Linux Lite 8.0 RC1 lands with Ubuntu 26.04 base, custom kernels, and a big refresh
Linux Lite 8.0 RC1 is here with a new Ubuntu base, GTK4 apps, custom kernels, and a refreshed experience ahead of its June release.
Linux kernel
Copy Fail exploit lets 732 bytes hijack Linux systems and quietly grab root
A newly disclosed Linux kernel vulnerability called Copy Fail lets a normal user gain root access using just a 732-byte script. The exploit is simple, reliable, and works across major distributions like Ubuntu, RHEL, and SUSE. Even worse, it silently modifies the page cache instead of files on disk, making detection difficult and raising concerns for both local systems and containerized environments.
TrueNAS 26 beta arrives with OpenZFS 2.4 and Linux kernel 6.18
TrueNAS 26 beta introduces OpenZFS 2.4, Linux kernel 6.18, hybrid flash pool improvements, LXC containers, and new tools for sharing and searching data on your NAS.
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS beta arrives with Linux kernel 6.20
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Resolute Raccoon beta is here with Linux kernel 6.20, improved installers, and full flavor support. Here is what to expect before launch.
Linux 6.19 arrives on Super Bowl Sunday, quietly stealing a little attention from the commercials
Linux 6.19 arrived right on schedule on Super Bowl Sunday, delivering a low drama kernel release while Linus Torvalds prepares for the jump to version 7.0.
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.
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.
Red Hat puts RHEL for NVIDIA at the center of rack scale AI
Red Hat is expanding its NVIDIA collaboration with a big push around Red Hat Enterprise Linux for NVIDIA, aiming to give enterprises a day zero starting point for rack scale AI.
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.
Linux 6.18 arrives with a flurry of fixes
Linus Torvalds has released Linux 6.18, packed with fixes across drivers, networking, audio, USB, and more.
Rocky Linux from CIQ becomes first to ship the complete NVIDIA AI software stack
Rocky Linux from CIQ now includes the full NVIDIA AI stack, offering a faster path to GPU cluster deployment and raising new questions about vendor lock-in.