Wayland

Hynek Schlindenbuch, a full-time PHP programmer, has fixed a long-standing KDE Plasma issue allowing independent virtual desktops on each screen. The feature, requested since 2005, landed in KWin's master branch for Plasma 6.7 on Wayland. It addresses demands from users with multi-monitor setups.

2026년 03월 19일 AI에 의해 보고됨

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.

The Arch Linux-based CachyOS distribution has issued its January 2026 ISO snapshot, featuring KDE Plasma 6.5.5 with Wayland as the default session and the new Plasma Login Manager replacing SDDM. This update includes kernel options, hardware enhancements, and installer improvements to boost performance and compatibility. Existing users can apply changes via a standard system update.

2026년 01월 13일 AI에 의해 보고됨

Nvidia has launched version 580.126.09 of its graphics driver, targeting improved support for recent Linux kernels. This minor update addresses compatibility issues and fixes specific display bugs for users on Linux, FreeBSD, and Solaris platforms. The release builds on the 580 series' recent advancements in Wayland and performance optimizations.

The latest release of the Hyprland Wayland compositor, version 0.53, brings enhancements for stability and user onboarding while requiring configuration updates. Developers have overhauled window rules and introduced a new launcher with recovery features. Published on December 31, 2025, the update targets Linux users seeking customizable, visually appealing desktops.

2025년 12월 22일 AI에 의해 보고됨

The elementary OS team has released version 8.1, a stable update based on Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS and powered by Linux kernel 6.14. This version makes the Wayland-based Secure Session the default, adds ARM64 support for devices like Apple Silicon Macs, and introduces new apps for system monitoring and maps.