Latest NVIDIA Linux Driver 580.95 Released with Bug Fixes
NVIDIA releases Linux driver 580.95 with HDMI 4:2:2 FRL support on Blackwell GPUs, plus key bug fixes and performance updates.
Linux Kernel 6.18 to Ship Without Bcachefs
Linus Torvalds removes Bcachefs from the upcoming Linux kernel 6.18; the filesystem will now continue as a DKMS module.
Brave Browser Introduces Ask Brave, Merging Search and AI
Ask Brave debuts in Brave Browser, merging AI chat with traditional search to deliver faster, grounded answers with context.
OpenTofu Introduces Ephemeral Support for Safer Secrets Management
OpenTofu nightly builds add Ephemeral and Write-Only features, arriving soon in 1.11 for better secret and state management.
Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 39 (Sep 22 – 28, 2025)
Catch up on the latest Linux news: COSMIC Desktop Beta, MX-25, Kali 2025.3, Kernel 6.17, Fish Shell 4.1, Kitty Terminal 0.43, RPM 6.0, Ladybird Browser gains Cloudflare support, and more.
Linux Kernel 6.17 Released, This Is What’s New
Linux kernel 6.17 has been officially released, introducing new file system updates, security enhancements, and expanded hardware support.
Fish Shell 4.1 Released with Brace Syntax, Transient Prompts
Fish shell 4.1 is now available with transient prompts, brace-based commands, smarter autosuggestions, and significant argparse upgrades.
Fedora Council Proposes Policy on AI-Assisted Contributions
Fedora Project seeks community input on a draft AI-assisted contributions policy designed to ensure responsible and ethical AI use.
Kitty Terminal 0.43 Brings Session Management
Kitty 0.43 GPU-accelerated terminal emulator adds session management, cursor trail colors, blinking text, and improved macOS compatibility.
KDE-Centric KaOS 2025.9 Released with Plasma 6.4.5
KaOS 2025.9 arrives with Plasma 6.4.5, a new Midna theme, and early support for Plasma Login Manager, along with a full Qt6-only default installation.