Mageia 10 RC1 arrives with hundreds of updated Linux packages
Mageia 10 RC1 is now available with refreshed artwork, updated Linux packages, newer software builds, and ongoing security fixes ahead of the final release.
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deepin 25.1 update brings Linux kernel 6.18 and deeper AI integration
deepin 25.1 has officially arrived with a jump to Linux kernel 6.18, new AI capabilities, desktop refinements, and dozens of stability fixes. The visually stunning Linux distribution continues evolving while raising familiar questions about its Chinese roots.
Netrunner 26 “Twilight” arrives with Debian 13, Linux 6.16, and KDE Plasma 6
Netrunner 26 “Twilight” has been released with Debian 13 “Trixie,” Linux 6.16, and KDE Plasma 6.3.6. The distribution continues to impress with thoughtful polish and attention to detail that make KDE feel especially refined.
Elive is alive! Elive Retrowave 3.8.50 LTS Linux distro released nearly seven years after last stable version
Elive Retrowave 3.8.50 LTS is the first stable release of the Debian-based Linux distribution in nearly seven years, though alpha and beta builds continued during development.
4MLinux 51 proves you do not need Windows to keep an old PC alive
4MLinux 51.0 is now stable, offering a fast lightweight Linux system that can breathe new life into older computers that struggle with Windows.
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.
Nitrux 6 proves the Linux desktop is ready to replace Windows 11
Nitrux 6.0 has arrived with Linux kernel 6.19.2, Hyprland updates, a rewritten update system, and new virtualization tools. It could be a compelling Windows 11 alternative for enthusiasts.
Is Linux Mint burning out? Developers consider longer release cycle
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?
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.
MX Linux 25.1 Infinity ISOs arrive with dual-init support and updated Debian kernels
MX Linux 25.1 Infinity is now available, landing just one week after the beta and officially bringing back dual-init support with systemd and sysvinit on the same ISO. The release is based on Debian 13.3, ships updated Linux kernels, refreshes AHS graphics stacks, and restores one of MX Linux’s most distinctive features without forcing existing users to change their setups.