Linux & Open Source News

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Debian’s APT 3.2 Arrives With New Solver Work and History Rollback Features

OnApril 8, 2026

APT 3.2 expands package history management by introducing undo, redo, and rollback commands to Debian’s package manager.

Arch Linux Users Can Now Upgrade to GNOME 50

OnApril 8, 2026

GNOME 50 is now available for Arch Linux users, bringing the latest desktop release to systems ready for upgrade.

OpenShot 3.5.1 Video Editor Released With Built-In Proxy Editing

OnApril 8, 2026

OpenShot 3.5.1 introduces built-in proxy editing, improved timeline zooming, multi-selection trimming, enhanced ComfyUI tools, and user interface scaling.

GStreamer 1.28.2 Released with Bug Fixes and Security Updates

OnApril 8, 2026

GStreamer 1.28.2 multimedia framework fixes security issues and improves playback, streaming, and stability across the multimedia framework.

COSMIC Desktop 1.0.9 Released with Better Files, Settings, and Applets

OnApril 7, 2026

COSMIC Desktop 1.0.9 improves performance, hardens greeter security, and delivers fixes and enhancements across Files, Settings, Store, and more.

Flatpak 1.16.4 Fixes Critical Sandbox Escape Vulnerability

OnApril 7, 2026

Flatpak 1.16.4 addresses a critical sandbox escape vulnerability that could allow host file access and code execution, along with three additional security issues.