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PeaZip 11.0 open-source archive manager is now available for download with faster archive browsing, enhanced bookmarks, internal drag and drop, and other changes. Here’s what’s new!
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup for April 5th, 2026, brings news about GNOME 51 release schedule, Archinstall 4.0, KDE Plasma 6.7 new features, Coreboot 26.03, Netrunner 26, OBS Studio 32.1.1, Artix Linux 2026.04, AerynOS 2026.03, OpenVPN 2.7.1, GNOME 49.5, 4MLinux 51.0, Elive returns,and more.
The upcoming KDE Plasma 6.7 desktop environment is expected on June 16th, 2026, with many new features and improvements. Here’s what’s to expect.
Artix Linux 2026.04 distribution is now available for download with XLibre and PipeWire by default, Linux kernel 6.19, and more. Here's what's new!
OBS Studio 32.1.1 open-source screen recording and live streaming app is now available for download with various improvements to the audio mixer and audio deduplication.
Netrunner 26 GNU/Linux distribution is now available for download based on Debian GNU/Linux 13 “Trixie” and featuring the KDE Plasma 6.3.6 desktop environment with Linux kenrel 6.16.
Arch Linux 2026.04.01 is now available for download as Arch Linux’s ISO release for April 2026, powered by Linux kernel 6.19 and featuring the Archinstall 4.1 text-based installer.
AerynOS 2026.03 independent distro is now available for download with GNOME 50, KDE Plasma 6.6.3, and Linux kernel 6.18 LTS. Here's what else is new!
OpenVPN 2.7.1 is now available for download as the first maintenance update to the OpenVPN 2.7 series with a couple of new features, improvements, and bug fixes.
GNOME 49.5 is now available as the fifth point release to the GNOME 49 desktop environment series with various bug fixes and improvements across several core components and default apps.
Archinstall 4.0 Arch Linux menu-based installer is now available for download with a new TUI (text-based user interface), new features, and various improvements.
Elive 3.8.50 LTS distribution is now available for download based on Debian GNU/Linux 12 “Bookworm” and featuring support for the OpenRC init system and the latest Enlightenment desktop.
Coreboot 26.03 open-source firmware is now available for download with full support for Intel PantherLake SoCs and other changes. Here's what's new!
4MLinux 51.0 distribution is now available for download with improved support for ZX Spectrum and Atari music and other changes. Here’s what’s new!
The development cycle of the upcoming GNOME 51 “A Coruña” desktop environment kicks off with a draft release schedule suggesting the final release is expected later this year on September 16th, 2026.
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