Linux NewsDarktable 5.4.1 RAW Released With Extensive Bug Fixes
Darktable 5.4.1, an open-source raw photo editing tool, is out with many bug fixes addressing export issues, RAW processing errors, crashes, and metadata inconsistencies.
Ardour 9.0 Arrives as a Major DAW Update
Ardour 9.0 DAW is out, introducing clip recording, pianoroll windows, region FX, and major MIDI and audio workflow improvements across Linux, macOS, and Windows.
GNU/Linux or Just Linux? Between Purism and Everyday Usage
A critical look at the GNU/Linux naming debate and why everyday usage settled on the shorter, simpler term: Linux.
TrueNAS Previews 2026 With TrueNAS 26 Beta Planned for April
TrueNAS’s 2026 roadmap highlights Linux kernel 6.18 LTS, OpenZFS 2.4, and built-in ransomware detection in TrueNAS 26.
KDE Gear 25.12.2 Apps Collection Rolls Out, Here’s What’s New
The KDE Gear 25.12.2 update addresses crashes and bugs in key apps including Dolphin, Kdenlive, Kate, and KDE Connect.
Krita 5.3 and 6.0 Enter Beta With Text and Tooling Overhauls
The first betas of Krita 5.3 and Krita 6.0 are now available, launching a new feature cycle built from a shared Qt5 and Qt6 codebase.
VirtualBox Gains a Working KVM Backend in Development Builds
VirtualBox developers confirm an early but usable KVM backend, currently available only through manual source builds.
System76 Lays Out Major COSMIC Desktop Changes Planned for Epoch 2 and 3
System76 has published a detailed roadmap outlining planned features and priorities for COSMIC Epoch 2 and 3, covering performance, UI, and workflow changes.
Sudo’s Longtime Maintainer Appeals for Sponsorship to Sustain the Project
After maintaining sudo for over three decades, Todd C. Miller is asking organizations and individuals to sponsor ongoing development efforts.
Linux Users, Do You Use Non-Free Software?
The virtual Richard M. Stallman (vrms) concept lives on, helping Linux users identify non-free software via license audits.
GNU Coreutils 9.10 Released With Stability Fixes
GNU Coreutils 9.10 fixes critical bugs, improves performance, and refines core command behavior across Linux systems in a new stable release.
LibreOffice 26.2 Released With Faster Performance, Compatibility Improvements
LibreOffice 26.2 open-source office suite introduces faster performance, improved compatibility, and hundreds of fixes across Writer, Calc, and Impress.
Arch Linux February ISO Is Out With Kernel, Desktop, and Security Updates
Arch Linux has released its updated February installation ISO, bringing a new kernel, refreshed system libraries, desktop updates, and security fixes.
Navidrome 0.60 Music Server & Streamer Unleashes WebAssembly Plugin System
Navidrome 0.60 introduces a WebAssembly-based plugin system, enabling developers to extend the self-hosted music server with Go, Rust, Python, or JavaScript.
COSMIC Desktop 1.0.5 Adds Battery Percentage Option and Tab Drag-and-Drop
System76's COSMIC Desktop 1.0.5 release adds a toggle for battery percentage and tab drag-and-drop support in the Files app.