Based on the Debian testing "Forky" repository as of March 14, 2026, SparkyLinux 2026.03 “Tiamat” comes with the Linux kernel 6.19.6, Firefox and Thunderbird 140.8.0esr, Calamares 3.4.2, and more. The list of versions available includes LXQt, MATE, and MinimalGUI (Openbox), as well as MinimalCLI (text mode).

Codenamed "Phoenix Pulsar" and packing the LTS Linux kernel with version 6.18, GLF OS 25.11 also includes the Nvidia driver 590.48 and a generous list of new built-in apps. The list includes pieces of code such as KCalc, Thunderbird, digiKam, the in-house developed Nix-Firewall-Management app, and more.

Baptized after the second-largest moon in our solar system, the Titan release of EndeavourOS also carries the 2026.03.06 version number. In addition to the Linux 6.19 kernel and KDE Plasma 6.6, it also comes with Firefox 148 and Calamares 26.03, as well as multiple minor tweaks and fixes.

The latest update of LinuxHub Prime is 3.1.5, and its highlights include Conky support, an improved live ISO image that now features an option to change screen resolution, updated Welcome and Config apps, better error handling for Calamares, updated Plymouth, and more.

While home users have nothing to do with such a piece of code, professionals managing servers should be interested in Univention Corporate Server 5.2-5, the latest update of the Debian-based behemoth that now features a restore option for deleted user accounts, faster changes to group memberships, and more.

In their ever-going quest to keep old players around and attract new ones, Wargaming is updating World of Warships with Sabaton-themed camouflages; the band's singer, Joakim Brodén, joins the game as a special commander, and this is only a small slice of the new stuff coming with update 15.2 of this game.

Designed for Raspberry Pi and PCs, Volumio is a Debian-based distro fine-tuned exclusively for music playback that delivers a HiFi-grade audio experience. The latest update refreshes most system components but focuses on reliability and audio quality, so most pieces of code are not the latest ones available for Debian users.

Released earlier this week and based on Ubuntu Server 24.04 LTS, Zentyal Server 8.1 sports a long list of internal improvements and bug fixes, as well as the latest updates for all integrated pieces of code. This release focuses on increasing the overall performance, security, and stability across multiple scenarios.

Yesterday's arrival of Fedora Linux 44 beta introduces the post-install Plasma Setup application for all KDE variants of this operating system alongside the Plasma Login Manager, which replaces SDDM as the default login manager. The Games Lab also replaces Xfce with KDE Plasma, and the changes don't stop here.

The fifth release of the stable/14 branch updates FreeBSD to version 14.4. Bhyve virtual machines can share a filesystem with the host via the new p9fs, cloud-init compatibility in nuageinit was improved, multiple bugs were fixed, and various packages, including OpenSSH and OpenZFS, got updated.

This year's second CachyOS release comes with animated desktop previews in the installer, significant changes to the handheld edition, a reworked website, Winboat integration, and more. Labeled 260308, the update comes in the shape of a 2.8 GB (desktop) and 2.4 GB (handheld) ISO image.

LineageOS-based mobile operating system iodéOS is back with version 7.3, an update that "transforms your interface with dynamic colors and intuitive interactions" by bringing together Material 3 Expressive design and extended customization capabilities. This stable release is available for over 40 supported devices.

Zenclora 2.0 "Ardenweald" is now out with Zen Package Manager (ZPM) replacing Zenclora Commands, while Zenclora Fetch can display version codenames. Additionally, the desktop is now providing a better user experience. This update also sports new kernel-level optimizations, automatic Nvidia driver setup, and more.

The Linux From Scratch 13.0 guide for a build-it-yourself distro is back with over 100 commits since the previous stable version. In addition to the 6.18.10 kernel, it also comes with a list of no less than 36 updated packages, including glibc, openssl, vim, Python, and zlib.

This year's edition of the popular Donington Park metal festival Download will host a special event that combines gaming and live music thanks to Final Fantasy 14 Online's in-game band, The Primals. The show, which is the band's first such event outside Asia, will take place on the Dogtooth Stage on June 12.

Until April 13th, Asus ROG is running a global campaign that allows entrants to win various prizes. The prize pool of over $20,000 includes items such as the ROG Raikiri II Xbox controller or the ROG Ally X (2025) RC73XA gaming handheld, as well as a trip to the Asus ROG HQ.