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9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: July 12th, 2026

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PeaZip 11.2 Open-Source Archive Manager Is Out with Support for ZIM Archives

Coming two months after PeaZip 11.1, the PeaZip 11.2 release introduces read support for Zeno IMproved (.ZIM) archives, which are used for Wikipedia and Project Gutenberg data dumps, improves the auto-refresh functionality of the file manager, and improves drag and drop from system/apps to PeaZip and the internal drag and drop menu.

First Look at COSMIC Desktop Environment’s Frosted Glass Effect

System76 has been teasing us with the Frosted Glass effect for a while now, and we thought we’d have to wait until the major COSMIC 2.0 release of the Rust-based desktop environment to enjoy it. But Frosted Glass is finally here now and rolling out to current Pop!_OS Linux 24.04 LTS users.

Debian 13.6 “Trixie” Released with 124 Bug Fixes and 120 Security Updates

Coming less than two months after Debian 13.5, the Debian 13.6 release is here to provide users with updated ISOs for those who want to deploy the latest Debian 13 “Trixie” operating system series on new hardware without downloading lots of updates after the installation or those who had issues with the previous ISO releases.

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HackerBox 0128 Mesh Deck explores LoRa communication with Meshtastic

HackerBox has released Issue 0128, titled “Mesh Deck,” a DIY communications platform built around a ProMicro nRF52840 development board, an SX1262-based LoRa module, a GPS receiver, an OLED display, and a miniature QWERTY keyboard. The kit focuses on assembling and configuring a portable Meshtastic node for decentralized messaging without cellular or internet service.

armStone MX8ULP packs NXP i.MX 8ULP into a 100mm Pico-ITX single board computer

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9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: July 12th, 2026

posted by Marius Nestor on Jul 13, 2026

Dear all, I am on my summer vacation these days, which is why the slow posting. Yet, I tried to keep you guys in the loop with the most important releases, including KDE Plasma 6.6.6, Proton 11, KDE Frameworks 6.28, Debian 13.6, PeaZip 11.2, GStreamer 1.28.5, Wireshark 4.6.7, and PipeWire 1.6.8.

On top of that, I take a look at COSMIC’s new Frosted Glass effect and tell you all about Ubuntu 25.10’s end of life and TUXEDO OS’s Debian rebase. Below, you can check out this week’s hottest news and access all the distro and package downloads released this past week in the 9to5Linux roundup for July 12th, 2026.

Read on

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Linux Mint’s Cinnamon 6.8 Desktop Environment Will Fully Support Wayland: Cinnamon 6.8 will fully support Wayland in the next major Linux Mint release, along with various other improvements and new features.
KDE Frameworks 6.28 Released with Support for New KRunner Conversion Units: KDE Frameworks 6.28 open-source software suite is out now with support for using the Meta key to trigger KWin’s Overview screen, Kicker/Kickoff improvements, and new KRunner features.
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New Debian Developers and Maintainers, Reproducible Builds, and More Debian: Debian leftovers
today's howtos: Instructionals/Technical picks
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COSMIC just hit version 1.2, and it's quietly doing things GNOME and KDE still make you fight for: The world of Linux desktops is rich and varied, with plenty of options to suit your preferences
Fedora and Red Hat Leftovers: redhat.com mostly
You paid me, a long-time Linux user, to use Windows 11 exclusively for a month: here’s how it went: What was it like for a long-time Linux user to go back and experience Windows as it exists now
Rianne's August Birthday [original]: We've had time to reflect
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Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers: FOSS related news
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PeaZip 11.2 Open-Source Archive Manager Is Out with Support for ZIM Archives: PeaZip 11.2 open-source archive manager is now available for download with read support for Zeno IMproved .ZIM archives, improved auto-refresh of the file manager, improved drag and drop, and more.
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Security Leftovers: patches, breaches, and releases
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Games: Mortal Shell II, Proton, and More: a handful of picks for now
Changing Pace [original]: Once applicable, we hope to be able to publish 5-10 original articles per day
Android Leftovers: Google Is Giving You Less Free Storage for Your Android Backups
The most ambitious Linux alternative in years isn't Linux at all: I was intrigued to hear about Redox OS
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Free and Open Source Software: This is free and open source software
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Android developer verification - The fox guarding the henhouse: You must have heard. Google is rolling out a new framework of security to the smartphone world, and it's called Android Developer Verification (ADV)
First Look at COSMIC Desktop Environment’s Frosted Glass Effect: A first look at the new Frosted Glass effect in the COSMIC desktop environment on the Pop!_OS Linux 24.04 LTS distribution.
Miami's Heat [original]: Today it was 30C or higher in Manchester
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Keep on Looking, There Are Better Choices Out There [original]: Staying in London is expensive
Software Freedom, a Japanese Perspective - Part V: How GNU/Linux Leaped Above 5% in Japan [original]: The message matters a great deal
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GNU/Linux at Over 10% in the United States of America [original]: What can explain a sharp increase?
Open Hardware, Linux Devices, and LineageOS: hardware centric picks
GNU/Linux and Free Software Leftovers: misc. links from last week
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Programming Leftovers: Development related picks
Open Hardware/Modding: Old Devices and Linux Gadgets: hardware leftovers
today's howtos: Instructionals/Technical picks
Hot Match in Northern Europe [original]: he site has taken no meaningful break for a very long time
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