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Ubuntu 26.04 LTS arrives with GNOME 50 and Linux kernel 7.0

April 23, 2026 by Brian Fagioli
Ubuntu Linux 2604

Ubuntu 26.04 LTS lands with GNOME 50, Linux kernel 7.0, Wayland by default, updated apps, and long-term support through 2031.

Categories Linux Tags Canonical, desktop Linux, GNOME 50, Linux, Linux kernel 7.0, Open Source, server Linux, Ubuntu, Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, Wayland 1 Comment

SparkyLinux 2026.03 lands with Linux kernel 6.19 and a fresh Debian testing base

March 15, 2026 by Brian Fagioli

SparkyLinux 2026.03 “Tiamat” has been released with Linux kernel 6.19, Debian testing Forky, updated Firefox and Thunderbird ESR builds, and improvements to the Calamares and CLI installers.

Categories Linux Tags Debian testing, desktop Linux, KDE Plasma, Linux, Linux distribution, Linux kernel 6.19, Open Source, SparkyLinux, SparkyLinux 2026.03, Xfce Leave a comment

Is Linux Mint burning out? Developers consider longer release cycle

February 11, 2026 by Brian Fagioli
Linux mint Clem yawning

Linux Mint developers are considering a longer development cycle, arguing that frequent releases limit ambition. But is this really about innovation, or is it about sustainability and bandwidth?

Categories Linux Tags Cinnamon desktop, desktop Linux, Linux distribution, Linux Mint, Linux Mint development cycle, LMDE, Open Source, Snap alternative, Ubuntu LTS Leave a comment

Zorin OS 18 is the perfect Linux replacement for users left behind when Windows 10 support ends

October 14, 2025October 14, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
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With Windows 10 reaching its end of life, Zorin OS 18 offers the perfect Linux alternative for users whose PCs can’t run Windows 11 and it might just be better anyway.

Categories Linux, Windows Tags desktop Linux, Linux, OneDrive, Ubuntu, Web Apps, Windows 10, Windows 11, Zorin OS, Zorin OS 18 1 Comment

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