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Mageia Linux 10 Enters Alpha Phase With April 2026 Release Target

OnDecember 19, 2025

The Mageia team has outlined the Mageia 10 release schedule, including alpha, beta, RC milestones, and a final release planned for April 2026.

Fwupd 2.0.19 Released With New CRC Tools and udev Support

OnDecember 19, 2025

Fwupd 2.0.19 introduces new CRC calculation tools, adds udev support without systemd, and delivers multiple bug and security fixes.

Kodi 22 “Piers” Preview Shows FFmpeg 8 Upgrade and New Format Support

OnDecember 19, 2025

Kodi 22 “Piers” is taking shape with FFmpeg 8, HEIC support, Python 3.13, and wide-ranging platform improvements ahead of the final release.

OpenZFS 2.4.0 Extends Linux Kernel Support to 6.18 and Supports FreeBSD 14–16

OpenZFS 2.4 Extends Linux Kernel Support to 6.18 and Supports FreeBSD 14–16

OnDecember 19, 2025

OpenZFS 2.4 extends Linux kernel compatibility up to 6.18 while supporting FreeBSD 14, 15, and 16, bringing major performance, quota, and storage improvements.

Arch Linux Makes Its WSL Image Fully Reproducible Across Builds

OnDecember 18, 2025

Arch Linux has made its official WSL image fully reproducible, ensuring bit-for-bit identical builds using archived repositories and normalized timestamps.

Armbian Team Launches New Official Imager for Flashing Armbian OS

OnDecember 18, 2025

The Armbian team has launched a new official imager that simplifies flashing Armbian OS on single-board computers across macOS, Windows, and Linux.

Kdenlive 25.12 Released With Interface and Workflow Improvements

OnDecember 18, 2025

Kdenlive 25.12 open-source video editor introduces a new docking system, redesigned menus, improved markers, audio monitor updates, and more.

Linux Mint 22.3 “Zena” Enters Public Beta

OnDecember 18, 2025
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Linux Mint 22.3 “Zena” is now in public beta, offering users an early look at new features and improvements before the final release.

NVIDIA Releases Linux Driver 590.48.01 With Wayland and Vulkan Fixes

NVIDIA Releases Linux Driver 590.48 With Wayland and Vulkan Fixes

OnDecember 18, 2025

NVIDIA’s Linux driver 590.48 debuts as a New Feature Branch release with Wayland fixes, Vulkan performance improvements, and updated platform requirements.