Linux NewsLibreOffice 26.2.3 Open-Source Office Suite Released with More Than 40 Bug Fixes
LibreOffice 26.2.3 is now available for download as the third point release to the LibreOffice 26.2 office suite series with 43 bug fixes.
AerynOS 2026.05 Released with Linux Kernel 7.0, New Logo, and More
AerynOS 2026.05 independent distro is now available for download with GNOME 50.1, KDE Plasma 6.6.4, and Linux kernel 7.0. Here’s what else is new!
Wireshark 4.6.5 Fixes Multiple Vulnerabilities and Updates Protocol Support
Wireshark 4.6.5 open-source network protocol analyzer is now available for download with updated protocol and capture file support, multiple security vulnerabilities, and various bug fixes.
Steam Client Now Lets You Manage Downloads on Remote Steam Clients
A new Steam Client stable update is now available with remote downloads management, remote play improvements, and Big Picture Mode changes. Here's what's new!
Canonical Plans to Integrate Opt-In LLM-Based Tools in Future Ubuntu Releases
Canonical announced plans to integrate LLM-based tools in future Ubuntu releases as an opt-in implementation and an AI kill switch.
Fedora Linux 44 Is Now Available for Download, Here’s What’s New
Fedora Linux 44 distribution is now available for download powered by Linux kernel 6.19 and featuring the latest GNOME 50 and KDE Plasma 6.6 desktop environments, and many other enhancements.
IPFire 2.29 Core Update 201 Linux Firewall Distro Released with DNS Firewall
IPFire 2.29 Core Update 201 hardened Linux firewall distro is now available for download with DNS Firewall, Intrusion Prevention System improvements, updated components, and other changes.
openSUSE Lands Post-Quantum Hybrid Cryptography in Leap and Tumbleweed
openSUSE announced the availability of the libzupt library in Leap and Tumbleweed to provide quantum-resilient cryptography for encrypting and decrypting files and binary data in memory.
Kdenlive 26.04 Video Editor Brings Monitor Mirroring, Animated Previews
Kdenlive 26.04 open-source video editor has been officially released as a major update with many new features and improvements. Here's what's new!
Trinity Desktop Environment R14.1.6 Adds Support for Fedora 44, Ubuntu 26.04 LTS
Trinity Desktop Environment (TDE) R14.1.6 desktop environment is now available with support for new distributions, new features, and various enhancements for nostalgic KDE 3.5 fans. Here’s what’s new!
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: April 26th, 2026
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup for April 19th, 2026, brings news about Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, Firefox and Thunderbird 150, Colorado's exemption on Linux and Open Source, LXQt 2.4, Linux 6.19 EOL, Ubuntu 26.10 release date and codename, VirtualBox 7.2.8, Archinstall 4.3, Framework Laptop 13 Pro, QEMU 11, Tails 7.7, BleachBit 6.0, Linux 7.1 RC1, PipeWire 1.6.4, and more.
Linus Torvalds Announces First Linux Kernel 7.1 Release Candidate
Linus Torvalds announced the general availability of the first Release Candidate version of the upcoming Linux 7.1 kernel series for public testing. Here’s what to expect!
CachyOS ISO Release for April 2026 Brings Shelly as Default GUI Package Manager
The CachyOS ISO snapshot for April 2026 is now available for download with the Shelly graphical package manager, DNS-over-HTTPS, fingerprint sudo, and more.
BleachBit 6.0 Introduces New Cookie Manager, Improves Browser Cleaning
BleachBit 6.0 open-source and free disk space cleaner, privacy manager, and computer system optimizer software is now available for download with many improvements and major changes.
Fwupd 2.1.2 Linux Firmware Updater Adds Support for New Devices
Fwupd 2.1.2 Linux firmware updater is now available for download with support for new devices, new features, and various improvements. Here's what's new!