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DietPi 10.5 distribution for single-board computers is now available for download with KMS/DRM support enabled by default for Raspberry Pi SBCs, better NanoPi K2 support, and other changes.
Linux kernel 7.1 is now available for download with new features, enhanced hardware support through new and updated drivers, improvements to filesystems and networking, and much more.
Ubuntu Desktop 26.10 (Stonking Stingray) daily build ISO images are now available for download for early adopters and application developers.
Ubuntu Desktop 26.10 (Stonking Stingray) daily build ISO images are now available for download for early adopters and application developers.
Ubuntu 25.10 "Questing Quokka" will reach end of life on July 9th, 2026, and users should consider upgrading to Ubuntu 26.04 LTS "Resolute Raccoon".
A first look at the new features and improvements in the upcoming Audacity 4 open-source audio editor.
Shelly 2.3.3 open-source graphical package manager for Arch Linux-based distributions is now available for download with better handling of Flatpak and AppImage bundles, and other changes.
A first look at Antergos NeXT, a modern revival of the Antergos Linux distribution based on Arch Linux and featuring the KDE Plasma desktop environment.
GStreamer 1.28.4 open-source multimedia framework is now available for download with support for decoding FLAC files and new codec mime/profile mappings for Android, bug fixes, and various other improvements.
Peppermint OS Devuan distribution has been updated today to Devuan 6 (Excalibur), based on the Debian 13 (Trixie) operating system series but without the systemd init system.
KDE Frameworks 6.27 open-source software suite is out now with various improvements and bug fixes for KDE apps and the Plasma desktop environment. Here’s what’s new!
Audacity 3.7.8 open-source digital audio editor and recording software is now available for download with improves support for HiDPI displays on Linux, new options to choose where silence is truncated, and more.
COSMIC 1.0.16 desktop environment is now available with improvements across COSMIC Files, COSMIC Panel, COSMIC Settings, COSMIC Player, COSMIC Greeter, and COSMIC Launcher.
Fwupd 2.1.5 Linux firmware updater is now available for download with support for Elan touchscreens, support for installing the database updates on broken hardware with new firmware, as well as various other improvements.
Alpine Linux 3.24 distribution is now available for download with GNOME 50, KDE Plasma 6.6, COSMIC desktop, and Linux kernel 6.18 LTS. Here’s what’s new!
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