUI (text-based user interface), new features, and various improvements.
Elive 3.8.50 LTS distribution is now available for download based on Debian GNU/Linux 12 “Bookworm” and featuring support for the OpenRC init system and the latest Enlightenment desktop.
Coreboot 26.03 open-source firmware is now available for download with full support for Intel PantherLake SoCs and other changes. Here's what's new!
4MLinux 51.0 distribution is now available for download with improved support for ZX Spectrum and Atari music and other changes. Here’s what’s new!
The development cycle of the upcoming GNOME 51 “A Coruña” desktop environment kicks off with a draft release schedule suggesting the final release is expected later this year on September 16th, 2026.
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup for March 29th, 2026, brings news about Firefox 149, Krita 6.0, NVIDIA 595, Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Beta, Agama 19, Thunderbird 149, Kali Linux 2026.1, FreeCAD 1.1, LibreOffice 26.2.2, Tails 7.6, Calibre 9.6, Mixxx 2.5.6, SystemRescue 13, GIMP 3.2.2, KaOS 2026.03, and more.
KaOS Linux 2026.03 distribution is now available for download with Linux kernel 6.19, Niri 25.11 compositor, Noctalia 4.7 desktop shell, and more.
GIMP 3.2.2 open-source image editor is now available for download with various improvements, bug fixes, and UI/UX updates.
SystemRescue 13 live Linux system rescue toolkit is now available for download with the Linux kernel 6.18 LTS, new tools, and HiDPI improvements.
Mixxx 2.5.6 open-source virtual DJ software for performing live mixes is now available for download with improvements to controller mappings and effects, as well as bug fixes.
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