AlmaLinux 9.9 Beta is here
AlmaLinux 9.9 Beta is available with GCC 16, Node.js 26, PHP 8.4, updated virtualization tools, and a major fapolicyd upgrade administrators should test.
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GNOME 51 makes Linux desktop much better
GNOME 51 is here with offline maps, smoother performance, better accessibility, visual document signatures, and plenty of practical Linux desktop improvements.
Fedora Linux 45 Beta is here with big security and desktop changes
Fedora Linux 45 Beta is now available with a new console, tighter security defaults, updated developer tools, and expanded support for Apple Silicon Macs.
Talos Linux takes aim at VMware with open source hypervisor
Sidero Labs is expanding Talos Linux beyond Kubernetes with native hypervisor support and standalone containers, potentially giving organizations another option as they reconsider VMware and traditional virtualization platforms.
Linux Mint needs to stop making apps and focus on Linux
Linux Mint is adding an EPUB reader, calendar, and other software while its August update arrives on September 11. Maybe it is time to focus on the OS.
Hackers are using an unpatched zero-day to infect Linux servers
Hackers are actively exploiting the StyleSmuggler zero-day in Magento and Adobe Commerce, using it to compromise online stores and deploy malware on Linux servers.
Asahi Linux now officially supports Apple M3 Macs… sort of
Asahi Linux has officially added support for Apple M3 Macs, including M3 Pro and M3 Max models. But GPU acceleration, sleep, and HDMI are still missing.
Audacity 4 is a massive open source audio editor overhaul, but some features are missing
Audacity 4 is a huge overhaul of the open source audio editor, bringing a rebuilt Qt interface, improved clip editing, ASIO support on Windows, and a new project format. However, several Audacity 3 features are currently missing.
Debian Linux developers just rejected a ban on artificial intelligence
Debian developers have rejected proposals to ban artificial intelligence from the project, choosing a responsible-use policy that allows generative AI while keeping humans accountable for their contributions.
EndeavourOS Titan Nova Linux arrives as a bridge to its Wayland future
EndeavourOS Titan Nova is now available with Linux 7.1.8, updated NVIDIA support, installer fixes, and a temporary goodbye to Budgie as development continues on the Wayland-focused Triton release.
Citrix adds a Linux-powered escape hatch for broken Windows PCs
Citrix UniconOS dual boot installs a separate Linux recovery environment alongside Windows, allowing employees to access company applications when Windows fails.
Vanilla OS 3 Reunion is here with ARM64 support, GNOME 50, and Linux 7.1.3
Vanilla OS 3 Reunion is now available with ARM64 support, GNOME 50, Linux 7.1.3, reproducible builds, and the new Vanilla Continuity backup tool.