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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.

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

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

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

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

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".

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".

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

ClamAV 1.5.1 antivirus enhances performance and fixes key issues with PE and archive scanning for improved malware detection.

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.

Calibre 8.13 e-book manager improves Virtual Libraries with multi-line editing, fixes Linux export issues, and resolves several long-standing bugs.

Over 100K users downloaded Zorin OS 18 in 48 hours, and more than 70% came from Windows, possibly driven by the end of Windows 10 support.