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Debian 13 Stable Users Can Now Install Hyprland from Backports

OnApril 10, 2026

Hyprland arrives in Debian 13 (Trixie) backports, giving stable users an official way to install the dynamic Wayland compositor.

KDE Frameworks 6.25 Brings New Fixes and Developer Improvements

OnApril 10, 2026

KDE Frameworks 6.25 is out now with new fixes and maintenance updates for the collection of libraries powering KDE software.

Deepin 25.1 Arrives With Linux Kernel 6.18 and New AI Features

OnApril 10, 2026

Deepin 25.1 updates the desktop with Linux kernel 6.18, new UOS AI tools, file manager enhancements, and many fixes.

Calibre 9.7 E-Book Manager Released With Offline HTTPS Content Server Mode

OnApril 10, 2026
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Calibre 9.7 introduces full offline mode for HTTPS content server connections, improved annotations grouping, viewer zoom enhancements, and several bug fixes.

France Launches Government Linux Desktop Plan as Windows Exit Begins

OnApril 9, 2026
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France is transitioning government desktops to Linux, with each ministry required to formalize its implementation plan by autumn 2026.

SQLite 3.53 Fixes WAL Corruption Bug, Adds New SQL Features

OnApril 9, 2026

SQLite 3.53 fixes a WAL-reset corruption bug and introduces new SQL features, CLI upgrades, and improved query result formatting.

Solus Says It Has No Plans to Implement Age Verification

OnApril 9, 2026
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Solus says it has no plans to implement age verification and will keep monitoring the growing patchwork of related laws.

PipeWire 1.6.3 Multimedia Framework Improves RAOP, MIDI, and Stability

OnApril 9, 2026

PipeWire 1.6.3 enhances RAOP compatibility, restores comprehensive MIDI1 support, and resolves issues related to crashes, sample rates, RTP, and Bluetooth.