Desktop Environment
Linux Mint releases LMDE 7 Gigi based on Debian 13
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The Linux Mint project has released LMDE 7, codenamed Gigi, as its latest Debian-based edition. This long-term support version builds directly on Debian 13 Trixie to ensure independence from Ubuntu. It includes updated software and refinements for a more comfortable desktop experience.
The KaOS Linux distribution has switched away from the KDE Plasma desktop environment to a new alternative described as unlike anything else on Linux. This change gives the system a distinctive look and feel. The update was reported on February 28, 2026.
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System76 has released COSMIC 1.0.5, a point update to its Rust-based desktop environment first stabilized in December 2025 alongside Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS. New features include battery percentage display in the system tray, plus enhancements for Pop!_OS and other GNU/Linux distributions.
The Fedora Project has released Fedora Linux 43 on October 28, 2025, featuring the Linux 6.17 kernel and a Wayland-only GNOME 49 desktop. This version introduces the Anaconda WebUI installer as default across editions and upgrades to RPM 6.0 for enhanced security. It supports x86_64 and AArch64 architectures, with upgrades available for existing users.