Linux NewsLinuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 4, 2026 (Jan 19 – 25)
Catch up on the latest Linux news: MX Linux 25.1, CachyOS, GNU Guix 1.5, GIMP 3.0.8, COSMIC 1.0.3, Wine 11.1, Bottles 61, Linux distros I recommend for those switching from Windows, and more.
Bottles 61 Turns Into an Analysis Tool With the New Eagle Feature
Bottles 61 introduces Eagle, a new analysis tool that deeply inspects Windows executables to improve Wine and Proton compatibility on Linux.
DAXFS Proposed as a Zero-Copy Shared Memory Filesystem for Linux
A new Linux proposal introduces DAXFS, a read-only filesystem that bypasses page cache for direct access to shared memory.
Glibc 2.43 Released With ISO C23 Features and Performance Improvements
GNU C Library 2.43 introduces ISO C23 features, new memory APIs, math optimizations, Unicode 17 updates, and multiple security fixes.
AerynOS Blocks LLM Use, Citing Ethical Training Data and Environmental Costs
AerynOS has revised its Contributing guidelines to reject AI-generated submissions, including code, docs, issues, and artwork.
GIMP 3.0.8 Delivers Bug Fixes Across Core, Tools, and Plugins
GIMP 3.0.8 image editor rolls out bug fixes, faster font loading, improved CLI behavior, and stability improvements across Linux, Windows, and macOS.
CachyOS January 2026 Release Brings Installer Rework and Wayland by Default
Arch-based CachyOS's January 2026 update lands with a reworked installer, Wayland Live ISO, Plasma Login Manager, and gaming and hardware improvements.
Ntfy 2.16 Released With Notification Updates and Deletions
Ntfy 2.16, a simple HTTP-based pub-sub notification service, adds support for updating and deleting notifications, along with long-requested heartbeat alerts.
Incus 6.21 Container & Virtual Machine Manager Released
With Incus 6.21, users get a new incus wait command, smarter SR-IOV NIC handling, and stronger access controls.
Wine 11.1 Released With 22 Bug Fixes Across Apps and Games
Wine 11.1 arrives with 22 bug fixes, resolving crashes and regressions affecting games, installers, and popular Windows applications.
Pangolin 1.15 Tunneled Reverse Proxy Launches With iOS and Android Apps
Pangolin 1.15 introduces iOS and Android apps, device approvals, and stability improvements for zero-trust private access.
GNU Guix 1.5 Brings Plasma 6.5, GNOME 46, Rootless Mode, and More
GNU Guix 1.5 is out after three years, delivering Plasma 6.5, GNOME 46 on Wayland, rootless package management, and more than 12,500 new packages.
Hyprland 0.53.2 Improves Plugin Handling and Workspace Stability
Hyprland 0.53.2 tiling Wayland compositor is out, improving plugins, window handling, and multi-monitor behavior.
Arduino UNO Q Is a Hybrid SBC With Linux and Real-Time Microcontroller
Arduino expands the UNO Q lineup with a 4GB RAM and 32GB storage variant, making the hybrid Linux SBC better suited for standalone use.
ReactOS Celebrates 30 Years of Chasing Windows Compatibility
After 30 years of development, ReactOS continues its quest to support Windows applications and drivers in an open environment.