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KDE Linux, an upcoming immutable distribution focused on Plasma, has progressed to 62% completion toward its public beta release. Developers report expanded contributor activity since the initial alpha in September 2025. Recent updates include delta updates, enhanced hardware support, and performance optimizations.
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The open-source video editor Shotcut has released its 26.1 beta version, introducing new hardware decoder options. This update aims to enhance performance on Linux systems, according to Phoronix. Developers continue to improve compatibility with various hardware setups.
Following the recent Cinnamon 6.6 release, the Linux Mint team has made beta ISOs of Linux Mint 22.3 Zena available for download. Based on Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS, it includes updated Xfce 4.20 and MATE 1.26 desktops alongside Cinnamon 6.6, for testing ahead of the full launch.