Linux NewsIPFire 2.29 Core Update 200 Ships Linux Kernel 6.18 LTS
IPFire 2.29 Core Update 200 introduces Linux kernel 6.18 LTS and a preview of the new IPFire Domain Blocklist for DNS filtering.
LLVM 22.1 Released With Backend, LLDB, and ThinLTO Updates
LLVM 22.1 cross-platform compiler system is out with major backend upgrades, LLDB improvements, and new ThinLTO features.
sudo-rs Changes Default Password Prompt Behavior
A recent sudo-rs commit changes the default sudo experience by enabling visible feedback as you type passwords, replacing the long-standing no-echo prompt.
Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 9, 2026 (Feb 23 – Mar 1)
Catch up on the latest Linux news: AerynOS Feb 2026 Snapshot, COSMIC 1.0.8, KDE Plasma 6.6.1, Firefox 148, Hypeland 0.54, Wine 11.3, Linux kernel LTS support extended for multiple releases, and more.
Armbian 26.2 Introduces Linux kernel 6.18 LTS Images and Imager Upgrades
Armbian 26.2 Goa introduces expanded SBC support, Linux 6.18-based images, and continued enhancements for Rockchip and Allwinner platforms.
Arch Linux March ISO Is Out With Kernel, Desktop, and Security Updates
Arch Linux has released its updated March 2026 installation ISO, bringing a new kernel, refreshed system libraries, desktop updates, and security fixes.
GNU Hurd Finally Runs on x86_64 With New 64-Bit Port
GNU Hurd now supports x86_64 through GNU Guix, marking its first official move beyond 32-bit architecture after decades of development.
AerynOS Feb 2026 Snapshot Updates Desktops, MOSS Gets Faster
AerynOS February 2026 snapshot updates COSMIC, GNOME, and KDE Plasma while significantly improving MOSS atomic update performance and tooling.
Pangolin 1.16 Tunneled Reverse Proxy Adds SSH Auth Daemon
Pangolin 1.16 tunneled reverse proxy adds SSH auth daemon, server-side pagination, and improved private resource visibility.
Incus 6.22 Container & Virtual Machine Manager Released
Incus 6.22 introduces vsock support for the Windows VM agent, direct backup streaming, disk-only snapshot restore, and expanded cluster and storage improvements.
KDE Plasma 6.7 to Introduce Rounded Highlights
Plasma 6.7 brings rounded highlight styling to Breeze apps and refines network settings with expanded OpenVPN options and merged Wi-Fi tabs.
elementary OS 8.1.1 Released With Linux kernel 6.17
elementary OS 8.1.1 arrives with Linux kernel 6.17 and the latest Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Hardware Enablement stack.
Hyprland 0.54 Wayland Compositor Brings Per Workspace Layouts
Hyprland 0.54 tiling Wayland compositor introduces per-workspace layouts, new scroll and monocle modes, and performance improvements.
Shotcut 26.2 Video Editor Fixes Timeline and HEVC Crashes
Shotcut 26.2 open-source video editor resolves Timeline crashes with Qt 6.10 and fixes HEVC preview issues on Windows.
Grafana 12.4 Observability Platform Released with Dynamic Dashboards
Grafana 12.4 introduces Dynamic dashboards, enhanced Git Sync, and new layout tools to simplify dashboard design and large-scale management.