SparkyLinux 8.2 Released with Support for Linux Kernel 6.19, Updated Packages
SparkyLinux 8.2 distribution is now available for download with support for Linux kernel 6.19, based on Debian 13 “Trixie”. Here’s what’s new! The post SparkyLinux…
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KDE Says Plasma Desktop Will Never Force Users to Use systemd
The KDE project is addressing recent concerns that they are forcing systemd on current or future versions of its Plasma desktop environment. The post KDE…
Murena Teams Up With German Manufacturer to Offer a €698 de-Googled Android Tablet
Featuring 12GB of RAM and a 10,000 mAh battery, this collaboration with Volla brings some decent specs to the privacy-first mobile market. This article first…
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: February 15th, 2026
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup for February 15th, 2026, brings news about Mesa 26.0, Ubuntu 24.04.4 LTS, KDE Frameworks 6.23, GNOME 49.4, pearOS 26.2, NetworkManager 1.56, GNU…
Ubuntu 26.04 splits firmware package to simplify updates
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS (Resolute Raccoon) is changing how hardware support updates are handled, splitting its single linux-firmware package into 17 vendor-specific sub-packages. The new approach…
KaOS Linux Drops KDE Plasma After 12 Years for Niri/Noctalia to Escape systemd
KaOS Linux 2026.02 independent distribution is now available for download as the first release to drop its unique KDE Plasma desktop for a Niri/Noctalia setup…
Official Ubuntu 26.04 ‘Resolute Racoon’ mascot revealed
Official mascot artwork for Ubuntu 26.04 LTS ‘Resolute Raccoon’ has been revealed. As the upcoming release dubbed ‘Resolute Racoon’, the monochromatic mascot naturally features its…
Why and How I am Using Emacs for Writing My Next Novel
In part II of his Emacs series, novelist Theena Kumaragurunathan, demonstrates how Emacs is becoming an extension of his writing brain. This article first appeared…
Linux Mint 23 expands user account editing to System Administration tool
Linux Mint 23 will expand its System Administration tool (mintsysadm) with a new Users section, enabling post-install home encryption and more. You’re reading Linux Mint…
Vim 9.2 Is Out with Comprehensive Completion, Wayland Support, and More
Vim 9.2 open-source and highly configurable text editor is now available for download with comprehensive completion, full Wayland support, and more. Here’s what’s new! The…
REMnux 8 Linux Toolkit for Malware Analysis Is Out to Celebrate 15th Anniversary
REMnux 8 Linux distro and toolkit for malware analysis is now available for download. This is a major release that comes more than 5 years…
GNOME 49.4 Released with Improvements for Nautilus, GNOME Shell, and Mutter
GNOME 49.4 is now available as the fourth point release to the GNOME 49 desktop environment series with various bug fixes and improvements. The post…
GNOME 50 Desktop Environment Enters Public Beta Testing with More New Features
GNOME 50 desktop environment is now available for public beta testing with more new features and improvements across all components. Here’s what’s new! The post…
KDE Frameworks 6.23 Improves the Open/Save Dialogs Across Plasma and KDE Apps
KDE Frameworks 6.23 open-source software suite is out now with various improvements and bug fixes for KDE apps and the Plasma desktop. Here’s what’s new!…
Session's Co-Founder Thinks You Don't Need to Ditch WhatsApp Completely
Kee Jefferys on why privacy messaging should be an option, not a replacement. This article first appeared on Read More