Linux Lite 8.0 RC1 lands with Ubuntu 26.04 base, custom kernels, and a big refresh
Linux Lite 8.0 RC1 is here with a new Ubuntu base, GTK4 apps, custom kernels, and a refreshed experience ahead of its June release.
Linux
Linux Mint HWE ISOs arrive with newer kernel as project eyes alpha releases
Linux Mint introduces HWE ISOs with a newer kernel to improve compatibility on modern hardware, while hinting at future alpha testing phases.
Copy Fail exploit lets 732 bytes hijack Linux systems and quietly grab root
A newly disclosed Linux kernel vulnerability called Copy Fail lets a normal user gain root access using just a 732-byte script. The exploit is simple, reliable, and works across major distributions like Ubuntu, RHEL, and SUSE. Even worse, it silently modifies the page cache instead of files on disk, making detection difficult and raising concerns for both local systems and containerized environments.
Fedora Linux 44 arrives with GNOME 50 and updated Asahi Remix support for Apple Silicon Macs
Fedora Linux 44 is here with GNOME 50, Plasma 6.6, newer developer tools, and updated Asahi Remix support for Apple Silicon Macs.
CachyOS April 2026 update adds fingerprint sudo, DNS over HTTPS, and a new package manager for Linux
CachyOS April 2026 delivers real world Linux improvements with fingerprint sudo, DNS over HTTPS, a new Shelly package manager, and smarter hardware handling that actually makes daily use smoother.
BleachBit 6.0 for Linux and Windows finally adds selective cookie control and deeper browser cleaning
BleachBit 6.0 is finally here, bringing long-awaited cookie control to both Linux and Windows along with deeper browser cleaning and over 100 improvements. If you care about privacy or just want your system cleaned properly, this update is worth a look.
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS arrives with GNOME 50 and Linux kernel 7.0
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS lands with GNOME 50, Linux kernel 7.0, Wayland by default, updated apps, and long-term support through 2031.
Ubuntu Linux 26.10 gets the codename Stonking Stingray
Ubuntu 26.10 is called Stonking Stingray, and yeah, it sounds more like a Corvette than a Linux release.
Solus 4.9 lands with Linux kernel 6.18
Solus 4.9 Serenity has arrived with Linux kernel 6.18, Mesa 26, installer improvements, LUKS2 encryption, and updated desktop environments across the board.
Is Linux Mint in trouble?
Linux Mint developers say the distro will adopt a longer development cycle while rethinking its release strategy. Some users may wonder if deeper changes are coming.
Zorin OS 18.1 makes switching from Windows to Linux much easier
Zorin OS 18.1 focuses on helping Windows users transition to Linux by detecting Windows installers and recommending native Linux alternatives automatically.
Linux 7.0 released as Linus Torvalds points to AI finding weird bugs
Linux Kernel 7.0 is officially out, with Linus Torvalds describing another release packed with small fixes across networking, drivers, tooling, and memory handling. He also floated an interesting theory: AI tools may be helping uncover more strange bugs than ever before.