KaOS 2026.09 Released with Dinit, Niri, and Noctalia 5.1
KaOS 2026.09 is out with a Dinit-based system, Niri 26.04, Noctalia 5.1, Linux kernel 7.1, and Limine as the default bootloader.
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Debian 13.7 Released with 107 Security Updates and 106 Bug Fixes
Debian 13.7 is out with 107 security updates and 106 bug fixes, plus installer, kernel ABI, Cinnamon, glibc, and package updates.
KDE Plasma 6.8: Here’s What’s Coming
KDE Plasma 6.8 is shaping up with Union theming, Kup backup integration, lower remote desktop latency, and new Wayland-related improvements.
OpenRGB 1.0 Released After Nearly Three Years of Development
OpenRGB 1.0 is out with a redesigned profile system, background service support, Qt 6, PawnIO, hotplugging, and expanded hardware support.
Kdenlive 26.08.1 Video Editor Released with Timeline Improvements
Kdenlive 26.08.1 is out with fixes for several crashes, ripple editing issues, Effects Zones, transcoding, and theme handling.
openSUSE’s Agama Installer 24 Released with Improved Storage and AutoYaST Support
Agama 24 improves storage device selection, regional settings, network configuration, accessibility, and AutoYaST compatibility.
Linux Mint Is Getting New Calendar and Book Reader Apps
Linux Mint previews a new Calendar app, EPUB reader, redesigned Library, and other XApp improvements planned for its next release.
GIMP 3.2.6 Brings Faster Text Handling and Better Layer Editing
GIMP 3.2.6 improves text and font performance, adds layer-group cutting, expands stylus dynamics, and delivers several workflow refinements.
Ubuntu 24.04.5 LTS Released with Updated HWE Stack
Ubuntu 24.04.5 LTS arrives with a Linux 7.0-based HWE stack, refreshed installation media, and the latest security and maintenance updates.
Noctalia 5.1 Wayland Shell Adds a Built-In Screenshot Region Editor
Noctalia 5.1 introduces a screenshot editor with annotations, alongside cellular connectivity, enterprise Wi-Fi support, and numerous fixes.