Wayland

GNOME has launched version 50, completing the shift away from X11 in the GDM display manager after a postponement from GNOME 49. The release brings refinements to the shell, display management, file handling, and accessibility tools. Other desktops like Plasma and Xfce remain unaffected for their X11 sessions.

7. März 2026 Von KI berichtet

The Budgie desktop environment has released version 10.10.2, focusing on enhanced integration with the Labwc Wayland compositor. This update aims to improve performance and compatibility for users of the Wayland display server protocol.

The Budgie project has begun development on Budgie 11, transitioning to a Qt 6-based architecture following the release of Budgie 10.10. This new version aims for greater modularity and Wayland exclusivity, addressing limitations from the previous series.

10. Januar 2026 Von KI berichtet

The ArchBang Linux project has released version 1001, an Arch Linux-based distribution that now features wmenu as a new dynamic application launcher for Wayland environments. This update enhances usability on devices like Chromebooks and MacBooks lacking a Super key. The release syncs with the latest Arch Linux repositories and includes the Linux 6.18 LTS kernel.

Darktable 5.4, the latest version of the free cross-platform RAW image editor, has been released after more than eight months since the previous update. It introduces support for numerous new cameras and enhances features like noise profiles and Wayland compatibility. The update is available as an AppImage for easy installation on GNU/Linux systems.

21. Dezember 2025 Von KI berichtet

The open-source media player MPV has released version 0.41, introducing enhanced support for Wayland and other features for Linux users. This update, arriving nine months after version 0.40, prioritizes Vulkan hardware decoding and adds ambient light support. It aims to improve performance and compatibility across various platforms.