Arch-based Omarchy 3.4 introduces default Tmux integration, hibernation on new installs, refined Hyprland workflows, and multiple new desktop themes.

Calibre 9.4 introduces reading progress stats in the e-book viewer, UI refinements, and DOCX and ODT fixes.

LXD 6.7 adds AMD GPU CDI support and enhances VM GPU passthrough with updated QEMU and EDK2 versions, improving virtualization performance.

The Open Source Endowment introduces an investment-backed model to provide sustainable funding for widely used open source projects.

Grafana 12.4 introduces Dynamic dashboards, enhanced Git Sync, and new layout tools to simplify dashboard design and large-scale management.

Shotcut 26.2 open-source video editor resolves Timeline crashes with Qt 6.10 and fixes HEVC preview issues on Windows.

Hyprland 0.54 tiling Wayland compositor introduces per-workspace layouts, new scroll and monocle modes, and performance improvements.

elementary OS 8.1.1 arrives with Linux kernel 6.17 and the latest Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Hardware Enablement stack.

Plasma 6.7 brings rounded highlight styling to Breeze apps and refines network settings with expanded OpenVPN options and merged Wi-Fi tabs.

Incus 6.22 introduces vsock support for the Windows VM agent, direct backup streaming, disk-only snapshot restore, and expanded cluster and storage improvements.

Pangolin 1.16 tunneled reverse proxy adds SSH auth daemon, server-side pagination, and improved private resource visibility.

AerynOS February 2026 snapshot updates COSMIC, GNOME, and KDE Plasma while significantly improving MOSS atomic update performance and tooling.

GNU Hurd now supports x86_64 through GNU Guix, marking its first official move beyond 32-bit architecture after decades of development.

Arch Linux has released its updated March 2026 installation ISO, bringing a new kernel, refreshed system libraries, desktop updates, and security fixes.

Armbian 26.2 Goa introduces expanded SBC support, Linux 6.18-based images, and continued enhancements for Rockchip and Allwinner platforms.

Catch up on the latest Linux news: AerynOS Feb 2026 Snapshot, COSMIC 1.0.8, KDE Plasma 6.6.1, Firefox 148, Hypeland 0.54, Wine 11.3, Linux kernel LTS support extended for multiple releases, and more.

A recent sudo-rs commit changes the default sudo experience by enabling visible feedback as you type passwords, replacing the long-standing no-echo prompt.

LLVM 22.1 cross-platform compiler system is out with major backend upgrades, LLDB improvements, and new ThinLTO features.

IPFire 2.29 Core Update 200 introduces Linux kernel 6.18 LTS and a preview of the new IPFire Domain Blocklist for DNS filtering.

Motorola is partnering with the open source GrapheneOS Foundation to enhance mobile security and develop future devices with GrapheneOS compatibility.

System76 begins the official upgrade rollout from Pop!_OS 22.04 LTS to 24.04 LTS, replacing GNOME with the new COSMIC desktop environment.