#Linux Weekly Roundup for May 31st, 2026: MX Linux 25.2, #Sway 1.12, Rhino Linux 2026.1, #AlmaLinux OS 10.2, Rocky Linux 10.2, #IPFire 2.29 Core Update 202, Calibre 9.9, #MKVToolNix 99.0, #PipeWire 1.6.6, #fwupd 2.1.4, #NixOS 26.05, #Armbian 26.5, Shelly 2.3.2, #Audacious 4.6, AppGrid 1.8, #NVIDIA 610, #Marknote 1.6, #Ubuntu 26.10 Snapshot 1, #COSMIC 1.0.14, new #Steam Client update, and more https://9to5linux.com/9to5linux-weekly-roundup-may-31st-2026

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This week's Linux and FOSS news:

LINUX NEWS

Colorado and California age verification bills exempt open source operating systems:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/colorado-and-california-age-verification-bills-exempt-open-source-operating-systems/
(Good to see some win in this front, although other laws like the US federal law and the Brazilian one don't exclude FOSS so the problem still exists)
(Also, as Switched to Linux pointed out in his video, the Colorado bill is still a bit vague regarding whether restrictive copyleft licenses like GPL are excluded: https://odysee.com/@switchedtolinux:0/bill-passed-foss-carve-out-in-colorado:f)

System76 changed their stance, won't include any age attestation/verification in Pop!_OS and COSMIC:
https://system76.com/blog/post/co-and-ca-exempt-open-source-from-age-attestation

KDE Plasma 6.7 Beta 2 Brings Union Theming and Quiet Bug Fixes to Linux Desktops:
https://www.linuxcompatible.org/story/kde-plasma-67-beta-2-released/

AppGrid 1.8 Native App Launcher for KDE Plasma 6 Is Out with New Features:
https://9to5linux.com/appgrid-1-8-native-app-launcher-for-kde-plasma-6-is-out-with-new-features

Sway 1.12 Wayland Compositor Released with HDR10 Support via Vulkan Renderer:
https://9to5linux.com/sway-1-12-wayland-compositor-released-with-hdr10-support-via-vulkan-renderer

Labwc 0.20 Wayland Compositor Released with wlroots 0.20 Support:
https://linuxiac.com/labwc-0-20-wayland-compositor-released-with-wlroots-0-20-support/

Ubuntu 26.10 daily builds now available to download:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/05/ubuntu-26-10-daily-builds

Manjaro 26.1 Preview Brings GNOME 50, Plasma 6.6, and Kernel 7.0 to Your Desk:
https://www.linuxcompatible.org/story/manjaro-linux-261-bianmay-preview-4-released/

NixOS 26.05 “Yarara” Released with GNOME 50, systemd by Default for Stage 1:
https://9to5linux.com/nixos-26-05-yarara-officially-released-with-gnome-50-systemd-by-default

MX Linux 25.2 Brings Kernel Patches, Text Mode Installer, and Better Live Persistence:
https://www.linuxcompatible.org/story/mx-linux-252-released/

Rhino Linux 2026.1 snapshot brings Lomiri desktop to x86_64 and ARM64:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/5/rhino-linux-2026-1-snapshot-brings-lomiri-desktop-to-x86_64-and-arm64/

Armbian 26.5 Released with Linux 7.0, Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Builds, and More:
https://9to5linux.com/armbian-26-5-released-with-linux-7-0-ubuntu-26-04-lts-builds-and-more

Qubes OS 4.3.1 Release Candidate Brings Fedora 43 and Critical Security Patches:
https://www.linuxcompatible.org/story/qubes-os-431-rc1-released/

(more Linux and FOSS news in comments)

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Armbian 26.5 introduce Linux 7.0, build Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, nuovo desktop subsystem e supporto hardware ampliato per dispositivi ARM. #Armbian #LinuxARM #SingleBoardComputer #OpenSource #LinuxDesktop #Ubuntu

https://www.linuxeasy.org/armbian-26-5-porta-linux-7-0-e-build-ubuntu-26-04-lts/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

#Armbian 26.5 Released with #Linux 7.0, #Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Builds, Support for New Boards, and Other Changes https://9to5linux.com/armbian-26-5-released-with-linux-7-0-ubuntu-26-04-lts-builds-and-more

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reComputer RK3576/RK3588 Edge AI computers are supported by reComputer AI Lab one-click deployment platform

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.cnx-software.com/2026/05/21/recomputer-rk3576-rk3588-edge-ai-computers-are-supported-by-recomputer-ai-lab-one-click-deployment-platform/

Hot take that might not be that hot...

If you are a self-proclaimed teaching channel, you have the duty to do your due research.

Case in point, you do NOT tell people to use an alternative #SBC to the RPi whose OS was last updated mid-2025, is still running Debian 12, its vendor is stuck on Kernel 6.1, and the SBC has been unavailable anywhere (because thank you very much AI) when you post the video (today!).

And you don't even bother talking about #Armbian, which would remediate at least part of those issues, because let's face it, if it weren't for Armbian, most of the non-RPi SBCs would not have an even remotely proper OS support.

And lack of proper OS support will only lead to bad experiences for the users sooner or later.

Do better.