Category: News
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Linux 6.18 Release: Enhancements for Gaming, Laptops, and Enhanced Security
Linux 6.18 has officially been released, showcasing notable performance enhancements along with new hardware support and a significant removal. Linus Torvalds announced this release on November 30, 2025, expressing satisfaction over the progress made despite a flurry of last-minute bug fixes. Given the improvements, 6.18 is expected to be the next Long-Term Support (LTS) kernel,…
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Archinstall 3.0.14: Now Supporting UEFI Bootloader Installation on Removable Media
Archinstall 3.0.14 has been released as the latest stable version of Arch Linux’s menu-based installer, introducing several new features while addressing various bugs. Notably, this release allows users to install the UEFI bootloader on removable locations, providing greater flexibility during installation. Key enhancements include a newly implemented dialog that simplifies the process of installing the…
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EndeavourOS Ganymede: Introducing KDE Plasma 6.5 and Linux Kernel 6.17
The EndeavourOS team has officially announced the release of EndeavourOS Ganymede, the latest stable version of this Arch Linux-derived distribution, featuring KDE Plasma 6.5. This new version is built on the recently released Linux kernel 6.17 and includes several notable improvements. One of the standout features in EndeavourOS Ganymede is its capability to automatically detect…
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Mozilla’s ‘Rewiring’ for AI: A Bid to Save the Web or Just Self-Preservation?
Mozilla is undergoing a significant transformation, centering its operations around artificial intelligence (AI) across its products, including Firefox. The company’s new initiative urges teams to design strategies and measure success based on AI integration and its revenue-generating potential, targeting an ambitious yearly growth of 20% in non-search revenue, translating to approximately $25 million annually. Mozilla…
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AV Linux 25: A Multimedia Production Powerhouse with Enlightenment for MX Linux 25
AV Linux 25 has been released, offering a significant update to the multimedia production distribution based on the latest MX Linux release. This version introduces numerous features designed to enhance user experience, particularly for newcomers. Built on MX Linux 25 “Infinity”, which itself is derived from Debian 13 “Trixie”, AV Linux 25 showcases the Enlightenment…
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Ubuntu 26.04 Snapshot 1 Now Available for Download!
Ubuntu 26.04 Snapshot 1 has just been released, marking the first of five monthly development snapshots leading up to the expected stable version in April 2026. This initiative started during the Ubuntu 25.10 cycle and aims to refine an automated build and testing infrastructure. These snapshots are created for all Ubuntu flavours, not just the…
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Ubuntu 26.04 Introduces Fresh New Apps: Say Goodbye to System Monitor and Totem!
A new media player and system monitoring utility are set to debut in Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, named ‘Resolute Raccoon’, slated for release on April 23, 2026. The media player, Showtime, will replace Totem, while Resources will take over from GNOME System Monitor for process management and hardware monitoring. The decision to introduce these changes continues…
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GNOME 49.2 Released: Enhanced Support for Tiled Monitors and Sticky Keys Features
The GNOME Project has announced the release of GNOME 49.2, marking the second point release in the GNOME 49 “Brescia” desktop environment series. This update, which follows GNOME 49.1 released a month and a half earlier, comes with a plethora of bug fixes and feature improvements across various components. In this update, significant enhancements were…
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KDE Plasma 6.8 Moves to a Wayland-Only Architecture, Phasing Out X11 Sessions
KDE Plasma 6.8 is set to be a significant release as it transitions to a Wayland-only desktop environment, dropping support for the X11 session entirely. This shift mirrors actions taken by the GNOME team, who also moved away from X11 with GNOME 49. However, users need not worry; X11 applications will still function in KDE…
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Introducing Ultramarine 43: Now with Pinebook Pro Support for Fedora Enthusiasts!
Fedora-based Ultramarine Linux has launched version 43, which introduces support for the Pinebook Pro among several other notable updates. This release is built upon Fedora Linux 43 and includes refreshed components as well as some surprising new features. Key highlights of Ultramarine 43 feature a fresh theme called Orchis specifically for the Xfce edition, in…
