Linux NewsKDE Plasma 6 Desktop Finally Comes To Slackware
It's been a while since there has been any Slackware news to pass along, but this week they've finally landed the KDE Plasma 6 desktop in this legendary Linux distribution...
Btrfs Now Enables Large Folios By Default, Lands Huge Folios With Linux 7.2
The Btrfs file-system feature updates have been merged for the Linux 7.2 kernel with a few noteworthy changes for this copy-on-write file-system...
Linux Kernel 7.1 Officially Released with New NTFS Driver, Intel FRED, and Major Code Cleanup
by George Whittaker The Linux kernel development team has officially released Linux Kernel 7.1, marking the first major update in the 7.x series. Announced by Linus Torvalds on June 14, 2026, the release introduces a mix of new features, hardware improvements, filesystem enhancements, and large-scale code cleanup efforts that continue modernizing the Linux platform. While Linux 7.1 is not a long-term support (LTS) release, it delivers several significant changes that will eventually make their way into many Linux distributions over the coming months. A Brand-New NTFS Driver Arrives One of the most significant additions in Linux 7.1 is a completely rewritten in-kernel NTFS filesystem driver. The new implementation has reportedly been under development for several years and replaces older code with a modern design built around Linux’s current storage infrastructure. The driver utilizes technologies such as iomap and folios, which improve efficiency and simplify future maintenance. Benefi
Firefox 152 streamlines its Settings and adds a new way to mute tabs
Mozilla has released Firefox 152 with revamped Settings, new privacy controls and faster ways to share web content – plus a peculiar new way to mute tabs. The update is available from today (15 June, 2026) on Windows, macOS and Linux, as well as for Android and iOS (those versions have different feature sets and are not covered here). The new-look Firefox Settings page shouldn’t come as a huge shock given it’s been been teased plenty over the past year or so. Mozilla says the revamp offers “streamlined organisation, clearer groupings, and improved navigation for easier customisation”. For many, rifling through […]
[$] The state of Fedora in 2026
On June 15 at Fedora's Flock conference, held in Prague, Fedora Project Leader (FPL) Jef Spaleta delivered a short "State of Fedora" keynote that provided a bit of insight into the status of the project. Topics included the overall growth for Fedora usage, ways to increase contributions, and an alarming decline in the number of active packagers working on the project.
Mozilla Thunderbird 152 Released with Thundermail Setup and Gmail OAuth Update
Mozilla Thunderbird 152 introduces one-click setup for Thundermail accounts, enterprise policy updates, Gmail OAuth changes, and security fixes.
To Make Things Easier, CachyOS Created a RUST-Based GUI Package Manager
There are a couple of graphical package managers for Arch-based distros, but CachyOS created a new one in Rust.
VirtualBox 7.2.10 Adds Initial Linux Kernel 7.1 Support
VirtualBox 7.2.10 ships with initial Linux kernel 7.1 support, Linux host fixes, and improvements for CentOS 10 guests.
Mozilla Thunderbird 152 Email Client Updates GMail OAuth to Use PKCE
Mozilla Thunderbird 152 open-source email client is now available for download with new features, improvements, and numerous bug fixes. Here's what's new!
What’s Next for Pagure.io?!
At the Flock 2026 Birds of a Feather session, poetically named FFFwF (or, for us lazy people, Forging Fedora’s Future with Forgejo), we discussed the current state of our migration effort to the new forge. I asked the obligatory question: Who still has things on pagure.io?! A few brave contributors raised their hands, some with […]
Firefox 152.0 released
Version 152.0 of the Firefox web browser has been released. Notable changes in this release include a brand-new look for the Firefox Settings interface, the ability to disable tracker blocking in private browsing tabs, a feature to mute browser sound from the address bar, experimental support for the JPEG XL image format, and more.
Wayland's Weston 16 Alpha Brings HDR Improvements, Vulkan Renderer Fixes
Wayland developers have prepared the release of Weston 16.0 Alpha 1 for this reference Wayland compositor with new features...
KDE Plasma 6.7 released
KDE Plasma 6.7 has been released, and it brings a feature many of its users have been requesting for decades: independent per-screen virtual desktops. The latest stable update also sees a classic KDE theme revived, supports simultaneous HDR and ICC profiles and packs in an assortment of usability, UI and performance tweaks. This release is dedicated to Eric Laffoon, a longtime KDE supporter who passed away in May 2026. Users of the Ubuntu-based KDE Neon and rolling-release distributions like Arch will be able to install Plasma 6.7 in the coming days. Kubuntu 26.04 LTS users should check the Kubuntu Backports […]
Commodore Callback 8020 Is a Linux Phone Built to Block the Web
Commodore’s new Sailfish OS flip phone blocks browsers, social media, email, and work apps by design, with pricing starting at $499.
KDE Plasma 6.7 released
Version 6.7 of KDE's Plasma desktop has been released. Notable changes in this release include per-screen virtual desktops, faster desktop switching, introduction of the Union theming system as a tech preview, as well as many other improvements and bug fixes. The release is dedicated to Eric Laffoon, a longtime KDE supporter, who passed away in May. See the KDE wiki for a full list of new features, and the Changelog for a list of all commits in this release.