Microsoft’s Azure Linux 4.0 Is Publicly Available, But Still Preview-Only
Azure Linux 4.0 is now available through Azure images, containers, and downloadable ISOs, but Microsoft still marks it as preview-only and not suitable for production use.
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Kali Linux 2026.2 Released with GNOME 50, KDE Plasma 6.6, Kernel 6.19
Kali Linux 2026.2 arrives with major desktop updates, new tools, faster VM boots, and APT source changes.
Mageia 10 Revives the Mandrake Spirit with Plasma 6 and Kernel 6.18 LTS
Mageia 10 lands after a long development cycle, bringing Plasma 6.5, GNOME 49, Xfce 4.20, Linux kernel 6.18 LTS, DNF 5, RPM 4.20, and more.
Slackel MATE 9.0 Keeps Slackware Current Alive for 32-Bit Systems
Slackel MATE 9.0 arrives with Slackware Current compatibility, MATE desktop, live ISO support, and installable images for both modern and older hardware.
Drauger OS Reworks Ubuntu LTS with KDE Plasma for Linux Gaming
Drauger OS 7.8 reworks Ubuntu 26.04 LTS with KDE Plasma into a niche Linux gaming distro, adding kernel 7.0, Wayland by default, and gaming-focused tweaks.
CachyOS Brings a Polished Hyprland Noctalia Experience in June Update
CachyOS’ June 2026 ISO refresh introduces a new Hyprland Noctalia option, DNS-over-QUIC support, performance tweaks, and installer fixes.
SparkyLinux 2026.06 Refreshes Its GameOver, Multimedia, and Rescue Editions
SparkyLinux 2026.06 Special Editions are out, bringing refreshed GameOver, Multimedia, and Rescue ISOs based on Debian testing “Forky.”
KaOS Finalizes Its systemd Exit With First Stable Dinit 2026.06 ISO
KaOS Dinit 2026.06 arrives as the first stable ISO after the project’s systemd-to-Dinit transition reached its final stage.
Ubuntu Gets Rebootless Kernel Patching on Arm64
Canonical Livepatch now supports Arm64 systems, reducing urgent reboot needs for Ubuntu servers, cloud, and edge devices.
postmarketOS 26.06 Brings Fresh Linux Phone Updates
postmarketOS 26.06 is out with Alpine Linux 3.24, updated mobile desktops, systemd 261, Plymouth boot animation, and broader device support.