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.
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.
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KDE developers have started work on Plasma 6.7, even as version 6.6 remains unreleased. A key feature is an instant toggle between light and dark modes in the Brightness and Color widget. Other enhancements include improved audio handling and refined system settings.