APT 3.3.4 Adds SHA3 Support, Strengthens Download Verification
Debian's APT 3.3.4 package manager adds SHA3 hashing support, strengthens download verification, and improves command-line usability.
ReactOS Now Supports Installation on NTFS After Nearly a Decade of Work
ReactOS moves closer to beta as major NTFS driver improvements enable installation on NTFS partitions and Windows-compatible formatting.
Lightpanda 1.0 Released as Lightweight Headless Browser Exits Beta
Lightpanda 1.0 is out of beta after two years of development, bringing improved web compatibility, stronger security, and production readiness.
LXD 6.10 Container & Virtual Machine Manager Released as New LTS
LXD 6.10 LTS is out with new image registries, improved disaster recovery, enhanced clustering, and long-term support through 2031.
BleachBit 6.0.6 Cleaner and Privacy Tool Released with Faster File Wiping
BleachBit 6.0.6 improves cleaning performance, adds Helium browser and Docker Desktop support, and fixes Linux permission issues.
Linux Kernel 7.3 Is Out with New FailFS, Scheduler Changes, and More
Linux 7.3 introduces the FailFS filesystem, an overhauled CPU scheduler, OverlayFS improvements, and expanded Rust and hardware support.
Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 42, 2026 (October 12 – 18)
Catch up on the latest Linux news: Ubuntu 26.10, GNOME OS Preview, KDE Plasma 6.8, Firefox 158, Wine 11.20, Linus Torvalds rejects AI coding bans, and more.
Gitea 28.2 Fixes Nine Security Vulnerabilities
Gitea 28.2 is out, addressing critical security issues affecting SSH authentication, OpenID accounts, private repositories, and more.
DavMail 7.1 Exchange Gateway Improves Microsoft 365 and IMAP Support
DavMail 7.1 improves Microsoft Graph integration, IMAP compatibility, calendar handling, and connection reliability for Exchange and Microsoft 365 users.
Gentoo Plans to Drop Chromium, Google Chrome Remains Available
Gentoo is preparing to drop Chromium, as maintaining the source-built browser becomes increasingly difficult. Google Chrome and Flatpak remain alternatives.