Oracle Linux 9.7 introduces hybrid post-quantum cryptography, QUIC support in OpenSSL, and refreshed UEK 8.1 and RHCK kernels for x86_64 and Arm systems.

Pebble watch software is now 100% open source, including the new mobile app and tools, securing long-term support for all Pebble devices.

Collabora Office brings the full Collabora Online interface to Linux, Windows, and macOS as a native desktop app, offering offline editing and strong document compatibility.

GNOME 49.2 desktop environment updates Shell, GTK, GLib, Nautilus, Epiphany, and other key components, focusing solely on stability and bug fixes.

KDE shifts the upcoming Plasma 6.8 release to a Wayland-only setup, keeping X11 apps running via Xwayland and maintaining X11 session support only until early 2027.

Rocky Linux 10.1 introduces soft reboots, expanded post-quantum crypto, and new XFS scrubbing and shrinking capabilities for enterprise workloads.

Tmux 3.6 terminal multiplexer adds pane scrollbars, Mode 2031 themes, new variables, and improved query handling across pixel size, palette, cursor, and clipboard data.

Redis 8.4 in-memory data store adds hybrid full-text and vector search, delivering over 30% higher throughput for caching and search workloads.

GNOME 48.7 desktop environment is out, delivering fixes across Shell, Mutter, GTK3, and core apps.

Fedora-based Ultramarine Linux 43 shifts from Budgie to Plasma 6.5, introducing UI and permission-handling improvements.

LXD 6.6 introduces placement groups, a Kubernetes CSI driver, improved volume recovery, and support for new HPE Alletra storage.

AlmaLinux 10.1 adds full Btrfs install support, new device drivers, and broader hardware compatibility across all architectures.

Canonical and AMI introduce native Ubuntu netbooting support for Aptio V UEFI, enabling direct installation without external media.

The November 2025 Raspberry Pi OS update adds full HiDPI scaling, refreshed icons, updated labwc, and new browser versions.

Raspberry Pi Imager 2.0 arrives with a fully redesigned interface, a new setup wizard, and smoother OS customization across all platforms.

Learn how to use Zypper, openSUSE's package manager, through practical examples to easily install, update, and manage software and repositories.

KeePassXC 2.7.11 open-source password manager delivers fixes, improved Linux behavior, and new attachment previews for images, HTML, and Markdown.

Catch up on the latest Linux news: AlmaLinux 9.7, Debian Libre, Blender 5.0, Plasma 6.5.3, Bottles 60.0, Proxmox VE 9.1, PHP 8.5, iDescriptor brings iPhone management to Linux, and more.

iDescriptor brings iPhone management to Linux, enabling app installs, file access, AirPlay, and device controls in a free, open-source application.

The new MariaDB 12.1 update introduces a segmented key cache, MDL scalability gains, and several enhancements across the database engine.