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Motorola Announces Partnership With Open Source GrapheneOS

OnMarch 2, 2026
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Motorola is partnering with the open source GrapheneOS Foundation to enhance mobile security and develop future devices with GrapheneOS compatibility.

IPFire 2.29 Core Update 200 Ships Linux Kernel 6.18 LTS

OnMarch 2, 2026

IPFire 2.29 Core Update 200 introduces Linux kernel 6.18 LTS and a preview of the new IPFire Domain Blocklist for DNS filtering.

LLVM 22.1 Released With Backend, LLDB, and ThinLTO Updates

OnMarch 2, 2026

LLVM 22.1 cross-platform compiler system is out with major backend upgrades, LLDB improvements, and new ThinLTO features.

sudo-rs Changes Default Password Prompt Behavior

OnMarch 2, 2026
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A recent sudo-rs commit changes the default sudo experience by enabling visible feedback as you type passwords, replacing the long-standing no-echo prompt.

Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 9, 2026 (Feb 23 – Mar 1)

OnMarch 1, 2026

Catch up on the latest Linux news: AerynOS Feb 2026 Snapshot, COSMIC 1.0.8, KDE Plasma 6.6.1, Firefox 148, Hypeland 0.54, Wine 11.3, Linux kernel LTS support extended for multiple releases, and more.

Armbian 26.2 Introduces Linux kernel 6.18 LTS Images and Imager Upgrades

OnMarch 1, 2026

Armbian 26.2 Goa introduces expanded SBC support, Linux 6.18-based images, and continued enhancements for Rockchip and Allwinner platforms.

Arch Linux March ISO Is Out With Kernel, Desktop, and Security Updates

OnMarch 1, 2026

Arch Linux has released its updated March 2026 installation ISO, bringing a new kernel, refreshed system libraries, desktop updates, and security fixes.