Linux NewsJellyfin 12.0 Media Server Released with Faster Database, Modern UI
Jellyfin 12.0 is out with a faster database backend, Modern UI by default, FFmpeg 8.1, expanded books and comics features, and security fixes.
GStreamer 1.28.7 Released with Security and Playback Fixes
GStreamer 1.28.7 is now available with security updates, playback fixes, OpenCV 5 support, and stability improvements.
Bottles Pushes Windows App Support Further on ARM64 Linux
Bottles pushes its ARM64 efforts forward with Soda 11.0-10, opening the door to running Windows software on more ARM64 Linux devices.
Asahi Linux Officially Adds Support for Apple M3 Macs
Asahi Linux now officially supports Macs powered by Apple M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max chips, with support merged into the installer.
KDE’s Photos App Is Proposed as a Future Replacement for Gwenview
KDE’s Photos application is being positioned as a potential successor to Gwenview, with broader desktop use now in focus.
Shelly 3.1.3 Arch Linux Package Manager Adds AUR Cache Cleanup
Shelly 3.1.3 improves AUR package handling, expands PKGBUILD compatibility, and adds new cleanup and automation features.
Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 36, 2026 (August 31 – September 6)
Catch up on the latest Linux news: Arch 2026.09, LFS 13.1, Audacity 4.0, OpenShot 4.0, Noctalia 5 Shell, Firefox 155, Debian 13 takes over 2,2K CERN control systems, and more.
Another Comeback, Another Linux Project: Ikey Doherty Introduces Barney
Ikey Doherty is back with Barney, a new Linux build project that arrives with bold ideas and familiar questions about long-term commitment.
Omarchy Funding Climbs to $13M, With Over $4M a Year Set for Spending
With $13 million already committed, Omacom says it will spend aggressively over the next three years to support Linux Desktop development and its wider ecosystem.
Slackware-Based Zenwalk Current Milestone 2026 Released with Linux 7.1
Zenwalk’s latest rolling snapshot brings Xfce 4.20, a BORE-patched Linux kernel 7.1, Flatpak integration, and a refreshed desktop experience.
Fish Shell 4.9 Released with Faster Tab Completion
Fish Shell 4.9 is out with a workaround for a Konsole keyboard issue, faster completions around slow symlinks, and several scripting fixes.
GNOME Moves to Formalize Major Project Decisions with New RFC Process
GNOME has entered the final comment period for a proposed RFC process designed to document and coordinate major project-wide decisions.
Brave Says Its Browser Loads Pages 20% Faster Than Major Rivals
New Brave benchmarks put the privacy-focused browser ahead of Chrome, Edge, and Firefox across several resource-usage metrics.
DankMaterialShell 1.6 “Marble Tabby” Released with Dank Island
DankMaterialShell 1.6 delivers 5.2x faster IPC, up to 8.6x faster screenshots, 19% lower idle memory use, and a new island-style bar.
Wine 11.17 Adds Initial Display Mode Emulation, Fixes 44 Bugs
Wine 11.17 is out with initial display mode emulation, better preferred UI language handling, vkd3d 2.1, and 44 bug fixes.