Linux NewsGStreamer 1.28 Brings Vulkan Video AV1 and VP9 Decode Plus H.264 Encode
GStreamer 1.28 multimedia framework expands Vulkan video support with AV1 and VP9 decoding, H.264 encoding, and improved hardware acceleration across platforms.
Transmission 4.1 BitTorrent Client Released With Major Improvements
Transmission 4.1 BitTorrent client is out with faster downloads, lower CPU usage, improved IPv6 support, and hundreds of fixes.
COSMIC Desktop Is Preparing a Striking New Visual Feature
COSMIC Desktop is experimenting with new visual effects as developers tease frosted glass UI work and more animations.
The Second Plasma 6.6 Beta Released Ahead of February Launch
The second Plasma 6.6 beta is now available with extensive stability fixes and new core modules as KDE prepares for the final release in mid-February.
TigerVNC 1.16 Released With Wayland Desktop Sharing Support
TigerVNC 1.16, a cross-platform VNC client & server, is out with a new Wayland server, improved keyboard handling, and a more responsive native viewer.
OpenSSL 3.6.1 Released With High Severity Security Fixes
OpenSSL 3.6.1 is out with fixes for multiple high-severity vulnerabilities affecting TLS, PKCS12, CMS, and certificate handling.
Xfce Begins Work on xfwl4, a Rust-Based Wayland Compositor
Xfce says the first development release of its new Wayland compositor xfwl4 is expected around mid-2026, with work already underway.
Godot 4.6 Open-Source Game Engine Released With Workflow Improvements
Godot 4.6, a free and open-source game engine, is out with improvements to the editor, performance optimizations, and usability enhancements across everyday game development tasks.
Solseek TUI Package Manager Is Now Officially Available in Solus
Solus has added Solseek to its stable repositories, bringing a fast, keyboard-driven TUI package manager to users.
Proton 10.0-4 Brings Compatibility Boost With Dozens of Games Now Playable
Proton 10.0-4 is now available, resolving issues in Far Cry 5, Age of Empires IV, and other titles on Linux and Steam Deck.
Emmabuntüs DE 5 1.05 Brings Accessibility Improvements Based on Debian 12
Emmabuntüs Debian Edition 5 1.05 introduces accessibility improvements, Debian 12.13 base, and enhanced support for visually impaired users and refurbished PCs.
GParted 1.8 Partition Editor Improves FAT Handling
GParted 1.8 partition editor is out with multiple crash fixes, improved FAT handling, and safer file system copying.
DietPi 10.0 Released With Debian 12 Requirement and Software Changes
DietPi 10.0 is now available, requiring Debian 12 and introducing software updates, platform removals, and system migration changes.
Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 4, 2026 (Jan 19 – 25)
Catch up on the latest Linux news: MX Linux 25.1, CachyOS, GNU Guix 1.5, GIMP 3.0.8, COSMIC 1.0.3, Wine 11.1, Bottles 61, Linux distros I recommend for those switching from Windows, and more.
Bottles 61 Turns Into an Analysis Tool With the New Eagle Feature
Bottles 61 introduces Eagle, a new analysis tool that deeply inspects Windows executables to improve Wine and Proton compatibility on Linux.