KDE Linux developers report the project is 62% complete on its path toward a public beta release.

Plasma 6.7 is shaping up to include an improved Window List widget with sorting and clearer grouping for easier window navigation.

A Linux kernel developer has proposed using user-space machine learning models to assist kernel subsystems.

Traur is a new tool written in Rust that checks Arch AUR packages for hidden security risks before you install them.

The new Memos 0.26 update brings stronger authentication, refresh token rotation, and better media streaming to this self-hosted, open-source note-taking app.

Catch up on the latest Linux news: COSMIC Desktop 1.0.5, Wine 11.2, Fish Shell 4.4, LibreOffice 26.2, VirtualBox gains a working KVM backend, GNU/Linux or just Linux?, and more.

Linux kernel 6.19 is now out, bringing updates to architectures, filesystems, networking, security, and the kernel’s internal systems.

Kdenlive 25.12.2 open-source video editor, is now available with new stability fixes, better monitor performance, and workflow improvements.

GNU Binutils 2.46 adds support for AMD Zen 6 processors and Arm v9.7, expanding toolchain readiness for upcoming CPU architectures.

Decman provides a declarative way to manage Arch Linux systems, ensuring installed packages and configuration match a defined state.

Ntfy 2.17, a simple HTTP-based pub-sub notification service, adds priority field templating, UI enhancements, and stability improvements.

MOS is a new open-source server operating system designed for homelabs and self-hosting, combining storage, containers, and virtual machines.

System76 has released COSMIC Desktop 1.0.6, which brings file manager fixes, better clipboard support, new terminal hotkeys, and more.

Redis 8.6 in-memory data store is out with performance and latency improvements, alongside reduced memory usage across core data structures.

Go 1.26 now lets you use expression-based initialization with new(expr) and includes updates to the runtime and developer tools.

Parrot OS 7.1 is out now, featuring Linux kernel 6.17, fixes for GRUB boot problems on some laptops, and updated security tools.

IPFire DBL is a new community-powered domain blocklist that organizes domains into categories and supports RPZ, SquidGuard, and Adblock formats.

OpenVPN 2.7 adds multi-socket server support, enhanced cross-platform DNS handling, and an updated Windows architecture with win-dco as the default driver.

GNOME 48.9 is a stable maintenance update that fixes issues in Nautilus, GVfs, libadwaita, and other core libraries for everyone using GNOME 48.

Tails 7.4.2 is an emergency release that patches Linux kernel security flaws that could be chained to gain administrative access.

Linux Mint raised $47,312 from 1,393 donors in December and is developing a new Cinnamon screensaver that will work natively on both X11 and Wayland.