Linux NewsLibreOffice 26.2.1 Open-Source Office Suite Released with 65 Bug Fixes
LibreOffice 26.2.1 is now available for download as the first point release to the LibreOffice 26.2 office suite series with 65 bug fixes.
GStreamer 1.28.1 Released with Support for the AV1 Stateful V4L2 Decoder
GStreamer 1.28.1 open-source multimedia framework is now available for download with a new Whisper-based speech-to-text transcription element and many other changes.
Wireshark 4.6.4 Updates Protocol and Capture File Support, Fixes More Bugs
Wireshark 4.6.4 open-source network protocol analyzer is now available for download with updated protocol and capture file support, as well as various bug fixes.
Linux 6.18 and Several LTS Kernels Are Getting Extended Long-Term Support
Linux 6.18, 6.12, 6.6, 5.15, and 5.10 LTS kernels are getting extended long-term support for up to six years of security updates.
Firefox 149 Enters Beta with Split View, More Robust HTTP/3 Upload Performance
Firefox 149 open-source web browser is now available for public beta testing with a native Split View feature and other improvements. Here’s what to expect!
Thunderbird 148 Email Client Improves Accessibility in Various Tree Views
Mozilla Thunderbird 148 open-source email client is now available for download with improved accessibility in various tree views and other changes. Here's what's new!
Clonezilla Live 3.3.1 Released with Linux 6.18 LTS, Improved BitLocker Support
Clonezilla Live 3.3.1 disk cloning/imaging tool is now available for download with Linux kernel 6.18.9, Partclone 0.3.45, and other changes. Here's what's new!
KDE Plasma 6.6.1 Is Out to Improve Custom Tiling, Networks Widget, and More
KDE Plasma 6.6.1 is now available as the first maintenance update to the latest KDE Plasma 6.6 desktop environment series with various improvements and bug fixes.
Ardour 9.2 Open-Source DAW Released with MIDI Note Chasing and Duplication
Ardour 9.2 open-source digital audio workstation (DAW) software is now available for download with MIDI note chasing and duplication, as well as bug fixes.
GNU Octave 11 Open-Source Scientific Programming Language Officially Released
GNU Octave 11 open-source high-level language intended for numerical computations, is now available for download with new features and improvements. Here's what's new!
Firefox 148 Is Now Available for Download with AI Kill Switch and Other Changes
Firefox 148 open-source web browser is now available for download with AI kill switch, improved support for screen readers, and other changes. Here's what's new!
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: February 22nd, 2026
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup for February 22nd, 2026, brings news about Linux 7.0 RC, KDE Plasma 6.6, PipeWire 1.6, Xubuntu 26.04 LTS wallpaper contest, Ubuntu Touch OTA-1.2, Calibre 9.3, Transmission 4.1.1, LibreOffice 25.8.5, Lutris 0.5.20, SparkyLinux 8.2, Blender 5.1 beta, and more.
Linus Torvalds Announces First Linux Kernel 7.0 Release Candidate
Linus Torvalds announced the general availability of the first Release Candidate version of the upcoming Linux 7.0 kernel series for public testing. Here’s what to expect!
Xubuntu 26.04 LTS (Resolute Raccoon) Wallpaper Contest Is Open for Submissions
The Xubuntu 26.04 LTS (Resolute Raccoon) wallpaper contest opens its doors to talented photographers and graphic artists. Here’s what you have to do to submit your artwork!
Blender 5.1 Beta Enables Hardware Ray-Tracing by Default for AMD GPUs
Blender 5.1 open-source 3D graphics software is now available for public beta testing with new features and improvements. Here's what to expect!