Linux NewsKDE Plasma 6.6.3 Makes KWin’s Screencasting Feature More Robust for PipeWire 1.6
KDE Plasma 6.6.3 is now available as the third maintenance update in the KDE Plasma 6.6 desktop environment series with various improvements and bug fixes.
Blender 5.1 Open-Source 3D Graphics Software Released with Many New Features
Blender 5.1 open-source 3D graphics software is now available for download with hardware ray-tracing by for AMD GPUs and other changes. Here's what's new!
FFmpeg 8.1 “Hoare” Multimedia Framework Brings D3D12 H.264/AV1 Encoding
FFmpeg 8.1 open-source multimedia framework is now available for download with D3D12 H.264/AV1 encoding, xHE-AAC Mps212 MPEG-H decoder, and more. Here’s what’s new!
PipeWire 1.6.2 Released with Audio Mixer Optimizations and Various Bug Fixes
PipeWire 1.6.2 audio/video server for Linux is now available for downlaod with audio mixer optimizations and various bug fixes.
SparkyLinux 2026.03 Rolling Ships with Linux 6.19, Latest Calamares Installer
SparkyLinux 2026.03 distribution is now available for download based on Debian 14 "Forky" and powered by Linux kernel 6.19.
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: March 15th, 2026
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup for March 15th, 2026, brings news about EndeavourOS Titan, GIMP 3.2, Debian 13.4, SuperTux 0.7.0, OBS Studio 32.1, Qt Creator 19, NVIDIA 580.142, KDE Plasma 6.5.6, KDE Frameworks 6.24, KeePassXC 2.7.12, Linux App Summit 2026, Calibre 9.5, Sigil 2.7.5, Marknote 1.5, and more.
SuperTux 0.7.0 Arcade Game Is Out with Complete Level Design, Revamped Graphics
SuperTux 0.7.0 open-source 2D arcade game is now available for download with several new features and numerous improvements. Here's what's new!
GIMP 3.2 Open-Source Image Editor Officially Released, Here’s What’s New
GIMP 3.2 open-source image editor is now available for download with many new features and enhancements. Here’s what's new!
Debian 13.4 “Trixie” Released with 111 Bug Fixes and 67 Security Updates
Debian 13.4 is now available for download as a new point release to Debian 13 “Trixie” with 111 bug fixes and 67 security updates.
KDE Frameworks 6.24 Improves Support for Plasma and Kirigami-Based Apps
KDE Frameworks 6.24 open-source software suite is out now with various improvements and bug fixes for KDE apps and the Plasma desktop. Here’s what’s new!
Marknote 1.5 WYSIWYG Note-Taking App Is Here with Source Mode, KRunner Plugin
Marknote 1.5 open-source WYSIWYG note-taking application is now available for download with with major additions and quality-of-life improvements.
Valve Releases New Steam Client Stable Update to Address Various Bugs
Valve released a new Steam Client stable update that fixes various bugs, a rare crash, and other issues. Here’s what’s new!
Calibre 9.5 E-Book Manager Introduces a New Tool to Remove Unused Images
Calibre 9.5 open-source e-book manager is now available for download with various new features and improvements. Here's what's new!
EndeavourOS Titan Released with Linux Kernel 6.19 and KDE Plasma 6.6
EndeavourOS Titan distribution is now available for download with Linux kernel 6.19, KDE Plasma 6.6, and other changes. Here’s what’s new!
Qt Creator 19 Open-Source IDE Released with Minimap for Text Editors, MCP Server
Qt Creator 19 open-source IDE (Integrated Development Environment) is now available for download with various new features and improvements. Here’s what’s new!