VirtualBox 7.2.8 Released With Linux Kernel 7.0 Support and Wayland Fixes
VirtualBox 7.2.8 is out with Linux 6.19 and 7.0 host support, Wayland fixes, Windows 11 improvements, and updated Guest Additions.
Arch Linux Now Ships a Reproducible Docker Image
Arch Linux has released a reproducible Docker image, providing users with a bit-for-bit identical container build, though some limitations remain.
Archinstall 4.3 Released with Security Fixes and Installer Improvements
Archinstall 4.3 introduces security and partitioning bug fixes, as well as installer enhancements such as optional additional font selection.
Git 2.54 Released With New git history Command
Git 2.54 introduces the experimental git history command, config-based hooks, and more efficient repository maintenance by default.
Ubuntu 26.10 Stonking Stingray Officially Announced for October 15 Release
Canonical has confirmed Ubuntu 26.10 will carry the Stonking Stingray codename and is scheduled to launch on October 15, 2026.
GNU Coreutils 9.11 Delivers Enhanced Performance and Multi-Byte Character Support
GNU Coreutils 9.11 introduces up to 15x faster cat and yes commands on Linux through zero-copy I/O, along with performance improvements for wc and shuf.
Mozilla Firefox 150 Now Available for Download, Here’s What’s New
Mozilla Firefox 150 brings stronger local network privacy protections, Linux GTK emoji picker support, and new tools for reorganizing PDF pages.
LXQt 2.4 Desktop Environment Released with Better Wayland Support
LXQt 2.4 releases with improved multi-monitor Wayland behavior, refined power management, and several fixes across desktop components.
Debian Names a New Leader for the Project
Debian’s leadership is changing hands as Sruthi Chandran succeeds Andreas Tille following the official 2026 vote.
Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 16, 2026 (Apr 13 – 19)
Catch up on the latest Linux news: Solus 4.9, Zorin OS 18.1, COSMIC Desktop 1.0.10, Wine 11.7, Linux 7.1 merges new NTFS driver, Fedora 44 faces second release delay, and more.