Debian maintainers argue that shipping dead upstream software, such as GTK2, is a growing security and stability risk.

Tails 7.4, a privacy-focused Linux distro, introduces persistent language and keyboard settings, along with Tor Browser 15.0.4.

Arch-based Garuda Linux ISO 260115 ships with NVIDIA 590 drivers, which no longer support NVIDIA 1000 series GPUs.

Opera GX, a gaming-focused web browser, is coming to Linux, with the company confirming active development.

Kdenlive 25.12.1, an open-source video editor, is out with stability fixes, workflow improvements, and continued polishing of the new welcome screen.

Arch-based EndeavourOS has released the Ganymede Neo ISO with updated core components and a switch to NVIDIA open drivers for newer GPUs.

GNOME 49.3 desktop environment is now available, shipping updated versions of GLib, libadwaita, Orca, Loupe, and other key modules.

Forgejo 14.0, a self-hosted Git forge software, replaces the web editor, improves issue and PR search, and adds security and reliability enhancements.

PipeWire 1.4.10 multimedia framework is out with a small bugfix update, fixing volume restore regressions, stream cleanup issues, and improving overall stability.

Raspberry Pi Imager 2.0.4 improves write reliability with better recovery handling, timeout safeguards, and enhanced support for large storage devices.

COSMIC Desktop now supports rounded corners and window shadows across all apps, with new appearance options available in Settings.

Let’s Encrypt has made IP-based TLS certificates generally available, allowing secure HTTPS connections directly to IP addresses.

KDE Plasma 6.6 adds graphical process priority controls to System Monitor, improves HDR calibration, and more.

KDE developers have kicked off work on Plasma 6.7, adding an instant light and dark mode switch to the Brightness and Color widget.

A developer has published a patched Wine build that reportedly allows Adobe Photoshop installers to complete on Linux.

Amarok 3.3.2 music player is out with usability improvements and bug fixes across the UI, playlists, audio backend, and collection handling.

The jQuery team has released version 4.0, introducing breaking changes, modern browser support, and long-planned cleanups.

Catch up on the latest Linux news: EndeavourOS Ganymede Neo, Plasma 6.6 Beta, GNOME 49.3, Wine 11, Firefox 147, Debian to remove GTK2, Zorin 18 hits 2M downloads, Let’s Encrypt launches IP address certificates, and more.

One year on, Alpine Linux confirms its hosting and CI issues are behind it, thanks to new partners and community support.

The openSUSE Myrlyn package manager moves to version 1.0 with enhanced transaction history, RPM Recommends search, and usability refinements.

MX Linux 25.1 "Infinity" is out now, restoring dual init support with both systemd and sysvinit available on a single ISO.