Linux NewsUbuntu Maker Canonical Announces MicroCloud Cluster Manager
Ubuntu maker Canonical announced today MicroCloud Cluster Manager that is now in beta as a new cloud platform for managing lightweight cloud clusters...
Mageia 10 Beta Now Available For Those Who Reminisce About Mandrake Linux
It's been nearly three years since the release of Mageia 9 for this Linux distribution who's lineage traces back to the glorious Mandrake Linux. Following the Mageia 10 alpha release back in January, Mageia 10 beta builds are now available...
Vulkan 1.4.347 Debuts With Three New Extensions
Vulkan 1.4.347 made its debut overnight as the latest routine update to this high performance graphics and compute API. Beyond the usual maintenance churn over the past week, Vulkan 1.4.347 brings three new extensions...
Linux 7.1 Adding DRM Dedicated CRTC Background Color Property
Sent out today was the latest weekly round of drm-misc-next patches for queuing ahead of the Linux 7.1 merge window that is set to happen in mid-to-late April...
Steam Linux Beta Prepares For 64-bit, Can Be Run Inside Steam Runtime Container
An interesting new Steam client beta dropped overnight from Valve with some exciting low-level enhancements...
Opera GX for Linux Released
Linux users can now install Opera GX, a gaming-centric spin off of the regular Opera web browser that includes a bunch of gaming-focused extras, like Razer Chroma integration. A Linux version of Opera GX is in the works, according to a tweet posted to the official X account. The company announced the plans via a snarky post linking to news article on Microsoft adding an AI sidebar to Windows 11’s file manager, writing: “Is this a good time to announce that we are working on the Linux version of Opera GX?”. As good a time as any, I’d say. The company provide official DEB […]
FOSS Weekly #26.12: GNOME 50 Release, Fedora for Apple, New Ageless Linux, Manjaro Drama and More
Plenty of things going on in the Linux world.
Google details new 24-hour process to sideload unverified Android apps (Ars Technica)
Ars Technica describes the ritual that will be required before a future Android device will deign to install apps from somewhere other than the Play Store. It is not for the impatient. Here are the steps: Enable developer options by tapping the software build number in About Phone seven times In Settings > System, open Developer Options and scroll down to "Allow Unverified Packages." Flip the toggle and tap to confirm you are not being coerced Enter device unlock code Restart your device Wait 24 hours Return to the unverified packages menu at the end of the security delay Scroll past additional warnings and select either "Allow temporarily" (seven days) or "Allow indefinitely." Check the box confirming you understand the risks. You can now install unverified packages on the device by tapping the "Install anyway" option in the package manager.
Fedora Asahi Remix 43 Arrives with Mac Pro Support and Beats Fedora to a Key Upgrade
Mac Pro support and working microphones on the M2 Pro/Max are in, along with a package management upgrade that Fedora is yet to ship.
Ubuntu 26.04 has a new boot animation (blink and you’ll miss it)
Chances are Ubuntu boots so fast you rarely get time to stare at the boot screen, but if you’re somehow able to slow time down, there’s a new boot spinner to enjoy in 26.04 LTS. The new animation reuses the sunburst-come-tail from the official Resolute Raccoon mascot, albeit without a bemused Raccoon face staring back at you like he climbed in the washing machine and is now stuck on a spin cycle. Ubuntu’s developers also bumped the frame count used for the boot spinner to 60 slides, which allows for a full sweep of what is quite an intricate animation. […]
Microsoft's DXGKRNL Driver Updated For Linux - Many Changes After Four Years
Well, here's an unexpected surprise... A new version of the Linux kernel patches for DXGKRNL were posted today for that DirectX kernel driver that began a few years ago for supporting Windows Subsystem For Linux (WSL) use-cases. This comes four years to the month after the prior version was posted and without much excitement for getting it into the mainline Linux kernel...
Opera GX Gaming Browser Launches on Linux With Full Feature Set
Opera GX gaming browser is now available on Linux with GX Control, built-in VPN, ad blocking, and Twitch and Discord integrations.
Two new stable kernels
Greg Kroah-Hartman has announced the release of the 6.19.9 and 6.18.19 stable kernels. As usual, each has important fixes throughout the tree; users are advised to upgrade.
Blender 5.1 Released: Faster Workflows, Smarter Tools, and Major Performance Gains
by german.suarez The Blender Foundation has officially released Blender 5.1, the latest update to its powerful open-source 3D creation suite. This version focuses heavily on performance improvements, workflow refinements, and stability, while also introducing a handful of new features that expand what artists and developers can achieve. Rather than reinventing the platform, Blender 5.1 is all about making existing tools faster, smoother, and more reliable — a release that benefits both professionals and hobbyists alike. A Release Focused on Refinement Blender 5.1 emphasizes polish over disruption, with developers addressing hundreds of issues and improving the overall production pipeline. The update includes widespread optimizations across rendering, animation, modeling, and the viewport, resulting in a more responsive and efficient experience. Many of Blender’s internal libraries have also been updated to align with modern standards like VFX Platform 2026, ensuring better long-term co
Thunderbird Looks To Finalize Its Exchange Support, Refresh The Calendar UI
Thunderbird announced today the availability of their public roadmaps where they are making it easier for end-users to comprehend what they are currently working on for this mail client not only for the desktop builds but also their Android and iOS versions too...