The latest edition of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup highlights significant happenings in the Linux world for the week ending February 8th, 2026. Key developments include the release of Linux kernel 6.19, the arrival of LibreOffice 26.2, and updates for Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. Additionally, Krita 6 has entered public beta, and Ardour 9 has launched as a major update for the digital audio workstation.
Linus Torvalds has confirmed the upcoming Linux kernel 7.0, set to release in mid-April 2026. Other noteworthy releases include KDE Gear 25.12.2, alongside software updates such as Git 2.53, Calibre 9.2, and Darktable 5.4.1.
Notable News Items
- Linux kernel 6.19 officially released
- Git 2.53 arrives with new features and improvements
- Firefox’s AI kill switch lands in Firefox Nightly, slated for Firefox 148
- System76 releases COSMIC 1.0.5 with new battery percentage feature
- LibreOffice 26.2 officially released
Releases
Several distributions have also been released this week:
Software and Driver Releases
Key software updates include:
Upcoming
Next week is promising, with releases for KDE Plasma 6.5.6 and GNOME 50 Beta on the horizon, along with the release of Ubuntu 24.04.4 LTS and other exciting updates.
Stay tuned for more updates in the next installment of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup!