AerynOS January 2026 Snapshot Updates GNOME, KDE Plasma, and COSMIC
AerynOS publishes its January 2026 Alpha ISO, featuring Linux kernel 6.18 and a refreshed package stack across multiple desktop environments.
cpx Introduced as a Faster, Modern Replacement for Linux cp
A new Rust-based tool called cpx offers a modern alternative to the traditional cp command on Linux, adding parallel copying, progress bars, resume support, and configurable defaults.
SUSE VP Jeff Mahoney Publishes Draft Governance Proposal for openSUSE
Jeff Mahoney, VP of Engineering at SUSE, has published a non-binding governance proposal for openSUSE to address decision deadlocks.
Calibre 9.0 E-Book Manager Released With New Bookshelf View
Calibre 9.0 introduces a new Bookshelf view, improved e-book editing from the viewer, smoother Linux scrolling, and more.
Systemd Creator Lennart Poettering Joins New Linux Integrity Startup
Lennart Poettering has been named Chief Engineer at Amutable, marking his first publicly announced role since leaving Microsoft.
Vivaldi Browser 7.8 Brings Drag and Drop Tab Tiling and Smarter Pinned Tabs
Vivaldi 7.8 introduces drag-and-drop Tab Tiling, smarter pinned tabs, and smoother multitasking for everyday browsing.
GeForce NOW Releases Native Linux App Beta, Now Available for Download
GeForce NOW’s Linux beta is available today, allowing PCs to stream RTX games from the cloud at up to 5K resolution and high FPS.
Linux Kernel Quietly Formalizes What Happens If Linus Torvalds Steps Away
The Linux kernel has added new documentation outlining how the project would continue if Linus Torvalds were no longer able to lead development.
Immich 2.5 Released With Free Up Space, Web Backups
Immich 2.5, a self-hosted photo and video management platform, introduces Free Up Space, non-destructive editing, web-based backups, and more.
OPNsense 26.1 Open-Source Firewall Released With Threat Intelligence Feeds
OPNsense 26.1 open-source firewall and routing platform boosts security with threat intelligence, host discovery, and clearer real-time firewall visibility.