Linux NewsCOSMIC 1.1 Desktop Environment Released with COSMIC Monitor and Improvements
COSMIC 1.1 desktop environment is now available with COSMIC Monitor and improvements to COSMIC Files, COSMIC Term, COSMIC Edit, COSMIC Applets, COSMIC Comp, and more.
GNU nano 9.1 CLI Text Editor Released with Minor Improvements and Bug Fixes
GNU nano 9.1 open-source command line text editor for Linux-based operating systems is now available for download with a couple of improvements and various bug fixes.
KDE Plasma 6.7.1 Desktop Is Out with Fixes for Kickoff, Discover, and KWin
KDE Plasma 6.7.1 is now available as the first maintenance update to the latest KDE Plasma 6.7 desktop environment series with various bug and regression fixes, and some small improvements.
Canonical Announces Live Kernel Patching Support for Ubuntu on ARM64
Ubuntu maker Canonical announced today that its Canonical Livepatch live kernel patching is now available for Ubuntu systems running on the ARM64 (AArch64) architecture.
Kubuntu Focus M2 and Zr Linux Laptops Now Ship with Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
Kubuntu Focus launches refreshed versions of the Focus M2, Focus Zr, and Focus XE laptops, along with a new Focus Ar laptop with latest generation Intel processors.
OBS Studio 32.2 Promises New Filter to Compose SDR into HDR, Beta Out Now
OBS Studio 32.2 enters public beta testing with a new filter to compose SDR into HDR, dynamic bitrate support for multitrack video, Ubuntu 26.04 LTS support, and more.
Steam Machines Is Up for Reservation from $1,049 with Arch Linux-Based SteamOS 3
Valve officially launched the Steam Machines today as an all-in-one Arch Linux-based gaming machine and desktop computer powered by SteamOS.
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: June 21st, 2026
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup for June 21st, 2026, brings news about KDE Plasma 6.7, postmarketOS 26.06, Firefox 152, SparkyLinux 2026.06, Darktable 5.6, VirtualBox 7.2.10, GNU Linux-lbre 7.1, Qt Creator 20, Giada 1.5, Thunderbird 152, PorteuX 2.7, NVIDIA 595.84, PipeWire 1.6.7, Raspberry Pi Imager 2.0.10, Shelly 2.4, and more.
Darktable 5.6 Open-Source RAW Image Editor Released with New AI Features
Darktable 5.6 open-source RAW image editor is now available for download with support for new cameras, new noise profiles, new AI features, and many improvements.
postmarketOS 26.06 “Alpen Avocado” Released with GNOME 50 and KDE Plasma 6.6
postmarketOS 26.06 distribution is now available for download based on Alpine Linux 3.24 and featuring the GNOME 50, KDE Plasma 6.6, Phosh 0.55.0, and Sxmo 1.18.1 graphical interfaces.
System76 Refreshes the Serval WS Linux Laptop with Intel Core Ultra Series 2 CPUs
System76 refreshes its powerful Serval WS Linux-powered laptop with high-end Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics, as well as up to 12TB storage and 96GB RAM.
Shelly 2.4 GUI Package Manager for Arch Linux Released with New Features
Shelly 2.4 open-source graphical package manager for Arch Linux-based distributions is now available for download with improved support for AppImage and Flatpak packages, CLI refactor, and other changes.
Slackware-Based PorteuX 2.7 Released with Linux 7.1, KDE Plasma 6.7, and More
PorteuX 2.7 Linux distribution is now available for download with Linux kernel 7.1, KDE Plasma 6.7, GNOME 50.2, support for the new NTFS-plus driver, a new native PorteuX cursor theme, and more.
Raspberry Pi Imager 2.0.10 Improves Wi-Fi SSID Handling and Accessibility
Raspberry Pi Imager 2.0.10 flashing tool for Raspberry Pi devices is now available for download with improved Wi-Fi SSID handling, reliability and accessibility improvements, and bug fixes.
Latest Raspberry Pi OS Release Is Powered by Linux Kernel 6.18 LTS
Raspberry Pi OS 2026-06-18 is now available for download with Linux kernel 6.18 LTS, new default touchscreen associations, new icons, updated Labwc Wayland compositor, and more.