TUXEDO OS is leaving Ubuntu behind and moving to Debian Testing as its permanent foundation. The next generation of the Linux distro is now available as an open beta.
Kubuntu Focus is committing more than $100,000 to a three-year KDE Plasma 6.6 LTS initiative focused on stability, security updates, and making Linux a more practical alternative to proprietary operating systems.
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.
If Windows has started feeling less like your computer and more like somebody else’s platform, this Independence Day might be the perfect time to explore a different path with the newly released Ultramarine Linux 44.
Mageia 10 has arrived with Linux 6.18, KDE Plasma 6.5, GNOME 49, DNF 5, and updated developer tools, although the official release announcement has yet to appear.
SparkyLinux 2026.06 brings Linux kernel 7, refreshed Debian Testing packages, updated Firefox and Thunderbird releases, and several desktop options for Linux enthusiasts.
Alpine Linux 3.24.0 arrives with Linux kernel 6.18, GNOME 50, COSMIC desktop support, and aggressive removal of aging packages like GTK+ 2, Qt 5 components, and libsoup 2.
MX Linux 25.2 “Infinity” delivers Debian 13.5 updates, newer kernels, Mesa 26, and installer improvements while staying focused on practical Linux computing.
SparkyLinux 8.3 “Seven Sisters” is now available with Linux kernel 6.12 LTS, updated desktop environments, refreshed Debian packages, and lightweight Linux appeal.
Solus 4.9 Serenity has arrived with Linux kernel 6.18, Mesa 26, installer improvements, LUKS2 encryption, and updated desktop environments across the board.
SparkyLinux 8.1 builds on Debian 13 “Trixie” with updated kernels and desktops, offering a dependable Linux experience that is easy to maintain.
MX Linux has released version 25 “Infinity,” based on Debian 13 with updated desktops, installer improvements, and new system tools.