Linux NewsAlmaLinux to Unveil Media & Entertainment Edition at AlmaLinux Day on July 18th
The AlmaLinux OS Foundation will be hosting AlmaLinux Day on July 18th, 2026, at the E-Central DTLA Hotel in downtown Los Angeles.
openSUSE Releases Agama 21 Installer with Better Network Management
openSUSE releases Agama 21 installer for Tumbleweed and Slowroll with systemd-boot support, better network management, as well as numerous new features and improvements. Here’s what’s new!
Nitrux 6.1 Is Now Available for Download, Powered by Linux Kernel 7.0
Nitrux 6.1 immutable, systemd-free GNU/Linux distribution is now available for download with Linux kernel 7.0, Hyprland 0.55.1, Maui Apps 4.0.3, Calamares 3.4.2 installer, and more.
Tails 7.8 Anonymous Linux OS Patches Recent Kernel Flaws, Removes Thunderbird
Tails 7.8 anonymous Linux distribution is now available for download with an updated kernel patched against recent security vulnerabilities, Tor Browser 15.0.14, and other changes.
Firefox 152 Enters Public Beta Testing with Many Changes and Improvements
Firefox 152 open-source web browser is now available for public beta testing with new "Send to Mobile" options, HDR support on Windows, improved settings, and new features for web developers.
HP Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP) 3.26.4 Drivers Add Support for New Printers
HP Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP) 3.26.4 drivers are now available for download with support for new HP printers.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.2 Released with Optional Command-Line AI Assistant
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.2 operating system is now available with optional command-line AI assistant, image mode enhancements, as well as updated components. Here’s what’s new!
HP Is the Latest to Sponsor the Linux Vendor Firmware Service (LVFS)
Linux Vendor Firmware Service creator Richard Hughes announced that HP has also agreed to become a premier sponsor for the LVFS.
Wireshark 4.6.6 Is Out with Updated Protocol Support and Bug Fixes
Wireshark 4.6.6 open-source network protocol analyzer is now available for download with updated protocol and capture file support, as well as various bug fixes.
Ardour 9.5 Open-Source DAW Released with Chord Editing and Quantization
Ardour 9.5 open-source digital audio workstation (DAW) software is now available for download with new features, quality-of-life improvements, and bug fixes.
Mozilla Thunderbird 151 Enables OAuth Sign-In with Account Auto-Configuration
Mozilla Thunderbird 151 open-source email client is now available for download with OAuth sign-in support with account auto-configuration, support for sorting tasks by created or modified date, and other changes.
Canonical Launches Ubuntu Core 26 with Live Kernel Patching, Optimized Updates
Ubuntu Core 26 is now available for download as a major update to this fully containerized variant of Ubuntu 26.04 LTS for IoT, edge, and embedded devices. Here's what's new!
DietPi 10.4 Released with Orange Pi 5B Support, DietPi-Software Improvements
DietPi 10.4 distribution for single-board computers is now available for download with support for Orange Pi 5B, DietPi-Software improvements, and other changes. Here's what's new!
Firefox 151 Is Now Available for Download, This Is What’s New
Firefox 151 open-source web browser is now available for download with support for local profile backups on Linux, the general availability of local network access restrictions, and many other changes.
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: May 17th, 2026
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup for May 17th, 2026, brings news about Debian 13.5, KDE Plasma 6.6.5, Fragnesia and ssh-keysign-pwn flaws, GStreamer 1.28.3, KDE Plasma 6.7 beta, fwupd 2.1.3, SparkyLinux 8.3, LibreOffice 25.8.7, PipeWire 1.6.5, Shelly 2.3, Rescuezilla 2.6.2, MX Linux 25.2 beta, and more.