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Mageia 10 Beta Released with Linux Kernel 6.18 and KDE Plasma 6.5

OnMarch 20, 2026
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Mageia 10 Beta is now available for testing, featuring Linux kernel 6.18 LTS, KDE Plasma 6.5, GNOME 49, and updated core packages.

Systemd Introduces Birth Date Support for Upcoming Linux Desktop Age Controls

OnMarch 20, 2026
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A recent systemd update introduces birth date storage, supporting ongoing efforts to implement age-based access controls in the Linux desktop stack.

Opera GX Gaming Browser Launches on Linux With Full Feature Set

OnMarch 19, 2026

Opera GX gaming browser is now available on Linux with GX Control, built-in VPN, ad blocking, and Twitch and Discord integrations.

Germany Mandates ODF for Public Administration in Sovereign Digital Stack

OnMarch 19, 2026
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Germany requires Open Document Format in its new sovereign digital framework, standardizing document use across public administrations.

Vivaldi Browser 7.9 Introduces UI Auto-Hide for Full-Screen Browsing

OnMarch 19, 2026

Vivaldi 7.9 is out now with auto hiding interface elements, a new Follower Tab system, and updates to improve browsing flow.

PipeWire 1.4.11 Released as Bug Fix Update for Older Stable Series

OnMarch 19, 2026

PipeWire 1.4.11 multimedia framework arrives as a maintenance update for the older 1.4 branch, fixing crashes, memory issues, and improving JACK compatibility.

GParted Live 1.8.1 Released With Linux Kernel 6.19

OnMarch 19, 2026
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GParted Live 1.8.1, a bootable Linux system for disk partitioning, is out with Linux kernel 6.19, Debian Sid updates, and the stable GParted 1.8.1 release.