NordVPN embraces open source by releasing its Linux GUI on GitHub
NordVPN has open sourced its Linux GUI and added it to the Snap package, making the VPN easier to install and more transparent for Linux users.
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Fastmail brings its email service to the desktop for Mac, Windows, and Linux
Fastmail now has a native desktop app for Mac, Windows, and Linux with offline support, default mail integration, and native system notifications.
Wireshark 4.6.0 brings fresh features, dark mode control, and better packet decryption for Linux and macOS
Wireshark 4.6.0 debuts with NTS decryption, new visualization tools, and time formatting improvements for network analysts on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
GIMP 3.0.6 released with bug fixes and usability improvements
GIMP 3.0.6 is here with fixes for crashes, better transparency handling, macOS and Windows updates, and stronger security.
Linux 6.17 arrives with bug fixes and minor updates
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.
System76 launches Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS beta with COSMIC desktop beta
System76 has launched Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS beta and COSMIC desktop beta together, marking a major step toward a polished, customizable Linux experience.
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.
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.
Linux Mint Debian Edition (LMDE) 7 ‘Gigi’ Beta now available for download
Linux Mint Debian Edition 7 “Gigi” has arrived, built on Debian 13 Trixie instead of Ubuntu. Here’s what you need to know about requirements, known issues, and how to test the beta release.
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.
GhostBSD 25.02 launches with new macOS-like Gershwin desktop environment
GhostBSD 25.02-R14.3p2 arrives with FreeBSD 14.3 updates, hardware support improvements, bug fixes, and the first preview of Gershwin, a GNUstep-based desktop inspired by macOS.
FFmpeg 8.0 Huffman release brings Vulkan codecs and major upgrades
FFmpeg 8.0, codenamed “Huffman,” has arrived, and it is one of the project’s most ambitious releases in years. The update comes after some delays and a complete modernization of the project’s infrastructure, making this version particularly feature-packed.