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Fossery Tech

Apr 5

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Ubuntu MATE’s founder is stepping back after 12 years:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/03/ubuntu-mate-needs-new-maintainer

Ubuntu 26.04’s sudo-rs gets a password feedback toggle:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/04/sudo-rs-password-feedback-toggle

More new icons arrive in Ubuntu 26.04 LTS:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/04/yaru-new-icons-resources-showtime

Arch Linux’s April 2026 ISO Is Out Now with Linux Kernel 6.19 and Archinstall 4.1:
https://9to5linux.com/arch-linuxs-april-2026-iso-is-out-now-with-linux-kernel-6-19-and-archinstall-4-1

Archinstall 4.0 Arch Linux Installer Released with New Textual UI:
https://9to5linux.com/archinstall-4-0-arch-linux-installer-released-with-new-textual-ui

Systemd-Free Artix Linux Sees First Release in 2026 with XLibre and PipeWire:
https://9to5linux.com/systemd-free-artix-linux-sees-first-release-in-2026-with-xlibre-and-pipewire

AerynOS 2026.03 Released with the Latest GNOME 50 Desktop Environment:
https://9to5linux.com/aerynos-2026-03-released-with-the-latest-gnome-50-desktop-environment

Fedora Rejects Proposal To Use systemd For Managing Per-User Environment Variables:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Fedora-Rejects-systemd-Feature

KDE Linux Hardening Their OS Against Updates Making Systems Unbootable:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/KDE-Linux-Hardening-March

4MLinux 51.0 Released with Improved Support for ZX Spectrum and Atari Music:
https://9to5linux.com/4mlinux-51-0-released-with-improved-support-for-zx-spectrum-and-atari-music

Netrunner 26 launches with Linux 6.16 kernel, Debian 13 base, XLibre, and KDE Plasma 6.3.6:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/4/netrunner-26-launches-with-linux-6-16-kernel-debian-13-base-xlibre-and-kde-plasma-6-3-6/

Debian-Based Elive Linux Distro Is Back with First Stable Release in Seven Years:
https://9to5linux.com/debian-based-elive-linux-distro-is-back-with-first-stable-release-in-seven-years

GNOME 49.5 Is Out to Improve Accessibility of App Folders in GNOME Shell:
https://9to5linux.com/gnome-49-5-is-out-to-improve-accessibility-of-app-folders-in-gnome-shell

GNOME 50 dropped support for accessing Google Drive files:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/03/google-drive-not-working-nautilus-ubuntu-26-04
(Nothing of value is lost this time. In fact, they can drop OneDrive support too if they want lol)

GNOME 51 “A Coruña” Desktop Environment Scheduled for September 16th, 2026:
https://9to5linux.com/gnome-51-a-coruna-desktop-environment-scheduled-for-september-16th-2026

KDE Plasma 6.7 Desktop Environment Is Coming on June 16th, Here’s What to Expect:
https://9to5linux.com/kde-plasma-6-7-desktop-environment-is-coming-on-june-16th-heres-what-to-expect

Framework becomes a KDE Patron helping to fund open source:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/03/framework-becomes-a-kde-patron-helping-to-fund-open-source/

(More Linux and FOSS news in comments)

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Ubuntu MATE's founder is stepping back after 12 years - OMG! Ubuntu

Ubuntu MATE is looking for a new maintainer, with current project lead Martin Wimpress revealing he no longer has the 'passion' for the project he once

OMG! Ubuntu

Linux Easy Apr 1

4MLinux 51.0 raggiunge lo stato stabile e porta con sé nuovi software, driver aggiornati e funzioni dedicate ai retro‑computer. Una release leggera ma sorprendentemente completa. #4MLinux #Linux

https://www.linuxeasy.org/4mlinux-51-0-rilasciato-con-nuove-funzioni-e-software-aggiornati/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

4MLinux 51.0 Rilasciato con nuove funzioni e software aggiornati

4MLinux 51.0 diventa stabile con nuove applicazioni, driver aggiornati e funzioni multimediali migliorate.

Linux Easy

opensourcefeed Mar 31

4MLinux 51.0 is released — the lightweight distro focused on maintenance, multimedia, mini server, and gaming gets a solid update.

Highlights:
- Auto GPU driver detection with Mesa 25.3.1, VAAPI, and Vulkan
- Legacy GPU support via Mesa 21.3.9 with VDPAU
- LibreOffice 26.2, Firefox 149.0, Chrome 146.0
- Python 3.13.8, PHP 8.4.14, Ruby 3.4.7
- AY/YM emulation for retro ZX Spectrum & Atari audio

Full details: https://www.opensourcefeed.org/4mlinux-51-0-release/

#Linux #OpenSource #FOSS #4MLinux

NERDS.xyz – Real Tech News for Real Nerds Mar 30

4MLinux 51 proves you do not need Windows to keep an old PC alive

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://nerds.xyz/2026/03/4mlinux-51/

9to5Linux Mar 30

4MLinux 51.0 Released with Improved Support for ZX Spectrum and Atari Music

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://9to5linux.com/4mlinux-51-0-released-with-improved-support-for-zx-spectrum-and-atari-music

pavroo Mar 30

Została wydana nowa wersja 4MLinux 51.0. 4MLinux to niezależna dystrybucja systemu Linux, dostarczająca ultra lekki pulpit JWM, zestaw aplikacji oraz skrypty do instalacji dodatkowych rozszerzeń. https://linuxiarze.pl/4mlinux-51-0/ #linux #4mlinux