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Solus 4.8 Linux release brings a new era for the independent distro

November 29, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
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Solus 4.8 Opportunity updates the Linux distro with a new epoch, refreshed desktops, modern cleanup, and a stronger foundation for the future.

Categories Linux Tags Budgie, GNOME, KDE Plasma, Linux, Polaris repo, Solus, Solus 4.8, systemd update, Wayland, Xfce

KDE Slimbook VII marks eight years of progress for Linux laptops

November 19, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
KDE Slimbook VII

The KDE Slimbook VII arrives with a sharper design, faster hardware and a Linux-first experience built through eight years of collaboration.

Categories Laptop, Linux Tags AMD Radeon 880M, AMD Ryzen AI, KDE Plasma, KDE Slimbook VII, Linux community, Linux hardware, Linux laptop, open source laptop, Ryzen AI 9 365, Slimbook

SparkyLinux 8.1 makes Debian 13 shine for everyday Linux users

November 12, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
Sparky Linux Penguin

SparkyLinux 8.1 builds on Debian 13 “Trixie” with updated kernels and desktops, offering a dependable Linux experience that is easy to maintain.

Categories Linux Tags Debian, Debian 13, KDE Plasma, Linux, LXQt, Open Source, SparkyLinux, SparkyLinux 8.1, Xfce

PorteuX 2.4 introduces COSMIC desktop but says farewell to Slackware stable

November 9, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
porteux penguin beach

PorteuX 2.4 introduces the COSMIC desktop for current users while officially ending the Slackware stable edition.

Categories Linux Tags Cinnamon, Cosmic desktop, GNOME, KDE Plasma, Linux distribution, LXQt, portable Linux, PorteuX, PorteuX 2.4, Slackware

MX Linux 25 ‘Infinity’ ISOs now available as the Debian 13-based release arrives

November 9, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
Mx Linux 25

MX Linux has released version 25 “Infinity,” based on Debian 13 with updated desktops, installer improvements, and new system tools.

Categories Linux Tags Debian, Fluxbox, KDE Plasma, Linux, Liquorix kernel, MX 25 Infinity, MX Linux, mx-updater, sysVinit, Xfce

AerynOS Linux October 2025 update delivers GNOME 49.1, KDE Plasma 6.5.1, and key compiler changes

October 31, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
AerynOS

AerynOS ends October with big changes, including a compiler switch, GNOME 49.1, KDE 6.5.1, and a smoother build system. The 2025.10 ISO is ready to download.

Categories Linux Tags AerynOS, Cosmic desktop, distro, GNOME, KDE Plasma, libstdc++, Linux, Linux distribution, LLVM, Open Source

MX Linux 25 Beta 1 now available

September 22, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
Mx

MX Linux has released the first beta of MX-25 “Infinity,” based on Debian 13. Test images are available with Xfce, KDE/Plasma, and Fluxbox, plus sysVinit options for those who want them.

Categories Linux Tags Debian 13, Fluxbox, Infinity, KDE Plasma, Linux, MX Linux, MX-25, sysVinit, Xfce

PorteuX 2.3 brings GNOME 49, new terminal, Linux kernel 6.16.7, and more

September 17, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
porteux penguin beach

PorteuX 2.3 introduces GNOME 49 with the new Ptyxis terminal, kernel 6.16.7, updated desktops, and improved build performance.

Categories Linux Tags Cinnamon, GNOME 49, KDE Plasma, kernel 6.16.7, Linux, NVIDIA, PorteuX, PorteuX 2.3, Ptyxis

SparkyLinux 2025.09 ‘Tiamat’ ISO images now available

September 16, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
Penguin sparks dvd toaster

SparkyLinux 2025.09 “Tiamat” has been released, based on Debian Forky testing with updated packages, kernel 6.16.7, and refreshed desktop environments.

Categories Linux Tags Debian Forky, KDE Plasma, Linux, LXQt, MATE, SparkyLinux, SparkyLinux 2025.09, Tiamat, Xfce

Alpha release of KDE Linux debuts with immutable Arch foundation

September 6, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
Kde Linux scaled

KDE has released the Alpha version of KDE Linux, a new immutable operating system built on Arch packages that showcases Plasma and KDE apps while focusing on safety, stability, and modern distribution methods.

Categories Linux Tags Arch Linux, BTRFS, Flatpak, immutable Linux, KDE, KDE Linux, KDE neon, KDE Plasma, PipeWire, Wayland

SparkyLinux 8.0 debuts with Debian 13 base

August 14, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
Linux penguin electricity sparky

SparkyLinux 8.0 “The Seven Sisters” debuts with a Debian 13 base, updated software, and new package management features.

Categories Linux Tags Debian 13, KDE Plasma, Linux, LXQt, MATE, SparkyLinux, SparkyLinux 8.0, The Seven Sisters, Xfce

SparkyLinux 7.8 now available

July 15, 2025July 15, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
smiling penguin sparks outlet

SparkyLinux 7.8 “Orion Belt” brings fresh packages, new desktop versions, and a fix for GIMP installation conflicts.

Categories Linux Tags Debian 12, GIMP, KDE Plasma, lightweight Linux, Linux, Openbox, Orion Belt, SparkyLinux, SparkyLinux 7.8, Xfce
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