#Linux Weekly Roundup for February 15th, 2026: #Mesa 26.0, #Ubuntu 24.04.4 LTS, #KDE Frameworks 6.23, #GNOME 49.4, #pearOS 26.2, #IPFire DBL, #KaOS 2026.02, #NetworkManager 1.56, #GNU Linux-libre 6.19, #OpenVPN 2.7, #Parrot 7.1, #Tails 7.4.2, GNOME 50 beta, #REMnux 8, #MythTV 36.0, GNU Binutils 2.46, #Vim 9.2, #GitHub Tray, and more https://9to5linux.com/9to5linux-weekly-roundup-february-15th-2026
#pearOS
This week's Linux and FOSS news:
LINUX NEWS
GNOME 49.4 Released with Improvements for Nautilus, GNOME Shell, and Mutter:
https://9to5linux.com/gnome-49-4-released-with-improvements-for-nautilus-gnome-shell-and-mutter
GNOME 50 Desktop Environment Enters Public Beta Testing with More New Features:
https://9to5linux.com/gnome-50-desktop-environment-enters-public-beta-testing-with-more-new-features
KDE Frameworks 6.23 Improves the Open/Save Dialogs Across Plasma and KDE Apps:
https://9to5linux.com/kde-frameworks-6-23-improves-the-open-save-dialogs-across-plasma-and-kde-apps
KDE Plasma 6.6 Sees Last Minute Fixes, Plasma 6.7 Aims For Painless Samba Shares:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/KDE-Plasma-6.6-Next-Week
Linux Mint monthly report: Wayland-compatible screensaver, less releases a year, updated Administration tool etc.:
https://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=4991
Ubuntu drops the ‘Software & Updates’ tool from new installs:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/02/ubuntu-26-04-drops-software-and-updates-gui
Ubuntu 24.04.4 LTS Released with Linux 6.17 + Mesa 25.2:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/02/ubuntu-24-04-4-lts-released
Debian's tag2upload Reaches GA For Improving Packaging Workflow:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Debian-tag2upload-GA
Tails 7.4.2 Anonymous Linux OS Released to Fix Critical Security Vulnerabilities:
https://9to5linux.com/tails-7-4-2-anonymous-linux-os-released-to-fix-critical-security-vulnerabilities
Parrot 7.1 Ethical Hacking Distro Released with Enlightenment Spin, Updated Tools:
https://9to5linux.com/parrot-7-1-ethical-hacking-distro-released-with-enlightenment-spin-updated-tools
GNOME OS To Use systemd-context, RustConn Provides Modern GTK4 Connection Manager:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/GNOME-OS-systemd-context
pearOS 26.2 Released with Liquid Gel Design, Wayland Session, and More:
https://9to5linux.com/pearos-26-2-released-with-liquid-gel-design-wayland-session-and-more
(more Linux and FOSS news in comment)
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Rilasciata pearOS NiceC0re 26.2: novità e miglioramenti della nuova versione
#pearOS è una giovane distribuzione #gnulinux che negli ultimi anni ha conquistato crescente attenzione grazie al suo approccio orientato all’esperienza utente e alla cura per i dettagli visivi. Dal punto di vista tecnico, pearOS si basa su Arch Linux, una rolling release ad aggiornamento continuo. L’ambiente grafico scelto è KDE Plasma.
pearOS 26.2 introduce il nuovo design Liquid Gel, una sessione Wayland, un installer rinnovato e un centro di controllo completamente ridisegnato. #pearOS #Linux #Wayland #KDEPlasma #ArchLinux
pearOS 26.2 Released with Liquid Gel Design, Wayland Session, and More
pearOS 26.2 Released with Liquid Gel Design, Wayland Session, and More - 9to5Linux
https://9to5linux.com/pearos-26-2-released-with-liquid-gel-design-wayland-session-and-more
> pearOS 26.2 distribution is now available for download with liquid gel design, Wayland session, new browser, new installer, and much more.
#pearOS #apple #Linux #archlinux #KDE #Foss #opensource #technology #wayland
This week's Linux and FOSS news:
LINUX NEWS
KDE Internet of Things Development Restarted For Home Assistant Integration:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/KDE-Internet-of-Things-Kiot
KDE Plasma 6.6 Finally Supporting Ambient Light Sensors, Fixing Windows Games With HDR:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Plasma-6.6-Before-Christmas-F
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Confirms its Kernel Version:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/12/ubuntu-26-04-lts-kernel-version-confirmed
Linux Mint 22.3 “Zena” – BETA Release:
https://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=4973
LoongArch Promoted To Being An Official Architecture For Debian 14:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Debian-LoongArch64-Official
Mageia 10 Planning For April Release While Still Maintaining 32-bit Support:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Mageia-10-April-2026-Plans
PearOS is revived with Arch base and KDE Plasma desktop:
https://www.theregister.com/2025/12/19/pearos/
Rhino Linux 2025.4 introduces Lomiri desktop and updated kernels:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/12/rhino-linux-2025-4-introduces-lomiri-desktop-and-updated-kernels/
SparkyLinux 2025.12 released with Debian 'Forky' base and updated packages:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/12/sparkylinux-2025-12-released-with-debian-forky-base-and-updated-packages/
Asahi Linux Gets Microphone Working For M2 Pro/Max, Eyes Installer Improvements:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Asahi-Linux-December-2025
Tails 7.3.1 delivers urgent security fix, updated Tor Browser, Tor client, and Thunderbird:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/12/tails-7-3-1-delivers-urgent-security-fix-updated-tor-browser-tor-client-and-thunderbird/
Debusine Repositories Enter Beta: Ubuntu PPA-Like User Archives For Debian Linux:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Debusine-Repositories-Beta
(more Linux news in comments)
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Alla fine ho provato #PearOS. É ancora un progetto immaturo, ed a volte sembra una parodia di #MacOS. Tuttavia riesce ad offrire un workflow molto simile a quello di MacOS sfruttando #kdeplasma, e #Nautilus (#gnome). Nel mondo @linux siamo abituati a tentativi di facilitare il passaggio ai riufugiati di Windows ma non c'è molto per chi viene da MacOS. Vorrei vedere più distro con KDE offrire dei preset ben fatti (con menu globale, dock e pulizia della UI) out of the box.
https://www.theregister.com/2025/12/19/pearos/
PearOS 25.12 NiceC0re : Le retour d'une distro emblématique https://linuxfr.org/news/pearos-25-12-nicec0re-le-retour-d-une-distro-emblematique #Distribution #pearos
Latest DistroHop: #pearOS #Linux NiceC0re
I heard about the shift to Arch and KDE and wanted to give it a shot. This has to be the best implementation of a MacOS theme I've ever used.
The installer is all or nothing. Odd. Only a Sith deals in absolutes. Manual partitioning is not a thing as of as of 12/15/25. Inconvenient bc I typically dual boot two Linux OS.
Another odd mark:
Flatpak but no AUR OOB
I'm not complaining. I appreciate the near vanilla install.
I'm approaching 24 hours of NiceC0re on my trusty T490. I think I'll ride this out for a bit and see how the gig matures.
#Linux Weekly Roundup for December 14th, 2025: #Firefox 146, #Cinnamon 6.6, #pearOS, #KDE Gear 25.12, KDE Plasma 6.5.4, KDE Frameworks 6.21, #COSMIC on Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS, #AMD ROCm on #Ubuntu, #Thunderbird 146, #Tails 7.3.1, #AerynOS 2025.12, #Parrot 7.0 Beta, #RaspberryPi Imager 2.0.2, #NVIDIA 580.119.02, Kali Linux 2025.4, #Grml 2025.12, Linux 6.19 RC, #Mixxx 2.5.4, and more https://9to5linux.com/9to5linux-weekly-roundup-december-14th-2025
RE: https://mastodon.uno/@Grub_09/115707430864846220
Non ho capito! È basata su Ubuntu o su Arch? Comunque in effetti manca una distribuzione *ben fatta* che emuli il workflow di #MacOS per le vittime dell'obsolescenza programmata di #apple. Io ho fatto qualcosa di simile usando #ubuntu #MATE (layout Cupertino, che implementa il menù globale e il dock Plank), il tema Whitesur e gli effetti di compiz, ma probabilmente questa soluzione basata su KDE è più integrata e al passo con i tempi. Qualcuno l'ha già provata? @linux #unolinux #linux #pearos
pearOS Is Back, Now Based on Arch Linux and Featuring the KDE Plasma Desktop
#pearOS NiceC0re 25.12 Released, Based on #ArchLinux and Featuring the #KDE Plasma Desktop Environment https://9to5linux.com/pearos-is-back-now-based-on-arch-linux-and-featuring-the-kde-plasma-desktop
È disponibile la nuova release di pearOS della distribuzione basata su Manjaro che combina la potenza e la libertà del software libero con l'eleganza dell'interfaccia macOS. #pearOS #LinuxDesktop #MacOSDesign #SoftwareLibero
DGLFI ép. 68 : PearOS, la distribution configurable, mais pas trop…
@BenTuckett1997New Probably one of the best features of #PearOS is the fact that it is an #Arch distribution. This means when you update, you will be running the latest version of the software on your computer
@BenTuckett1997New #PearOS can be downloaded from here:
https://pearos.xyz/downloads
Linux overview | pearOS monterey
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