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Here's how to upgrade from Zorin 17 to Zorin 18, with all the steps you need to ensure a smooth, safe, and trouble-free system update.
Collabora Office Brings Its Online UI to the Desktop on Linux, Windows, and macOS
Collabora Office brings the full Collabora Online interface to Linux, Windows, and macOS as a native desktop app, offering offline editing and strong document compatibility.
Whonix 18.0 Privacy-Focused Linux Distro Released
Whonix 18.0 adds LXQt, full IPv6 support, a rewritten Wayland-only Kloak, and major Kicksecure upgrades aimed at users who demand maximum anonymity.
KDE Plasma 6.8 Will Go Fully Wayland, Ending Nearly 30 Years of X11 Sessions
KDE shifts the upcoming Plasma 6.8 release to a Wayland-only setup, keeping X11 apps running via Xwayland and maintaining X11 session support only until early 2027.
Pebble Watch Software Goes 100% Open Source
Pebble watch software is now 100% open source, including the new mobile app and tools, securing long-term support for all Pebble devices.
GNOME 49.2 Released with Bugfixes Across Shell, Mutter, GTK, and Core Apps
GNOME 49.2 desktop environment updates Shell, GTK, GLib, Nautilus, Epiphany, and other key components, focusing solely on stability and bug fixes.
LXD 6.6 Container & Virtual Machine Manager Released
LXD 6.6 introduces placement groups, a Kubernetes CSI driver, improved volume recovery, and support for new HPE Alletra storage.
GNOME 48.7 Arrives with Shell, Mutter, and GTK Fixes
GNOME 48.7 desktop environment is out, delivering fixes across Shell, Mutter, GTK3, and core apps.
AlmaLinux 10.1 Lands with Full Btrfs Installation Support
AlmaLinux 10.1 adds full Btrfs install support, new device drivers, and broader hardware compatibility across all architectures.
iDescriptor Brings iPhone Management to Linux
iDescriptor brings iPhone management to Linux, enabling app installs, file access, AirPlay, and device controls in a free, open-source application.
November Raspberry Pi OS Update Adds HiDPI Scaling
The November 2025 Raspberry Pi OS update adds full HiDPI scaling, refreshed icons, updated labwc, and new browser versions.
Raspberry Pi Imager 2.0 Debuts With a Complete UI Redesign
Raspberry Pi Imager 2.0 arrives with a fully redesigned interface, a new setup wizard, and smoother OS customization across all platforms.
Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 47 (Nov 17 – 23, 2025)
Catch up on the latest Linux news: AlmaLinux 9.7, Debian Libre, Blender 5.0, Plasma 6.5.3, Bottles 60.0, Proxmox VE 9.1, PHP 8.5, iDescriptor brings iPhone management to Linux, and more.
MariaDB 12.1 Database Arrives with Faster Aria Engine
The new MariaDB 12.1 update introduces a segmented key cache, MDL scalability gains, and several enhancements across the database engine.
Self-Hosters Confirm It Again: Linux Dominates the Homelab OS Space
According to the 2025 Self-Host survey from selfh.st, Linux dominates self-hosting setups and homelab operating systems.
Bottles 60.0 Launches with Native Wayland Support
Bottles 60.0, a Wine prefix manager for running Windows apps on Linux, adds native Wayland support, a refreshed UI, and more.
Mozilla Resolves 21-Year-Old Bug, Adds Full XDG Directory Support
Firefox 147 adds support for the XDG Base Directory Specification, ending a 21-year wait and aligning the browser’s Linux file storage with modern standards.
Calibre 8.15 E-Book Manager Adds Highlight Dates in Viewer
Calibre 8.15 e-book manager introduces highlight date tooltips, improved case-change handling, new shortcuts, and several key bug fixes.
Zorin OS 18 Hits 1 Million Downloads in Just One Month
Zorin OS 18 has reached 1M downloads, with 78% from Windows users, but the test upgrade path from 17 to 18 is currently broken.
PHP 8.5 Introduces URI Extension, Pipe Operator, and Syntax Improvements
PHP 8.5 introduces a new URI extension, the pipe operator, and key syntax upgrades, delivering faster performance and cleaner code.