Ubuntu 25.10 Switches to Dracut as Default Initramfs Tool
Ubuntu confirms Dracut will become the default initramfs tool in 25.10, phasing out initramfs-tools after nearly 20 years of use.
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Garuda Linux Releases New ISO with Mesa Fixes
Arch-based Garuda Linux September ISO refresh brings Mesa 25.2.2, bug fixes, and better hardware support.
AlmaLinux 10 Enables CRB Repository by Default Ahead of 10.1 Release
AlmaLinux 10 enables the CRB repo by default, cutting dependency errors and smoothing EPEL installs ahead of the AlmaLinux 10.1 release.
Debian 13.1 Released with Security Fixes and Stability Updates
Debian 13 "Trixie" receives its first refresh (13.1), featuring 71 bug fixes and 16 security updates. Here's more on that.
KDE Linux Alpha Launches with Immutable Base and Flatpak Support
KDE Linux alpha debuts as a reference OS for Plasma and KDE apps, built on an immutable base with Flatpak, Snap, and atomic updates.
openSUSE Leap 16 Promises 24 Months of Community Support per Release
openSUSE Leap 15.6 extends updates until April 2026, while Leap 16 introduces a full 24-month support cycle across both Leap and Leap Micro releases.
Linux Mint 22.2 “Zara” Now Available for Download, This Is What’s New
Linux Mint 22.2 “Zara” is now available for download, with fingerprint authentication, kernel 6.14, Mesa 25.0.7, Cinnamon 6.4.8, and UI refinements.
Linux Lite 7.6 Released with New Community Wiki and Updated Apps
Ubuntu-based Linux Lite 7.6 is out with a new community Wiki, kernel 6.8, LibreOffice 25.8, bug fixes, and updated themes.
Armbian 25.8.1 Released with Kernel 6.16, Debian 13 Support
Armbian 25.8.1 brings Linux kernel 6.16, Debian Trixie support, new SBC boards, and updated drivers.
Asahi Linux Lead Developer Steps Down
After bringing full GPU support to Asahi Linux on Apple Silicon, Alyssa Rosenzweig steps back from the project.