Alpine Linux 3.23 Released With Kernel 6.18
Alpine Linux 3.23 introduces kernel 6.18, GCC 15, updated desktops, and package updates across the system.
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Alpine Linux 3.23 introduces kernel 6.18, GCC 15, updated desktops, and package updates across the system.
Linux 6.18 is now listed as the new long-term support kernel, officially joining the LTS line on kernel.org for extended maintenance.
AlmaLinux forms a Media & Entertainment SIG to address ecosystem disruptions and deliver a reliable Linux base for modern studio pipelines.
Letβs Encrypt begins a multi-year transition to shorter certificate validity, moving from 90-day to 45-day certificates.
WordPress 6.9 βGeneβ introduces block-level Notes, faster editing tools, refined dashboard navigation, and the new Abilities API.
VLC 3.0.22 media player adds a dark palette option, Qt6 build support, Windows ARM64 builds, and the largest set of security fixes in the 3.0 series.
TLP 1.9 adds a new profiles daemon and a dedicated power-saver mode, expanding Linux power-management capabilities for laptops.
NVIDIAβs Linux display driver 590.44 beta raises the Wayland requirement to 1.20 and fixes incorrect DPI reporting.
Linux Mint 22.3 βZenaβ nears release with a new Cinnamon menu, updated system tools, Wayland improvements, and many refinements now prepared for the upcoming beta.
Rocky Linux 9.7 introduces post-quantum cryptography policies, toolchain updates, a refreshed Cockpit UI, and expanded image creation options for developers.
GStreamer 1.26.9 multimedia framework improves playback stability and enhances adaptive streaming performance across HLS and DASH.
UBports releases Ubuntu Touch 24.04-1.1 and OTA-11 with key fixes for notifications, media scanning, Wi-Fi hotspot issues, and security.
ONLYOFFICE Docs 9.2 adds AI-powered grammar and spell checks, customizable hotkeys, macro recording, enhanced PDF redaction, and improved form creation tools.
Fwupd 2.0.18 adds reboot prompts, major speed improvements for firmware searches, and support for new HP, Lenovo, and Synaptics hardware.
PhotoPrismβs December 2025 update adds batch editing, improved face recognition, and new AI integrations with Ollama and OpenAI to generate captions and labels.