France is transitioning government desktops to Linux, with each ministry required to formalize its implementation plan by autumn 2026.
https://linuxiac.com/france-launches-government-linux-desktop-plan-as-windows-exit-begins/
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KeePassXC 2.8 is on the way with Wayland Auto-Type, Qt 6, Polkit Quick Unlock, remote database sync, and more.
https://linuxiac.com/keepassxc-2-8-is-taking-shape-heres-what-to-expect/
#opensource #passwordmanager
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Xfce’s new Wayland compositor, xfwl4, reaches its first preview release and is now ready for wider alpha testing.
https://linuxiac.com/xfce-wayland-compositor-gets-its-first-preview-release/
#xfce #opensource
Debian 13.6 is out with 120 security fixes, 124 stability updates, and Secure Boot changes, while Debian 12.15 becomes Bookworm’s last point release.
https://linuxiac.com/debian-13-6-released-with-120-security-fixes-and-124-stability-updates/
#debian #linux #opensource
GNOME Calendar developer has revived a months-old dispute with Linux Mint over outdated packages, support links, and branding.
https://linuxiac.com/linux-mint-and-gnome-calendar-clash-resurfaces-months-later/
#gnome #linuxmint #linux #opensource
Immich 3.0 has been released with a broad set of improvements across mobile, web, backups, automation, and library management.
https://linuxiac.com/immich-3-0-released-with-big-upgrades-for-self-hosted-photo-libraries/
#immich #opensource #selfhosting
Firefox 153 introduces a native Containers preview for separating accounts, cookies, site data, and different areas of users’ online activity.
https://linuxiac.com/firefox-best-privacy-extension-is-becoming-a-native-feature/
@mozilla@mastodon.social #firefox #opensource
Fooyin 0.12 introduces built-in audio conversion, PulseAudio output support, and new Spectrogram, Oscilloscope, and projectM visualizations.
https://linuxiac.com/fooyin-0-12-music-player-adds-audio-conversion-and-new-visualizations/
#opensource
PHP officially retires its legacy PHP License 3.01 after completing the move to the standard BSD 3-Clause license.
https://linuxiac.com/php-officially-retires-its-legacy-license/
Copy Fail (CVE-2026-31431) is a Linux kernel vulnerability that allows local unprivileged users to gain root access on affected systems.
https://linuxiac.com/copy-fail-linux-kernel-flaw-allows-local-users-to-gain-root/
APT 3.2 expands package history management by introducing undo, redo, and rollback commands to Debian’s package manager.
https://linuxiac.com/debians-apt-3-2-arrives-with-new-solver-work-and-history-rollback-features/
Apple’s Swift-powered container tool for macOS hits 1.0 with persistent Linux machines, host integration, and broader workflow improvements.
https://linuxiac.com/apple-container-1-0-released-as-a-native-docker-alternative-for-macos/
#apple #macos #opensource #containers
Zorin OS says it has no plans to introduce mandatory age or ID verification into the Linux distribution.
https://linuxiac.com/zorin-os-says-no-to-mandatory-age-verification-in-linux/
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FreeBSD has started public laptop testing as part of its larger effort to improve hardware support and become a stronger option for everyday desktop use.
https://linuxiac.com/freebsd-opens-public-testing-for-its-laptop-support-push/
#freebsd #unix #opensource
Haiku is making visible progress on ARM64, with a mostly stable QEMU port and working images expected after further package rebuilds.
https://linuxiac.com/haiku-arm64-progress-brings-usable-builds-closer/
Tails 7.7.3 fixes the Dirty Frag Linux kernel vulnerability with kernel 6.12.86 and updates Tor Browser, Tor, and Thunderbird.
https://linuxiac.com/tails-7-7-3-emergency-release-fixes-dirty-frag-vulnerability/
A Devuan community developer has launched GTK2-NG, a fork designed to maintain compatibility for legacy GTK2 software on current Linux systems.
https://linuxiac.com/gtk2-gets-an-unofficial-revival-fork-for-legacy-linux-apps/
Incus 7.0 LTS arrives with five years of support, updated requirements, security fixes, OCI image support, and storage improvements.
https://linuxiac.com/incus-7-0-lts-container-and-virtual-machine-manager-released/
Ventoy 1.1.11 fixes Windows and WinPE UEFI boot display issues, adds KylinSecOS support, and brings several Linux-side improvements.
https://linuxiac.com/ventoy-1-1-11-improves-windows-uefi-booting/
Pidgin 3.0 has entered the alpha stage with version 2.95, featuring updated account settings and ongoing development of Zulip protocol support.
https://linuxiac.com/pidgin-3-0-messaging-client-moves-from-experimental-build-to-alpha/
The next Linux Mint 23.0 release is planned for Christmas 2026, with Cinnamon gaining fully supported Wayland sessions.
https://linuxiac.com/linux-mints-next-release-will-fully-support-wayland-in-cinnamon/
#linux #linuxmint #opensource
The VeraCrypt developer reports that Microsoft abruptly terminated the account used for Windows signing, providing no warning or explanation.
https://linuxiac.com/veracrypt-developer-says-microsoft-terminated-windows-signing-account/
Zorin OS 18.1 is now available with the new Lite edition, Linux kernel 6.17, LibreOffice 26.2, and broader hardware support.
https://linuxiac.com/zorin-os-18-1-released-with-lite-edition-and-linux-6-17/
Jellyfin is undergoing a major leadership transition as its project leader, a core team member, and another co-founder leave within days of each other.
https://linuxiac.com/jellyfin-loses-project-leader-and-core-team-member-in-major-shake-up/
#opensource #multimedia
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Solus 4.9 adds Linux kernel 6.18, Mesa 26.0.4, GRUB 2.14, LUKS2 encryption, and updated Budgie, GNOME, Plasma, and Xfce editions.
https://linuxiac.com/solus-4-9-released-with-linux-6-18/
#solus #linux #opensource
The Free Software Foundation says OnlyOffice cannot use AGPLv3 to impose extra restrictions on forks, escalating the Euro-Office licensing dispute.
https://linuxiac.com/fsf-says-onlyoffice-cannot-use-agpl-to-restrict-forks/
Debian Project Leader Andreas Tille says Debian has made no decision on age verification compliance and is still awaiting legal analysis.
https://linuxiac.com/debian-project-leader-addresses-new-age-declaration-laws/
PacHub gives Arch Linux users a sleek GTK4 app for browsing, installing, and managing packages from official repos and the AUR.
https://linuxiac.com/pachub-is-a-sleek-gtk4-frontend-for-arch-pacman-and-aur/
Mozilla Firefox 150 brings stronger local network privacy protections, Linux GTK emoji picker support, and new tools for reorganizing PDF pages.
https://linuxiac.com/mozilla-firefox-150-now-available-for-download/
Tails 7.7 adds alerts for outdated Secure Boot certificates before their June 2026 expiry, along with updates to Tor Browser and Thunderbird.
https://linuxiac.com/tails-7-7-adds-secure-boot-certificate-expiry-alerts/
Gentoo’s joke about replacing the Linux kernel with Hurd was fake, but the project’s new experimental GNU/Hurd port is real.
https://linuxiac.com/gentoo-gnu-hurd-port-is-real-despite-the-april-1-joke/
RPM 6.1 RC1 introduces the first test build for the 6.1 package manager series, with updates across macros, builds, signing, and verification.
https://linuxiac.com/what-to-expect-from-the-rpm-6-1-package-manager/
System76 introduces COSMIC System Monitor, a new libcosmic app for tracking processes, CPU, memory, GPU, disk, and network usage.
https://linuxiac.com/cosmic-desktop-gets-a-native-system-monitor-app/
#cosmicdesktop #opensource
Tmux 3.7 is now available, bringing early floating pane support, copy mode line numbers, clipboard improvements, and many fixes.
https://linuxiac.com/tmux-3-7-terminal-multiplexer-released-with-initial-floating-pane-support/
#opensource
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Trisquel 12 (Ecne) becomes the project’s new Ubuntu 24.04-based LTS release for users seeking a fully free system.
https://linuxiac.com/trisquel-12-releases-as-ubuntu-based-fully-free-linux-distro/
#linux #opensource #gnu
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS (Resolute Raccoon) will increase the minimum RAM requirement for Desktop users from 4 GB to 6 GB.
https://linuxiac.com/ubuntu-26-04-lts-raises-desktop-minimum-ram-requirement/
Thunderbolt is Mozilla’s new self-hostable AI client designed for organizations seeking to run AI on their own infrastructure and maintain data in-house.
https://linuxiac.com/thunderbird-team-unveils-thunderbolt-self-hostable-ai-client/
SparkyLinux 8.3 ships refreshed Debian 13.4-based KDE Plasma, LXQt, MATE, Xfce, and Openbox editions.
https://linuxiac.com/sparkylinux-8-3-brings-updated-plasma-lxqt-xfce-and-mate-editions/
PeaZip 11.1 updates its 7z backend, fixes security issues, and improves archive extraction workflows across Linux and Windows.
https://linuxiac.com/peazip-11-1-file-archiver-adds-security-fixes-and-updates-7z-backend/
PeaZip 11.0 archive manager improves archive browsing speed, updates 7z/p7zip to 26.0, adds batch archive testing, and refines the file manager.
https://linuxiac.com/peazip-11-0-released-with-faster-archive-browsing/
Catch up on the latest Linux news: Netrunner 26, AerynOS, OpenSSH 10.3, Archinstall 4.0, Wine 11.6, Linux hits 5% on Steam, Debian addresses age verification, and more.
https://linuxiac.com/linuxiac-weekly-wrap-up-week-14-2026-mar-24-apr-5/
Wine 11.6 brings early Android driver revival work, better game mod support through DLL load order changes, more VBScript fixes, and 28 bug fixes.
https://linuxiac.com/wine-11-6-brings-android-driver-work-game-mod-fixes/
Arch-based Omarchy 3.5 adds Intel Panther Lake support with a patched Linux kernel 6.19, Dell XPS 2026 fixes, and new features.
https://linuxiac.com/arch-based-omarchy-3-5-brings-full-intel-panther-lake-support/
Arch-based systemd-free Artix Linux 2026.04 is out with XLibre by default and PipeWire replacing PulseAudio in ISOs.
https://linuxiac.com/artix-linux-2026-04-released-with-xlibre-as-default-x-serve/
Deepin 25.1 updates the desktop with Linux kernel 6.18, new UOS AI tools, file manager enhancements, and many fixes.
https://linuxiac.com/deepin-25-1-arrives-with-linux-kernel-6-18-and-new-ai-features/
Red Hat has launched RHEL Extended Life Cycle Premium, a stand-alone subscription that extends major-version support to 14 years.
https://linuxiac.com/red-hat-launches-rhel-extended-life-cycle-premium-with-14-year-support/
Arch Linux developers have announced that iptables now defaults to the nft backend, replacing the previous iptables-nft package name.
https://linuxiac.com/arch-linux-makes-nft-the-default-backend-for-iptables/
Pangolin 1.17 tunneled reverse proxy adds multi-role RBAC, provisioning keys for sites, connection logs, SIEM log streaming, and more.
https://linuxiac.com/pangolin-1-17-tunneled-reverse-proxy-adds-multiple-roles-per-user/
JetStream 3 represents a significant BrowserBench update, supported by Apple, Google, Mozilla, and other browser engine contributors.
https://linuxiac.com/jetstream-3-debuts-as-a-major-browser-benchmark-update/
Krita 5.3.3 and the experimental Qt 6-based Krita 6.0.3 arrive with crash fixes, animation improvements, and better font handling.
https://linuxiac.com/krita-5-3-3-is-out-as-the-recommended-release-for-production-work/
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