Linux NewsCOSMIC Desktop 1.0.7 Improves Workspaces Overview
COSMIC Desktop 1.0.7 adds configurable typing actions in Workspaces Overview and resolves several full-screen and tiling-related crashes.
Nginx Proxy Manager 2.14 Drops armv7 Support
Nginx Proxy Manager 2.14 removes armv7/armhf builds and introduces a new setting for advanced proxy configurations.
KDE Plasma 6.6 Desktop Environment Released, This Is What’s New
KDE Plasma 6.6 desktop is out now, introduces an optional new login manager, improved zoom modes, and faster everyday desktop interactions.
Fish Shell 4.5 Fixes Vi Mode Regressions and Improves History Search
Fish Shell 4.5 resolves Vi mode regressions from 4.4 and fixes history search behavior, including correct cursor positioning with wide characters.
Lutris 0.5.20 Improves Proton Integration and Adds Steam Family Source
Lutris 0.5.20, an open-source game manager for Linux, is out with fixes, Proton integration improvements, and introduces a new Steam Family source for shared game libraries.
Bottles 62.0 Adds Dynamic Launcher Portal Support
Bottles 62.0, a Wine prefix manager for running Windows apps on Linux, introduces Dynamic Launcher portal support and adds detailed progress reporting for backups and restore operations.
KDE Responds to FUD Over Alleged systemd Mandate
KDE addresses misinformation about systemd requirements, stating Plasma remains usable on non-systemd systems.
Sparky 8.2 Refreshes KDE Plasma, LXQt, MATE, and Openbox Editions
Sparky Linux 8.2 brings KDE Plasma 6.3.6, Openbox 3.6.1, Xfce 4.20, and the newest packages from the Debian 13 repositories.
Budgie Desktop 11 Preview 1 to Introduce Multi-Panel Support and Tiling
Budgie Desktop 11 Preview 1 will add support for multiple panels, let users place panels along screen edges, and introduce tiling features powered by Magpie.
Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 7, 2026 (Feb 9 – 15)
Catch up on the latest Linux news: Linux Kernel 6.19, COSMIC Desktop 1.0.6, Mesa 26, Vim 9.2, OpenVPN 2.7, Podman 5.8, XFS could gain a self-healing feature, and more.
KaOS 2026.02 Debuts Niri Wayland Desktop While Exploring Life Beyond Systemd
KaOS 2026.02 is released without Plasma on the ISO, introducing the Niri and Noctalia Wayland desktops. Plasma 6 remains available in the repositories.
Uptime Kuma 2.1 Adds Globalping Support, Expanded Notification Integrations
Uptime Kuma 2.1 introduces globalping support and new notification integrations, alongside monitoring and stability improvements.
Vim 9.2 Debuts Full Wayland and XDG Base Directory Support
Vim 9.2 now supports Wayland and the XDG Base Directory, and brings improvements to diff mode, fuzzy completion, and scripting features.
GNOME 49.4 Released with Shell, Mutter, and Files Bug Fixes
GNOME 49.4 desktop environment is out with fixes for Shell, Mutter, and Files, improving stability and display scaling.
Plasma 6.7 Set to Bring KWin Performance Fixes and UI Refinements
KDE Plasma 6.7 addresses slow KWin scrolling and enables smoother virtual desktop switching in the Overview effect.