Linux & Open Source News

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Mojo 1.1 Programming Language Opens Its Compiler to External Contributions

OnSeptember 18, 2026

Mojo 1.1 now accepts external compiler contributions, while Modular has also moved internal compiler issues to public GitHub trackers.

Java 27 Released with G1 as the Default Garbage Collector

OnSeptember 18, 2026

Java 27 is now available, enabling G1 as the default garbage collector everywhere and bringing Compact Object Headers, TLS improvements, and more.

Calibre 9.15 E-Book Manager Released with New AI Storytelling Feature

OnSeptember 18, 2026

Calibre 9.15 introduces an optional “Create your own Adventure” writing game, plus several e-book viewer improvements and bug fixes.

Talos Enterprise Linux Launches for Kubernetes Infrastructure

OnSeptember 17, 2026

Sidero Labs launches Talos Enterprise Linux, adding commercial support, compliance tooling, SLAs, and FIPS builds to the open-source Kubernetes OS.

Miracle-WM 0.11 Wayland Compositor Adds a New Workspace Overview Mode

OnSeptember 17, 2026

Miracle-WM 0.11 is out with a new overview mode for selecting windows and workspaces, along with window urgency support and IPC improvements.

Rust Coreutils 0.12 Improves Ubuntu Compatibility

OnSeptember 17, 2026

Rust Coreutils 0.12 fixes all Ubuntu-prioritized issues, improves GNU compatibility, removes expr’s last C dependency, and expands Windows support.

PipeWire 1.6.9 Multimedia Framework Released with Better Resampling Quality

OnSeptember 17, 2026

PipeWire 1.6.9 is out with improved JACK object handling, better resampling quality, RAOP fixes, and several Bluetooth, PulseAudio, and GStreamer improvements.