Software Release
Linux Lite 7.8, a lightweight Ubuntu-based distribution, has been released with significant updates to its in-house applications. The new version ports twelve tools to Python and GTK4 while adding support for more software packages. It maintains the Xfce desktop environment and supports a range of Linux kernels for broader hardware compatibility.
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Curtis Gedak has released GParted Live 1.8, a Debian-based bootable system for disk partitioning. The update includes the new GParted 1.8 editor and Linux kernel 6.18.5, along with fixes for blank screen issues during startup.
The latest version of InputPlumber, 0.70, has been released, featuring expanded support for various hardware components. This update aims to enhance compatibility within Linux environments. Phoronix reports the release as a step forward in open-source input device management.
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Linus Torvalds has announced the release of Linux kernel 6.19-rc3, a smaller-than-usual update following the holiday period. The release includes critical fixes for ARM64 booting issues and GPU performance boosts. It builds on previous candidates to stabilize the kernel ahead of its final version.
Linux Mint 22.3 final release now available
Alhamisi, 15. Mwezi wa kwanza 2026, 13:35:39EndeavourOS Ganymede Neo released with Linux 6.18 kernel
Jumanne, 13. Mwezi wa kwanza 2026, 15:32:08Linux Mint 22.3 not officially released yet
Jumapili, 11. Mwezi wa kwanza 2026, 22:50:46Linux Mint 22.3 Zena released with LTS support until 2029 and major feature enhancements
Jumamosi, 10. Mwezi wa kwanza 2026, 22:01:25KDE Plasma 6.6 set for February release with customization enhancements
Jumamosi, 27. Mwezi wa kumi na mbili 2025, 18:26:03HarfBuzz releases version 12.3 with performance improvements
Jumamosi, 27. Mwezi wa kumi na mbili 2025, 04:17:19Wine 11.0-rc4 release addresses 22 bugs for better compatibility
Ijumaa, 26. Mwezi wa kumi na mbili 2025, 08:41:15PorteuX 2.5 Linux distribution launches with kernel and desktop updates
Jumapili, 21. Mwezi wa kumi na mbili 2025, 11:32:43GnuCash 5.14 introduces support for US bonds
Alhamisi, 18. Mwezi wa kumi na mbili 2025, 17:14:39OpenZFS 2.4 releases with Linux 6.18 support and quotas