Linux NewsCanonical Plans Controversial GRUB Changes for Ubuntu 26.10 Secure Boot
Canonical plans changes to Secure Boot GRUB in Ubuntu 26.10, removing support for LUKS, LVM, ZFS, and other features.
VitruvianOS 0.3 Debuts as Haiku-Inspired Linux OS Without X11 or Wayland
VitruvianOS 0.3 is the first public release, featuring a Haiku-inspired design and a custom graphics stack built on the Linux kernel, without X11 or Wayland.
Oracle Releases Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel 8.2 Based on Linux 6.12 LTS
Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel 8.2 is now available for Oracle Linux 9 and 10, featuring a Linux 6.12 LTS base and upstream security updates.
Kali Linux 2026.1 Released with New Theme and Kernel 6.18
Kali Linux 2026.1 introduces BackTrack mode, updates NetHunter, upgrades to kernel 6.18, and adds eight new tools along with several package changes.
Mozilla Thunderbird 149 Brings Address Book Export and Multiple Bug Fixes
Mozilla Thunderbird 149 introduces address book export, improves EWS message sync, and resolves multiple bugs across email, calendar, and encryption features.
GNOME 48.10 Released as Final Bugfix Update for GNOME 48
GNOME 48.10 is out as the last maintenance update in the GNOME 48 lifecycle, focusing on fixes across core components like Shell, GTK, and Mutter.
NVIDIA 595.58 Linux Driver Released With Multiple Kernel Crash Fixes
NVIDIA 595.58 is now available for download, resolving kernel crashes, X11 compositor flicker, and Wayland display wake issues on Linux systems.
Krita 5.3 and Krita 6.0 Released With New Text Engine and Wayland HDR Support
Krita 5.3 delivers a new text engine and updated tools, alongside Krita 6.0, the Qt 6-based release with early Wayland support.
DietPi 10.2 Released with Immich Support and New Software Options
DietPi 10.2 adds Immich, Immich Machine Learning, uv, and RustDesk Client, alongside tool improvements, configuration updates, and multiple bug fixes.
Qt 6.11 Released With Qt Canvas Painter and Task Tree Module
Qt 6.11 introduces the Qt Canvas Painter for 2D rendering, the Task Tree module, and enhancements to graphs and 3D rendering.
Garuda Linux Says No to Age Verification Outside Legal Requirement
Arch-based Garuda Linux clarifies its position on age verification and addresses concerns regarding systemd userdb and data management.
Firefox 149 Now Available for Download, Brings Split View
Mozilla Firefox 149 improves PDF performance with hardware acceleration and introduces a new Split View feature for side-by-side browsing.
GrapheneOS Mobile Operating System Opposes OS-Level Age Checks
GrapheneOS, an open-source Android-based mobile OS, will not implement OS-level age verification, despite regulatory pressure.
Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 12, 2026 (Mar 16 – 22)
Catch up on the latest Linux news: Mageia 10 Beta, GNOME 50, Blender 5.1, Bcachefs 1.37, FFmpeg 8.1, systemd introduces birth date support, and more.
Bottles 63.0 Introduces Proxy Support and Resolves Installation Issues
Bottles 63.0, a Wine prefix manager for running Windows applications on Linux, enhances installation reliability and introduces proxy support.