Mageia 10 beta 1 arrives with Linux kernel 6.18 and a 32-bit option
Mageia 10 beta 1 is now available with Linux kernel 6.18, updated desktops, and a planned April release. Here is what Linux users should know.
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Fedora Asahi Remix 43 brings Linux to Apple Silicon Macs
Fedora Asahi Remix 43 is here, bringing Fedora Linux 43 to Apple Silicon Macs with DNF5, RPM 6, and expanded hardware support including 120Hz displays.
Manjaro 26 proves that not ditching Windows 11 for Linux is dumb
Manjaro 26.0 Anh-Linh brings refined GNOME, Plasma, and Xfce desktops that make switching away from Windows 11 feel practical, not risky.
Alpine Linux 3.23.0 climbs to new heights
Alpine Linux 3.23.0 brings apk-tools v3, linux-stable, /usr merge options, and a wide range of desktop and developer updates, making it a forward looking upgrade for lightweight Linux fans.
Fedora Linux 43 lands with GNOME 49, Wayland only, RPM 6.0 and a mountain of toolchain updates
Fedora Linux 43 drops GNOME on X11, adopts GNOME 49, and rolls in big toolchain updates like RPM 6.0, LLVM 21, and Python 3.14. Showtime becomes the default player and Noto Emoji moves to COLRv1.
Ubuntu Linux 25.10 ‘Questing Quokka’ lands with memory-safe tools, GNOME 49, and smarter hardware support
Ubuntu 25.10 “Questing Quokka” focuses on security, accessibility, and hardware improvements with memory-safe Rust tools and kernel 6.17 under the hood.
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.
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.
GNOME 49 Beta lands with new apps Papers and Showtime replacing old favorites
GNOME 49 Beta replaces Evince and Totem with Papers and Showtime, alongside updates to core apps, Wayland improvements, and UI refinements.
Ubuntu Linux 25.10 quietly kills off GNOME on Xorg as Wayland takes over
Ubuntu 25.10, known as “Questing Quokka,” is taking a big turn under the hood. Canonical has dropped support for the GNOME desktop running on Xorg. Starting with this release, the default “Ubuntu” session now uses Wayland only. Yes, folks, there’s no longer an option to log into GNOME on Xorg. This shift didn’t come out … Read more