Linux Mint Targets Christmas 2026 for Next Major Release
Linux Mint 23 Alfa is now based on Ubuntu 26.04 LTS and Linux kernel 7.0, marking the start of development for the project’s next major release.
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KDE Gear 26.04 Marks KDE’s 30th Anniversary With App Updates
KDE Gear 26.04 apps collection celebrates KDE's 30th anniversary with updates to Dolphin, Kdenlive, Merkuro, NeoChat, and more.
Archinstall 4.2 Stops Installing X.Org Packages for Wayland Profiles
Archinstall 4.2 arrives with a security fix, switches mainline systems to nvidia-open, and stops pulling in X.Org packages for Wayland profiles.
Zorin OS 18.1 Released With Lite Edition, Better App Support, and Linux 6.17
Zorin OS 18.1 is now available with the new Lite edition, Linux kernel 6.17, LibreOffice 26.2, and broader hardware support.
Haiku ARM64 Progress Brings Usable Builds Closer
Haiku is making visible progress on ARM64, with a mostly stable QEMU port and working images expected after further package rebuilds.
Linux Kernel 7.1 Drops 486 and AMD Elan CPU Support
Linux kernel 7.1 development begins with x86 changes removing 486, 486SX, and AMD Elan CPU support.
GNOME 50.1 Released With Bug Fixes Across Core Apps and Libraries
GNOME 50.1 provides a stable bugfix update for GNOME 50, addressing issues in Nautilus, GTK, Epiphany, and other core components.
Federal Bill Would Bring OS-Level Age Verification to the Entire U.S.
A new federal bill proposes OS-level age verification, advancing beyond state laws to establish a potential nationwide requirement.
Fedora 44 Release Delayed as Final Blocker Bugs Remain Open
Fedora 44 missed its April 14 release target after final blocker bugs forced a delay, pushing the expected launch to at least April 21.
COSMIC Desktop 1.0.10 Brings New File Manager Actions and Workspace Controls
COSMIC Desktop 1.0.10 adds custom context menu actions in Files, workspace wrapping toggle, and other desktop refinements.