Linux NewsOpenVPN 2.7 Released with Multi-Socket Server Support
OpenVPN 2.7 adds multi-socket server support, enhanced cross-platform DNS handling, and an updated Windows architecture with win-dco as the default driver.
IPFire Introduces Community-Driven DBL for Domain Blocking
IPFire DBL is a new community-powered domain blocklist that organizes domains into categories and supports RPZ, SquidGuard, and Adblock formats.
Parrot OS 7.1 Released with Linux kernel 6.17
Parrot OS 7.1 is out now, featuring Linux kernel 6.17, fixes for GRUB boot problems on some laptops, and updated security tools.
Go 1.26 Introduces new Expression Support and Runtime Updates
Go 1.26 now lets you use expression-based initialization with new(expr) and includes updates to the runtime and developer tools.
COSMIC Desktop 1.0.6 Released With Clipboard, File Manager, and Applet Fixes
System76 has released COSMIC Desktop 1.0.6, which brings file manager fixes, better clipboard support, new terminal hotkeys, and more.
MOS Is a New Open-Source Server OS Aimed at Homelabs and Self-Hosting
MOS is a new open-source server operating system designed for homelabs and self-hosting, combining storage, containers, and virtual machines.
Redis 8.6 Improves Throughput by More Than Five Times Over Redis 7.2
Redis 8.6 in-memory data store is out with performance and latency improvements, alongside reduced memory usage across core data structures.
Ntfy 2.17 Released With Priority Templating and UI Enhancements
Ntfy 2.17, a simple HTTP-based pub-sub notification service, adds priority field templating, UI enhancements, and stability improvements.
Decman Is a Declarative Package and Configuration Manager for Arch Linux
Decman provides a declarative way to manage Arch Linux systems, ensuring installed packages and configuration match a defined state.
GNU Binutils 2.46 Released With AMD Zen 6 and Arm v9.7 Support
GNU Binutils 2.46 adds support for AMD Zen 6 processors and Arm v9.7, expanding toolchain readiness for upcoming CPU architectures.
Kdenlive 25.12.2 Delivers Monitor Fixes and Dragging Refactor
Kdenlive 25.12.2 open-source video editor, is now available with new stability fixes, better monitor performance, and workflow improvements.
Linux Kernel 6.19 Released, This Is What’s New
Linux kernel 6.19 is now out, bringing updates to architectures, filesystems, networking, security, and the kernel’s internal systems.
Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 6, 2026 (Feb 2 – 8)
Catch up on the latest Linux news: COSMIC Desktop 1.0.5, Wine 11.2, Fish Shell 4.4, LibreOffice 26.2, VirtualBox gains a working KVM backend, GNU/Linux or just Linux?, and more.
Memos 0.26 Note-Taking App Released With Stronger Authentication
The new Memos 0.26 update brings stronger authentication, refresh token rotation, and better media streaming to this self-hosted, open-source note-taking app.
New Rust Tool Traur Analyzes Arch AUR Packages for Hidden Risks
Traur is a new tool written in Rust that checks Arch AUR packages for hidden security risks before you install them.