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VirtualBox Gains a Working KVM Backend in Development Builds

OnFebruary 5, 2026

VirtualBox developers confirm an early but usable KVM backend, currently available only through manual source builds.

System76 Lays Out Major COSMIC Desktop Changes Planned for Epoch 2 and 3

OnFebruary 4, 2026
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System76 has published a detailed roadmap outlining planned features and priorities for COSMIC Epoch 2 and 3, covering performance, UI, and workflow changes.

Linux Users, Do You Use Non-Free Software?

OnFebruary 4, 2026
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The virtual Richard M. Stallman (vrms) concept lives on, helping Linux users identify non-free software via license audits.

GNU Coreutils 9.10 Released With Stability Fixes

OnFebruary 4, 2026

GNU Coreutils 9.10 fixes critical bugs, improves performance, and refines core command behavior across Linux systems in a new stable release.

LibreOffice 26.2 Released With Faster Performance, Compatibility Improvements

OnFebruary 4, 2026
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LibreOffice 26.2 open-source office suite introduces faster performance, improved compatibility, and hundreds of fixes across Writer, Calc, and Impress.

Navidrome 0.60 Music Server & Streamer Unleashes WebAssembly Plugin System

OnFebruary 3, 2026

Navidrome 0.60 introduces a WebAssembly-based plugin system, enabling developers to extend the self-hosted music server with Go, Rust, Python, or JavaScript.

COSMIC Desktop 1.0.5 Adds Battery Percentage Option and Tab Drag-and-Drop

OnFebruary 3, 2026

System76's COSMIC Desktop 1.0.5 release adds an option for battery percentage and tab drag-and-drop support in the Files app, alongside bug fixes and dependency updates.