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January 12, 2026

9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: Highlights and Updates for January 11th, 2026

The latest edition of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup for the week ending January 11th, 2026, covers significant updates in the Linux ecosystem. Here’s a recap of the most notable developments and releases.

This week welcomed new distributions, including Linux Mint 22.3, Nitrux 5.1, Debian 13.3, Debian 12.13, IPFire 2.29 Core Update 199, ArchBang 1001, and the alpha release of Mageia 10. Additionally, new software versions were released, featuring KDE Gear 25.12.1, KDE Frameworks 6.22, GStreamer 1.28 Release Candidate, and Budgie 10.10.

Highlights of the week include:

  • GStreamer 1.28 Release Candidate: Available for testing, now includes enhanced support for Rust functionalities.
  • StarBook Horizon Linux Laptop: Now available with impressive specifications, including 32GB RAM and Wi-Fi 6E.
  • Devuan GNU+Linux 6 on Raspberry Pi 5: A first look examines its capabilities on the new Raspberry Pi hardware.
  • Nitrux 5.1: Introduces an immutable operating system model with Linux kernel 6.18 LTS and new tools.
  • IPFire Linux Firewall: The latest version adds support for Wi-Fi 7 and Wi-Fi 6.
  • TUXEDO InfinityBook Max 16 Gen10: Unveils a new OLED display and upgraded features.
  • KDE Frameworks 6.22: Fixes multiple issues associated with clipboard management on Wayland.
  • ArchBang Linux: Introduces a new application launcher, enhancing user experience.
  • Debian 13.3 “Trixie”: Released with numerous bug fixes and security updates, improving system stability.

Downloads Available

  1. Linux Mint 22.3 Cinnamon
  2. Linux Mint 22.3 Xfce
  3. Debian 13.3 KDE Plasma
  4. Nitrux 5.1
  5. IPFire 2.29 Core Update 199

Next week, users can look forward to upcoming releases such as Firefox 147, KDE Plasma 6.6 Beta, and GNOME 50 alpha. Stay tuned for further updates and releases in the Linux community.


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