KaOS 2026.02 Debuts Niri Wayland Desktop While Exploring Life Beyond Systemd
KaOS 2026.02 is released without Plasma on the ISO, introducing the Niri and Noctalia Wayland desktops. Plasma 6 remains available in the repositories.
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Ubuntu 24.04.4 LTS Released with Bug Fixes and Security Updates
Ubuntu 24.04.4 LTS is now officially available, powered by Linux kernel 6.17, and featuring refreshed packages and bug fixes.
Is Ubuntu Treating Its Users as If They Can’t Be Trusted?
Canonical drops the Software & Updates tool from Ubuntu 26.04 LTS defaults, citing usability and maintenance concerns.
Tails 7.4.2 Released with Emergency Kernel Fix
Tails 7.4.2 is an emergency release that patches Linux kernel security flaws that could be chained to gain administrative access.
Parrot OS 7.1 Released with Linux kernel 6.17
Parrot OS 7.1 is out now, featuring Linux kernel 6.17, fixes for GRUB boot problems on some laptops, and updated security tools.
MOS Is a New Open-Source Server OS Aimed at Homelabs and Self-Hosting
MOS is a new open-source server operating system designed for homelabs and self-hosting, combining storage, containers, and virtual machines.
KDE Linux Reaches 62% Toward Beta Release, Developers Say
KDE Linux developers report the project is 62% complete on its path toward a public beta release.
TrueNAS Previews 2026 With TrueNAS 26 Beta Planned for April
TrueNAS’s 2026 roadmap highlights Linux kernel 6.18 LTS, OpenZFS 2.4, LXC containers, and built-in ransomware detection in TrueNAS 26.
Arch Linux February ISO Is Out With Kernel, Desktop, and Security Updates
Arch Linux has released its updated February installation ISO, bringing a new kernel, refreshed system libraries, desktop updates, and security fixes.
Linux From Scratch Drops System V Init, Calls Decision Regrettable
Linux From Scratch reluctantly confirms a systemd-only future, ending System V init development due to mounting maintenance pressure and upstream changes.