System76 launches Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS beta with COSMIC desktop beta
System76 has launched Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS beta and COSMIC desktop beta together, marking a major step toward a polished, customizable Linux experience.
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elementary OS 8.0.2 arrives with accessibility fixes, music improvements, and Linux 6.14
elementary OS 8.0.2 brings accessibility improvements, Music app upgrades, and Linux kernel 6.14 with better performance and hardware support.
MX Linux 25 Beta 1 now available
MX Linux has released the first beta of MX-25 “Infinity,” based on Debian 13. Test images are available with Xfce, KDE/Plasma, and Fluxbox, plus sysVinit options for those who want them.
Zorin OS 18 beta makes switching from Windows to Linux easier than ever
Zorin OS 18 beta is now available, bringing a new design, OneDrive support, window tiling, and better app guidance for users switching from Windows 10.
Ubuntu Linux 25.10 Questing Quokka beta lands with kernel 6.17, GNOME 49, and Wayland-only desktop
Ubuntu 25.10 “Questing Quokka” is in beta with Linux kernel 6.17, GNOME 49, Wayland-only desktop, and refreshed toolchains. Here’s what testers can expect.
Linux Mint Debian Edition (LMDE) 7 ‘Gigi’ Beta now available for download
Linux Mint Debian Edition 7 “Gigi” has arrived, built on Debian 13 Trixie instead of Ubuntu. Here’s what you need to know about requirements, known issues, and how to test the beta release.
Vivaldi 7.6 web browser now available for Windows, Linux, and macOS
Vivaldi 7.6 lets Windows, Linux, and macOS users customize the tab bar, manage duplicates with The Tab Button, and enjoy faster browsing with new upgrades.
Tails 7.0 Linux distribution debuts with Debian 13 and GNOME 48
Tails 7.0 launches with Debian 13 and GNOME 48, bringing faster startup, updated apps, and improved hardware support, though GNOME 49 already makes it feel a bit behind.
PorteuX 2.3 brings GNOME 49, new terminal, Linux kernel 6.16.7, and more
PorteuX 2.3 introduces GNOME 49 with the new Ptyxis terminal, kernel 6.16.7, updated desktops, and improved build performance.
GNOME 49 Brescia is here and I am beyond excited for my favorite Linux desktop environment
GNOME 49, codenamed “Brescia,” is here with a modern video player, a new document viewer, improved Calendar, faster Software, HDR wallpapers, and countless refinements. As someone who calls GNOME my favorite desktop environment, I am beyond excited for this release.
SparkyLinux 2025.09 ‘Tiamat’ ISO images now available
SparkyLinux 2025.09 “Tiamat” has been released, based on Debian Forky testing with updated packages, kernel 6.16.7, and refreshed desktop environments.
Fedora Linux 43 Beta released
Fedora Linux 43 Beta has been released with a refreshed installer, updated toolchains, new programming language support, and the removal of older packages. Testers are invited to provide feedback before the stable release.