📰 KDE's proposed LLM policy discussion gets locked after a fiery community clash

With the Linux kernel accepting LLM submissions, distro developers are beginning to ask themselves if AI code has a place within their own project. We've seen distros take both sides, with Gentoo and Void choosing the anti-AI option while Debian allowing only high-quality LLM-generated content. Now, it's KDE's turn to work out what level of LLM-made content is allowed, and the community has some strong thoughts from both camps.

🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/kdes-proposed-llm-policy-discussion-gets-locked-after-a-fiery-community-clash/

#debian #distro #kde #kernel #linux

📰 Variable Refresh Rate "VRR" Target Limiter Proposed For Linux Graphics Drivers

A new proposal being discussed is introducing a Linux user-space API to be able to specify frame rate targets for Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) handling on the Linux desktop...

🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/VRR-Target-Rate-Limiter-uAPI

#linux

📰 Mozilla Firefox 156.0.1 Is Now Available for Download with Various Bug Fixes

Mozilla Firefox 156.0.1 open-source web browser is now available for download with various bug fixes and improvements for all supported platforms.

🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/mozilla-firefox-156-0-1-is-now-available-for-download-with-various-bug-fixes

#firefox #opensource

📰 NetBSD 10.2 Released With New Hardware Support and Security Fixes

NetBSD 10.2 is out as the second point release in the 10.x stable series, adding new Ethernet, VMware, ARM, and security improvements.

🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/netbsd-10-2-released-with-new-hardware-support-and-security-fixes/

#arm

📰 JSAUX launch the E-Ink and Pixel Matrix Faceplates for Steam Machine

More Steam Machine modding customization is here, with the launch of the JSAUX E-Ink and Pixel Matrix Faceplates.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.

🔗 Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/jsaux-launch-the-e-ink-and-pixel-matrix-faceplates-for-steam-machine/

#steam

📰 Ubuntu Linux Maker Canonical Achieved $345M USD In Revenue For 2025

In 2024 Canonical generated nearly $300M USD in revenue for this company behind Ubuntu Linux and other services and software solutions. For 2025, they not only broke $300M but well exceeded it with $345M in revenue...

🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Ubuntu-Canonical-Did-345M-2025

#linux #ubuntu

📰 KDE Picks Enterprise, Documentation, and Styling as New Goals

KDE’s 2026–2028 goals include stronger enterprise support, consolidated documentation, and a unified styling system.

🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/kde-picks-enterprise-documentation-and-styling-as-new-goals/

#kde

📰 PeppermintOS Is Moving From Xorg to XLibre to Avoid Wayland

The lightweight distro will ship the XLibre display server in its upcoming Debian and Devuan ISO refreshes, and it says it has no plans to switch to Wayland for the foreseeable future.

🔗 Source: https://feed.itsfoss.com/link/24361/17470277/peppermintos-xlibre

#debian #distro #wayland #xorg

📰 Fedora Linux 45 Beta Released with Python 3.15, GCC 16.2, and Major Security Changes

by George WhittakerThe Fedora Project has officially released Fedora Linux 45 Beta, giving users an early look at the technologies expected to form the foundation of the final Fedora 45 release. The beta became available on September 15, 2026, after Fedora's Quality team approved Release Candidate 1.3 for publication.Fedora 45 Beta brings significant changes throughout the operating system, including Python 3.15, GCC 16.2, glibc 2.

🔗 Source: https://www.linuxjournal.com/content/fedora-linux-45-beta-released-python-315-gcc-162-and-major-security-changes

#fedora #linux #python

📰 Linux 7.2 vs. Linux 7.3 Shows A Few Improvements With AMD Strix Halo

Last week I ran some benchmarks showing performance gains for AMD Ryzen AI Max+ "Strix Halo" on Ubuntu 26.10. Then shortly after that testing on its daily state, which used the Linux 7.2 kernel, Canonical switched to Linux 7.3 as the Ubuntu 26.10 kernel. Here are some Linux 7.2 vs. Linux 7.3 benchmarks for the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 "Strix Halo" with the Framework Desktop...

🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-7.3-Strix-Halo

#amd #kernel #linux #ubuntu

📰 Thunderbird 156 Released with OAuth Improvements, OpenPGP Updates, and Major Linux Fixes

by George WhittakerThe Thunderbird team has officially released Thunderbird 156, bringing another round of new features, security improvements, authentication enhancements, and reliability fixes to the popular open-source email client. Released on September 15, 2026, the update is available for Linux alongside Windows and macOS.Thunderbird 156 is not a dramatic redesign of the desktop mail client.

🔗 Source: https://www.linuxjournal.com/content/thunderbird-156-released-oauth-improvements-openpgp-updates-and-major-linux-fixes

#linux #opensource

📰 Open-Source NVIDIA "Nouveau" Driver Sees Patches For HDMI Deep Color Support

The Nouveau Linux kernel graphics driver for open-source NVIDIA driver support has new patches posted for enabling HDMI Deep Color support...

🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Nouveau-Deep-Color-Patches

#kernel #linux #opensource

📰 Respect The Horde playtest adds Native Linux and controller support

Respect The Horde mixes together survival, tower defense and horde games to interesting effect - and now it has a Native Linux playtest.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.

🔗 Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/respect-the-horde-playtest-adds-native-linux-and-controller-support/

#linux

📰 NVIDIA 595.104.02 Linux Graphics Driver Is Out Now with Better Wayland Support

NVIDIA 595.104.02 Linux is now available for download with various fixes for bugs and crashes to improve the stability and reliability of the graphics driver.

🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/nvidia-595-104-02-linux-graphics-driver-is-out-now-with-better-wayland-support

#linux #wayland

📰 Sublime Text 4213 Code Editor Adds Python 3.14, File Icon Themes

Sublime Text 4213 updates its plugin runtime to Python 3.14, adds file icon themes, Git improvements, and several Linux-specific fixes.

🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/sublime-text-4213-code-editor-adds-python-3-14-file-icon-themes/

#git #linux #python

📰 Funny physics platformer Barely Breathing adds a little Linux Easter Egg

Barely Breathing is an upcoming fishy physics platformer that looks really funny, with a demo available - and they just added a little Linux Easter Egg.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.

🔗 Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/funny-physics-platformer-barely-breathing-adds-a-little-linux-easter-egg/

#linux

📰 NTFS-3G 2026.9.18 NTFS Driver for Linux Released with Security and Bug Fixes

NTFS-3G 2026.9.18 driver for handling NTFS partitions on Linux-based operating systems is now available for download with various security and bug fixes.

🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/ntfs-3g-2026-9-18-ntfs-driver-for-linux-released-with-security-and-bug-fixes

#linux #linuxbased

📰 Exploit Released for Unpatched Ubuntu Linux Flaw Enabling Host-Root Container Escape

A use-after-free in the Linux kernel's AF_UNIX socket subsystem can be used to escape a container and gain root on the host, security firm DepthFirst said in research published September 22.The flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-80521 (CVSS score: 7.8), was fixed upstream on August 6, but Ubuntu has not shipped the patch for its 26.04, 24.04, or 22.04 LTS releases. DepthFirst.

🔗 Source: https://thehackernews.com/2026/09/exploit-released-for-unpatched-ubuntu.html

#kernel #linux #ubuntu

📰 KeePassXC 2.8 Promises Auto-Type on Wayland and Qt 6 Port, Beta Out Now

KeePassXC 2.8 open-source password manager is now available for public beta testing with Auto-Type support on Wayland, quick unlock on Linux, and a long-anticipated Qt 6 port.

🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/keepassxc-2-8-promises-auto-type-on-wayland-and-qt-6-port-beta-out-now

#linux #opensource #wayland

📰 Compromised MemTensor Packages Deliver sckit Credential Stealer via npm and PyPI

Unknown threat actors have managed to compromise two legitimate MemTensor packages across the npm and Python Package Index (PyPI) repositories to push a platform-specific Go-based implant dubbed sckit designed for Windows, Linux, and macOS.According to reports from Aikido, SafeDep, Socket, and StepSecurity, the libraries in question below - @memtensor/memos-cloud-openclaw-plugin versions.

🔗 Source: https://thehackernews.com/2026/09/compromised-memtensor-packages-deliver.html

#linux #python

📰 Intel Developing Their DXVK-IGDEXT For Improved Linux Gaming On Arc Graphics

Intel engineers have been quietly developing dxvk-igdext as their own component for DXVK Direct3D 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 atop the Vulkan API for leveraging Intel Direct3D 11 Graphics Extensions...

🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/DXVK-IGDEXT

#intel #linux