Linux NewsantiX 26.1 Released as a Debian 13-Based Systemd-Free Linux
antiX 26.1 arrives as a bug-fix release based on Debian 13 Trixie, with five init systems, IceWM by default, and 32-bit support.
KDE Plasma 6.8 Adds More Polish While Plasma 6.9 Starts Taking Shape
KDE Plasma 6.8 picks up more UI polish and fixes ahead of its final release, while early Plasma 6.9 improvements are already starting to land.
GoZen 0.14 Video Editor Enters Beta, Built With Godot and FFmpeg
GoZen 0.14 marks the open-source video editor’s move into beta, bringing a minimalist Linux-first editing experience built on Godot and FFmpeg.
KDE Plasma 6.8 Gives the Oxygen Theme More Modern Touches
Oxygen continues its comeback with Plasma 6.8, adding better accent color support, refreshed cursors, more icons, and visual fixes.
Git 2.56 Released With Safer Conflict Resolution and Performance Gains
The latest Git release brings a dedicated resolved-files staging mode, new maintenance commands, and substantial scalability improvements.
Flatpak 1.18.4 Released With Fixes for Six Security Vulnerabilities
Flatpak 1.18.4 is out with fixes for six security flaws affecting sandbox escapes, file access, process signaling, and OCI authentication.
Firefox 157 Nova Released With Its Biggest Visual Refresh in Years
Mozilla releases Firefox 157 with Project Nova, the browser’s biggest visual overhaul in years, plus new themes, compact mode, and AV1 improvements.
F-Droid 2.0 Android App Store Launches With New UI, Improved Search
F-Droid 2.0 brings a redesigned Android app store experience with a new UI, improved search and filtering, background updates, and smoother app installs.
GNOME 49.10 Released as the Final Update in the GNOME 49 Series
The final GNOME 49 update is here with bug fixes, security improvements, and updates to 14 components, including GNOME Shell and Mutter.
Shotcut 26.9 Video Editor Adds Audio Ducking, FFmpeg 9.0
Shotcut 26.9 introduces automatic audio ducking, adjustment clips, track-level volume controls, FFmpeg 9.0, and numerous fixes.
OpenShot 4.0.1 Video Editor Improves Razor Tool, Timeline Editing, and Linux Support
OpenShot 4.0.1 upgrades the Razor tool, improves timeline navigation and editing responsiveness, adds official Snap support, and fixes numerous bugs.
Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 39, 2026 (September 21 – 27)
Catch up on the latest Linux news: Sparky 2026.09, Systemd 262, COSMIC Desktop 1.9, Kitty 0.49, Samba 4.25, Ubuntu kernels move to weekly releases, and more.
Klassik Revives the KDE 3 Desktop on Modern Plasma 6
Klassik is a modern KDE Plasma 6 project recreating the look and feel of KDE 3 while supporting Wayland and fractional scaling.
Budgie Desktop 10.10.3 Released With Menu Favorites, Free Desktop Icon Placement
Budgie Desktop 10.10.3 adds app favorites, free desktop icon placement, primary monitor selection, and a rewritten Keyboard Layout applet.
postmarketOS Is Now Nura After Major Project Rebrand
The Linux-based mobile operating system postmarketOS has officially changed its name to Nura after a year-and-a-half selection process.