Linux Kernel 6.18 Released, This Is What’s New
Linux kernel 6.18 brings expanded architecture support, BPF updates, new namespace file-handle features, and wide-ranging hardware enablement across CPUs, GPUs, and sensors.
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Archinstall 3.0.14 Fixes Snapper-GRUB Snapshots
Archinstall 3.0.14, a guided installer for Arch Linux, fixes Snapper-GRUB snapshot issues and brings improved EFI bootloader handling.
Wine 10.20 Adds vkd3d 1.18, Fixes Launch Issues
Wine 10.20 upgrades vkd3d to 1.18, expands reparse point support, and fixes 31 issues affecting apps and games.
KDE Plasma 6.6 Will Add New Media Controls, Widget Tweaks
KDE Plasma 6.6 will add new media-seeking controls, improved widgets, smoother menus, and early UI refinements ahead of the upcoming release.
Niri 25.11 Lands with a New Alt-Tab Switcher, True Maximize
Niri v25.11 scrollable-tiling Wayland compositor adds a new Alt-Tab switcher with live previews, true Wayland maximize, and DisplayLink support.
Pebble Watch Software Goes 100% Open Source
Pebble watch software is now 100% open source, including the new mobile app and tools, securing long-term support for all Pebble devices.
Collabora Office Brings Its Online UI to the Desktop on Linux, Windows, and macOS
Collabora Office brings the full Collabora Online interface to Linux, Windows, and macOS as a native desktop app, offering offline editing and strong document compatibility.
GNOME 49.2 Released with Bugfixes Across Shell, Mutter, GTK, and Core Apps
GNOME 49.2 desktop environment updates Shell, GTK, GLib, Nautilus, Epiphany, and other key components, focusing solely on stability and bug fixes.
KDE Plasma 6.8 Will Go Fully Wayland, Ending Nearly 30 Years of X11 Sessions
KDE shifts the upcoming Plasma 6.8 release to a Wayland-only setup, keeping X11 apps running via Xwayland and maintaining X11 session support only until early 2027.
Tmux 3.6 Update Adds Scrollbars, New Theme Mode
Tmux 3.6 terminal multiplexer adds pane scrollbars, Mode 2031 themes, new variables, and improved query handling across pixel size, palette, cursor, and clipboard data.