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Grml 2025.12: A Fresh Debian-Based Distro Featuring Linux Kernel 6.17
Grml, a live bootable Linux distribution designed for system administrators and users of text tools, has officially announced the release of version 2025.12. This version is based on the Debian Testing/Forky repositories as of December 11, 2025, and is powered by the Linux kernel 6.17. The new release brings updates to the grml-live build system,…
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PearOS Makes a Comeback: Now Powered by Arch Linux and Featuring KDE Plasma Desktop
pearOS is making a comeback with its latest release, pearOS NiceC0re 25.12, powered by Arch Linux and featuring the KDE Plasma 6.5.3 desktop environment. This new version promises a distinct modern interface that mimics the aesthetics of recent macOS iterations, complete with a Liquid Gel design. Originally developed by David Tavares in 2011, pearOS started…
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Ubuntu 26.04 Snapshot 2 Now Available for Download: What’s New?
Fancy testing some pre-release Ubuntu this holiday season? You’re in luck! Ubuntu 26.04 Snapshot 2 is now available for download—an early release, timed for the developers’ convenience before the Christmas break. Canonical’s Utkarsh Gupta mentioned that this early drop allows time to address any issues before the holidays. While some may find this news underwhelming,…
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Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS Launches with a Fresh COSMIC Desktop Experience
Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS Released with New COSMIC Desktop Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS is now available for download, introducing the first version of the Ubuntu-based Linux distribution featuring System76’s newly developed, Rust-based COSMIC desktop environment. This significant milestone follows a lengthy development journey that started in 2021, when System76 announced plans to create COSMIC. Carl Richell, Founder…
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System76 Unveils First Stable Release of COSMIC Desktop Alongside Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS
Linux hardware vendor System76 has unveiled the first stable release of its COSMIC desktop environment, alongside the launch of Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS, which is based on the Ubuntu 24.04 LTS operating system series and powered by the Linux 6.17 kernel series. Previously, Pop!_OS utilized a version of the COSMIC desktop that was built on the…
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Two Ubuntu Flavours Won’t Be LTS Releases in the Upcoming Year: What You Need to Know
Not all Ubuntu flavours will receive Long-Term Support (LTS) status in the upcoming Ubuntu 26.04 release. A recent meeting of the Ubuntu Technical Board revealed that only 7 out of the official 10 flavours will be designated as LTS: Xubuntu Lubuntu Ubuntu Budgie Ubuntu Cinnamon Ubuntu Studio Edubuntu Ubuntu Kylin In contrast, Ubuntu MATE and…
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Cinnamon 6.6 Desktop Environment: Explore the Redesigned Application Menu and New Features!
The latest release of Cinnamon, version 6.6, has been unveiled by the Linux Mint team. This version will serve as the default desktop environment for the highly anticipated Linux Mint 22.3, codenamed "Zena," which is slated for release in late December 2025 or early 2026. Cinnamon 6.6 introduces a revamped application menu applet, allowing users…
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Thunderbird 146: New Configuration UI for OpenPGP Keyserver Setup Unveiled
Mozilla has released Thunderbird 146, which introduces several significant updates. One of the most notable features is the ability to configure your preferred OpenPGP keyserver directly through the user interface. This feature is located in the new OpenPGP Keyservers section under the Privacy & Security settings. By default, two keyservers are pre-defined, but users can…
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Ubuntu 26.04: Embracing Vanilla GNOME for a Fresh User Experience
Ubuntu is set to embrace a more streamlined aesthetic that aligns closely with upstream GNOME in its upcoming 26.04 LTS release. The Yaru theme team is undertaking a significant refactor of its GNOME Shell theme, shifting from a fully customized stylesheet to a more straightforward approach that directly incorporates the Adwaita style, supplemented by minimal…
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Firefox 146 Introduces Native Fractional Scaling for Enhanced Linux Experience
Mozilla has released Firefox 146, which marks a notable update for Linux users by adding full support for fractional scaling under Wayland, enhancing the browser’s usability on high-DPI displays. This means that users no longer need to adjust settings manually through about:config or use beta versions to achieve optimal scaling for text and web elements.…
