GNOME 49.10 Released as the Final Update in the GNOME 49 Series
The final GNOME 49 update is here with bug fixes, security improvements, and updates to 14 components, including GNOME Shell and Mutter.
Linux & Open Source News
Explore the latest updates from the Linux and Open Source ecosystem. Find out about the newest distributions, software releases, and community-driven projects making headlines.
Shotcut 26.9 Video Editor Adds Audio Ducking, FFmpeg 9.0
Shotcut 26.9 introduces automatic audio ducking, adjustment clips, track-level volume controls, FFmpeg 9.0, and numerous fixes.
OpenShot 4.0.1 Video Editor Improves Razor Tool, Timeline Editing, and Linux Support
OpenShot 4.0.1 upgrades the Razor tool, improves timeline navigation and editing responsiveness, adds official Snap support, and fixes numerous bugs.
Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 39, 2026 (September 21 – 27)
Catch up on the latest Linux news: Sparky 2026.09, Systemd 262, COSMIC Desktop 1.9, Kitty 0.49, Samba 4.25, Ubuntu kernels move to weekly releases, and more.
Klassik Revives the KDE 3 Desktop on Modern Plasma 6
Klassik is a modern KDE Plasma 6 project recreating the look and feel of KDE 3 while supporting Wayland and fractional scaling.
Budgie Desktop 10.10.3 Released With Menu Favorites, Free Desktop Icon Placement
Budgie Desktop 10.10.3 adds app favorites, free desktop icon placement, primary monitor selection, and a rewritten Keyboard Layout applet.
postmarketOS Is Now Nura After Major Project Rebrand
The Linux-based mobile operating system postmarketOS has officially changed its name to Nura after a year-and-a-half selection process.
Noctalia 5.2 Wayland Shell Released With New Window Switcher
Noctalia 5.2 introduces a redesigned window switcher, calendar event reminders, improved screenshot tools, sound themes, and more.
Apprise 2.0 Notification Tool Released With Smarter Retries and Async Support
Apprise 2.0 arrives with notification escalation, smarter retries, parallel delivery, native async support, and major internal changes.
Solus Linux Adopts Formal AI and LLM Contribution Policy
Solus Linux now allows AI-assisted code contributions under strict disclosure, testing, and accountability requirements.