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Ubuntu Linux 25.10 ‘Questing Quokka’ lands with memory-safe tools, GNOME 49, and smarter hardware support

October 9, 2025October 9, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
Questing Quokka

Ubuntu 25.10 “Questing Quokka” focuses on security, accessibility, and hardware improvements with memory-safe Rust tools and kernel 6.17 under the hood.

Categories Linux Tags ARM virtualization, Canonical, GNOME 49, Linux, Questing Quokka, RISC-V, Rust, TPM encryption, Ubuntu, Ubuntu 25.10 Leave a comment

GIMP 3.0.6 released with bug fixes and usability improvements

October 6, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
Gimp 306

GIMP 3.0.6 is here with fixes for crashes, better transparency handling, macOS and Windows updates, and stronger security.

Categories Open source, Software Tags babl, Flatpak, GEGL, GIMP, GIMP 3.0.6, image editing, Linux, macOS, Open Source, photo editor Leave a comment

Ubuntu Linux 26.04 LTS officially named Resolute Raccoon

October 6, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
ubuntu 26 04 resolute raccoon penguin

Canonical has revealed the official name of Ubuntu 26.04 LTS. Called Resolute Raccoon, the Linux distribution will arrive in April 2026 with long term support.

Categories Linux Tags Canonical, Linux, Linux desktop, Linux server, Resolute Raccoon, Ubuntu, Ubuntu 26.04, Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, Ubuntu release Leave a comment

Wine 10.16 brings 16-bit app support to WoW64 and dozens of bug fixes

October 3, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
linux penguin drinking red wine

Wine 10.16 is out with 16-bit WoW64 support, fast NTSync synchronization, and fixes for 34 bugs affecting games and apps.

Categories Linux, Open source, Software, Windows Tags 16-bit apps, compatibility, D3DKMT, Linux, NTSync, Wine, Wine 10.16, WinMD, WoW64 Leave a comment

openSUSE Leap 16 launches with new installer, stricter hardware rules, and SELinux by default

October 1, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
openSUSE Leap 16

openSUSE Leap 16 arrives with a new installer, SELinux by default, updated hardware requirements, and an extended lifecycle stretching into 2032.

Categories Linux Tags Agama installer, AppArmor, Linux, Linux distribution, openSUSE, openSUSE Leap 16, SELinux, SUSE Linux Enterprise, Tumbleweed Leave a comment

Linux 6.17 arrives with bug fixes and minor updates

September 28, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
linux 6 17 penguin bluetooth

Linux 6.17 arrives with Bluetooth fixes, driver updates, filesystem tweaks, and stability improvements. Torvalds calls it a calm release, and that is good news.

Categories Linux Tags Bluetooth, drivers, GPU, kernel, Linus Torvalds, Linux, Linux 6.17, networking, Open Source Leave a comment

System76 launches Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS beta with COSMIC desktop beta

September 25, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
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System76 has launched Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS beta and COSMIC desktop beta together, marking a major step toward a polished, customizable Linux experience.

Categories Linux Tags Arch Linux, beta release, COSMIC, desktop environment, Fedora, Linux, Open Source, Pop!_OS 24.04, Rust, System76 Leave a comment

elementary OS 8.0.2 arrives with accessibility fixes, music improvements, and Linux 6.14

September 23, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
Elementary Linux

elementary OS 8.0.2 brings accessibility improvements, Music app upgrades, and Linux kernel 6.14 with better performance and hardware support.

Categories Linux Tags accessibility, elementary, elementary OS 8.0.2, Linux, Linux 6.14, Linux distro, Music app, Open Source, operating system, Ubuntu Leave a comment

MX Linux 25 Beta 1 now available

September 22, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
Mx

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.

Categories Linux Tags Debian 13, Fluxbox, Infinity, KDE Plasma, Linux, MX Linux, MX-25, sysVinit, Xfce Leave a comment

Zorin OS 18 beta makes switching from Windows to Linux easier than ever

September 19, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
Zorin OS 18 beta

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.

Categories Linux, Windows Tags Linux, Linux desktop, OneDrive, Web Apps, Windows 10 alternative, Zorin, Zorin OS, Zorin OS 18, Zorin OS beta 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

Vivaldi 7.6 web browser now available for Windows, Linux, and macOS

September 18, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
Vivaldi

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.

Categories Software, Linux, Mac, Windows Tags browser, customization, Linux, macOS, tab bar, tab button, Vivaldi, Vivaldi 7.6, Windows Leave a comment
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