elementary OS 8.0.2 arrives with accessibility fixes, music improvements, and Linux 6.14
elementary OS 8.0.2 brings accessibility improvements, Music app upgrades, and Linux kernel 6.14 with better performance and hardware support.
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MX Linux 25 Beta 1 now available
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.
Zorin OS 18 beta makes switching from Windows to Linux easier than ever
Zorin OS 18 beta is now available, bringing a new design, OneDrive support, window tiling, and better app guidance for users switching from Windows 10.
Ubuntu Linux 25.10 Questing Quokka beta lands with kernel 6.17, GNOME 49, and Wayland-only desktop
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.
Vivaldi 7.6 web browser now available for Windows, Linux, and macOS
Vivaldi 7.6 lets Windows, Linux, and macOS users customize the tab bar, manage duplicates with The Tab Button, and enjoy faster browsing with new upgrades.
Tails 7.0 Linux distribution debuts with Debian 13 and GNOME 48
Tails 7.0 launches with Debian 13 and GNOME 48, bringing faster startup, updated apps, and improved hardware support, though GNOME 49 already makes it feel a bit behind.
Thunderbird 143 fixes crashes and Gmail relay issues
Thunderbird 143.0 is here with a long list of bug fixes, from Gmail relay errors to startup crashes. It’s a stability-focused release worth installing.
PorteuX 2.3 brings GNOME 49, new terminal, Linux kernel 6.16.7, and more
PorteuX 2.3 introduces GNOME 49 with the new Ptyxis terminal, kernel 6.16.7, updated desktops, and improved build performance.
GNOME 49 Brescia is here and I am beyond excited for my favorite Linux desktop environment
GNOME 49, codenamed “Brescia,” is here with a modern video player, a new document viewer, improved Calendar, faster Software, HDR wallpapers, and countless refinements. As someone who calls GNOME my favorite desktop environment, I am beyond excited for this release.
SparkyLinux 2025.09 ‘Tiamat’ ISO images now available
SparkyLinux 2025.09 “Tiamat” has been released, based on Debian Forky testing with updated packages, kernel 6.16.7, and refreshed desktop environments.
Consumer Reports calls on Microsoft to extend free Windows 10 support as millions face security risk
Consumer Reports wants Microsoft to extend free Windows 10 support, but the request feels late. Microsoft cannot support Windows forever, and Linux is waiting.
Fedora Linux 43 Beta released
Fedora Linux 43 Beta has been released with a refreshed installer, updated toolchains, new programming language support, and the removal of older packages. Testers are invited to provide feedback before the stable release.