Linux NewsKDE Frameworks 6.23 Improves the Open/Save Dialogs Across Plasma and KDE Apps
KDE Frameworks 6.23 open-source software suite is out now with various improvements and bug fixes for KDE apps and the Plasma desktop. Here’s what’s new!
NetworkManager 1.56 Released with New Features and Improvements
NetworkManager 1.56 open-source network connection manager is now available for downlaoad with new features and improvements. Here's what's new!
Ubuntu 24.04.4 LTS Is Now Available for Download Powered by Linux Kernel 6.17
Ubuntu 24.04.4 LTS (Noble Numbat) is now available for download powered by Linux kernel 6.17 and Mesa 25.2 graphics stack from Ubuntu 25.10 (Questing Quokka).
GitHub Tray GNOME Shell Extension Puts Your GitHub Repos in the System Tray
GitHub Tray GNOME Shell extension displays your GitHub repositories in the system tray with stars, issues, forks, and language info.
Tails 7.4.2 Anonymous Linux OS Released to Fix Critical Security Vulnerabilities
Tails 7.4.2 Linux OS is now available for download as an emergency release that fixes critical security vulnerabilities in Linux kernel, as well as other issues.
Mesa 26.0 Open-Source Graphics Stack Officially Released, Here’s What’s New
Mesa 26.0 open-source graphics stack is now available for download with new features and improvements across all supported drivers. Here's what's new!
OpenVPN 2.7 Released with Support for DCO Linux Kernel Module, mbedTLS 4
OpenVPN 2.7 is now available for download with support for the new upstream DCO Linux kernel module, mbedTLS 4 support, and more. Here's what's new!
IPFire DBL Launches as a Community-Powered Domain Blocking for Everyone
IPFire DBL (Domain Blocklist) launches as a comprehensive, community-driven domain blocking solution that gives you control over what gets blocked in your network.
Parrot 7.1 Ethical Hacking Distro Released with Enlightenment Spin, Updated Tools
Parrot 7.1 ethical hacking and penetration testing distro is now available for download with new and updated tools. Here's what's new!
MythTV 36.0 Open-Source Media Center Is Out Now with Support for FFmpeg 8
MythTV 36.0 open-source media center software capable of recording TV, playing DVDs, and viewing photos is now available for download as a major update with new features and improvements.
GNU Binutils 2.46 Adds Support for AMD Zen6 CPUs, SFrame v3, and More
GNU Binutils 2.46 is now available for download with support for AMD Zen6 processors, support for generating the SFrame Version 3 format, and more. Here's what's new!
GNU Linux-Libre 6.19 Kernel Is Now Available for Software Freedom Lovers
GNU Linux-libre 6.19 kernel is now available for download based on Linux kernel 6.19 and targeted at those seeking 100% freedom for their PCs.
pearOS 26.2 Released with Liquid Gel Design, Wayland Session, and More
pearOS 26.2 distribution is now available for download with liquid glass design, Wayland session, new browser, new installer, and much more. Here's what's new!
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: February 8th, 2026
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup for February 8th, 2026, brings news about Linux kernel 6.19, LibreOffice 26.2, Firefox AI kill switch in Nightly and Beta, KDE Linux beta approaches, COSMIC 1.0.5, KDE Gear 25.12.2, Krita 6 enters public beta testing, Ardour 9.0, Calibre 9.2, and more.
Linux 7.0 Kernel Confirmed by Linus Torvalds, Expected in Mid-April 2026
Linus Torvalds confirms Linux 7.0 as being the next major kernel series, expected in mid-March and available for public testing on February 22nd, 2026.