The Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up highlights recent open-source and distribution releases, including Linux Lite 8.2, Arch Linux, Kali Linux 2026.3, Tails 7.16, and updates across desktop environments and developer tools.
New system versions
Several well-known distributions have been updated with new versions. The Linux Lite distribution released version 8.2 with gaming improvements and the Linux Kernel 7.3. Arch Linux released its November 2026 monthly release with the Kernel 7.2.11 and systemd 262.1. Kali Linux 2026.3 was also released with the KDE Plasma 6.7 desktop environment and the Linux Kernel 7.1. RefreshOS released version 3.1 based on Debian 13.7 and a new software repository, while Tails 7.16 was released with a focus on privacy and integrates Tor Browser 16.
Updates to programs
Mozilla Firefox web browser has reached version 159 with better support for Linux Wayland and tab search. Mozilla Thunderbird email client 159 has gained unread message indicators in the Linux system tray. LibreOffice office suite has been updated to version 26.8.2, which brings more than 35 bug fixes and stability improvements. Finally, Ghostty terminal 1.4 has been released with reduced memory consumption and speed improvements.
News and announcements
Canonical has expressed its intention to make Ubuntu Core Desktop the future of the Ubuntu operating system. The release of Fedora Linux 45 has been postponed again, with a new date of November 3. In addition, one of the founders of CentOS created a Linux-compatible kernel in Rust with the help of artificial intelligence in 11 days. In the hardware sector, System76 announced the compact 11-liter Thelio Prime desktop system, and TUXEDO introduced the 16-core Nano Pro Gen15 mini PC.
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