This week's Linux and FOSS news
LINUX NEWS
Ubuntu is swapping its time sync tool for a Rust-based version:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/07/ubuntu-ntpd-rs-rust-time-sync
Snap Store will be down for maintenance this weekend:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/07/snap-store-offline-july-2026
First Look at Ubuntu Budgie 24.04.4 LTS for Raspberry Pi:
https://9to5linux.com/first-look-at-ubuntu-budgie-24-04-4-lts-for-raspberry-pi
Fedora Council Seeks To Shutdown Current Discussions Over AI Developer Desktop:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Fedora-Council-AI-Desktop
Arch Linux Installer Archinstall 4.4 Released with Niri DankMaterialShell:
https://9to5linux.com/arch-linux-installer-archinstall-4-4-released-with-niri-dankmaterialshell-profile
Shelly GUI Package Manager for Arch Linux Now Lets You Install Apps from Flathub:
https://9to5linux.com/shelly-gui-package-manager-for-arch-linux-now-lets-you-install-apps-from-flathub
CachyOS Releases June 2026 Snapshot with Hyprland Noctalia Desktop Option:
https://9to5linux.com/cachyos-releases-june-2026-snapshot-with-hyprland-noctalia-desktop-option
Bazzite Linux 44.20260629 lands with kernel 7.0.9-ogs3.2, refreshed drivers, and desktop environment updates:
https://www.linuxcompatible.org/story/bazzite-linux-4420260629-update-kernel-709ogs32-mesa-261-and-improved-gaming/
Kali Linux 2026.2 Released with GNOME 50, KDE Plasma 6.6, and New Tools:
https://9to5linux.com/kali-linux-2026-2-released-with-gnome-50-kde-plasma-6-6-and-new-tools
ParrotOS 7.3 Released with Linux 7.0, Optimized Builds, and Official Vagrant Boxes:
https://9to5linux.com/parrotos-7-3-released-with-linux-7-0-optimized-builds-and-official-vagrant-boxes
AnduinOS 2.0 fully rebuilt with declarative packaging and modular design:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/6/anduinos-2-0-fully-rebuilt-with-declarative-packaging-and-modular-design/
Asahi Linux Fixes Booting With macOS 27, Progress On M3 & Apple Video Decode:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Asahi-Linux-AVD-Firmware-M3
Mageia 10 Officially Released with Linux Kernel 6.18 LTS, KDE Plasma 6.5, and More:
https://9to5linux.com/mageia-10-officially-released-with-linux-kernel-6-18-lts-kde-plasma-6-5-and-more
KDE Linux Introduces "Developer Mode" Option, Easier Log Collection:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/KDE-Linux-June-2026
KDE Plasma 6.7.2 Brings Fix For Most Common KWin Crash, Better Chromium Video Playback:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/KDE-Plasma-6.7.2-Released
KWin Compositor In KDE Plasma 6.8 Drops Support For Desktop OpenGL:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Plasma-6.8-KWin-No-Desktop-GL
GNOME 51 Alpha Desktop Environment Is Now Available for Public Testing:
https://9to5linux.com/gnome-51-alpha-desktop-environment-is-now-available-for-public-testing
COSMIC 1.2 Desktop Enables AVIF Support, Improves Support for Newer Intel GPUs:
https://9to5linux.com/cosmic-1-2-desktop-enables-avif-support-improves-support-for-newer-intel-gpus
(more Linux and FOSS news in comments)
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