Linux NewsLinus Torvalds Announces First Linux Kernel 7.1 Release Candidate
Linus Torvalds announced the general availability of the first Release Candidate version of the upcoming Linux 7.1 kernel series for public testing. Here’s what to expect!
CachyOS ISO Release for April 2026 Brings Shelly as Default GUI Package Manager
The CachyOS ISO snapshot for April 2026 is now available for download with the Shelly graphical package manager, DNS-over-HTTPS, fingerprint sudo, and more.
BleachBit 6.0 Introduces New Cookie Manager, Improves Browser Cleaning
BleachBit 6.0 open-source and free disk space cleaner, privacy manager, and computer system optimizer software is now available for download with many improvements and major changes.
Fwupd 2.1.2 Linux Firmware Updater Adds Support for New Devices
Fwupd 2.1.2 Linux firmware updater is now available for download with support for new devices, new features, and various improvements. Here's what's new!
Tails 7.7 Anonymous Distro Adds Detection of Outdated Secure Boot Certificates
Tails 7.7 anonymous Linux distribution is now available for download with automatic detection of outdated Secure Boot certificates, Tor Browser 15.0.10, and other changes.
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS (Resolute Raccoon) Is Now Available for Download
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS (Resolute Raccoon) is now available for download powered by Linux kernel 7.0 and GNOME 50 desktop environment.
Firefox 151 Is Now Available for Public Beta Testing with Improved Settings
Firefox 151 open-source web browser is now available for public beta testing with an improved Settings page, easier access to translations, and many new features for web developers.
Linux Kernel 6.19 Reaches End of Life, It’s Time to Upgrade to Linux Kernel 7.0
Linux kernel 6.19 reached end of life and all users are now recommended to upgrade their systems to the latest Linux 7.0 kernel series as soon as possible.
PipeWire 1.6.4 Improves ALSA Sequencer Port Names, Fixes More Bugs
PipeWire 1.6.4 audio/video server for Linux is now available for downlaod with ALSA Sequencer improvements and various bug fixes.
QEMU 11.0 Released with New CPU Model for Intel Diamond Rapids
QEMU 11.0 open-source virtualization software is now available for download as a major update that introduces many new features and improvements for supported architectures. Here’s what’s new!
Mozilla Thunderbird 150 Brings Support for Generating Unobtrusive Signatures
Mozilla Thunderbird 150 open-source email client is now available for download with support for generating unobtrusive signatures for OpenGPG, Account Hub improvements, and many other changes.
Framework Announces Framework Laptop 13 Pro with Touchscreen Display
Framework Laptop 13 Pro has been announced today by Framework Computer as a Linux-first notebook with a touchscreen display.
Colorado Age Attestation Bill May Exclude Open Source OSes and Apps
System76 CEO Carl Richell confirms that the upcoming Colorado age attestation bill may exclude Open Source OSes and apps, as well as popular code repos and containers.
VirtualBox 7.2.8 Released with Support for Linux 7.0, Guest Time Accounting
VirtualBox 7.2.8 open-source virtualization software is now available for download with initial support for Linux kernel 7.0, guest time accounting, and many other Linux changes.
Archinstall 4.3 Arch Linux Installer Adds Support for Installing Additional Fonts
Archinstall 4.3 text-mode installer for the Arch Linux distribution is now available with support for installing additional fonts, as well as other changes and bug fixes.