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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.

GNU Hurd Finally Runs on x86_64 With New 64-Bit Port

OnMarch 1, 2026

GNU Hurd now supports x86_64 through GNU Guix, marking its first official move beyond 32-bit architecture after decades of development.

AerynOS Feb 2026 Snapshot Updates Desktops, MOSS Gets Faster

OnMarch 1, 2026

AerynOS February 2026 snapshot updates COSMIC, GNOME, and KDE Plasma while significantly improving MOSS atomic update performance and tooling.

Pangolin 1.16 Tunneled Reverse Proxy Adds SSH Auth Daemon

OnFebruary 28, 2026

Pangolin 1.16 tunneled reverse proxy adds SSH auth daemon, server-side pagination, and improved private resource visibility.

Incus 6.22 Container & Virtual Machine Manager Released

OnFebruary 28, 2026

Incus 6.22 introduces vsock support for the Windows VM agent, direct backup streaming, disk-only snapshot restore, and expanded cluster and storage improvements.