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COSMIC Desktop 1.0.7 Improves Workspaces Overview COSMIC Desktop 1.0.7 adds configurable typing actions in Workspaces Overview and resolves several full-screen and tiling-related crashes.

COSMIC Desktop 1.0.7 adds configurable typing actions in Workspaces Overview and resolves several full-screen and tiling-related crashes.
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#COSMICDesktop #System76 #OpenSource

Nginx Proxy Manager 2.14 Drops armv7 Support Nginx Proxy Manager 2.14 removes armv7/armhf builds and introduces a new setting for advanced proxy configurations.

Nginx Proxy Manager 2.14 removes armv7/armhf builds and introduces a new setting for advanced proxy configurations.
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#Nginx #ReverseProxy #OpenSource

KDE Plasma 6.6 Desktop Environment Released, This Is What’s New KDE Plasma 6.6 desktop is out now, introducing an optional new login manager, improved zoom modes, and faster everyday desktop interactions.

KDE Plasma 6.6 desktop is out now, introducing an optional new login manager, improved zoom modes, and faster everyday desktop interactions.
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#KDE #OpenSource

Fish Shell 4.5 Fixes Vi Mode Regressions and Improves History Search Fish Shell 4.5 resolves Vi mode regressions from 4.4 and fixes history search behavior, including correct cursor positioning with wide characters.

Fish Shell 4.5 resolves Vi mode regressions from 4.4 and fixes history search behavior, including correct cursor positioning with wide characters.
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#Linux #OpenSource

Lutris 0.5.20 Improves Proton Integration and Adds Steam Family Source Lutris 0.5.20, an open-source game manager for Linux, is out with fixes, Proton integration improvements, and introduces a new Steam Family source for shared game libraries.

Lutris 0.5.20, an open-source game manager for Linux, is out with fixes, Proton integration improvements, and introduces a new Steam Family source for shared game libraries.
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#Lutris #Linux #Games #OpenSource

Bottles 62.0 Adds Dynamic Launcher Portal Support Bottles 62.0, a Wine prefix manager for running Windows apps on Linux, introduces Dynamic Launcher portal support and adds detailed progress reporting for backups and restore operations.

Bottles 62.0, a Wine prefix manager for running Windows apps on Linux, introduces Dynamic Launcher portal support and adds detailed progress reporting for backups and restore operations.
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KDE Responds to FUD Over Alleged systemd Mandate KDE addresses misinformation about systemd requirements, stating Plasma remains usable on non-systemd systems.

KDE addresses misinformation about systemd requirements, stating Plasma remains usable on non-systemd systems.
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#KDE #systemd #OpenSource

Sparky 8.2 Refreshes KDE Plasma, LXQt, MATE, and Openbox Editions Sparky Linux 8.2 brings KDE Plasma 6.3.6, Openbox 3.6.1, Xfce 4.20, and the newest packages from the Debian 13 repositories.

Sparky Linux 8.2 brings KDE Plasma 6.3.6, Openbox 3.6.1, Xfce 4.20, and the newest packages from the Debian 13 repositories.
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#Linux #OpenSource

Budgie Desktop 11 Preview 1 to Introduce Multi-Panel Support and Tiling Budgie Desktop 11 Preview 1 will add support for multiple panels, let users place panels along screen edges, and introduce tiling features powered by Magpie.

Budgie Desktop 11 Preview 1 will add support for multiple panels, let users place panels along screen edges, and introduce tiling features powered by Magpie.
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Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 7, 2026 (Feb 9 – 15) Catch up on the latest Linux news: Linux Kernel 6.19, COSMIC Desktop 1.0.6, Mesa 26, Vim 9.2, OpenVPN 2.7, Podman 5.8, XFS could gain a self-healing feature, and more.

Catch up on the latest Linux news: Linux Kernel 6.19, COSMIC Desktop 1.0.6, Mesa 26, Vim 9.2, OpenVPN 2.7, Podman 5.8, XFS could gain a self-healing feature, and more.
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#Linux #OpenSource

KaOS 2026.02 Debuts Niri Wayland Desktop While Exploring Life Beyond Systemd KaOS 2026.02 is released without Plasma on the ISO, introducing the Niri and Noctalia Wayland desktops. Plasma 6 remains available in the repositories.

KaOS 2026.02 is released without Plasma on the ISO, introducing the Niri and Noctalia Wayland desktops. Plasma 6 remains available in the repositories.
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#Linux #OpenSource

Uptime Kuma 2.1 Adds Globalping Support, Expanded Notification Integrations Uptime Kuma 2.1 introduces globalping support and new notification integrations, alongside monitoring and stability improvements.

Uptime Kuma 2.1 introduces globalping support and new notification integrations, alongside monitoring and stability improvements.
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#UptimeKuma #Monitoring #SelfHosting #OpenSource

Vim 9.2 Debuts Full Wayland and XDG Base Directory Support Vim 9.2 now supports Wayland and the XDG Base Directory, and brings improvements to diff mode, fuzzy completion, and scripting features.

Vim 9.2 now supports Wayland and the XDG Base Directory, and brings improvements to diff mode, fuzzy completion, and scripting features.
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#Vim #OpenSource

GNOME 49.4 Released with Shell, Mutter, and Files Bug Fixes GNOME 49.4 desktop environment is out with fixes for Shell, Mutter, and Files, improving stability and display scaling.

GNOME 49.4 desktop environment is out with fixes for Shell, Mutter, and Files, improving stability and display scaling.
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#GNOME #OpenSource

Plasma 6.7 Set to Bring KWin Performance Fixes and UI Refinements KDE Plasma 6.7 addresses slow KWin scrolling and enables smoother virtual desktop switching in the Overview effect.

KDE Plasma 6.7 addresses slow KWin scrolling and enables smoother virtual desktop switching in the Overview effect.
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#KDE #OpenSource

Dozzle 10.0 Real‑Time Docker Log Viewer Introduces Webhooks Dozzle 10.0 real‑time Docker log viewer adds a redesigned notifications page, webhook support with Go templates, alert shortcuts, and more.

Dozzle 10.0 real‑time Docker log viewer adds a redesigned notifications page, webhook support with Go templates, alert shortcuts, and more.
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#Docker #OpenSource

XFS Could Gain a Self-Healing Feature in Linux Kernel 7.0 Linux kernel 7.0 could introduce real-time XFS filesystem health events, enabling a userspace daemon to detect and automatically repair issues.

Linux kernel 7.0 could introduce real-time XFS filesystem health events, enabling a userspace daemon to detect and automatically repair issues.
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#Linux #Kernel #OpenSource

KDE Frameworks 6.23 Brings Broad Fixes Across Core Libraries KDE Frameworks 6.23 is out with stability updates, memory leak fixes, and broad improvements across the KDE libraries and developer platform.

KDE Frameworks 6.23 is out with stability updates, memory leak fixes, and broad improvements across the KDE libraries and developer platform.
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#KDE #OpenSource

Take Control of systemd with This Rust-Based TUI Tool systemd-manager-tui provides an interactive TUI for systemd, offering service control, log viewing, and unit inspection in one place.

systemd-manager-tui provides an interactive TUI for systemd, offering service control, log viewing, and unit inspection in one place.
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#Linux #Systemd

NetworkManager 1.56 Released with WireGuard Peer Management in nmcli NetworkManager 1.56 adds WireGuard peer management in nmcli, enhanced DNS handling, MPTCP improvements, and various networking fixes.

NetworkManager 1.56 adds WireGuard peer management in nmcli, enhanced DNS handling, MPTCP improvements, and various networking fixes.
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#Networking #OpenSource #Linux

Podman 5.8 Introduces Quadlet Multi-File Install and SQLite Migration Podman 5.8 now supports installing multiple Quadlet files at once and automatically migrates BoltDB databases to SQLite in preparation for Podman 6.0.

Podman 5.8 now supports installing multiple Quadlet files at once and automatically migrates BoltDB databases to SQLite in preparation for Podman 6.0.
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#Podman #Conatinerization #OpenSource

Ubuntu 24.04.4 LTS Released with Bug Fixes and Security Updates Ubuntu 24.04.4 LTS is now officially available, powered by Linux kernel 6.17, and featuring refreshed packages and bug fixes.

Ubuntu 24.04.4 LTS is now officially available, powered by Linux kernel 6.17, and featuring refreshed packages and bug fixes.
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#Linux #Ubuntu #OpenSource

Is Ubuntu Treating Its Users as If They Can’t Be Trusted? Canonical drops the Software & Updates tool from Ubuntu 26.04 LTS defaults, citing usability and maintenance concerns.

Canonical drops the Software & Updates tool from Ubuntu 26.04 LTS defaults, citing usability and maintenance concerns.
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#Linux #Ubuntu #OpenSource

7-Zip 26.0 File Archiver Improves ZIP and RAR Handling 7-Zip 26.0 improves ZIP, RAR, UDF, QCOW, CPIO, and Compound archive handling, enhances sorting in File Manager, and more.

7-Zip 26.0 improves ZIP, RAR, UDF, QCOW, CPIO, and Compound archive handling, enhances sorting in File Manager, and more.
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#FileArchiver #OpenSource

FocusWriter 1.9 Simple Word Processor Adds Heading Shortcuts FocusWriter 1.9, a simple fullscreen word processor, adds heading shortcuts, refines heading behavior, and switches to KDSingleApplication.

FocusWriter 1.9, a simple fullscreen word processor, adds heading shortcuts, refines heading behavior, and switches to KDSingleApplication.
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#OpenSource

Mesa 26.0 Released With RADV Ray Tracing Performance Gains Mesa 26.0 improves RADV ray tracing performance and updates multiple Vulkan drivers with new extensions and maintenance promotions.

Mesa 26.0 improves RADV ray tracing performance and updates multiple Vulkan drivers with new extensions and maintenance promotions.
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#Linux #OpenSource #GPU

Linux Mint January 2026 Report Highlights Record Donations Linux Mint raised $47,312 from 1,393 donors in December and is developing a new Cinnamon screensaver that will work natively on both X11 and Wayland.

Linux Mint raised $47,312 from 1,393 donors in December and is developing a new Cinnamon screensaver that will work natively on both X11 and Wayland.
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#Linux #LinuxMint #OpenSource

Tails 7.4.2 Released with Emergency Kernel Fix Tails 7.4.2 is an emergency release that patches Linux kernel security flaws that could be chained to gain administrative access.

Tails 7.4.2 is an emergency release that patches Linux kernel security flaws that could be chained to gain administrative access.
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#Linux #OpenSource

GNOME 48.9 Released as Stable Bugfix Update for GNOME 48 GNOME 48.9 is a stable maintenance update that fixes issues in Nautilus, GVfs, libadwaita, and other core libraries for everyone using GNOME 48.

GNOME 48.9 is a stable maintenance update that fixes issues in Nautilus, GVfs, libadwaita, and other core libraries for everyone using GNOME 48.
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#GNOME #OpenSource

OpenVPN 2.7 Released with Multi-Socket Server Support OpenVPN 2.7 adds multi-socket server support, enhanced cross-platform DNS handling, and an updated Windows architecture with win-dco as the default driver.

OpenVPN 2.7 adds multi-socket server support, enhanced cross-platform DNS handling, and an updated Windows architecture with win-dco as the default driver.
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#OpenVPN #VPN #Security #OpenSource