📰 Affinity is finally coming to Linux, although we don't know when it'll arrive just yet

If I want an image editor that has a similar power level to Photoshop without actually using Photoshop, I tend to reach for Affinity. It's a shame that it's not open-source, but it is free, which is definitely a huge plus. However, it's not officially out on Linux yet; you usually need to use some workarounds before it will run.

🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/affinity-is-finally-coming-to-linux-although-we-dont-know-when-itll-arrive-just-yet/

#linux #opensource

📰 GE-Proton 11-12 is another big release with lots of game fixes for Linux / SteamOS

GE-Proton is one of the most popular community-made Proton layers to run more Windows games on Linux / SteamOS, and GE-Proton 11-12 is now available.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.

🔗 Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/11/ge-proton-11-12-is-another-big-release-with-lots-of-game-fixes-for-linux-steamos/

#linux #proton

📰 SteamVR Beta 2.19.1 is a big upgrade for streaming / Steam Link and Linux

Valve released SteamVR Beta 2.19.1 and especially when it comes to streaming / Steam Link, it seems like a really nice upgrade for picture clarity.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.

🔗 Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/11/steamvr-beta-2-19-1-is-a-big-upgrade-for-streaming-steam-link-and-linux/

#linux #steam

📰 Intel Compute Runtime Continues Prepping For GPU D Series, OpenCL LEO for Nova Lake P

Released today was the Intel Compute Runtime 26.40.40196.8 as the newest version of their open-source GPU compute stack for both Windows and Linux systems...

🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Intel-Compute-26.40.40196.8

#intel #linux #opensource

📰 The Linux Kernel Preparing To Remove The Last Of Its MMX Optimized Code

For what will likely be merged to the Linux 7.5 kernel, the mainline kernel is preparing to drop its last optimization its been carrying for far outdated MMX processors. This affects the likes of Intel Pentium MMX and Pentium II processors running modern software with up-to-date kernels when Linux 7.5 is released in 2027...

🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-Dropping-Last-MMX-Opt

#intel #kernel #linux

📰 openSUSE Leap 16.1 Officially Released with Immutable Mode, Based on SLES 16.1

openSUSE Leap 16.1 operating system is now available for download as the first maintenance update to the openSUSE Leap 16 series, based on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 16.1.

🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/opensuse-leap-16-1-officially-released-with-immutable-mode-based-on-sles-16-1

#linux #opensuse

📰 IPFire 2.29 Core Update 205 Fixes Serious Linux TCP Vulnerability

IPFire releases Core Update 205 to address CVE-2026-98432, a serious use-after-free flaw in the Linux kernel's TCP stack.

🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/ipfire-2-29-core-update-205-fixes-serious-linux-tcp-vulnerability/

#kernel #linux

📰 Red Hat Patches 9.8-Rated Linux TCP RCE Flaw While Ubuntu Releases Fixes for Testing

Fixed kernels for a use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel's IPv4 TCP code are now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8, 9, and 10, while Ubuntu's fixes for its three newest long-term-support releases remain in its opt-in testing channel with no date for a regular update.The flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-98432, can be reached by a remote, unauthenticated attacker and can.

🔗 Source: https://thehackernews.com/2026/11/red-hat-patches-98-rated-linux-tcp-rce.html

#kernel #linux #ubuntu

📰 Linux Preparing Faster FAT32 Performance In 2027 With Up To 4.06x Improvement

In addition to some significant performance improvements for FAT32 in Linux 7.4, more performance improvements are on the way. For what will likely land in Linux 7.5 is up to a 4.06x improvement demonstrated for this aging file-system...

🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Faster-FAT32-Linux-In-2027

#linux

📰 KDE Plasma 6.8.2 Released With More KWin and Wayland Fixes

by George WhittakerThe KDE Project has released KDE Plasma 6.8.2, delivering another round of stability improvements for its Wayland-based Linux desktop environment. Released on October 27, 2026, the update arrives one week after Plasma 6.8.1 and two weeks after the anniversary release of Plasma 6.8, which marked 30 years since the KDE project's founding.

🔗 Source: https://www.linuxjournal.com/content/kde-plasma-682-released-more-kwin-and-wayland-fixes

#kde #linux #plasma #wayland

📰 Fedora 45 Released With Many Leading-Edge Linux Innovations

After challenged by two release delays, Fedora 45 is officially out as the latest six-month update to this leading Linux distribution...

🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Fedora-45-Released

#fedora #linux