Linux NewsMX Linux 25.2 Enters Public Beta Testing with New Text Mode Installer
MX Linux 25.2 is now available for public beta testing based on the Debian 13.4 release and featuring a new text mode installer, as well as numerous other installer improvements.
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: May 10th, 2026
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup for May 10th, 2026, brings news about Steam Controller, Dirty Frag vulnerability, Mesa 26.1, COSMIC 1.0.12, Ubuntu Touch OTA 1.3, KDE Gear 26.04.1, KDE Frameworks 6.26, Inkscape 1.4.4, Firefox 150.0.2, Raspberry Pi Imager 2.0.9, Giada 1.4.1, Parrot 7.2, Shelly 2.2.4, and more.
Audacious 4.6 Media Player Promises File Browser Plugin, Beta Out Now
Audacious 4.6 open-source media player is now available for public beta testing with a File Browser plugin, a macOS Now Playing plugin, support for playing Musepack SV8 files, and much more.
Shelly 2.2.4 Arch Linux GUI Package Manager Brings Smarter Fuzzy Search
Shelly 2.2.4 open-source graphical package manager for Arch Linux distributions is now available for download with various improvements. Here's what's new!
Parrot 7.2 Is Now Officially Available for Download with “Copy Fail” Patch
Parrot 7.2 penetration testing distribution is now available for download with updated tools, security patches, and Linux kernel 6.19.13. Here’s what else is new!
Firefox 150.0.2 Improves Webcam Support, Split View, PDF Viewer, and More
Firefox 150.0.2 open-source web browser is now available for download with improvements to the Split View feature, built-in PDF viewer, search suggestions, video calls, and more.
Giada 1.4.1 Open-Source Loop Machine Adds MIDI Control for Switching Scenes
Giada 1.4.1 open-source loop machine and music production software is now available for download with support for switching scenes via keyboard or MIDI, displaying inactive scenes, and more.
KDE Frameworks 6.26 Improves Support for Kirigami and QtQuick-Based Apps
KDE Frameworks 6.26 open-source software suite is out now with various improvements and bug fixes for KDE apps and the Plasma desktop environment. Here’s what’s new!
TUXEDO BM 15 Is an Upgradable Business Linux Laptop with Smartcard and 4G LTE
TUXEDO BM 15 is now available for pre-order as an upgradable business Linux laptop powered by an Intel Core i5 120U, up to 64GB RAM, up to 8 TB SSD, and 4G LTE support.
Dirty Frag Linux Kernel Flaw Allows Local Privilege Escalation, Patch Now
A new Linux kernel security vulnerability, Dirty Frag, has been uncovered and allows a local user to escalate its privileges to gain root access.
Ubuntu Touch OTA 1.3 Improves Handling of Desktop Apps on Lomiri and Fixes Bugs
Ubuntu Touch OTA 1.3 update is now rolling out with improvements to handling of desktop apps on Lomiri, improved handling of docks with input devices, improved playback of AMR voice message sent via MMS, and other changes.
KDE Gear 26.04.1 Is Out with More Improvements for Your Favorite KDE Apps
KDE Gear 26.04.1 is now available as the first maintenance update to the latest KDE Gear 26.04 open-source software suite series with fixes for various KDE applications.
Mesa 26.1 Open-Source Graphics Stack Officially Released, Here’s What’s New
Mesa 26.1 open-source graphics stack is now available for download with new features and improvements across all supported drivers. Here’s what’s new!
Inkscape 1.4.4 SVG Editor Released with a New Palette, Performance Improvements
Inkscape 1.4.4 open-source SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) editor is now available for download with a new palette, performance improvements,and bug fixes. Here’s what’s new!
COSMIC 1.0.12 Desktop Brings Improvements to Files, Terminal, and More
COSMIC 1.0.12 desktop environment is now available with improvements to COSMIC Term, COSMIC Files, COSMIC Edit, Notification Applet, COSMIC Store, and COSMIC Settings.