Manjaro 26.1 arrives with GNOME 50, KDE Plasma 6.7, and Linux kernel 7.1
Manjaro 26.1 Bian-May is here with GNOME 50, KDE Plasma 6.7, Xfce 4.20, Linux kernel 7.1, and several desktop and hardware improvements.
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OpenAI finally launches ChatGPT desktop app for Linux
OpenAI is finally giving Linux users an official ChatGPT desktop app, with preview support for Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, x64, and ARM64 systems.
SparkyLinux 8.4 brings 32-bit PC support back from the dead
SparkyLinux 8.4 brings updated packages, Linux kernel updates, and a surprising return of 32-bit PC support for seriously old hardware.
Linux Mint 22.3 moves to kernel 7.0 as Cinnamon improvements take shape
Linux Mint 22.3 has new HWE installation images powered by Linux kernel 7.0, while major kernel management and Cinnamon improvements are also in development.
CachyOS August 2026 Linux release rewrites Shelly in Zig and teases Server Edition
CachyOS August 2026 is here with a major Shelly rewrite in Zig, more Rust-powered components, desktop improvements, and an early look at Server Edition support.
AerynOS 2026.08 proves boring Linux upgrades can be a very good thing
AerynOS 2026.08 is here with experimental OpenZFS support, Linux 7.1.5, systemd 261.2, and major improvements to its moss package manager. The update focuses on infrastructure rather than flashy features, proving that boring Linux upgrades can sometimes be the most important ones.
4MLinux 52 breathes new life into old computers with kernel 6.18
4MLinux 52 is now stable with Linux 6.18 LTS, LibreOffice 26, simpler Wi-Fi configuration, and improved support for older graphics cards.
MakuluLinux AI-OS puts artificial intelligence at the center of the Linux desktop
MakuluLinux released AI-OS on July 28 with Electra, an integrated AI system for coding, writing, Linux management, automation, memory, and remote access.
Google Chrome finally gives Arm64 Linux users the full browser experience
Google has made Chrome available for Arm64 Linux, bringing an official browser with Google Sync and built-in Widevine DRM to Raspberry Pi, Snapdragon laptops, and other Arm-powered systems.
Ubuntu Touch 24.04-2.0 brings a much newer Chromium browser to Linux phones
Ubuntu Touch 24.04-2.0 gives Morph Browser a much newer Chromium engine while adding printing, notch avoidance, screenshot editing, and other mobile improvements.
Linux Mint makes Wayland ready for everyday use
Linux Mint is preparing to make Wayland a fully supported option in Cinnamon, with improvements for NVIDIA graphics, HiDPI displays, multiple monitors, KVM switches, and application compatibility.
System76 Adder Pro packs RTX 5070 power into a lightweight Linux laptop
System76 has unveiled the sixth-generation Adder Pro, a lightweight Linux laptop with RTX 5060 or RTX 5070 graphics, a 165Hz OLED display, and support for up to 96GB of RAM.