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The AlmaLinux OS Foundation released AlmaLinux 10.2 Beta on May 4, 2026, opening the next point release of the enterprise Linux distribution for community testing. Codenamed Lavender Lion, this beta introduces i686 userspace package support, a significant round of updated developer toolchains, new security tooling, and a patch for the recently disclosed Copy Fail vulnerability. […] The post AlmaL…

AMD developer Harry Wentland submitted a new patch series to the Linux kernel mailing list on May 1, 2026, targeting the amdgpu display driver. The patches bring HDMI Fixed Rate Link support, more commonly known as HDMI FRL, to AMD GPU users on Linux.  It is one of the most significant steps toward proper HDMI […] The post AMD HDMI 2.1 FRL Support Has Come to the Linux Kernel via New amdgpu Patch…

Linus Torvalds tagged Linux 7.1-rc2 on Sunday, May 3, 2026, continuing the weekly release candidate cadence for the 7.1 development cycle. The build is available now from the official Linux kernel Git tree at kernel.org.  As with all release candidates, this version is intended for developers and testers only and should not be used on […] The post Linux 7.1-rc2 Is Out with AMD GPU Driver Fixes an…

A serious local privilege escalation vulnerability in the Linux kernel, publicly disclosed on April 29, 2026, has now received patches across several major Linux distributions, including Ubuntu, Debian, and AlmaLinux.  The flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-31431 and nicknamed Copy Fail, carries a CVSS 3.1 score of 7.8, placing it in the HIGH severity category. If you […] The post Copy Fail Linux Kernel V…

Ubuntu has long offered more than just one version of its operating system. Alongside the standard release, Canonical maintains a set of official “flavours,” which are alternative editions that swap out the default GNOME desktop for something different. Each flavour is built on the same Ubuntu foundation. The core packages, security updates, and release schedule […] The post Ubuntu Is Cutting Its…

Canonical confirmed on May 1, 2026, that its Ubuntu web infrastructure is currently under a sustained cross-border DDoS attack. At the time of writing, the attack is ongoing, and several Ubuntu-facing services remain disrupted. This is not a data breach. That point matters and deserves to be said clearly upfront. A DDoS attack, short for […] The post Canonical Under DDoS Attack: Ubuntu Website an…

Shotcut version 26.4 was released on April 30, 2026, and it brings a meaningful set of improvements to one of the best free video editors available on Linux. Whether you edit YouTube videos, short films, or simple home clips, this update has something for you. The download is live now at shotcut.org. If you have […] The post Shotcut 26.4 Released with Faster Subtitles, GPU Support, and Timeline F…

The Arch Linux release engineering team published the May 2026 install media on May 1, 2026. The new ISO ships with Linux kernel 7.0.3 and is available now from the official download mirrors at archlinux.org. As with every monthly Arch release, this build exists strictly for fresh installations. Existing Arch Linux users have nothing to […] The post Arch Linux 2026.05.01 Install Media Is Out, Pow…

The Tor Project released Tor Browser 15.0.11 on April 28, 2026, marking yet another security-focused update in the 15.0 stable series. The release is available now from the official Tor Browser download page and the Tor Project’s distribution directory.  Users across all platforms are encouraged to update without delay. Security is the sole reason this […] The post Tor Browser 15.0.11 Is Out with…

Germany has taken a new step toward strengthening open technology by launching a program focused on something called “Sovereign Tech Standards.” While the name might sound technical, the idea behind it is actually quite simple and important. At its core, this initiative is about supporting the people who build and maintain the foundations of modern […] The post Germany Invests in Open Standards W…

NVIDIA released Linux x64 Display Driver 595.71.05 on April 28, 2026, targeting a specific and disruptive bug affecting Wayland users. The driver weighs in at 423 MB and is available now for 64-bit Linux systems. If you run NVIDIA hardware on Wayland, this one is worth installing promptly.  The bug is straightforward to describe and […] The post NVIDIA Linux x64 Driver 595.71.05 Is Out with Wayla…

Fedora Linux 44 is officially out. The Fedora Project announced the release on April 28, 2026, and downloads are live today across all major editions, including Workstation, KDE Plasma Desktop, Server, Cloud, CoreOS, and IoT.  After a two-week delay caused by critical security issues in earlier release candidates, the final build is here. This release […] The post Fedora Linux 44 Released: GNOME …

Canonical is moving forward with AI integration in Ubuntu, and it has decided to be upfront about what that means. Jon Seager, VP of Engineering at Canonical, published a community post this week outlining the company’s approach. The message is clear: Ubuntu is getting AI features, but it’s not becoming an AI product. That distinction matters […] The post Ubuntu is Getting AI Features This Year, …

Zen Browser shipped version 1.19.10b on April 27, 2026, delivering a focused maintenance update that addresses a startup crash and introduces a faster way to split merged tabs. The release is small by design, but the fixes it carries have a real impact on daily use. The startup crash was the more urgent of the […] The post Zen Browser 1.19.10b Is Out, Fixes Startup Crash and Adds Alt-Click Tab Sp…

The Trinity Desktop Environment project released version R14.1.6 on April 26, 2026. This is the sixth maintenance update in the R14.1 series and brings bug fixes, application refinements, and expanded distribution support. Trinity Desktop is a continuation of the classic KDE 3.5 interface. It targets users who prefer a traditional, keyboard-friendly desktop without the resource […] The post Trini…

The Kubuntu team released Kubuntu 26.04 LTS on April 23, 2026, marking the project’s eleventh long-term support release and the first KDE-focused LTS in two years. Codenamed Resolute Raccoon, it ships with KDE Plasma 6.6, Linux kernel 7.0, and free security updates through April 2029. For users still on Kubuntu 24.04, the jump is a […] The post Kubuntu 26.04 LTS Is Out with KDE Plasma 6.6 and Lin…

The Asahi Linux project published its Linux 7.0 progress report on April 26, 2026, marking one of the most substantial updates the project has released in recent memory.  The report covers major ground across M3 hardware enablement, display improvements, power management, audio, and installer automation. There is a lot to unpack. M3 support is the […] The post Asahi Linux Reaches New Milestones w…

The Zen Browser team released version 1.19.9b on April 24, 2026, bringing a focused round of security patches, long-standing bug fixes, and a handful of quality-of-life improvements.  The update upgrades the underlying engine to Firefox 150.0 and resolves several stability issues that have been affecting users across sessions. Security is the headline reason to update […] The post Zen Browser 1.1…

Canonical has officially released Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, the eleventh long-term support release of the Ubuntu system. Codenamed Resolute Raccoon, the new release is available to download today from ubuntu.com.  It will be supported with security updates and bug fixes for five years, with extended coverage available through Ubuntu Pro for up to a decade. The […] The post Canonical Officially Releases U…

The Fedora Project has officially approved Fedora Linux 44 for release, setting April 28, 2026, as the final ship date. The development team selected the RC 1.7 compose as the golden build after a careful review of outstanding blockers. For those who cannot wait until Tuesday, the ISO images are already available for early download. […] The post Fedora Linux 44 Gets the Green Light for April 28 R…