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Linux Mint HWE ISOs arrive with newer kernel as project eyes alpha releases

April 30, 2026 by Brian Fagioli
Linux Mint 22.3 Zena BETA

Linux Mint introduces HWE ISOs with a newer kernel to improve compatibility on modern hardware, while hinting at future alpha testing phases.

Categories Linux Tags hardware support, Linux distro, Linux ISO, Linux kernel 6.17, Linux Mint, Linux Mint 22.3, Linux Mint HWE, Linux news, Open Source, Wayland Leave a comment

Zorin OS 18.1 makes switching from Windows to Linux much easier

April 15, 2026 by Brian Fagioli
Zorin 181

Zorin OS 18.1 focuses on helping Windows users transition to Linux by detecting Windows installers and recommending native Linux alternatives automatically.

Categories Linux, Windows Tags LibreOffice, Linux, Linux desktop, Linux distro, Linux kernel 6.17, Ubuntu-based Linux, Windows alternative, Xfce, Zorin, Zorin OS 18.1 Leave a comment

Ubuntu Linux 25.10 Questing Quokka beta lands with kernel 6.17, GNOME 49, and Wayland-only desktop

September 18, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
Ubuntu 2510 wallpaper

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.

Categories Linux Tags Canonical, GNOME 49, Linux, Linux kernel 6.17, Open Source, Questing Quokka, Ubuntu, Ubuntu 25.10, Ubuntu beta, Wayland Leave a comment

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