New Linux Kernels: 7.1.8 and LTS Updates Released
The Linux maintainers have released new stable kernels: 7.1.8 as well as the LTS series 6.18.44, 6.12.103 and 6.6.151 with many security patches.
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Xfce Wayland Compositor xfwl4: Second Preview
Xfwl4 4.21.1, the second preview of Xfce’s Wayland compositor, brings better window management, finer input handling and more X11 compatibility.
Firefox Moves to Two-Week Releases From September
Mozilla is switching Firefox to a two-week release cycle from September 2026. Firefox 154 on 18 August is the final monthly update.
GNOME 50.4 Fixes Critical GDM Security Flaws
GNOME 50.4 fixes several GDM security flaws – from path traversal through an autologin bypass to a denial of service – and improves display handling.
KDE Plasma 6.8 Ends the X11 Era in October
KDE Plasma 6.8 arrives on 14 October as the first version without an X11 session. In parallel, the current 6.7.4 brings important AMD GPU and Wayland fixes.
WSL Containers: Linux Containers Without Docker Desktop
Microsoft brings WSL Containers to public preview: native Linux containers on Windows 11 with their own CLI, API and GPU support – no Docker Desktop needed.