Open Source Stories

The Sparky Linux team has announced the release of Sparky Linux 8.2. This is the second quarterly update of the Sparky 8 “Seven Sisters” stable series. The release is based...

The KaOS team has released a new 2026.02. This Linux distribution is known for its KDE Plasma focus, but this release tests a different desktop setup while keeping its Qt-based...

Tiny Core Linux 17.0 was released on February 10, 2026. This version updates core system packages, improves scripts, and keeps the distro small and fast. Tiny Core Linux is known...

The Linux Lite team has released Linux Lite 7.8, the latest stable version of the lightweight Linux distribution. The Linux Lite 7.8 release focuses on internal improvements, updated system tools,...

CachyOS has released version 260124, marking the January 2026 update of this Arch-based Linux distribution. This release focuses on installer improvements, Wayland adoption, login manager changes, and better hardware and...

The deepin team has officially released deepin 25.0.10, an update focused on improving system installation, file management, desktop interaction, and overall stability. This release fixes many known issues and refines...

The EndeavourOS team has released EndeavourOS Ganymede Neo (2026.01.12), a refreshed ISO that includes upstream updates and minor changes compared to the original Ganymede ISO. According to the project, Neo...

The Manjaro team has released Manjaro 26.0, code-named Anh-Linh. This version follows the April 2025 release of Zetar and brings updates across all major desktop editions. Manjaro 26.0 ships with...

Large PDF files are common. Scanned documents, images, and embedded fonts increase file size fast. This makes sharing, uploading, and emailing harder. Ghostscript offers a simple way to reduce PDF...

Mauna Linux 25.1 is officially released as a minor update to the Mauna 25 series. Existing Mauna 25 users will receive notifications for updates, which can be installed via the...

The latest release focuses on privacy, device support, accessibility, and fixes based on user feedback. The update is available to download now and is also shipping on select computers. WHAT’S...

Mabox Linux 25.12 has been released. This update focuses on cleanup, usability improvements, and long-term maintenance. One of the most important changes is the removal of the GTK2 toolkit. Key...

System76 has released Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS, a long-term support version that introduces the new COSMIC Desktop Environment. This release marks a major technical shift for Pop!_OS and sets the foundation...

Kali Linux 2025.4 is now available. This release focuses on desktop updates, full Wayland support in virtual machines, new tools, and changes to image distribution. The aim remains the same:...

FreeBSD 15.0 is now available. This release brings updated drivers, new hardware support, and changes that make the system more stable. It continues the long line of FreeBSD releases that...

CachyOS has published its November 2025 release, the seventh update this year. This update improves accessibility, hardware support, installer behavior, and gaming features. Accessibility Improvements The ISO and installer now...

Solus has released version 4.8, code-named Opportunity. This update introduces a new epoch, refreshed desktops, and several system improvements across all editions. Here is a clear breakdown of what has...

The EndeavourOS team has released a refreshed ISO called Ganymede. The release comes after a long gap, which led to questions about the project’s status. The team confirmed that development...