What to Expect from the RPM 6.1 Package Manager
RPM 6.1 RC1 introduces the first test build for the 6.1 package manager series, with updates across macros, builds, signing, and verification.
PeaZip 11.1 File Archiver Adds Security Fixes and Updates 7z Backend
PeaZip 11.1 updates its 7z backend, fixes security issues, and improves archive extraction workflows across Linux and Windows.
Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 19, 2026 (May 4 – 10)
Catch up on the latest Linux news: Parrot OS 7.2, Manjaro 26.1 Preview, Hyprland 0.55, KDE Gear 26.04.1, COSMIC Desktop 1.0.12, Linux kernel killswitch proposed, and more.
Debian Now Blocks Non-Reproducible Packages from Testing
Debian now blocks non-reproducible packages from entering testing, making reproducible builds a migration requirement for the 14 (Forky) cycle.
FreshRSS 1.29 Feed Aggregator Adds New Sorting Controls
FreshRSS 1.29 self-hosted RSS feed aggregator adds new sorting controls, feed icons, webhook support, and PHP 8.5 improvements.
Arch-Based Omarchy 3.8 Adds Reminders, Live Weather, and Default App Controls
Omarchy 3.8 adds built-in reminders, live Waybar weather, transcoding tools, and easier default app selection.
Hyprland 0.55 Brings Lua Configs and User-Defined Layouts
Hyprland 0.55 introduces Lua configs, user-defined layouts, ICC profiles, scrolling updates, and color management improvements.
Valve Ships Second Steam Client Update in May with More Steam Controller Fixes
Valve’s second Steam Client update for May 2026 fixes Steam Controller firmware, Steam Input, charging puck, and streaming issues.
Kdenlive 26.04.1 Video Editor Fixes Serious Project File Security Flaw
Kdenlive 26.04.1 fixes a serious project file vulnerability and ships stability improvements across editing, audio, subtitles, transitions, and project recovery.
Parrot OS 7.2 Ships with Linux Kernel 6.19 and Copy Fail Fix
Parrot OS 7.2 is now available with Linux kernel 6.19, updated security tools, Debian package sync, and Copy Fail mitigation.