Arch Linux August ISO Is Out with Linux Kernel 7.1.5
Arch Linux’s August 2026 ISO ships with Linux kernel 7.1.5, glibc 2.44, Binutils 2.47, systemd 261.2, KDE Plasma 6.7.3, and updated packages.
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KDE Plasma 6.8 Adds Resizable Virtual Screens and Larger Emojis
KDE Plasma 6.8 will deliver faster external GPU performance, resizable virtual display resolutions, scalable emojis, and pixel-precise monitor positioning.
Incus 7.3 Released with Shared GPU Acceleration and 13 Security Fixes
Incus 7.3 introduces shared 3D GPU acceleration for Linux virtual machines, easier port forwarding, UEFI NVRAM management, and fixes for 13 security vulnerabilities.
Komodo 2.3 Build and Deploy Tool Released with Faster Container Search
Komodo 2.3 introduces paginated resource and container lists, improved search, server-side sorting, and better UI responsiveness.
AerynOS Gets Linux Kernel 7.1.5, COSMIC 1.5, and Mesa 26.1.6
AerynOS rolls out a new unstable update featuring Linux kernel 7.1.5, COSMIC Desktop 1.5, Mesa 26.1.6, systemd 260.4, and more.
Shotcut 26.7 Video Editor Adds Built-In Stock Asset Library and GPU Selection
Shotcut 26.7 introduces a new Elements panel with royalty-free media assets, GPU selection on Linux and Windows, and a Shake video filter.
Arch Linux Disables AUR Package Adoption Amid Malicious Takeovers
The Arch Linux team has suspended package adoption in the AUR while it investigates malicious adoptions and follow-up commits.
Happy SysAdmin Day to the People Keeping the Internet Held Together
Today marks the 27th annual SysAdmin Day, celebrating the people who keep servers alive, networks running, and users away from dangerous buttons.
GNU Nano 9.2 CLI Text Editor Released with New Terminal Output Check
GNU Nano 9.2 is now available with a new terminal output check, clearer multibuffer aliases, and restored support for legacy keystrokes.
Calibre 9.12 E-Book Manager Adds AirDrop Book Sharing
Calibre 9.12 introduces AirDrop sharing on macOS, support for the latest Tolino firmware, new Content Server plugin capabilities, and several bug fixes.