Linux NewsDecman Is a Declarative Package and Configuration Manager for Arch Linux
Decman provides a declarative way to manage Arch Linux systems, ensuring installed packages and configuration match a defined state.
GNU Binutils 2.46 Released With AMD Zen 6 and Arm v9.7 Support
GNU Binutils 2.46 adds support for AMD Zen 6 processors and Arm v9.7, expanding toolchain readiness for upcoming CPU architectures.
Kdenlive 25.12.2 Delivers Monitor Fixes and Dragging Refactor
Kdenlive 25.12.2 open-source video editor, is now available with new stability fixes, better monitor performance, and workflow improvements.
Linux Kernel 6.19 Released, This Is What’s New
Linux kernel 6.19 is now out, bringing updates to architectures, filesystems, networking, security, and the kernel’s internal systems.
Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 6, 2026 (Feb 2 – 8)
Catch up on the latest Linux news: COSMIC Desktop 1.0.5, Wine 11.2, Fish Shell 4.4, LibreOffice 26.2, VirtualBox gains a working KVM backend, GNU/Linux or just Linux?, and more.
Memos 0.26 Note-Taking App Released With Stronger Authentication
The new Memos 0.26 update brings stronger authentication, refresh token rotation, and better media streaming to this self-hosted, open-source note-taking app.
New Rust Tool Traur Analyzes Arch AUR Packages for Hidden Risks
Traur is a new tool written in Rust that checks Arch AUR packages for hidden security risks before you install them.
New Proposal Explores Machine Learning Assistance for Linux Kernel Behavior
A Linux kernel developer has proposed using user-space machine learning models to assist kernel subsystems.
KDE Plasma 6.7 Prepares Smarter Window List and Window Management Improvements
Plasma 6.7 is shaping up to include an improved Window List widget with sorting and clearer grouping for easier window navigation.
KDE Linux Reaches 62% Toward Beta Release, Developers Say
KDE Linux developers report the project is 62% complete on its path toward a public beta release.
PeaZip 10.9 Released With File Manager and Viewer Improvements
PeaZip 10.9 improves file manager performance, updates viewers, adds new shortcuts, and reduces memory usage when handling large archives.
Wine 11.2 Released With Faster PDB Loading and 32 Bug Fixes
Wine 11.2 is out with faster PDB loading, improved MSVC runtime support, and 32 bug fixes affecting games, tools, and audio.
Microsoft Introduces LiteBox, a New Security-Focused Library OS
LiteBox is a new open-source sandboxing library OS from Microsoft, designed to run code with a minimal, security-focused OS surface.
Is the Raspberry Pi Still an Affordable SBC? I Don’t Think So
Raspberry Pi has raised prices on many Pi 4, Pi 5, and Compute Module models as memory costs surge in 2026, undermining its once-low-cost SBC positioning.
Calibre 9.2 E-Book Manager Released With ZIP Output Changes
Calibre 9.2 introduces security fixes, ZIP output changes, and multiple bug fixes across the e-book viewer and bookshelf.