Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 12, 2026 (Mar 16 – 22)
Catch up on the latest Linux news: Mageia 10 Beta, GNOME 50, Blender 5.1, Bcachefs 1.37, FFmpeg 8.1, systemd introduces birth date support, and more.
Linux & Open Source News
Explore the latest updates from the Linux and Open Source ecosystem. Find out about the newest distributions, software releases, and community-driven projects making headlines.
Bottles 63.0 Introduces Proxy Support and Resolves Installation Issues
Bottles 63.0, a Wine prefix manager for running Windows applications on Linux, enhances installation reliability and introduces proxy support.
HandBrake 1.11.1 Video Transcoder Improves Stability With Audio and UI Fixes
HandBrake 1.11.1 video transcoder delivers stability fixes, updated libraries, and multiple Windows improvements, including UI and accessibility fixes.
Canonical Announces MicroCloud 3.1 with Cluster Manager Integration
Canonical releases MicroCloud 3.1, adding support for Cluster Manager to manage and monitor multiple clusters from one place.
Turris Omnia NG Wired Launches as a Linux-Powered 10Gb Router
Turris Omnia NG Wired arrives as a Linux-based 10Gb router built for homelabs with fast networking, modular hardware, and long-term support.
SysVinit 3.16 Init System Released with Minor Fixes
SysVinit 3.16 UNIX-style init system improves systemd-to-SysV script conversion and delivers minor fixes alongside ongoing codebase cleanup.
Immich 2.6 Photo and Video Management Solution Released with 350+ Commits
Immich 2.6 includes over 350 commits, delivering faster mobile performance, improved playback, and enhanced sharing features.
antiX 26 Released as Systemd-Free Debian 13 Distro with Five Init Systems
antiX Linux 26 arrives based on Debian 13 Trixie with five init systems, a systemd-free design, and a fast, lightweight environment built for efficiency.
Upcoming KDE Plasma 6.7 Adds Time Zone Offsets and Desktop Type-Ahead
KDE Plasma 6.7 will introduce time zone offsets in the clock and a new type-ahead desktop navigation feature for faster file access.
Wine 11.5 Improves Linux Compatibility with New Build System Changes
Wine 11.5 introduces C++ build system support, improved Linux integration, and several fixes that enhance stability and compatibility across applications.