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Ubuntu 26.04 LTS (Resolute Raccoon) Released, This Is What’s New

OnApril 23, 2026

Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Resolute Raccoon is out with GNOME 50, Linux kernel 7.0, and five years of support until April 2031.

System76’s New Pangolin Pro Brings Ryzen AI Power to a 3.64 lb Linux Laptop

OnApril 23, 2026
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System76 has introduced the Pangolin Pro, a new Linux laptop with Ryzen AI 7 350, a 16-inch 2K 165Hz display, and OCuLink eGPU support.

Arch-Based Omarchy 3.6 Improves Panther Lake Efficiency

OnApril 23, 2026

Omarchy 3.6 introduces Panther Lake kernel patches, persistent Hyprland toggles, and improved laptop display management.

Ventoy 1.1.12 Fixes Ubuntu 24.04.4 LTS Install Failure

OnApril 23, 2026

Ventoy 1.1.12 fixes Ubuntu 24.04.4 LTS install failures, resolves VirtualBox UEFI display issues, and improves Windows and WinPE boot handling.

Tails 7.7 Adds Secure Boot Certificate Expiry Alerts

OnApril 23, 2026

Tails 7.7 adds alerts for outdated Secure Boot certificates before their June 2026 expiry, along with updates to Tor Browser and Thunderbird.

OpenVPN 2.7.2 Fixes Two Security Flaws and Improves Password Handling

OnApril 22, 2026
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OpenVPN 2.7.2 fixes two security flaws, adds long password support in the management interface, and includes several bugfixes for Windows users.

Linux May Drop Legacy 3Com, AMD, and Xircom Ethernet Drivers

OnApril 22, 2026

The Linux kernel may drop 18 old Ethernet drivers for ISA- and PCMCIA-era hardware as maintainers question whether the aging code still has active users.