Ubuntu 24.04.4 LTS Released with Bug Fixes and Security Updates
Ubuntu 24.04.4 LTS is now officially available, powered by Linux kernel 6.17, and featuring refreshed packages and bug fixes.
Is Ubuntu Treating Its Users as If They Can’t Be Trusted?
Canonical drops the Software & Updates tool from Ubuntu 26.04 LTS defaults, citing usability and maintenance concerns.
7-Zip 26.0 File Archiver Improves ZIP and RAR Handling
7-Zip 26.0 improves ZIP, RAR, UDF, QCOW, CPIO, and Compound archive handling, enhances sorting in File Manager, and more.
FocusWriter 1.9 Simple Word Processor Adds Heading Shortcuts
FocusWriter 1.9, a simple fullscreen word processor, adds heading shortcuts, refines heading behavior, and switches to KDSingleApplication.
Mesa 26.0 Released With RADV Ray Tracing Performance Gains
Mesa 26.0 improves RADV ray tracing performance and updates multiple Vulkan drivers with new extensions and maintenance promotions.
Linux Mint January 2026 Report Highlights Record Donations
Linux Mint raised $47,312 from 1,393 donors in December and is developing a new Cinnamon screensaver that will work natively on both X11 and Wayland.
Tails 7.4.2 Released with Emergency Kernel Fix
Tails 7.4.2 is an emergency release that patches Linux kernel security flaws that could be chained to gain administrative access.
GNOME 48.9 Released as Stable Bugfix Update for GNOME 48
GNOME 48.9 is a stable maintenance update that fixes issues in Nautilus, GVfs, libadwaita, and other core libraries for everyone using GNOME 48.
OpenVPN 2.7 Released with Multi-Socket Server Support
OpenVPN 2.7 adds multi-socket server support, enhanced cross-platform DNS handling, and an updated Windows architecture with win-dco as the default driver.
IPFire Introduces Community-Driven DBL for Domain Blocking
IPFire DBL is a new community-powered domain blocklist that organizes domains into categories and supports RPZ, SquidGuard, and Adblock formats.