Linux NewsKaOS Linux 2026.09 Released with Noctalia 5.1, Linux Kernel 7.1, and Mesa 26.2
KaOS Linux 2026.09 distribution is now available for download as the second ISO snapshot using Dinit as the default init system instead of systemd. Here’s what’s new!
Debian 13.7 “Trixie” Released with 106 Bug Fixes and 107 Security Updates
Debian 13.7 is now available for download as a new point release to Debian 13 “Trixie” with 106 bug fixes and 107 security updates.
openSUSE Releases Agama 24 Installer with Networking and Storage Improvements
openSUSE releases the Agama 24 web-based installer for Tumbleweed, Slowroll, and MicroOS with improvements across networking, theming, storage, language, and other components.
Linux Mint Devs Introduce New EPUB Reader and Calendar Apps
Linux Mint devs introduce new apps for the upcoming Linux Mint 23 release, including Xepub EPUB reader and Clockenstein calendar.
GIMP 3.2.6 Released with UX Improvements, New Rotation Stylus Dynamics Input
GIMP 3.2.6 open-source image editor is now available for download with new rotation stylus dynamics input, UX improvements, OS and platform specific improvements, and security updates.
Ubuntu 24.04.5 LTS Is Now Available for Download with Linux 7.0 and Mesa 26.2
Ubuntu 24.04.5 LTS (Noble Numbat) is now available for download powered by Linux kernel 7.0 and Mesa 26.2 graphics stack from Ubuntu 26.04 LTS (Resolute Raccoon).
COSMIC 1.8 Desktop Environment Is Officially Out, Improves Touchscreen Support
COSMIC 1.8 desktop environment is now available with improvements to COSMIC Files, COSMIC Compositor, COSMIC Greeter, COSMIC Panel, COSMIC Player, COSMIC Settings, and COSMIC Applets.
KDE Plasma 6.8 Desktop Environment Is Now Available for Public Beta Testing
KDE Plasma 6.8 desktop environment is now available for public beta testing with various new features, improvements, and bug fixes. Here’s what’s new!
Calamares 3.4.3 Linux Graphical Installer Improves Disk Partitioning, Locale
Calamares 3.4.3 open-source universal graphical installer for GNU/Linux distributions is now available for download with improvements to disk partitioning, locale, and Wayland support.
KDE Gear 26.08.1 Is Out with More Improvements for Your Favorite KDE Apps
KDE Gear 26.08.1 is now available as the first maintenance update to the latest KDE Gear 26.08 open-source software suite series with fixes for various KDE applications.
OpenSSL 4.1 Promises Support for DTLS 1.3, IKEV2 KDF, and GREASE, Alpha Out Now
OpenSSL 4.1 is now available for public testing with an alpha version adding support for DTLS 1.3, IKEV2 KDF, and GREASE, as well as other improvements.
KDE Frameworks 6.30 Improves Baloo File Indexer, KWallet, and System Monitor
KDE Frameworks 6.30 open-source software suite is out now with improved support for Kirigami-based apps, Plasma System Monitor, Baloo file indexer, KWallet app, and more.
NVIDIA 615 Linux Graphics Driver Improves Support for Vulkan-Native Games
NVIDIA 615.71.09 graphics driver is now available for download with improved support for Vulkan-native games, improved support for NVIDIA Smooth Motion, and Wayland fixes.
MocaccinoOS 26.09 Adds x86-64-v3 Optimized Builds for Improved Performance
MocaccinoOS 26.09 distribution is now available for download with optional x86-64-v3 optimized builds for improved performance on supported modern CPUs, improved Intel CPU/platform support, and other changes.
KDE Plasma 6.7.5 Desktop Environment Is Out with Many Improvements and Fixes
KDE Plasma 6.7.5 is now available as the fifth maintenance update to the KDE Plasma 6.7 desktop environment series with more improvements and bug fixes.