Asahi Linux Moves from MIT to GPL Licensing, Expands M3 Support

Asahi Linux Moves from MIT to GPL Licensing, Expands M3 Support

November 15, 2026
Asahi Linux moves toward GPL licensing amid concerns over commercial code reuse and removes installation restrictions for M3 Macs.
Linux Gets a New XRAID Implementation with Up to 20x Faster Writes

Linux Gets a New XRAID Implementation with Up to 20x Faster Writes

November 15, 2026
XRAID debuts as a new RAID implementation for Linux, promising faster writes, improved rebuilds, and support for zoned storage devices.
Nextcloud Releases Free Desktop Office Suite Built on Euro-Office

Nextcloud Releases Free Desktop Office Suite Built on Euro-Office

November 14, 2026
Nextcloud launches its Euro-Office-powered desktop app, offering offline editing, Microsoft Office format support, and cloud collaboration.
KDE Plasma 6.9 Will Launch XWayland Only When Needed

KDE Plasma 6.9 Will Launch XWayland Only When Needed

November 14, 2026
KDE Plasma 6.9 will introduce on-demand XWayland startup, faster widget loading, redesigned settings pages, and desktop improvements.

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Cinnamon 6.8 Desktop Environment Released with New Trackpad Gestures

Cinnamon 6.8 Desktop Environment Released with New Trackpad Gestures

November 4, 2026
Cinnamon 6.8 adds one-to-one trackpad gestures for Wayland and Xorg, improved networking, refined audio controls, and numerous bug fixes.
Fedora 45 Officially Released, This Is What’s New

Fedora Linux 45 Officially Released, This Is What’s New

November 3, 2026
Fedora Linux 45 is out with GNOME 51, KDE Plasma 6.8, Linux kernel 7.2, enhanced security, and installation improvements.
openSUSE Leap 16.1 Released with Immutable Mode, KDE Plasma 6.6

openSUSE Leap 16.1 Released with Immutable Mode, KDE Plasma 6.6

November 3, 2026
openSUSE Leap 16.1 combines traditional and immutable installations in one release, replacing Leap Micro and adding KDE Plasma 6.6.
Raspberry Pi 5 16GB Price Jumps to $385 Amid Memory Shortages

Raspberry Pi 5 16GB Price Jumps to $385 Amid Memory Shortages

November 2, 2026
Raspberry Pi raises the price of its 16GB Raspberry Pi 5 by $80 to $385, citing rising memory costs and supply constraints.