Category Linux

elementary OS 8.1.1 Released With Linux kernel 6.17

elementary OS 8.1.1 Released With Linux kernel 6.17

More than two months after the initial 8.1 release based on Ubuntu 24.04.4 LTS, elementary OS 8.1.1 has arrived as its first maintenance update, bringing usability refinements, visual polish, and hardware improvements. The Dock receives several quality-of-life upgrades. Tooltips are…

LibreOffice 26.2.1 Released With Over 70 Bug Fixes Across Writer, Calc, and Impress

LibreOffice 26.2.1 Released With Over 70 Bug Fixes Across Writer, Calc, and Impress

The The Document Foundation has released LibreOffice 26.2.1, the first bug-fix update for the 26.2 branch launched earlier this month. The update is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux users. This release focuses heavily on improving compatibility with files from…

Linux Kernel LTS Support Extended for Multiple Releases

Linux Kernel LTS Support Extended for Multiple Releases

Greg Kroah-Hartman, Linux stable maintainer, has updated the projected end-of-life dates for several longterm (LTS) releases in the kernel.org repository, extending support beyond previous documentation. He explained that this update follows discussions with companies and other stable kernel maintainers, confirming…

Caddy 2.11.1 Web Server Released With Automatic ECH Key Rotation

Caddy 2.11.1 Web Server Released With Automatic ECH Key Rotation

The open-source web server and reverse proxy Caddy has introduced version 2.11.1, marking the first public release in the 2.11 branch. Due to an issue in the release automation process, a standalone 2.11 build was skipped, making 2.11.1 the first…

FreeRDP 3.23 Addresses 11 CVEs, Improved SDL Client

FreeRDP 3.23 Addresses 11 CVEs, Improved SDL Client

The open-source FreeRDP project has released version 3.23, addressing 11 security vulnerabilities (CVEs) to enhance the security of its Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) client. FreeRDP 3.23 resolves multiple critical security issues identified through a thorough review of the FreeRDP client…

OpenZFS 2.4.1 Released with Linux 6.19 Compatibility and FreeBSD Fixes

OpenZFS 2.4.1 Released with Linux 6.19 Compatibility and FreeBSD Fixes

Two months after the release of OpenZFS 2.4, the open-source file system and volume manager renowned for its advanced data protection features (such as snapshots, checksums, and replication) has rolled out version 2.4.1—the first maintenance release in the 2.4 series.…

LibreOffice Online Project Reopened With New Community Focus

LibreOffice Online Project Reopened With New Community Focus

The Document Foundation (TDF) has officially revived LibreOffice Online, reversing its decision from 2022 to suspend development and archive the project. The TDF Board has rescinded the previous votes, re-opened the repository, and invited the community to resume work on…

Lutris 0.5.21 Adds Steam Sniper Runtime and New Console Emulators

Lutris 0.5.21 Adds Steam Sniper Runtime and New Console Emulators

Just a week after the 0.5.20 release, Lutris, the popular open-source gaming platform for Linux, has launched version 0.5.21 with some exciting new features and fixes. Here’s a rundown of the key updates: Key Highlights: Bug Fixes: Several bugs have…

Wine 11.3 Released with Mono 11 and VKD3D 1.19 Upgrade

Wine 11.3 Released with Mono 11 and VKD3D 1.19 Upgrade

The Wine Project has released Wine 11.3, marking the third maintenance update to the stable 11.x series. This update brings several improvements, bug fixes, and optimizations to enhance compatibility for running Windows applications on Linux and macOS. Here are the…

Linux User & Group Management Commands 2026

Linux User & Group Management Commands 2026

In Linux, mastering user and group management is not just sysadmin busywork — it’s the foundation of a secure, well-governed system. Every daemon, developer, and deployment depends on it. Whether you’re setting up a fresh Ubuntu server, hardening a production…