Linux NewsNetrunner 26 “Twilight” released with Debian 13, Plasma 6, and Linux 6.16
Netrunner 26 “Twilight” is out now, based on Debian 13 Trixie, with KDE Plasma 6.3.6, Linux kernel 6.16, and updated desktop apps.
OpenSSH 10.3 Brings Agent Forwarding Updates And Improvements
OpenSSH 10.3 introduces security fixes, new SSH features, and improvements to agent forwarding, multiplexing, and key handling.
Arch Linux April 2026 ISO Ships With Kernel 6.19 and Systemd 260
Arch Linux April 2026 ISO includes Linux kernel 6.19, systemd 260, updated firmware, and refreshed core packages from March.
Komodo 2.0 Build and Deploy Tool Adds Docker Swarm Support
Komodo 2.0 adds Docker Swarm management, introduces PKI-based authentication, and updates its UI with improved terminal features.
AerynOS March 2026 Update Brings GNOME 50, KDE 6.6.3, and Linux 6.18
AerynOS March alpha ISO brings GNOME 50, KDE Plasma 6.6.3, Linux kernel 6.18, and tooling improvements across moss and boulder.
OpenVPN 2.7.1 Introduces Username-Only Authentication Option
OpenVPN 2.7.1 adds a username-only authentication mode, enabling external challenge-based auth workflows without requiring passwords.
ONLYOFFICE Accuses Euro-Office of License Violations After Launch
Euro-Office launch draws immediate response from ONLYOFFICE, which claims the project violates its licensing terms and raises legal concerns.
The Document Foundation Calls on Europe to Break Free from Proprietary Software
The Document Foundation, creator of LibreOffice, urges Europeans to adopt open source solutions and reduce dependence on proprietary software and major technology platforms.
GNOME 49.5 Improves Stability With Fixes in Shell, Nautilus, and Mutter
The GNOME 49.5 update delivers fixes across the desktop stack, including Shell, Nautilus, and Web, along with important GLib security patches.
Fastfetch 2.61 System Information Tool Drops Windows 7 and 8 Support
Fastfetch 2.61 drops Windows 7 and 8 support, introduces faster GPU detection, and transitions to a pure C build on Linux.
Archinstall 4.0 Introduces New Textual TUI for Arch Linux Installer
Archinstall 4.0 introduces a modern textual UI, replacing the curses interface to enhance usability and accessibility in the Arch Linux installer.
Rspamd 4.0 Spam Filtering System Released With checkv3 Protocol
Rspamd 4.0 open-source spam filtering system introduces the new checkv3 protocol, built-in Fasttext, major backend changes, and more.
Ubuntu MATE Founder Martin Wimpress Steps Back After 12 Years
After 12 years, Ubuntu MATE founder Martin Wimpress is stepping back, and the project is now seeking new maintainers to assume key responsibilities.
Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 13, 2026 (Mar 23 – 29)
Catch up on the latest Linux news: Kali 2026.1, GIMP 3.2.2, Firefox 149, NVIDIA 595.58, Fish Shell 4.6, Krita 6.0, Canonical plans controversial GRUB changes, and more.
Incus 6.23 Container & Virtual Machine Manager Released
Incus 6.23 arrives as the final 6.x release before 7.0 LTS, bringing security fixes, new features, and improved VM and storage capabilities.