Welcome to the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup for the week of September 22nd, 2024! In this weekly series, we take a look at the most important news and releases in the world of Linux and open-source software.

This week, we saw a number of exciting developments in the Linux world. Here are some of the highlights:

– The release of Ubuntu 24.10 Beta: The next version of the popular Ubuntu Linux distribution is now available for testing. This release includes a number of new features and improvements, including updated versions of the GNOME desktop environment and the Linux kernel.

– KDE Plasma 6.0 Beta: The latest version of the KDE Plasma desktop environment is now available for testing. This release includes a number of new features, including a redesigned system settings application and improvements to the overall user experience.

– Fedora 36 Alpha release: The first alpha release of the upcoming Fedora 36 Linux distribution is now available for testing. This release includes updated versions of the GNOME desktop environment and the Linux kernel, as well as a number of other improvements.

– Linux kernel 5.19 rc1: The first release candidate of the Linux kernel 5.19 is now available for testing. This release includes a number of new features and improvements, including support for new hardware and improvements to the file system and networking subsystems.

– Open-source software releases: This week saw the release of a number of updates to popular open-source software projects, including the release of LibreOffice 7.4, GIMP 3.0, and Firefox 104. These releases include a number of new features and improvements, as well as bug fixes and security updates.

Overall, it’s been an exciting week in the world of Linux and open-source software. Stay tuned for more news and updates in next week’s 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup!