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This week's Linux and FOSS news:

LINUX NEWS

Ubuntu, Fedora, Linux Mint Eye Age Verification Amid California Law Backlash:
https://9to5linux.com/ubuntu-fedora-linux-mint-eye-age-verification-amid-california-law-backlash
(Seems like a new era has begun, even Linux isn't fully immune to the invasion of digital freedom, but we're fine for the most part, we can just lie about our age because we aren't required to provide photo ID or selfie unlike on some of the normie platforms. And even if another law comes out requiring Linux too to ask for a personal id, they can't do much to actually enforce it on the thousands of volunteers)
(Flathub and Snap Store having to comply is a much bigger deal though, since those are corporate entities (or at least it's planned to become one in case of Flathub, I wonder if they still stick to their plans after all of this), they might actually be forced, to query age brackets from the OS for now, but pretty likely to ask for photo ID or selfie in the future when the other age verification laws currently pending (Texas, New York, Brazil, Canada, etc.) will be accepted. Of course, it can also be circumvented by using the repos of a distro which doesn't comply, download app binaries from source code repo Releases page, compiling from source (at least from repos hosted on Codeberg, GitHub/Microsoft might comply), downloading from AppImageHub (which is community-maintained afaik) etc., but it still sucks to lose two of the largest software repos (even if I'm not a fan of Snap Store and Snap in general for "ideological" reasons))

Linux Mint shows off its new lock screen/screensaver:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/03/linux-mint-cinnamon-lock-screen-screensaver

Arch Linux Releases March 2026 ISO:
https://debugpointnews.com/arch-linux-iso-refresh-march-2026/

AerynOS update boosts atomic update speed and adds WiFi-friendly installs:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/aerynos-update-boosts-atomic-update-speed-and-adds-wifi-friendly-installs/

Say goodbye to Microsoft Windows 11 and hello to Nitrux Linux 6:
https://betanews.com/article/say-goodbye-to-microsoft-windows-11-and-hello-to-nitrux-linux-6/

Bazzite gets a big update with KDE Plasma 6.6, Mesa 26.0.1 and more:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/03/bazzite-gets-a-big-update-with-kde-plasma-6-6-mesa-26-0-1-and-more/

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Ubuntu 26.04 LTS adds Snap and web search to the Overview:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/03/ubuntu-2604-gnome-search-extensions

Intel Xeon Features To Be Supported By Ubuntu 26.04 LTS - Some Lacking User-Space Packages:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Intel-Xeon-Ubuntu-26.04-LTS

Fedora Pocketblue Remix is an atomic Linux distro for mobile devices (phones and tablets):
https://liliputing.com/fedora-pocketblue-remix-is-an-atomic-linux-distro-for-mobile-devices-phones-and-tablets/

Debian Still Debating AI Contributions Plus A Need For More Diverse Contributors:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Debian-DPL-Update-March-2026

Armbian 26.2 Released with Linux 6.18 LTS, Expanded ARM and RISC-V Support:
https://9to5linux.com/armbian-26-2-released-with-linux-6-18-lts-expanded-arm-and-risc-v-support

GNOME 50 Release Candidate Arrives with HDR Screen Sharing Support:
https://9to5linux.com/gnome-50-release-candidate-arrives-with-hdr-screen-sharing-support

KDE Plasma 6.6.2 Improves Support for High-Resolution Mice on Remote Desktops:
https://9to5linux.com/kde-plasma-6-6-2-improves-support-for-high-resolution-mice-on-remote-desktops

KDE Gear 25.12.3 Brings Improvements to Merkuro, Calligra, Kasts, and Other Apps:
https://9to5linux.com/kde-gear-25-12-3-brings-improvements-to-merkuro-calligra-kasts-and-other-apps

Budgie 10.10.2 Brings Improved Labwc Wayland Compositor Integration:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Budgie-10.10.2-Released

Resources For GNOME Adds Intel Xe GPU Power Usage & Intel NPU Frequency Reporting:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/GNOME-Resources-1.10.2

IPFire 2.29 Core Update 200 Is Out with Linux 6.18 LTS, IPFire Domain Blocklist:
https://9to5linux.com/ipfire-2-29-core-update-200-is-out-with-linux-6-18-lts-ipfire-domain-blocklist

OpenWrt 25.12 adopts apk package manager, revamps upgrade process, preserves shell history:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/openwrt-25-12-adopts-apk-package-manager-revamps-upgrade-process-preserves-shell-history/

Wine 11.4 Released With More Improvements:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Wine-11.4-Released

Proton Experimental gets improvements for Vermintide 2 and more controller support for launchers:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/03/proton-experimental-gets-improvements-for-vermintide-2-and-more-controller-support-for-launchers/

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Ubuntu 26.04 LTS adds Snap and web search to the Overview - OMG! Ubuntu

Ubuntu 26.04 LTS ships with two new extensions installed and active by default, both adding new search capabilities to the GNOME Shell Overview. The first

OMG! Ubuntu

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Linux 7.1 Will Power Off The System By Default If A Fatal ACPI Error Occurs:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-7.1-ACPI-Error-Power-Off
(Why the heck is that necessary? I get ACPI error all the time when booting up the system, but it works just fine. Does it make any hardware damage or something? Or is it just a nonsensical standard? Idk tbh, I'm not a hardware guy.)

Wayland 1.25 RC1 Released With Improved Documentation, Minor Changes:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Wayland-1.25-RC1

NVIDIA 595 Linux Graphics Driver Promises Wayland 1.20 Support, Beta Out Now:
https://9to5linux.com/nvidia-595-linux-graphics-driver-promises-wayland-1-20-support-beta-out-now

GTK 4.22 Released With Improved SVG Support, Reduced Motion Option:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/GTK-4.22-Released

TUXEDO InfinityBook Max 16 Linux Laptop Now Available with AMD Ryzen AI 300:
https://9to5linux.com/tuxedo-infinitybook-max-16-linux-laptop-now-available-with-amd-ryzen-ai-300

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Linux 7.1 Will Power Off The System By Default If A Fatal ACPI Error Occurs

An important default kernel behavior change worth noting in advance for the upcoming Linux 7.1 kernel is that the system will attempt to power-off automatically if encountering any fatal ACPI errors

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FOSS NEWS

Firefox Nova – our first look at the browser’s big redesign:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/03/firefox-nova-redesign

Automattic ends Simplenote active development, only basic maintenance continues:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/automattic-ends-simplenote-active-development-only-basic-maintenance-continues/

Zen web browser introduces live folders, Firefox 148 core, Linux performance boost & more:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/zen-web-browser-introduces-live-folders-firefox-148-core-linux-performance-boost-and-more/

Shotcut 26.2 update: new text options, subtitle search & crash fixes:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/shotcut-26-2-update-new-text-options-subtitle-search-and-crash-fixes/

KeePass 2.61 adds diacritic-insensitive search, async updates, improved OTP tools and more:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/keepass-2-61-adds-diacritic-insensitive-search-async-updates-improved-otp-tools-and-more/

GIMP 3.2 issues third release candidate with fresh fixes:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/03/gimp-3-2-third-release-candidate-fixes

Arti 2.1.0 advances relay and RPC support, overhauls configuration:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/arti-2-1-0-advances-relay-and-rpc-support-overhauls-configuration/

Xournal++ adds tablet-friendly toolbar mode:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/03/xournalpp-tablet-mode-ui

Memerist is a new desktop meme generator for Linux:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/03/memerist-meme-generator-app-linux

Burner Todo now "officially" available for Linux, as a Flatpak or AppImage:
https://social.linux.pizza/@fosserytech/116167053395729064
(In case you're wondering, no I'm not gonna comply with the California bill or any other moronic age verification bill and start requesting age bracket from the OS. Not sure if it legally applies to me, I only distribute the app on Codeberg, plus the Flatpak via Disroot's file sender because it exceeds Codeberg's file limit, but I just put it out there, in case this would apply to FOSS projects distributed solely on code collaboration platforms. What can they do with me? I'm anonym, they don't know my real-world identity, and even if they hire hackers, and de-anonymize me, what do they do with me? Fine me? Not gonna pay. Arrest me then? I'm in Europe. But I guess they don't even know about the existence of the app, so why should I even bother?)

FEX 2603 Released With A Partial Fix For The Steam GUI Crashing On AArch64:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/FEX-2603-Released

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Firefox Nova - our first look at the browser's big redesign - OMG! Ubuntu

A new-look Firefox is on the way, with Mozilla designers working on a 'Nova' redesign that introduces more curves and colour. First reported by tech

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Rust 1.94 introduces array windows, Cargo config inclusion, and TOML 1.1 support in Cargo:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/rust-1-94-introduces-array-windows-cargo-config-inclusion-annd-toml-1-1-support-in-cargo/

DBeaver 26.0: AI filter settings, bug fixes & Salesforce currency support:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/3/dbeaver-26-0-ai-filter-settings-bug-fixes-and-salesforce-currency-support/

FosseryWeb progress report:
All Java cheatsheet pages are now generated using the new page-builders tool, to make the code more consistent, and also to test the tool, discover bugs, edge cases. HTML, CSS and JavaScript cheatsheets will also be regenerated, although the CSS ones have a bit more "unique" elements like images, figures consisting of HTML and CSS code, etc., will see if I can make those be generated with the tool, or if they will still require manual work.
https://fosseryweb.codeberg.page/@beta/cheatsheets/java/
https://fosseryweb-min.codeberg.page/@beta/cheatsheets/java/

Vulkan 1.4.345 Released With New ARM Shader Instrumentation Extension:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Vulkan-1.4.345-Released

libavif 1.4 Released For Advancing AVIF Image Support:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/libavif-1.4-Released

/e/OS 3.5 released with LineageOS 22.2 base, WebAssembly support, and FairPhone 6 upgrades:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/2/-e-os-3-5-released-with-lineageos-22-2-base-webassembly-support-and-fairphone-6-upgrades/

3mdeb Making Progress On AMD Ryzen AM5 Motherboard Port With Coreboot + openSIL:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/3mdeb-Ryzen-MSI-Port-Progress

GNU Hurd On Guix Is Ready With 64-bit Support, SMP Multi-Processor Support "Soon":
https://www.phoronix.com/news/GNU-Hurd-64-bit-2026

Haiku OS Pulls In WiFi Driver Updates From OpenBSD, Other Improvements In February:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Haiku-OS-February-2026

FreeBSD 15.1 On Track With Better Realtek WiFi & KDE Desktop Install Option:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/FreeBSD-15.1-Realtek-KDE-Wins

NetBSD 11.0-RC2 Released For Testing:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/NetBSD-11.0-RC2-Released

MidnightBSD blocks downloads from California due to the Californian age verification law:
https://nitter.privacyredirect.com/midnightbsd/status/2027101491211718765

Redox OS Gets Vulkan & Node.js Working On This Rust-Based Open-Source OS:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Redox-OS-February

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