Category: Linux Distribution
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KaOS Linux Transitions from KDE Plasma to Niri/Noctalia to Break Free from systemd After 12 Years
KaOS Linux has officially discontinued its default use of the KDE Plasma desktop environment in favor of the Niri Wayland compositor and the Noctalia desktop shell, marking a significant shift after 12 years of utilizing KDE. The new release, KaOS Linux 2026.02, is notable for adopting a scrollable-tiling compositor approach. The decision to move away…
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Linux Lite 7.8 Released: A Smooth Experience Based on Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS with GTK4 Upgrades
Linux Lite 7.8 has officially launched, featuring the latest updates based on Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS and powered by Linux kernel 6.8. This version continues to utilize the lightweight Xfce desktop environment and hosts considerable improvements over previous releases. One significant change is the porting of a dozen in-house applications to Python and GTK4, enhancing applications…
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AerynOS 2026.01 Launches with Linux Kernel 6.18 LTS and GNOME 49.3: Discover the New Features!
The AerynOS team has announced the release of AerynOS 2026.01, the latest ISO snapshot of this independent Linux distribution originally developed by ex-Solus creator Ikey Doherty. This release is built on the Linux 6.18 LTS kernel, which is set to be supported until December 2027. The default live environment includes the new GNOME 49.3 desktop,…
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CachyOS Set to Release January 2026 ISO Featuring KDE’s Innovative Plasma Login Manager
The Arch Linux-based CachyOS distribution has released a new ISO image for January 2026, featuring a large array of updates and enhancements. Among the highlights is the inclusion of the latest KDE Plasma 6.5.5 desktop environment. The new version comes with the Wayland session enabled by default and introduces the new Plasma Login Manager, which…
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GNU Guix 1.5 Released: Featuring KDE Plasma 6.5 and GNU Linux-Libre 6.17 Kernel
Noé Lopez announced the release of GNU Guix 1.5, the newest stable version of the advanced GNU distribution that champions user freedom. This latest update arrives after more than three years of development, bringing significant enhancements for software freedom enthusiasts, including the GNU Linux-libre 6.17 kernel and support for the latest KDE Plasma 6.5 desktop…
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MX Linux 25.1 Released: Featuring Dual-Init Support, Debian 13.3 Base, and Linux 6.18 LTS
The MX Linux team has released version 25.1, marking the first update in the MX Linux 25 "Infinity" series. This version is based on Debian 13.3 and includes both systemd and SysVinit, allowing users the flexibility to choose their preferred init system from the live boot menu. MX Linux 25.1 comes after a week-long beta…
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Fedora Games Lab Spin Transitions to KDE Plasma in Fedora Linux 44
The Fedora Project has announced that the Fedora Games Lab spin will transition from the Xfce desktop environment to KDE Plasma with the release of Fedora Linux 44, slated for April 2026. This change will only affect new installations of the Fedora Games Lab, while existing users will continue using Xfce. Fedora Games Lab is…
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Exploring Mageia 10: Alpha Release Now Open for Public Testing!
After months of development, the first alpha release of Mageia 10 is now available for public testing, allowing users to assist developers in identifying bugs ahead of the final release expected in April 2026. This new version is built on the long-term supported Linux kernel 6.12 LTS and features desktop environments including KDE Plasma 6.5,…
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Manjaro 26.0 Launches with Linux 6.18 LTS and Exciting Updates in Xfce, KDE Plasma, and GNOME
Arch Linux-based Manjaro Linux has officially launched version 26.0, codenamed “Anh-Linh.” This update makes notable enhancements by integrating the Linux 6.18 LTS kernel and elevating the desktop environments to the latest versions: Xfce 4.20, GNOME 49, and KDE Plasma 6.5. One significant shift is that both the KDE and GNOME editions have switched to using…
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Devuan GNU+Linux 6.1 Launched: Now with Unofficial Raspberry Pi Images and a Systemd-Free Experience
The Devuan development team has announced the release of Devuan GNU+Linux 6.1, an update to their systemd-free distribution derived from Debian. This point release enhances the installation process for speech-synthesis packages and addresses a couple of bugs in the SLiM login manager. Devuan 6.1 builds on Debian 13.2 “Trixie” and is primarily a minor upgrade.…
