Linux NewsDebian’s APT 3.2 Released with History, Undo, Redo, and Rollback Support
APT 3.2 package manager for Debian-based distributions is now available with native rollback, undo, redo, and history features.
Firefox 149.0.2 Improves the Browser Toolbar on Wayland for Linux Users
Firefox 149.0.2 open-source web browser is now available for download with improved Wayland support for Linux users, two new enterprise policicies, and other changes.
OpenSSL 3.6.2 Is Now Available for Download with Important Security Fixes
OpenSSL 3.6.2 open-source TLS/SSL and crypto library is now available for download with fixes for several security vulnerabilities and bugs. Patch now!
KDE Plasma 6.6.4 Is Out to Reduce CPU and GPU Load for Full-Screen Windows
KDE Plasma 6.6.4 is now available as the fourth maintenance update in the KDE Plasma 6.6 desktop environment series with various improvements and bug fixes.
KDE 4’s Air Theme Making a Comeback, Oxygen Gets Major Revamp for Plasma 6.7
The Oxygen and Air themes from the KDE 4 desktop environment are making a major comeback with the upcoming KDE Plasma 6.7 release.
PeaZip 11.0 Archive Manager Speeds Up File Browsing and Enhances Bookmarks
PeaZip 11.0 open-source archive manager is now available for download with faster archive browsing, enhanced bookmarks, internal drag and drop, and other changes. Here’s what’s new!
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: April 5th, 2026
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup for April 5th, 2026, brings news about GNOME 51 release schedule, Archinstall 4.0, KDE Plasma 6.7 new features, Coreboot 26.03, Netrunner 26, OBS Studio 32.1.1, Artix Linux 2026.04, AerynOS 2026.03, OpenVPN 2.7.1, GNOME 49.5, 4MLinux 51.0, Elive returns,and more.
KDE Plasma 6.7 Desktop Environment Is Coming on June 16th, Here’s What to Expect
The upcoming KDE Plasma 6.7 desktop environment is expected on June 16th, 2026, with many new features and improvements. Here’s what’s to expect.
Systemd-Free Artix Linux Sees First Release in 2026 with XLibre and PipeWire
Artix Linux 2026.04 distribution is now available for download with XLibre and PipeWire by default, Linux kernel 6.19, and more. Here's what's new!
OBS Studio 32.1.1 Is Out to Improve the Audio Mixer and Audio Deduplication
OBS Studio 32.1.1 open-source screen recording and live streaming app is now available for download with various improvements to the audio mixer and audio deduplication.
Netrunner 26 Released with XLibre Xserver, Based on Debian 13 “Trixie”
Netrunner 26 GNU/Linux distribution is now available for download based on Debian GNU/Linux 13 “Trixie” and featuring the KDE Plasma 6.3.6 desktop environment with Linux kenrel 6.16.
Arch Linux’s April 2026 ISO Is Out Now with Linux Kernel 6.19 and Archinstall 4.1
Arch Linux 2026.04.01 is now available for download as Arch Linux’s ISO release for April 2026, powered by Linux kernel 6.19 and featuring the Archinstall 4.1 text-based installer.
AerynOS 2026.03 Released with the Latest GNOME 50 Desktop Environment
AerynOS 2026.03 independent distro is now available for download with GNOME 50, KDE Plasma 6.6.3, and Linux kernel 6.18 LTS. Here's what else is new!
OpenVPN 2.7.1 Released with New Features, Improvements, and Bug Fixes
OpenVPN 2.7.1 is now available for download as the first maintenance update to the OpenVPN 2.7 series with a couple of new features, improvements, and bug fixes.
GNOME 49.5 Is Out to Improve Accessibility of App Folders in GNOME Shell
GNOME 49.5 is now available as the fifth point release to the GNOME 49 desktop environment series with various bug fixes and improvements across several core components and default apps.