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Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 41, 2026 (October 5 – 11)

OnOctober 11, 2026
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Catch up on the latest Linux news: Python 3.15, COSMIC Desktop 1.10, OpenSSH 10.6, Tmux 3.8, NVIDIA 615.78.08, Flathub reverses AI-generated app ban, and more.

LineageOS 24.0 Open-Source Mobile OS Released with Android 17

OnOctober 11, 2026
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The open-source mobile OS LineageOS 24.0 launches with Android 17, a new photo editor, improved updates, and redesigned system applications.

ProtonUp-Qt 2.16 Linux Gaming Utility Adds New Compatibility Tool

OnOctober 11, 2026

ProtonUp-Qt 2.16 adds proton-wineland support, fixes GE-Proton installation issues, and improves Heroic Games Launcher integration.

Pebble Round 2 Open-Source Smartwatch Finally Starts Shipping

OnOctober 11, 2026
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Pebble Round 2 begins shipping after production delays, bringing its circular e-paper display, PebbleOS, and updated battery life to users.

Cloudflare Acquires Deno JavaScript Runtime, Core Development to End in 2027

OnOctober 11, 2026

Cloudflare acquires Deno, shifting its developers to Workers while the open-source JavaScript runtime faces an uncertain future.

Let’s Encrypt to Cut SSL Certificate Lifetimes to 64 Days in February 2027

OnOctober 10, 2026

Let's Encrypt will reduce TLS certificate validity from 90 to 64 days starting February 10, 2027, with a further reduction to 45 days planned for 2028.