Linux NewsQEMU 11.1 Released with Universal Flash Storage (UFS) Emulation Support
QEMU 11.1 open-source virtualization software is now available for download with Universal Flash Storage (UFS) emulation support, ARM and RISC-V improvements, and more.
GNOME Devs Share GNOME Shell Design Ideas for Future GNOME Releases
The GNOME design team talks about new search overlay, editable Quick Settings, transparent panel, Mosaic tiling, revamped window switching, login grid, dynamic batter icon, and more.
Flatpak 1.18.1 Linux App Sandboxing Framework Brings Bug and Security Fixes
Flatpak 1.18.1 Linux application sandboxing and distribution framework is now available for download with various bug and security fixes for the stable Flatpak 1.18 series.
Linux Mint Devs Change the Way Linux Kernels Are Tracked
The Linux Mint developers have re-implemented kernel management within the System Administration tool and are changing how kernels are being tracked.
SparkyLinux 8.4 Released with Support for Linux Kernel 7.1, Debian 13.6 Base
SparkyLinux 8.4 distribution is now available for download with support for Linux kernel 7.1 and Debian 13.6 “Trixie” base. Here’s what’s new!
Linux Mint 22.3 HWE ISOs Now Available for Download with Linux Kernel 7.0
Linux Mint 22.3 HWE ISO images are now available for download powered by the Linux 7.0 kernel series from Ubuntu 24.04.5 LTS.
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: August 9th, 2026
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup for August 9th 2026, brings news about Mesa 26.2, FFmpeg 9.0, Rhythmbox 3.5, NVIDIA 610.57.04, KDE Plasma 6.7.4, Tails 7.10.1, GStreamer 1.28.6, GNOME 50.4, Calibre 9.13, DietPi 10.6, CachyOS August release, DebConf27, and more.
GNOME Disks Has Finally Been Ported to GTK4 and LibAdwaita – First Look
The GNOME Disks utility has finally been ported to GTK4 and LibAdwaita for a modern user experience, along with plenty of new features and enhancements.
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Users Get Linux 7.0 HWE Kernel Ahead of Ubuntu 24.04.5 LTS
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat) users are now receiving the Linux 7.0 kernel upgrade from Ubuntu 26.04 LTS (Resolute Raccoon) ahead of the Ubuntu 24.04.5 LTS point release.
DebConf27 Debian Developers Conference to Be Held in Asahikawa, Japan
The DebConf27 Debian conference will be held from September 5th to September 11th, 2027, in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, Japan. Here’s how to attend and what you need to know.
CachyOS ISO Release for August 2026 Improves the Installer, Desktop Profiles
The CachyOS ISO snapshot for August 2026 is now available for download with Linux 6.18 LTS and Linux 7.1 kernels, 1KDE Plasma 6.7.4, an improved installer, and more.
DietPi 10.6 Released with Support for Orange Pi 4 Pro and Orange Pi Zero 3W
DietPi 10.6 distribution for single-board computers is now available for download with support for Orange Pi 4 Pro and Orange Pi Zero 3W SBCs, and other changes.
New Debian 13 Kernel Security Update Fixes “Zapscape” and “SCTPhantom”
A new Linux kernel security update has been released for Debian GNU/Linux 13 “Trixie” to fix 28 security vulnerabilities in Linux 6.12 LTS. Update as soon as possible!
Calibre 9.13 E-Book Manager Improves PDF Output, Content Server, and More
Calibre 9.13 open-source ebook manager is now available for download as a bugfix release that addresses various regressions introduced in the previous release and other issues.
GNOME 50.4 Desktop Environment Released with Various Improvements
GNOME 50.4 is now available as the fourth point release to the latest GNOME 50 desktop environment series with more bug fixes, updated translations, and other changes.