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9to5Linux Weekly Roundup for March 29th, 2026, brings news about Firefox 149, Krita 6.0, NVIDIA 595, Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Beta, Agama 19, Thunderbird 149, Kali Linux 2026.1, FreeCAD 1.1, LibreOffice 26.2.2, Tails 7.6, Calibre 9.6, Mixxx 2.5.6, SystemRescue 13, GIMP 3.2.2, KaOS 2026.03, and more.
KaOS Linux 2026.03 distribution is now available for download with Linux kernel 6.19, Niri 25.11 compositor, Noctalia 4.7 desktop shell, and more.
GIMP 3.2.2 open-source image editor is now available for download with various improvements, bug fixes, and UI/UX updates.
SystemRescue 13 live Linux system rescue toolkit is now available for download with the Linux kernel 6.18 LTS, new tools, and HiDPI improvements.
Mixxx 2.5.6 open-source virtual DJ software for performing live mixes is now available for download with improvements to controller mappings and effects, as well as bug fixes.
Calibre 9.6 open-source e-book management software is now available for download with new card-based view with book covers for full text search results, an improved Bookshelf view, and other changes.
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS operating system is now available for public beta testing with the Linux 7.0 kernel, Mesa 26.0 graphics stack, and GNOME 50 desktop environment.
Tails 7.6 anonymous Linux distribution is now available for download with Automatic Tor bridges, the GNOME Secrets password manager, Tor Browser 15.0.8, and other changes.
LibreOffice 26.2.2 is now available for download as the second point release to the LibreOffice 26.2 office suite series with 65 bug fixes.
Firefox 150 open-source web browser is now available for public beta testing with support for the GTK emoji picker on Linux, extended local network access restrictions, and more.
FreeCAD 1.1 open-source 3D parametric modeler is now available for download with improved Wayland support, three-point lighting, transparent Part Design previews, and more.
Kali Linux 2026.1 ethical hacking and penetration testing distribution is now available for download with 8 new tools, fresh new artwork, Kali NetHunter updates, a BackTrack mode, and other changes.
Mozilla Thunderbird 149 open-source email client is now available for download with support for exporting selected address book cards, the ability to create address books in the Account Hub, and other changes.
NVIDIA 595 graphics driver is now available for download with support for Wayland 1.20, DRI3 1.2, and many other changes.
Krita 6.0 open-source digital painting app is now available for download with Wayland color management support, Qt 6 port, and more. Here’s what's new!
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