Linux NewsHP Is the Latest to Sponsor the Linux Vendor Firmware Service (LVFS)
Linux Vendor Firmware Service creator Richard Hughes announced that HP has also agreed to become a premier sponsor for the LVFS.
Wireshark 4.6.6 Is Out with Updated Protocol Support and Bug Fixes
Wireshark 4.6.6 open-source network protocol analyzer is now available for download with updated protocol and capture file support, as well as various bug fixes.
Ardour 9.5 Open-Source DAW Released with Chord Editing and Quantization
Ardour 9.5 open-source digital audio workstation (DAW) software is now available for download with new features, quality-of-life improvements, and bug fixes.
Mozilla Thunderbird 151 Enables OAuth Sign-In with Account Auto-Configuration
Mozilla Thunderbird 151 open-source email client is now available for download with OAuth sign-in support with account auto-configuration, support for sorting tasks by created or modified date, and other changes.
Canonical Launches Ubuntu Core 26 with Live Kernel Patching, Optimized Updates
Ubuntu Core 26 is now available for download as a major update to this fully containerized variant of Ubuntu 26.04 LTS for IoT, edge, and embedded devices. Here's what's new!
DietPi 10.4 Released with Orange Pi 5B Support, DietPi-Software Improvements
DietPi 10.4 distribution for single-board computers is now available for download with support for Orange Pi 5B, DietPi-Software improvements, and other changes. Here's what's new!
Firefox 151 Is Now Available for Download, This Is What’s New
Firefox 151 open-source web browser is now available for download with support for local profile backups on Linux, the general availability of local network access restrictions, and many other changes.
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: May 17th, 2026
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup for May 17th, 2026, brings news about Debian 13.5, KDE Plasma 6.6.5, Fragnesia and ssh-keysign-pwn flaws, GStreamer 1.28.3, KDE Plasma 6.7 beta, fwupd 2.1.3, SparkyLinux 8.3, LibreOffice 25.8.7, PipeWire 1.6.5, Shelly 2.3, Rescuezilla 2.6.2, MX Linux 25.2 beta, and more.
Rescuezilla 2.6.2 System Recovery Live ISO Adds Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Support
Rescuezilla 2.6.2 distribution is now available for download with a new build based on Ubuntu 26.04 LTS “Resolute Racoon” and other changes. Here’s what’s new!
Debian 13.5 “Trixie” Released with 144 Bug Fixes and 103 Security Updates
Debian 13.5 is now available for download as a new point release to Debian 13 “Trixie” with 144 bug fixes and 103 security updates.
Shelly 2.3 GUI Package Manager for Arch Linux Brings Performance Improvements
Shelly 2.3 open-source graphical package manager for Arch Linux distributions is now available for download with performance improvements, translations support, code clean ups, and bug fixes.
Six-Year-Old Linux Kernel Flaw Lets Unprivileged Users Read Root-Owned Files
A six-year-old security flaw in the Linux kernel can let an unprivileged user read root-owned files. The flaw was reported by Qualys and patched on May 14th, 2026.
Ubuntu 25.10 Users Can Now Upgrade to Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, Here’s How
A step-by-step and easy-to-follow tutorial (with screenshots) on how to upgrade your Ubuntu 25.10 (Questing Quokka) installations to Ubuntu 26.04 LTS (Resolute Raccoon).
KDE Plasma 6.7 Desktop Environment Is Now Available for Public Beta Testing
KDE Plasma 6.7 desktop environment is now available for public beta testing with various new features, improvements, and bug fixes. Here’s what’s new!
Fragnesia Is Yet Another Local Privilege Escalation Flaw in Linux Kernel
Fragnesia is a new local privilege escalation flaw in the Linux kernel that may lead to local privilege escalation. Patch now!