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Systemd v261-RC1 available:
https://github.com/systemd/systemd/releases/tag/v261-rc1

Rust Could Eliminate 80% of Linux Kernel CVEs!:
https://feed.itsfoss.com/link/24361/17345650/linux-kernel-rust-cve-reduction

Proton 11 Beta 5 Resolves Critical Regressions and Controller Glitches for Steam Deck Users:
https://www.linuxcompatible.org/story/proton-1101-beta-5-released/

Wine’s VKD3D 2.0 Brings Direct3D 12 to Vulkan Updates:
https://linuxiac.com/wine-vkd3d-2-0-brings-direct3d-12-to-vulkan-updates/

D7VK 1.10 brings even more 2D upgrades for retro Direct3D games on Linux:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/d7vk-1-10-brings-even-more-2d-upgrades-for-retro-direct3d-games-on-linux/

Mesa 26.1.1 Bugfix Update Fixes Driver Crashes and Improves Vulkan Stability:
https://www.linuxcompatible.org/story/mesa-2611-released/

HP Is the Latest to Sponsor the Linux Vendor Firmware Service (LVFS):
https://9to5linux.com/hp-is-the-latest-to-sponsor-the-linux-vendor-firmware-service-lvfs

HP Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP) 3.26.4 Drivers Add Support for New Printers:
https://9to5linux.com/hp-linux-imaging-and-printing-hplip-3-26-4-drivers-add-support-for-new-printers

In a Weird Case, German Deutsche Bahn's Website Was Locking Out Linux Users:
https://feed.itsfoss.com/link/24361/17346770/deutsche-bahn-blocking-linux-users
(An example of why not to vibe code critical security system, without carefully checking whether it works at it should.)
(But at least their response was appropriate, didn't accuse Linux users of being hackers, malicious actors, like some other companies do)

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VKD3D-Proton 3.0.1 brings many Linux gaming enhancements for Direct3D 12 via Vulkan:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/vkd3d-proton-3-0-1-brings-many-linux-gaming-enhancements-for-direct3d-12-via-vulkan/

D7VK 1.9 brings 2D upgrades for classic Direct3D games on Linux:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/d7vk-1-9-brings-2d-upgrades-for-classic-direct3d-games-on-linux/

Proton Experimental gets fixes for Rocket League, Crimson Desert, Helldivers 2 and more:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/proton-experimental-gets-fixes-for-rocket-league-crimson-desert-helldivers-2-and-more/

Goverlay 1.8.1 Update Fixes Missing Icons and Adds a Clear Configuration Button:
https://www.linuxcompatible.org/story/goverlay-181-released/

TUXEDO BM 15 Is an Upgradable Business Linux Laptop with Smartcard and 4G LTE:
https://9to5linux.com/tuxedo-bm-15-is-an-upgradable-business-linux-laptop-with-smartcard-and-4g-lte

Fish shell 4.7 refines interactivity, shell history, UI consistency, completions, and more:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/5/fish-shell-4-7-refines-interactivity-shell-history-ui-consistency-completions-and-more/

Mesa 26.1 Open-Source Graphics Stack Officially Released, Here’s What’s New:
https://9to5linux.com/mesa-26-1-open-source-graphics-stack-officially-released-heres-whats-new

Dirty Frag Linux Kernel Flaw Allows Local Privilege Escalation, Patch Now:
https://9to5linux.com/dirty-frag-linux-kernel-flaw-allows-local-privilege-escalation-patch-now

Linux Liquorix Kernel 7.0-5 Brings Faster Responsiveness to Linux Desktops and Gaming Rigs:
https://www.linuxcompatible.org/story/liquorix-linux-kernel-705-released/

Linux Kernel Update Fixes Networking Bug in Versions 5.15.206 and 6.1.172:
https://www.linuxcompatible.org/story/linux-kernel-515206-and-61172-released/

Flatpak 1.17.7 released:
https://github.com/flatpak/flatpak/releases/tag/1.17.7

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IPFire 2.29 Core Update 201 Linux Firewall Distro Released with DNS Firewall:
https://9to5linux.com/ipfire-2-29-core-update-201-linux-firewall-distro-released-with-dns-firewall

DietPi 10.3 brings Orange Pi 4 LTS image, Prometheus monitoring, USB auto-mount, and more:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/4/dietpi-10-3-brings-orange-pi-4-lts-image-prometheus-monitoring-usb-auto-mount-and-more/

Grml 2026.04 Linux Distro Is Out with Linux Kernel 6.19, Based on Debian 14 Forky:
https://9to5linux.com/grml-2026-04-linux-distro-is-out-with-linux-kernel-6-19-based-on-debian-14-forky

Wine 11.8 Improves VBScript Compatibility, Finally Fixes Microsoft Golf 1999:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Wine-11.8-Released

Proton Experimental and Proton 11 Beta updated to fix issues with the EA App:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/proton-experimental-and-proton-11-beta-updated-to-fix-issues-with-the-ea-app/

Proton Experimental updated to get Crimson Desert working again on Linux / SteamOS:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/proton-experimental-updated-to-get-crimson-desert-working-again-on-linux-steamos/

D7VK 1.8 further improves retro Direct3D games on Linux:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/d7vk-1-8-further-improves-retro-direct3d-games-on-linux/

Someone got Ubuntu running on a PS5 – and played Steam:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/04/ps5-linux-steam
(This is what Sony gets for adding DRM to their system lol)

Steam On Linux In April Pulled Back From Its Record High Marketshare:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Steam-April-2026-Survey

Framework’s new Linux laptop is selling faster than its Windows one:
https://www.pcworld.com/article/3123900/framework-new-linux-laptop-is-selling-faster-than-its-windows-one.html

Linus Torvalds Announces First Linux Kernel 7.1 Release Candidate:
https://9to5linux.com/linus-torvalds-announces-first-linux-kernel-7-1-release-candidate

Copy Fail exploit lets 732 bytes hijack Linux systems and quietly grab root:
https://nerds.xyz/2026/04/copy-fail-linux-root-exploit/

Devuan developer working on reviving GTK2:
https://devuanusers.com/thread-gtk2-revival-thread--80

XWayland 24.1.11 released with bug fixes:
https://lists.x.org/archives/xorg/2026-April/062234.html

WayVNC 0.10 Released For Advancing This Leading VNC Server For Wayland:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/WayVNC-0.10-Released

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Proton 11 Beta arrives to bring enhanced gaming compatibility to Linux / SteamOS:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/proton-11-beta-arrives-to-bring-enhanced-gaming-compatibility-to-linux-steamos/

Gaming on Linux with an older GPU levels up with DXVK-Sarek v1.12 bringing major new features:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/gaming-on-linux-with-an-older-gpu-levels-up-with-dxvk-sarek-v1-12-bringing-major-new-features/

D7VK version 1.7 brings even more retro Direct3D gaming to Linux:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/d7vk-version-1-7-brings-even-more-retro-direct3d-gaming-to-linux/

Wine 11.7 Brings VBScript Fixes, DirectSound 7.1 Channel Support:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Wine-11.7-Released

Linux kernel 7.0 is out now:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/linux-kernel-7-0-is-out-now/

GNU Linux-Libre 7.0 Kernel Is Now Available for Software Freedom Lovers:
https://9to5linux.com/gnu-linux-libre-7-0-kernel-is-now-available-for-software-freedom-lovers

XOrg Server 21.1.22 and Xwayland 24.1.10 Released with Multiple Security Fixes:
https://9to5linux.com/xorg-server-21-1-22-and-xwayland-24-1-10-released-with-multiple-security-fixes

Mesa 26.1 RadeonSI Driver Lands Improvement For AMD APUs With Rusticl:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Mesa-26.1-RadeonSI-Rusticl-APUs

exFAT For Linux 7.1 Helps Reduce File Fragmentation, Fixes:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-7.1-exFAT

Btrfs Brings Performance Improvements, Shutdown ioctl Stable With Linux 7.1:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Btrfs-Linux-7.1

FTRFS: New Fault-Tolerant File-System Proposed For Linux:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/FTRFS-Linux-File-System

Rust For Linux 7.1 Bringing Experimental Option That Can Help Performance:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-7.1-Rust

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