Happy Easter! đ§ #Linux Weekly Roundup for April 5th, 2026: #GNOME 51's release schedule, #Archinstall 4.0, #KDE Plasma 6.7's new features, #Coreboot 26.03, #Netrunner 26, OBS Studio 32.1.1, #Artix Linux 2026.04, #AerynOS 2026.03, #OpenVPN 2.7.1, GNOME 49.5, #4MLinux 51.0, #Elive Linux's return, and more https://9to5linux.com/9to5linux-weekly-roundup-april-5th-2026
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Ubuntu MATEâs founder is stepping back after 12 years:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/03/ubuntu-mate-needs-new-maintainer
Ubuntu 26.04âs 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 Linuxâs 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 âA Coruñaâ 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, Hereâs 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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Learn how to install Arch Linux in minutes using Archinstall step-by-step. Covers disk setup, encryption, desktop type , firewall, AUR, and first boot.
Step-by-Step Guide here: https://ostechnix.com/install-arch-linux-archinstall-textual-ui/
Arch Linuxâs April 2026 ISO Is Out Now with Linux Kernel 6.19 and Archinstall 4.1
Arch Linuxâs 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
Wer sich noch nicht an #linux from scratch herantraut, darf sich gerne an das wesentlich einfachere #arch herantrauen.
Neues #archinstall ist raus.
#ArchLinux
archinstall 4.0: Neue OberflÀche, neue Architektur | heise online
https://www.heise.de/news/I-install-Arch-BTW-mit-dem-neuen-archinstall-4-0-11241611.html
#Archinstall 4.1 is out now to remove the #NVIDIA proprietary driver option since nvidia-dkms is no longer in Arch Linux repos, and warn users when a desktop profile's greeter requires a regular user to be created to log in https://github.com/archlinux/archinstall/releases/tag/4.1
Archinstall 4.0: Weitere Vereinfachung der Arch-Linux-Installation
Archinstall 4.0 is released with a modern Textual TUI, faster menus, and built-in firewall support. See how this update makes Arch Linux easier to install.
Full details here: https://ostechnix.com/archinstall-4-0-textual-tui-release/
#Archinstall #Archlinux #TUI #Textual #Linux #Releases #Opensource
Archinstall 4.0 rinnova lâinstallatore di Arch Linux con una TUI moderna, nuove funzioni e miglioramenti alla configurazione. Un aggiornamento importante per chi installa Arch. #ArchLinux #Archinstall
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