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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)

#WeeklyNews #News #Linux #LinuxNews #UbuntuMATE #Ubuntu #Arch #ArchLinux #Archinstall #Artix #AerynOS #Fedora #KDE #KDELinux #4MLinux #Netrunner #Elive #GNOME #GNOME50 #GNOME51 #KDEPlasma #LinuxDistro #DesktopEnvironment #FosseryTech

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

Grub

2d ago

Il maintainer è stufo, ed il progetto Ubuntu MATE potrebbe finire, qualcuno lo rimpiangerà?
Martin Wimpress: Ho creato Ubuntu MATE nel 2014, e il mio coinvolgimento nel progetto sta volgendo al termine. Forse puoi aiutarmi? Con il passare di un altro ciclo di sviluppo, mi ritrovo a non avere più il tempo che avevo una volta per lavorare su Ubuntu MATE. E, a essere sincero, non provo più la stessa passione per il progetto che avevo un tempo.

#ubuntumate #MartinWimpress

https://www.miamammausalinux.org/2026/04/il-maintainer-e-stufo-ed-il-progetto-ubuntu-mate-potrebbe-finire-qualcuno-lo-rimpiangera/

Il maintainer è stufo, ed il progetto Ubuntu MATE potrebbe finire, qualcuno lo rimpiangerà?

Il ragionamento affrontato in questo articolo è talmente antico che la prima volta in cui lo abbiamo trattato era il primo agosto del 2020: che senso hanno le

Forum ubuntuusers 3d ago

LXQt, MATE und andere Fenstermanager

MATE Programme installieren?
https://forum.ubuntuusers.de/topic/mate-programme-installieren/
01.04.2026 um 18:26 Uhr

#ubuntuusers #forumuu #linux #opensource #fragenistmenschlich #lxqt #lubuntu #ubuntumate #ubuntu #mate #ubuntubudgie #budgie #Fenstermanager #alternative

MATE Programme installieren? › LXQt, MATE und andere Fenstermanager › Grafische Oberfläche › Forum › ubuntuusers.de

fosstopia 🇩🇪4d ago

Ubuntu MATE vor Wendepunkt: Gründer Martin Wimpress zieht sich zurück https://fosstopia.de/ubuntu-mate-vor-wendepunkt/ #MATEDesktop #Ubuntu #UbuntuFlavour #UbuntuMate #UbuntuMATELTS

It's FOSS 4d ago

Ubuntu MATE is looking for a new owner.

https://itsfoss.com/news/ubuntu-mate-leadership-crisis/

#linux #ubuntumate

"I No Longer Have the Passion" Ubuntu MATE Creator Wants to Hand Over Project

Martin Wimpress is looking to handover the project due to lack of time and interests.

It's FOSS

Ivan 5d ago

Ubuntu MATE's founder is stepping back after 12 years - OMG! Ubuntu https://share.google/N58RGcnB4zBhatO1R
#ubuntu #ubuntumate

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

Liam @ GamingOnLinux 5d ago

Ubuntu MATE seeking maintainers as the creator looks to move on #Ubuntu #UbuntuMATE #Linux #OpenSource

Ubuntu MATE seeking maintainer...

Ubuntu MATE seeking maintainers as the creator looks to move on

Developer Martin Wimpress has announced their intention to move on from Ubuntu MATE, and so the distribution is looking for fresh faces.

GamingOnLinux

Liam @ GamingOnLinux 🐧🎮5d ago

Ubuntu MATE seeking maintainers as the creator looks to move on https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/03/ubuntu-mate-seeking-maintainers-as-the-creator-looks-to-move-on/

#Ubuntu #UbuntuMATE #Linux #OpenSource

Ubuntu MATE seeking maintainers as the creator looks to move on

Developer Martin Wimpress has announced their intention to move on from Ubuntu MATE, and so the distribution is looking for fresh faces.

GamingOnLinux

Linux Easy 5d ago

Ubuntu MATE entra in una nuova fase: Martin Wimpress lascia la guida e il progetto cerca nuovi maintainer. Una transizione importante per una derivata storica. #UbuntuMATE #Linux #Ubuntu

https://www.linuxeasy.org/ubuntu-mate-cerca-un-nuovo-maintainer/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Ubuntu MATE cerca un nuovo maintainer

Ubuntu MATE cerca un nuovo maintainer: Martin Wimpress lascia la guida e invita nuovi contributori a farsi avanti.

Linux Easy

ubuntu UK 6d ago

. @martin Wimpy has put out a call for MATE maintainers https://discourse.ubuntu.com/t/ubuntu-mate-seeking-maintainers/79264 #ubuntu #ubuntumate #linux

Ubuntu MATE - seeking maintainers

Hey 👋 I created Ubuntu MATE back in 2014, and my involvement in the project is coming to a close. Perhaps you can help? As another development cycle passes, I find myself lacking the time I once had to work on Ubuntu MATE. And, to be frank, I don’t have the passion for the project that I once had. When I have time to tinker, my interests are elsewhere. With that in mind, I’m interested in handing over the reins to contributors who do have the time and energy to work on Ubuntu MATE...

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