Anonymizing Linux: Tails 7.8 makes Thunderbird an add-on

The Linux Tails 7.8, intended for anonymous web browsing, closes several kernel vulnerabilities and makes Thunderbird an add-on.

https://www.heise.de/en/news/Anonymizing-Linux-Tails-7-8-makes-Thunderbird-an-add-on-11302246.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon

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Anonymisierendes Linux: Tails 7.8 macht Thunderbird zur Zusatzsoftware

Das zum anonymen Surfen im Netz gedachte Linux Tails 7.8 schließt einige Kernel-Lücken und macht Thunderbird zu Zusatzsoftware.

https://www.heise.de/news/Anonymisierendes-Linux-Tails-7-8-macht-Thunderbird-zur-Zusatzsoftware-11301984.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon

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Mageia 10 RC1 arrives with hundreds of updated Linux packages

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://nerds.xyz/2026/05/mageia-10-rc1-linux-packages/

Mon avis sur Zorin OS

https://peertube.ecologie.bzh/w/9CbmwCEE7aUE7zhL6fUU6d

This week's Linux and FOSS news:

LINUX NEWS

KDE Plasma 6.7 Desktop Environment Is Now Available for Public Beta Testing:
https://9to5linux.com/kde-plasma-6-7-desktop-environment-is-now-available-for-public-beta-testing

KDE gets €1.2m funding from the Sovereign Tech Fund:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/05/kde-sovereign-tech-fund-grant

Hyprland 0.55 adds Lua configs, user-defined layouts, improved scrolling, and ICC profiles:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/5/hyprland-0-55-adds-lua-configs-user-defined-layouts-improved-scrolling-and-icc-profiles/

Debian 14 "Forky" to Ship with Reproducible Packages, LoongArch64 Support:
https://9to5linux.com/debian-14-forky-to-ship-with-reproducible-packages-loongarch64-support

Debian 13.5 “Trixie” Released with 144 Bug Fixes and 103 Security Updates:
https://9to5linux.com/debian-13-5-trixie-released-with-144-bug-fixes-and-103-security-updates

Debian 12.14 Update Fixes Critical CVEs in Glibc and Openssh:
https://www.linuxcompatible.org/story/debian-gnu-linux-1214-released/

Ubuntu 26.04 LTS upgrade now open for Ubuntu 25.10 users:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/05/ubuntu-2604-lts-upgrade-now-available

Bazzite Linux 44.20260511 Brings Open Gaming Collective Kernel and Better Controller Support to Gaming PCs:
https://www.linuxcompatible.org/story/bazzite-linux-4420260511-released/

Bazzite Linux Update Fixes Kernel Schedulers and Adds Firmware Tools:
https://www.linuxcompatible.org/story/bazzite-linux-4420260515-released/

SparkyLinux 8.3 Released with Support for Linux Kernel 7.0, Debian 13.4 Base:
https://9to5linux.com/sparkylinux-8-3-released-with-support-for-linux-kernel-7-0-debian-13-4-base

MX Linux 25.2 Enters Public Beta Testing with New Text Mode Installer:
https://9to5linux.com/mx-linux-25-2-enters-public-beta-testing-with-new-text-mode-installer

Rocky Linux security repository offers faster urgent vulnerability fixes:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/5/rocky-linux-security-repository-offers-faster-urgent-vulnerability-fixes/

IPFire 2.29 Core Update 202 Brings Kernel Hardening and Faster VPNs:
https://www.linuxcompatible.org/story/ipfire-229-core-update-202-is-available-for-testing/

Rescuezilla 2.6.2 System Recovery Live ISO Adds Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Support:
https://9to5linux.com/rescuezilla-2-6-2-system-recovery-live-iso-adds-ubuntu-26-04-lts-support

Tails 7.7.3 Drops Emergency Kernel Fix to Stop Privilege Escalation Attacks:
https://www.linuxcompatible.org/story/tails-773-released/

(more Linux and FOSS news in comments)

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Anonymizing Linux Tails: Emergency update 7.7.3 fixes DirtyFrag vulnerability

The anonymizing Linux Tails has been released as the next emergency update in version 7.7.3. It closes the DirtyFrag vulnerability.

https://www.heise.de/en/news/Anonymizing-Linux-Tails-Emergency-update-7-7-3-fixes-DirtyFrag-vulnerability-11290728.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon

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Anonymisierendes Linux Tails: Notfallupdate 7.7.3 fixt DirtyFrag-Lücke

Das anonymisierende Linux Tails ist als nächstes Notfallupdate in Version 7.7.3 erschienen. Es schließt die DirtyFrag-Lücke.

https://www.heise.de/news/Anonymisierendes-Linux-Tails-Notfallupdate-7-7-3-fixt-DirtyFrag-Luecke-11290621.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon

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Debian 14: Reproducible builds become mandatory

For Debian 14, packages must be reproducible to get to "testing". The release team has tightened the rules.

https://www.heise.de/en/news/Debian-14-Reproducible-builds-become-mandatory-11289352.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon

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Debian 14: Reproduzierbare Builds werden zur Pflicht

Für Debian 14 müssen Pakete reproduzierbar sein, um nach „testing“ zu gelangen. Das Release Team hat die Regeln verschärft.

https://www.heise.de/news/Debian-14-Reproduzierbare-Builds-werden-zur-Pflicht-11289259.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon

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Bazzite 44 Brings GNOME 50, Plasma 6.6, and Linux 6.19 to Gaming PCs

https://yoota.it/en/bazzite-44-brings-gnome-50-plasma-6-6-and-linux-6-19-to-gaming-pcs/