TigerVNC 1.16 Released With Wayland Desktop Sharing Support
TigerVNC 1.16, a cross-platform VNC client & server, is out with a new Wayland server, improved keyboard handling, and a more responsive native viewer.
Linux & Open Source News
Explore the latest updates from the Linux and Open Source ecosystem. Find out about the newest distributions, software releases, and community-driven projects making headlines.
OpenSSL 3.6.1 Released With High Severity Security Fixes
OpenSSL 3.6.1 is out with fixes for multiple high-severity vulnerabilities affecting TLS, PKCS12, CMS, and certificate handling.
Xfce Begins Work on xfwl4, a Rust-Based Wayland Compositor
Xfce says the first development release of its new Wayland compositor xfwl4 is expected around mid-2026, with work already underway.
Godot 4.6 Open-Source Game Engine Released With Workflow Improvements
Godot 4.6, a free and open-source game engine, is out with improvements to the editor, performance optimizations, and usability enhancements across everyday game development tasks.
Solseek TUI Package Manager Is Now Officially Available in Solus
Solus has added Solseek to its stable repositories, bringing a fast, keyboard-driven TUI package manager to users.
Proton 10.0-4 Brings Compatibility Boost With Dozens of Games Now Playable
Proton 10.0-4 is now available, resolving issues in Far Cry 5, Age of Empires IV, and other titles on Linux and Steam Deck.
Emmabuntüs DE 5 1.05 Brings Accessibility Improvements Based on Debian 12
Emmabuntüs Debian Edition 5 1.05 introduces accessibility improvements, Debian 12.13 base, and enhanced support for visually impaired users and refurbished PCs.
GParted 1.8 Partition Editor Improves FAT Handling
GParted 1.8 partition editor is out with multiple crash fixes, improved FAT handling, and safer file system copying.
DietPi 10.0 Released With Debian 12 Requirement and Software Changes
DietPi 10.0 is now available, requiring Debian 12 and introducing software updates, platform removals, and system migration changes.
Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 4, 2026 (Jan 19 – 25)
Catch up on the latest Linux news: MX Linux 25.1, CachyOS, GNU Guix 1.5, GIMP 3.0.8, COSMIC 1.0.3, Wine 11.1, Bottles 61, Linux distros I recommend for those switching from Windows, and more.