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Arch Linux April 2026 ISO Ships With Kernel 6.19 and Systemd 260

OnApril 1, 2026

Arch Linux April 2026 ISO includes Linux kernel 6.19, systemd 260, updated firmware, and refreshed core packages from March.

Komodo 2.0 Build and Deploy Tool Adds Docker Swarm Support

OnApril 1, 2026

Komodo 2.0 adds Docker Swarm management, introduces PKI-based authentication, and updates its UI with improved terminal features.

AerynOS March 2026 Update Brings GNOME 50, KDE 6.6.3, and Linux 6.18

OnApril 1, 2026

AerynOS March alpha ISO brings GNOME 50, KDE Plasma 6.6.3, Linux kernel 6.18, and tooling improvements across moss and boulder.

OpenVPN 2.7.1 Introduces Username-Only Authentication Option

OnMarch 31, 2026

OpenVPN 2.7.1 adds a username-only authentication mode, enabling external challenge-based auth workflows without requiring passwords.

ONLYOFFICE Accuses Euro-Office of License Violations After Launch

OnMarch 31, 2026
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Euro-Office launch draws immediate response from ONLYOFFICE, which claims the project violates its licensing terms and raises legal concerns.

The Document Foundation Calls on Europe to Break Free from Proprietary Software

OnMarch 31, 2026
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The Document Foundation, creator of LibreOffice, urges Europeans to adopt open source solutions and reduce dependence on proprietary software and major technology platforms.