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TUXEDO Launches InfinityBook Max 16 With OLED Display and RTX Graphics

OnJanuary 7, 2026

TUXEDO InfinityBook Max 16 launches with Intel Core Ultra 9 HX, RTX graphics, OLED display, and full Linux support.

IPFire 2.29 Core Update 199 Brings WiFi 6 and WiFi 7 to the Firewall Platform

OnJanuary 7, 2026

IPFire 2.29 Core Update 199, an open-source firewall, brings full WiFi 6 and WiFi 7 support, higher throughput, improved wireless stability, and updated core components.

Nitrux 5.1 Drops Virtual Machine Support and Shifts Fully to Bare Metal

OnJanuary 7, 2026

Nitrux 5.1 ends official support for virtual machines, focusing exclusively on physical hardware for performance, stability, and a tightly controlled system design.

Debian Urgently Seeks Volunteers After Data Protection Team Resigns

OnJanuary 6, 2026

Debian seeks contributors interested in privacy to restore its Data Protection Team after all members stepped back, shifting responsibilities temporarily to the project leader.

Jellyfin Marks 7 Years With Major Desktop App Changes

OnJanuary 6, 2026

Jellyfin confirms the new desktop app is now available on Flathub and Arch AUR for Linux users, with Windows and macOS builds still pending.

Ubuntu 25.04 (Plucky Puffin) Officially Nears End of Life

OnJanuary 6, 2026

Ubuntu 25.04 (Plucky Puffin) will reach end of life on January 15, 2026, after which security updates and official support will no longer be available. Users should upgrade promptly.

Ubuntu Now Officially Supports NVIDIA Rubin AI Systems

OnJanuary 6, 2026

NVIDIA Rubin AI platforms are now officially supported on Ubuntu, unifying CPU, GPU, and DPU components for scalable AI workloads.

Gentoo’s 2025 Report: Financial Health and the Push Away From GitHub

OnJanuary 6, 2026
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Gentoo’s 2025 report outlines stable finances, ongoing migration to SPI, and plans to move development infrastructure away from GitHub toward Codeberg.