Wayland
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS releases with Linux kernel 7.0
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Canonical has launched Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, codenamed Resolute Raccoon, featuring Linux kernel 7.0 and a shift to Wayland across variants. Official flavors including Kubuntu and Lubuntu accompany the main release with updated desktops and hardware support. The LTS version promises five years of updates until April 2031.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Budgie 10.10.2 released with Labwc Wayland improvements
Jumatano, 4. Mwezi wa tatu 2026, 08:34:10Linux Mint Cinnamon's new integrated screensaver advances full Wayland support
Jumanne, 3. Mwezi wa tatu 2026, 18:38:42Nitrux 6.0 launches with Linux kernel 6.19
Jumanne, 24. Mwezi wa pili 2026, 11:15:38KaOS Linux distribution drops KDE Plasma support
Ijumaa, 13. Mwezi wa pili 2026, 10:33:59Linux Mint plans slower release cycle for deeper development
Jumapili, 11. Mwezi wa kwanza 2026, 19:00:25Budgie 11 development starts with Qt 6 and modular design
Jumamosi, 10. Mwezi wa kwanza 2026, 12:20:37ArchBang Linux 1001 introduces wmenu application launcher
Jumanne, 6. Mwezi wa kwanza 2026, 15:37:28GNOME and Firefox developers propose disabling middle-click paste
Jumapili, 4. Mwezi wa kwanza 2026, 17:58:21TrixiePup64 2601 released for Debian 13-based Puppy Linux
Jumapili, 4. Mwezi wa kwanza 2026, 01:52:41Manjaro Linux 26.0 released with Wayland as default