Linux NewsLinux 6.18 and Several LTS Kernels Are Getting Extended Long-Term Support
Linux 6.18, 6.12, 6.6, 5.15, and 5.10 LTS kernels are getting extended long-term support for up to six years of security updates.
Firefox 149 Enters Beta with Split View, More Robust HTTP/3 Upload Performance
Firefox 149 open-source web browser is now available for public beta testing with a native Split View feature and other improvements. Here’s what to expect!
Thunderbird 148 Email Client Improves Accessibility in Various Tree Views
Mozilla Thunderbird 148 open-source email client is now available for download with improved accessibility in various tree views and other changes. Here's what's new!
Clonezilla Live 3.3.1 Released with Linux 6.18 LTS, Improved BitLocker Support
Clonezilla Live 3.3.1 disk cloning/imaging tool is now available for download with Linux kernel 6.18.9, Partclone 0.3.45, and other changes. Here's what's new!
KDE Plasma 6.6.1 Is Out to Improve Custom Tiling, Networks Widget, and More
KDE Plasma 6.6.1 is now available as the first maintenance update to the latest KDE Plasma 6.6 desktop environment series with various improvements and bug fixes.
Ardour 9.2 Open-Source DAW Released with MIDI Note Chasing and Duplication
Ardour 9.2 open-source digital audio workstation (DAW) software is now available for download with MIDI note chasing and duplication, as well as bug fixes.
GNU Octave 11 Open-Source Scientific Programming Language Officially Released
GNU Octave 11 open-source high-level language intended for numerical computations, is now available for download with new features and improvements. Here's what's new!
Firefox 148 Is Now Available for Download with AI Kill Switch and Other Changes
Firefox 148 open-source web browser is now available for download with AI kill switch, improved support for screen readers, and other changes. Here's what's new!
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: February 22nd, 2026
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup for February 22nd, 2026, brings news about Linux 7.0 RC, KDE Plasma 6.6, PipeWire 1.6, Xubuntu 26.04 LTS wallpaper contest, Ubuntu Touch OTA-1.2, Calibre 9.3, Transmission 4.1.1, LibreOffice 25.8.5, Lutris 0.5.20, SparkyLinux 8.2, Blender 5.1 beta, and more.
Linus Torvalds Announces First Linux Kernel 7.0 Release Candidate
Linus Torvalds announced the general availability of the first Release Candidate version of the upcoming Linux 7.0 kernel series for public testing. Here’s what to expect!
Xubuntu 26.04 LTS (Resolute Raccoon) Wallpaper Contest Is Open for Submissions
The Xubuntu 26.04 LTS (Resolute Raccoon) wallpaper contest opens its doors to talented photographers and graphic artists. Here’s what you have to do to submit your artwork!
Blender 5.1 Beta Enables Hardware Ray-Tracing by Default for AMD GPUs
Blender 5.1 open-source 3D graphics software is now available for public beta testing with new features and improvements. Here's what to expect!
Calibre 9.3 E-Book Manager Improves Support for the Hanvon N10 e-Reader
Calibre 9.3 open-source e-book manager is now available for download with improved support for the Hanvon N10 e-reader and other changes. Here's what's new!
Transmission 4.1.1 BitTorrent Client Released with Bug Fixes and Improvements
Transmission 4.1.1 open-source BitTorrent client is now available for download with numerous bug fixes and various improvements. Here's what's new!
Ubuntu Touch OTA-1.2 Fixes Boot Issues for Sony Xperia X, Improves VoLTE Support
Ubuntu Touch OTA 1.2 update is now rolling out with improvements to VoLTE support and fixes for boot issues on Sony Xperia X devices. Here's what's new!