Debian Names a New Leader for the Project Debian’s leadership is changing hands as Sruthi Chandran succeeds Andreas Tille following the official 2026 vote.

Debian’s leadership is changing hands as Sruthi Chandran succeeds Andreas Tille following the official 2026 vote.
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Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 16, 2026 (Apr 13 – 19) Catch up on the latest Linux news: Solus 4.9, Zorin OS 18.1, COSMIC Desktop 1.0.10, Wine 11.7, Linux 7.1 merges new NTFS driver, Fedora 44 faces second release delay, and more.

Catch up on the latest Linux news: Solus 4.9, Zorin OS 18.1, COSMIC Desktop 1.0.10, Wine 11.7, Linux 7.1 merges new NTFS driver, Fedora 44 faces second release delay, and more.
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#Linux #OpenSource

Bcachefs 1.38 Released With Faster Mounts and Discard Fixes Bcachefs 1.38 fixes mount stalls, improves discard handling, and speeds up snapshot-heavy systems with journal and allocator changes.

Bcachefs 1.38 fixes mount stalls, improves discard handling, and speeds up snapshot-heavy systems with journal and allocator changes.
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#Linux #OpenSource

Gitea 1.26 Released With Security Fixes and Actions Upgrades Gitea 1.26 fixes three security flaws and adds major Actions, admin, and performance improvements across the self-hosted Git platform.

Gitea 1.26 fixes three security flaws and adds major Actions, admin, and performance improvements across the self-hosted Git platform.
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#Gitea #Git #OpenSource

Linux Kernel 7.1 Merges New NTFS Driver With Full Write Support A new NTFS driver is now part of Linux kernel 7.1, combining write support, folio conversion, iomap, and userspace utility support.

A new NTFS driver is now part of Linux kernel 7.1, combining write support, folio conversion, iomap, and userspace utility support.
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#Linux #Kernel #OpenSource

Solus 4.9 Released With Linux 6.18, Mesa 26, and Installer Upgrades 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.

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.
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#SolusOS #Linux #OpenSource

Fedora 44 Faces Second Release Delay, New Target Set for April 28 Fedora 44 missed its second release target after April 21 was declared a no-go, and the distro is now officially aiming for April 28.

Fedora 44 missed its second release target after April 21 was declared a no-go, and the distro is now officially aiming for April 28.
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#Fedora #Linux #OpenSource

KDE Plasma 6.7 Will Add Per-Screen Virtual Desktops and Wayland Session Restore KDE Plasma 6.7 will enhance multi-monitor workflows by allowing each screen to switch between virtual desktops independently.

KDE Plasma 6.7 will enhance multi-monitor workflows by allowing each screen to switch between virtual desktops independently.
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#KDE #OpenSource

Wine 11.7 Begins MSXML Rework and Fixes 35 Bugs Wine 11.7 begins MSXML reimplementation work, improves VBScript compatibility, adds 7.1 DirectSound support, and fixes 35 bugs across apps and games.

Wine 11.7 begins MSXML reimplementation work, improves VBScript compatibility, adds 7.1 DirectSound support, and fixes 35 bugs across apps and games.
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GIMP 3.2.4 Fixes Layer Fills, Text Tool Bugs, and File Import Issues GIMP 3.2.4 image editor improves layer fills, text tool behavior, PDF export, and support for PSD, PNG, DDS, ORA, and other file formats.

GIMP 3.2.4 image editor improves layer fills, text tool behavior, PDF export, and support for PSD, PNG, DDS, ORA, and other file formats.
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#GIMP #OpenSource #ImageEditor

Free Software Foundation Says OnlyOffice Cannot Use AGPL to Restrict Forks The Free Software Foundation says OnlyOffice cannot use AGPLv3 to impose extra restrictions on forks, escalating the Euro-Office licensing dispute.

The Free Software Foundation says OnlyOffice cannot use AGPLv3 to impose extra restrictions on forks, escalating the Euro-Office licensing dispute.
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#OpenSource

Thunderbird Team Unveils Thunderbolt Self-Hostable AI Client 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.

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.
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#Mozilla #AI #OpenSource

Rust 1.95 Released with New Match Guards and Stable API Additions Rust 1.95 is out with language improvements, expanded match capabilities, and new stable APIs across core library components.

Rust 1.95 is out with language improvements, expanded match capabilities, and new stable APIs across core library components.
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#RustLang #OpenSource #Programming

Linux Mint Targets Christmas 2026 for Next Major Release Linux Mint 23 Alfa is now based on Ubuntu 26.04 LTS and Linux kernel 7.0, marking the start of development for the project’s next major release.

Linux Mint 23 Alfa is now based on Ubuntu 26.04 LTS and Linux kernel 7.0, marking the start of development for the project’s next major release.
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#LinuxMint #Linux #OpenSource

KDE Gear 26.04 Marks KDE's 30th Anniversary With App Updates KDE Gear 26.04 apps collection celebrates KDE's 30th anniversary with updates to Dolphin, Kdenlive, Merkuro, NeoChat, and more.

KDE Gear 26.04 apps collection celebrates KDE's 30th anniversary with updates to Dolphin, Kdenlive, Merkuro, NeoChat, and more.
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#KDE #OpenSource

Archinstall 4.2 Stops Installing X.Org Packages for Wayland Profiles Archinstall 4.2 arrives with a security fix, switches mainline systems to nvidia-open, and stops pulling in X.Org packages for Wayland profiles.

Archinstall 4.2 arrives with a security fix, switches mainline systems to nvidia-open, and stops pulling in X.Org packages for Wayland profiles.
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#ArchLinux #Linux #OpenSource

Haiku ARM64 Progress Brings Usable Builds Closer Haiku is making visible progress on ARM64, with a mostly stable QEMU port and working images expected after further package rebuilds.

Haiku is making visible progress on ARM64, with a mostly stable QEMU port and working images expected after further package rebuilds.
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#HaikuOS #OpenSource

Zorin OS 18.1 Released With Lite Edition, Better App Support, and Linux 6.17 Zorin OS 18.1 is now available with the new Lite edition, Linux kernel 6.17, LibreOffice 26.2, and broader hardware support.

Zorin OS 18.1 is now available with the new Lite edition, Linux kernel 6.17, LibreOffice 26.2, and broader hardware support.
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#ZorinOS #Linux #OpenSource

Linux Kernel 7.1 Drops 486 and AMD Elan CPU Support Linux kernel 7.1 development begins with x86 changes removing 486, 486SX, and AMD Elan CPU support.

Linux kernel 7.1 development begins with x86 changes removing 486, 486SX, and AMD Elan CPU support.
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#Linux #Kernel #OpenSource

GNOME 50.1 Released With Bug Fixes Across Core Apps and Libraries GNOME 50.1 provides a stable bugfix update for GNOME 50, addressing issues in Nautilus, GTK, Epiphany, and other core components.

GNOME 50.1 provides a stable bugfix update for GNOME 50, addressing issues in Nautilus, GTK, Epiphany, and other core components.
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#GNOME #OpenSource

Federal Bill Would Bring OS-Level Age Verification to the Entire U.S. A new federal bill proposes OS-level age verification, advancing beyond state laws to establish a potential nationwide requirement.

A new federal bill proposes OS-level age verification, advancing beyond state laws to establish a potential nationwide requirement.
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Fedora 44 Release Delayed as Final Blocker Bugs Remain Open Fedora 44 missed its April 14 release target after final blocker bugs forced a delay, pushing the expected launch to at least April 21.

Fedora 44 missed its April 14 release target after final blocker bugs forced a delay, pushing the expected launch to at least April 21.
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#Fedora #Linux #OpenSource

COSMIC Desktop 1.0.10 Brings New File Manager Actions and Workspace Controls COSMIC Desktop 1.0.10 adds custom context menu actions in Files, workspace wrapping toggle, and other desktop refinements.

COSMIC Desktop 1.0.10 adds custom context menu actions in Files, workspace wrapping toggle, and other desktop refinements.
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#Linux #COSMICDesktop #OpenSource

NGINX 1.30 Released as New Stable Branch With Early Hints and ECH NGINX 1.30 is now the new stable branch, introducing HTTP Early Hints, Encrypted ClientHello, sticky sessions, and backend HTTP/2 support.

NGINX 1.30 is now the new stable branch, introducing HTTP Early Hints, Encrypted ClientHello, sticky sessions, and backend HTTP/2 support.
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#Nginx #OpenSource

X.Org Is Still Alive and Just Fixed Five New Security Flaws X.Org still receives security fixes in 2026, with five newly disclosed vulnerabilities patched in X.Org Server 21.1.22 and XWayland 24.1.10.

X.Org still receives security fixes in 2026, with five newly disclosed vulnerabilities patched in X.Org Server 21.1.22 and XWayland 24.1.10.
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#xorg #OpenSource

htop 3.5 System Monitor Released with Backtrace Screen, New Meters htop 3.5 is the first new release since April 2025 for this terminal system monitor, bringing a backtrace screen, new meters, and more.

htop 3.5 is the first new release since April 2025 for this terminal system monitor, bringing a backtrace screen, new meters, and more.
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#OpenSource

OpenSSL 4.0 Released with ECH Support and Significant Legacy Code Removal OpenSSL 4.0 introduces Encrypted Client Hello support, removes SSLv3, and implements extensive changes to APIs, TLS, and FIPS-related features.

OpenSSL 4.0 introduces Encrypted Client Hello support, removes SSLv3, and implements extensive changes to APIs, TLS, and FIPS-related features.
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#OpenSSL #OpenSource #Security

DaVinci Resolve 21 Adds RAW Photo Editing DaVinci Resolve 21 introduces a Photo page with RAW editing tools, providing Linux photographers a native alternative to Adobe Lightroom.

DaVinci Resolve 21 introduces a Photo page with RAW editing tools, providing Linux photographers a native alternative to Adobe Lightroom.
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#Photography #Linux

Raspberry Pi OS April Update Disables Passwordless sudo by Default Raspberry Pi OS April update disables passwordless sudo by default, adds a toggle for it, and brings several desktop and Control Centre changes.

Raspberry Pi OS April update disables passwordless sudo by default, adds a toggle for it, and brings several desktop and Control Centre changes.
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#RaspberryPi #Linux #OpenSource

openSUSE Tumbleweed Switches Fresh Installs to systemd-boot openSUSE Tumbleweed has replaced GRUB2-BLS with systemd-boot as the default bootloader for fresh installations.

openSUSE Tumbleweed has replaced GRUB2-BLS with systemd-boot as the default bootloader for fresh installations.
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#openSUSE #Linux #OpenSource