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.
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SparkyLinux 2026.03 lands with Linux kernel 6.19 and a fresh Debian testing base
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.
Fedora Linux 44 Beta is here
Fedora Linux 44 Beta is now available with KDE login changes, Wayland momentum, reproducible builds, and updated developer tools across the distribution.
AerynOS January 2026 update shows a Linux distro that is growing up fast
AerynOS kicks off 2026 with a serious focus on the operating system itself, delivering kernel updates, desktop improvements, and major work on its rolling-release infrastructure.
CachyOS January 2026 release fixes the installer and moves to Wayland
The CachyOS January 2026 release focuses on fixing real problems with a better installer, Wayland live sessions, Plasma Login Manager, and smoother gaming support.
GNU Guix 1.5 arrives after three long years, and it was worth the wait
GNU Guix 1.5.0 is the first release in three years, bringing new desktops, security improvements, full-source bootstraps, and a more structured future for the distribution.
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.
Solus 4.8 Linux release brings a new era for the independent distro
Solus 4.8 Opportunity updates the Linux distro with a new epoch, refreshed desktops, modern cleanup, and a stronger foundation for the future.
KDE Slimbook VII marks eight years of progress for Linux laptops
The KDE Slimbook VII arrives with a sharper design, faster hardware and a Linux-first experience built through eight years of collaboration.
SparkyLinux 8.1 makes Debian 13 shine for everyday Linux users
SparkyLinux 8.1 builds on Debian 13 “Trixie” with updated kernels and desktops, offering a dependable Linux experience that is easy to maintain.
PorteuX 2.4 introduces COSMIC desktop but says farewell to Slackware stable
PorteuX 2.4 introduces the COSMIC desktop for current users while officially ending the Slackware stable edition.
MX Linux 25 ‘Infinity’ ISOs now available as the Debian 13-based release arrives
MX Linux has released version 25 “Infinity,” based on Debian 13 with updated desktops, installer improvements, and new system tools.