Linux NewsIPFire DBL Launches as a Community-Powered Domain Blocking for Everyone
IPFire DBL (Domain Blocklist) launches as a comprehensive, community-driven domain blocking solution that gives you control over what gets blocked in your network.
Parrot 7.1 Ethical Hacking Distro Released with Enlightenment Spin, Updated Tools
Parrot 7.1 ethical hacking and penetration testing distro is now available for download with new and updated tools. Here's what's new!
MythTV 36.0 Open-Source Media Center Is Out Now with Support for FFmpeg 8
MythTV 36.0 open-source media center software capable of recording TV, playing DVDs, and viewing photos is now available for download as a major update with new features and improvements.
GNU Binutils 2.46 Adds Support for AMD Zen6 CPUs, SFrame v3, and More
GNU Binutils 2.46 is now available for download with support for AMD Zen6 processors, support for generating the SFrame Version 3 format, and more. Here's what's new!
GNU Linux-Libre 6.19 Kernel Is Now Available for Software Freedom Lovers
GNU Linux-libre 6.19 kernel is now available for download based on Linux kernel 6.19 and targeted at those seeking 100% freedom for their PCs.
pearOS 26.2 Released with Liquid Gel Design, Wayland Session, and More
pearOS 26.2 distribution is now available for download with liquid glass design, Wayland session, new browser, new installer, and much more. Here's what's new!
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: February 8th, 2026
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup for February 8th, 2026, brings news about Linux kernel 6.19, LibreOffice 26.2, Firefox AI kill switch in Nightly and Beta, KDE Linux beta approaches, COSMIC 1.0.5, KDE Gear 25.12.2, Krita 6 enters public beta testing, Ardour 9.0, Calibre 9.2, and more.
Linux 7.0 Kernel Confirmed by Linus Torvalds, Expected in Mid-April 2026
Linus Torvalds confirms Linux 7.0 as being the next major kernel series, expected in mid-March and available for public testing on February 22nd, 2026.
Linux Kernel 6.19 Officially Released, This Is What’s New
Linux kernel 6.19 is now available for download with new features, enhanced hardware support through new and updated drivers, improvements to filesystems and networking, and much more. Here’s what’s new!
PeaZip 10.9 Open-Source Archive Manager Released with Improved User Experience
PeaZip 10.9 open-source archive manager is now available for download with an improved user experience and other enhancements. Here's what's new!
KDE Linux Gears Up for Beta Release with Plasma Login Manager, KDE Initial Setup
KDE Linux distribution is gearing up for a beta release with Plasma login manager, KDE initial setup, and better hardware support. Here's what to expect!
Calibre 9.2 Ebook Manager Improves the Bookshelf View, Ebook Viewer, and More
Calibre 9.2 open-source ebook manager is now available for download with various improvements and bug fixes. Here's what's new!
Ardour 9.0 Open-Source DAW Brings Pianoroll Windows, Cue Recording, and More
Ardour 9.0 open-source DAW (digital audio workstation) is now available for download with numerous new features and improvements. Here's what's new!
Darktable 5.4.1 Brings Noise Profiles for Canon EOS 10D and Sony ILCE-7CR Cameras
Darktable 5.4.1 open-source RAW image editor is now available for download with noise profiles for Canon EOS 10D and Sony ILCE-7CR cameras, as well as many bug fixes.
Krita 6 Beta Digital Painting App Released with Wayland Color Management Support
Krita 6 open-source digital painting app is now available for public beta testing with Wayland color management support, Qt 6 port, and more. Here's what to expect!