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These two Linux distributions have not yet reached stability, but I have high hopes for them in 2026.
Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 1, 2026 (Dec 29, 2025 – Jan 4, 2026)
Catch up on the latest Linux news: Manjaro 26, Devuan 6.1, IceWM 4.0, Archinstall 3.0.15, Orbitiny Desktop Pilot 8, Shotcut 15.12, key Linux and open-source moments of 2025, MiDesktop brings KDE 1 back to life, and more.
KDE Plasma 6.6 Improves Accessibility, Wayland Usability, and UI Polish
The upcoming Plasma 6.6 release will introduce new accessibility features and UI refinements, including Slow Keys for Wayland and improved notifications.
Pebble Round 2 Revives the Iconic Smartwatch With Open-Source PebbleOS
Pebble Round 2 revives the iconic smartwatch with a color e-paper display, two-week battery life, and open-source PebbleOS.
Archboot Adds COSMIC Desktop as a New Install and Rescue Option
Archboot, a menu-driven Arch Linux installer, expands its desktop lineup by adding COSMIC.
Hyprland 0.53.1 Released With Stability and Crash Fixes
Hyprland 0.53.1 tiling Wayland compositor is out with backported fixes addressing crashes.
Icecast 2.5 Streaming Media Server Brings Web UI Enhancements
Icecast 2.5 open-source streaming media server is out, delivering refinements to the web UI, protocol behavior, and API reporting.
Devuan 6.1 Point Release Ships With Debian 13.2 Updates
Updated Devuan Excalibur 6.1 ISOs are now available, with refreshed packages aligned with Debian 13.2, now available for Raspberry Pi.
With a Touch of Nostalgia, MiDesktop Brings KDE 1 Back to Life
MiDesktop revives the KDE 1 desktop for modern Linux with a development preview now available for Debian 13 and Ubuntu 24.04 LTS.
Micro Text Editor 2.0.15 Released After More Than a Year of Development
Micro 2.0.15 terminal text editor marks a return after a long hiatus, bringing broad syntax enhancements and stability fixes.
SDL 3.4 Brings Native PNG Support and Expanded GPU Rendering Features
SDL 3.4, a cross-platform DirectMedia library, adds native PNG image support, expanded GPU rendering APIs, and improved graphics handling across multiple platforms.
Flathub Sees Over 435 Million Downloads in 2025
Flathub recorded more than 435 million app downloads in 2025, with Firefox, Chrome, and Discord ranking among the platform’s most downloaded apps.
2025’s Linux and Open-Source Moments That Shaped the Year
A look back at the Linux and open-source moments of 2025 that influenced development and shaped the direction of the ecosystem.
Haruna 1.7 Media Player Brings Smarter Playlists
KDE’s Haruna 1.7 media player improves playlist management, audio replay gain support, and overall stability.
Hyprland 0.53 Lands With Window Rule Rewrite and Dozens of Fixes
Hyprland 0.53 tiling Wayland compositor releases with a complete window rule rewrite, breaking config changes, new features, and a long list of fixes.
Orbitiny Desktop Pilot 8 Delivers Its Biggest Release Yet
The Orbitiny Desktop Pilot 8 pre-release delivers its most substantial update yet, featuring a new graphical installer and a rebuilt desktop core.
How to Help KDE Improve Plasma Through User Feedback
With a simple setting change, you can help KDE developers make better decisions about Plasma improvements. Here’s how.
Fish Shell 4.3 Released With Scripting and Terminal Improvements
Fish Shell 4.3 introduces smarter theming, improved completions, better terminal integration, and many changes across scripting and interactive features.
Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 52 (Dec 22 – 28, 2025)
Catch up on the latest Linux news: Parrot 7.0, elementary OS 8.1, Fish Shell 4.3, OpenMediaVault 8, Inkscape 1.4.3, QEMU 10.2, Kitty Terminal 0.45, Winux tries to mimic Windows, CachyOS plans new server edition, and more.
Winux Tries to Mimic Windows While Staying Fully Linux
Ubuntu-based Winux joins the Linux ecosystem by mimicking the Windows experience, but is imitation the best path?