GNOME 49.1, the first bugfix release to the 49 series of the desktop environment, is out now, addressing freezes, focus quirks, resize glitches, and other minor issues.

The PipeWire 1.6 Linux multimedia framework is coming soon—expect smarter link negotiation, refined audio handling, and faster response times.

ONLYOFFICE Docs 9.1 delivers 4× faster spreadsheet formulas and advanced tools for PDF redaction and editing.

Debian’s Technical Committee overrules systemd maintainers, requiring /var/lock to remain writable in line with Debian Policy.

The Mobian team releases Trixie, a Debian-based mobile OS update featuring PipeWire, Linux kernel 6.12, and new signing keys.

The Free Software Foundation reveals its technical plans for Librephone, focusing on free firmware and open hardware research.

GStreamer 1.26.7 multimedia framework fixes CUDA 13 runtime errors, improves RTSP keepalive handling, and enhances overall stability.

Thunderbird 144, an open-source email client, rolls out with bug fixes, improved stability, and an updated Flatpak runtime based on Freedesktop SDK 24.08.

The new Zorin OS 18 builds on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS with Linux kernel 6.14, bringing a cleaner UI, better performance, and modern desktop polish.

The new TUXEDO InfinityBook Pro 15 (Intel) Linux laptop pairs Core Ultra 7 power with a 99 Wh battery and full Linux support.

A tried-and-true step-by-step guide for a hassle-free upgrade to Linux Mint Debian Edition 7 "Gigi" from Linux Mint Debian Edition 6 "Faye".

Linux Mint Debian Edition 7 "Gigi" has been officially released, incorporating the Debian 13 "Trixie" base with the new features from Linux Mint 22.2 "Zara".

Tails 7.1, a privacy-focused Linux distro, introduces Tor Browser 14.5.8 with a new offline home page and Thunderbird 140.3.

The new Peppermint OS release lands with a Debian 13 "Trixie" base, XFCE desktop, Qt6 Calamares installer, and new GUI tools.

GNOME Flatpak Runtime has dropped its 32-bit compatibility extension, focusing future builds entirely on 64-bit and ARM architectures.

Firefox 144 introduces AES-256 encryption for passwords, new web APIs, and smoother transitions with improved WebGPU performance.

The Dash to Panel GNOME extension v72 fixes fullscreen, opacity, and gradient bugs on GNOME 49.

Catch up on the latest Linux news: Ubuntu 25.10, Gnoppix KDE 25.10, GIMP 3.0.6, KDE Gear 25.08.2, OpenSSH 10.2, Python 3.14, ClamAV 1.5, Solus begins a new epoch, Meta unveils OpenZL, and more.

Switching to Linux is less about technical hurdles and more about adjusting your mindset. Here's why.

KDE Frameworks 6.19 fixes 7z crashes, refines Breeze Icons, and delivers better performance across core libraries.