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VitruvianOS 0.3 Debuts as Haiku-Inspired Linux OS Without X11 or Wayland

OnMarch 25, 2026

VitruvianOS 0.3 is the first public release, featuring a Haiku-inspired design and a custom graphics stack built on the Linux kernel, without X11 or Wayland.

Oracle Releases Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel 8.2 Based on Linux 6.12 LTS

OnMarch 25, 2026

Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel 8.2 is now available for Oracle Linux 9 and 10, featuring a Linux 6.12 LTS base and upstream security updates.

Kali Linux 2026.1 Released with New Theme and Kernel 6.18

OnMarch 24, 2026

Kali Linux 2026.1 introduces BackTrack mode, updates NetHunter, upgrades the kernel to 6.18, and adds 8 new tools, along with several package changes.

Mozilla Thunderbird 149 Brings Address Book Export and Multiple Bug Fixes

OnMarch 24, 2026

Mozilla Thunderbird 149 introduces address book export, improves EWS message sync, and resolves multiple bugs across email, calendar, and encryption features.

GNOME 48.10 Released as Final Bugfix Update for GNOME 48

OnMarch 24, 2026

GNOME 48.10 is out as the last maintenance update in the GNOME 48 lifecycle, focusing on fixes across core components like Shell, GTK, and Mutter.

NVIDIA 595.58 Linux Driver Released With Multiple Kernel Crash Fixes

OnMarch 24, 2026
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NVIDIA 595.58 is now available for download, resolving kernel crashes, X11 compositor flicker, and Wayland display wake issues on Linux systems.

Krita 5.3 and Krita 6.0 Released With New Text Engine and Wayland HDR Support

OnMarch 24, 2026

Krita 5.3 delivers a new text engine and updated tools, alongside Krita 6.0, the Qt 6-based release with early Wayland support.

DietPi 10.2 Released with Immich Support and New Software Options

OnMarch 23, 2026

DietPi 10.2 adds Immich, Immich Machine Learning, uv, and RustDesk Client, alongside tool improvements, configuration updates, and multiple bug fixes.