Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 20, 2026 (May 11 – 17)

Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 20, 2026 (May 11 – 17)

May 17, 2026
Catch up on the latest Linux news: Debian 13.5, COSMIC Desktop 1.0.13, Plasma 6.7 Beta, Wine 11.9, Fragnesia vulnerability, new Linux kernel security bug guidelines, and more.
APT 3.3.1 Released to Debian Unstable with Solver Improvements

APT 3.3.1 Released to Debian Unstable with Solver Improvements

May 17, 2026
APT 3.3.1 package manager is now in Debian unstable, bringing small maintenance fixes for solver3, dirstream handling, and authentication config warnings.
KDE Plasma 6.7 Beta Is Out, Here’s What to Expect in the Final Release

KDE Plasma 6.7 Beta Is Out, Here’s What to Expect in the Final Release

May 17, 2026
KDE Plasma 6.7 Beta is now available for testing, with the final Plasma 6.7 release scheduled for June 16. Here’s what to expect.
Rescuezilla 2.6.2 Adds Ubuntu 26.04 LTS-Based Build

Rescuezilla 2.6.2 Adds Ubuntu 26.04 LTS-Based Build

May 16, 2026
Rescuezilla 2.6.2 is out with new Ubuntu-based images, Partclone 0.3.47, and fixes cloning and shutdown menu issues.

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How to Upgrade from Ubuntu 24.04 LTS to 26.04 LTS

How to Upgrade from Ubuntu 24.04 LTS to 26.04 LTS

April 26, 2026
Tested and proven step-by-step guide for smoothly upgrading from Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat) to Ubuntu 26.04 LTS (Resolute Raccoon).
How to Install COSMIC Desktop on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS

How to Install COSMIC Desktop on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS

January 5, 2026
A step-by-step guide to installing the COSMIC desktop environment on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS via a PPA repository.
How to Upgrade to Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS from 22.04 LTS

How to Upgrade to Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS from 22.04 LTS

December 29, 2025
Upgrading to Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS brings the new COSMIC desktop—here’s how to update from 22.04 without breaking your system.
How to Upgrade to Zorin 18 from 17: A Step-by-Step Guide

How to Upgrade to Zorin OS 18 from 17: A Step-by-Step Guide

November 28, 2025
Here’s how to upgrade from Zorin 17 to Zorin 18, with all the steps you need to ensure a smooth, safe, and trouble-free system update.