Amazon Linux 2027 Enters Public Preview with Linux Kernel 7.1 and DNF5
AWS has launched the Amazon Linux 2027 public preview, bringing Linux kernel 7.1+, DNF5, SELinux enforcing by default, and updated developer tools.
Debian-Based Grml 2026.09 Rescue Linux Released with Linux Kernel 7.1
Grml 2026.09 is now available with Linux kernel 7.1.8, a Debian Forky base, exFAT boot support, and updated system administration tools.
OpenTofu IaC Tool Is Adding Built-In Linting in Version 1.13
OpenTofu is developing built-in linting for version 1.13, starting with experimental checks integrated directly into its core workflow.
OpenVPN 2.7.7 Released with Seven Security Fixes
OpenVPN 2.7.7 is now available with fixes for seven security vulnerabilities, Linux Netlink hardening, and several networking bug fixes.
Noctalia 5 Wayland Desktop Shell Is Now Officially Stable
Noctalia 5 reaches stable status with calendar sync support, improved theming, MRU window switching, and a long list of fixes.
Audacity 4.0 Audio Editor Released with Redesigned Qt Interface, New Editing Model
Audacity 4.0 is now available with a completely rebuilt Qt interface, a new clip-editing workflow, Workspaces, HiDPI support, and the new AUP4 project format.
Tails 7.12 Anonymous OS Kicks Off New Two-Week Release Cycle
Tails 7.12 is out as the first release under the project’s new two-week cadence, bringing Tor Browser 15.0.21, Electrum 4.8.1, and updated firmware.
Vivaldi 8.2 Adds Address Bar Calculator, Easier PWA Installation
Vivaldi 8.2 introduces a private local calculator in the Address Field, improves PWA discovery and installation, and previews Enterprise features.
Fastfetch 2.68.1 System Information Tool Brings New Top Module
Fastfetch 2.68.1 introduces a new Top module for displaying resource-hungry processes, alongside improved GTK detection and Wi-Fi reporting.
Bottles 67.1 Improves Windows App Startup Performance on Linux
Bottles 67.1 makes Adaptive Launch smarter, brings OpenXR support through Linux runtimes like WiVRn and Monado, and improves UMU game handling.