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GStreamer 1.28.7 open-source multimedia framework is now available for download with support for building against OpenCV 5, missing API version suffix in HIP support library filename, and other changes.
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup for September 6th, 2026, brings news about Firefox 155, Audacity 4.0, Thunderbird 155, Linux 7.1 EOL, Ubuntu 26.10 Snapshot 3, Grml 2026.09, LibreOffice 26.2.6, Shelly 3.1.3, new Steam Client update, Audacity 3.7.9, Firefox 156 beta, new Arch Linux ISO release, OpenVPN 2.7.7, and more.
OpenVPN 2.7.7 is now available for download as the seventh maintenance update to the OpenVPN 2.7 series with various improvements, as well as bug and security fixes.
Shelly 3.1.3 graphical package manager for Arch Linux distributions is now available for download with improved AppImage and Flatpak support, improved package builder, and other changes.
LibreOffice 26.2.6 is now available for download as the sixth point release to the LibreOffice 26.2 office suite series with 36 bug fixes.
Grml 2026.09 GNU/Linux distribution is now available for download based on Debian Testing/Forky and powered by Linux kernel 7.1. Here’s what’s new!
Ubuntu 26.10 “Stonking Stingray” Snapshot 3 is now available for public testing for early adopters and application developers.
Audacity 4.0 open-source audio editor is now available for download as a major update with numerous new features and improvements. Here are the details!
Linux kernel 7.1 reached end of life and all users are now recommended to upgrade their systems to the latest Linux 7.2 kernel series as soon as possible.
Mozilla Thunderbird 155 open-source email client is now available for download with new features, improvements, and numerous bug fixes. Here’s what’s new!
Valve released a new stable Steam Client update with support for HDR streaming on Steam Deck OLED via Remote Play, and improvements across Steam Input, Friends & Chat, and Big Picture Mode.
Arch Linux 2026.09.01 is now available for download as Arch Linux’s ISO release for August 2026, powered by Linux kernel 7.2 and featuring the latest Archinstall 4.4 text-mode installer.
Audacity 3.7.9 open-source digital audio editor and recording software is now available for download with support for the latest FFmpeg 9 multimedia framework and various bug fixes.
Firefox 156 open-source web browser is now available for public beta testing with improved memory and CPU usage when displaying large JPEG images scaled down to fit a page.
Mozilla Firefox 15 open-source web browser is now available for download with support for Happy Eyeballs v3 for faster page loading and many other changes.
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