Ubuntu 26.04 LTS (Resolute Raccoon) Is Now Available for Download
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS (Resolute Raccoon) is now available for download powered by Linux kernel 7.0 and GNOME 50 desktop environment.
Firefox 151 Is Now Available for Public Beta Testing with Improved Settings
Firefox 151 open-source web browser is now available for public beta testing with an improved Settings page, easier access to translations, and many new features for web developers.
Linux Kernel 6.19 Reaches End of Life, It’s Time to Upgrade to Linux Kernel 7.0
Linux kernel 6.19 reached end of life and all users are now recommended to upgrade their systems to the latest Linux 7.0 kernel series as soon as possible.
PipeWire 1.6.4 Improves ALSA Sequencer Port Names, Fixes More Bugs
PipeWire 1.6.4 audio/video server for Linux is now available for downlaod with ALSA Sequencer improvements and various bug fixes.
QEMU 11.0 Released with New CPU Model for Intel Diamond Rapids
QEMU 11.0 open-source virtualization software is now available for download as a major update that introduces many new features and improvements for supported architectures. Here’s what’s new!
Mozilla Thunderbird 150 Brings Support for Generating Unobtrusive Signatures
Mozilla Thunderbird 150 open-source email client is now available for download with support for generating unobtrusive signatures for OpenGPG, Account Hub improvements, and many other changes.
Framework Announces Framework Laptop 13 Pro with Touchscreen Display
Framework Laptop 13 Pro has been announced today by Framework Computer as a Linux-first notebook with a touchscreen display and 20-hour battery.
Colorado Age Attestation Bill May Exclude Open Source OSes and Apps
System76 CEO Carl Richell confirms that the upcoming Colorado age attestation bill may exclude Open Source OSes and apps, as well as popular code repos and containers.
VirtualBox 7.2.8 Released with Support for Linux 7.0, Guest Time Accounting
VirtualBox 7.2.8 open-source virtualization software is now available for download with initial support for Linux kernel 7.0, guest time accounting, and many other Linux changes.
Archinstall 4.3 Arch Linux Installer Adds Support for Installing Additional Fonts
Archinstall 4.3 text-mode installer for the Arch Linux distribution is now available with support for installing additional fonts, as well as other changes and bug fixes.
Ubuntu 26.10 “Stonking Stingray” Is Slated for Release on October 15th, 2026
Ubuntu 26.10 “Stonking Stingray” operating system has been slated for release on October 15th, 2026, and it’s expected to come with the GNOME 51 desktop environment and Linux kernel 7.2.
Firefox 150 Is Now Available for Download, This Is What’s New
Firefox 150 open-source web browser is now available for download with support for the GTK emoji picker on Linux, extended local network access restrictions, and other changes.
LXQt 2.4 Desktop Environment Released with More Wayland Improvements
LXQt 2.4 desktop environment is now available with better Wayland support and many other changes across its core components. Here’s what’s new!
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: April 19th, 2026
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup for April 19th, 2026, brings news about KDE Gear 26.04, Archinstall 4.2, GNOME 50.1, Scribus 1.6.6, Zorin OS 18.1, GIMP 3.2.4, Solus 4.9, OpenSSL 4.0, Raspberry Pi OS 2026-04-13, Mir 2.26, COSMIC 1.0.10, new XOrg Server and Xwayland security releases, Proton 11 beta, Shelly 2.1, and more.
GIMP 3.2.4 Improves Text and Crop Tools, PDF Export, PSD Import, and More
GIMP 3.2.4 open-source image editor is now available for download with improvements to Text and Crop tools, PDF export, PSD import, and more. Here’s what’s new!
Solus 4.9 “Serenity” Released with Linux 6.18 LTS, KDE Plasma 6.6, and More
Solus 4.9 distribution is now available for download with Linux kernel 6.18 LTS, Budgie 10.9.4, KDE Plasma 6.6, GNOME 49.5, and Xfce 4.20.
Shelly 2.1 Package Manager for Arch Linux Revamps AppImage Support
Shelly 2.1 package manager for Arch Linux is now available for download with better support for AppImage, Flatpak, and AUR packages, as well as many other enhancements.
Proton 11 Enters Beta Testing with Support for Breath of Fire IV, Unknown Faces
Proton 11 is now available for public beta testing with support for Breath of Fire IV, Unknown Faces, Gothic 1 Classic, X-Plane 12, and many other Windows games.
Linux Mint Will Adopt a Longer Development Cycle Starting with Linux Mint 23
Linux Mint devs announced that they will adopt a longer development cycle starting with the upcoming Linux Mint 23 release, as well as other important changes to the distribution.
Canonical Releases Mir 2.26 with Initial Rust Implementation of Wayland Frontend
Mir 2.26 compositor is now available for download with initial implementation of the Wayland frontend in the Rust, as well as many other Wayland improvements.