Linux NewsAlpine 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.
Linux 6.18 Is Now Listed as the New Long-Term Support Kernel
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 Launches Media & Entertainment Special Interest Group
AlmaLinux forms a Media & Entertainment SIG to address ecosystem disruptions and deliver a reliable Linux base for modern studio pipelines.
Let’s Encrypt to Cut Certificate Lifetimes to 45 Days by 2028
Let’s Encrypt begins a multi-year transition to shorter certificate validity, moving from 90-day to 45-day certificates.
WordPress 6.9 Introduces Block-Level Notes, Faster Editing
WordPress 6.9 “Gene” introduces block-level Notes, faster editing tools, refined dashboard navigation, and the new Abilities API.
VLC 3.0.22 Released With Qt6 Support, Dark Mode Option, and More
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 Linux Power-Management Tool Adds New Profiles Daemon
TLP 1.9 adds a new profiles daemon and a dedicated power-saver mode, expanding Linux power-management capabilities for laptops.
NVIDIA Releases Linux Display Driver v590 Beta
NVIDIA’s Linux display driver 590.44 beta raises the Wayland requirement to 1.20 and fixes incorrect DPI reporting.
Linux Mint 22.3 “Zena” Nears Release with New Cinnamon Menu and Tools
Linux Mint 22.3 “Zena” 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 Released With Updated Toolchains
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 Brings Playback Stability Fixes
GStreamer 1.26.9 multimedia framework improves playback stability and enhances adaptive streaming performance across HLS and DASH.
Ubuntu Touch 24.04-1.1 and 20.04 OTA-11 Bring VoLTE Expansion
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 Debuts AI Grammar Checks, Custom Hotkeys
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 Brings Reboot Notifications, Faster Firmware Searches
Fwupd 2.0.18 adds reboot prompts, major speed improvements for firmware searches, and support for new HP, Lenovo, and Synaptics hardware.
PhotoPrism AI-Powered Photos App Adds Batch Edit Dialog
PhotoPrism’s December 2025 update adds batch editing, improved face recognition, and new AI integrations with Ollama and OpenAI to generate captions and labels.