Episode
338: Linux LTS, COSMIC, Discord delays age verify, Firefox 148, Ladybird Browser & more Linux news
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- This Week in Linux
- Published
- Mar 2, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 1755
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Summary
Linux kernel stability increases with extended LTS support for several branches, including 6.18. Meanwhile, the Ladybird browser project pivots to Rust to ensure parity with C-based engines.
Topics
- Linux Kernel
- Open Source
- COSMIC Desktop
- Firefox
- Ladybird Browser
- Rust Programming
- Linux Gaming
- NVIDIA
Highlights
- Main idea: Extended LTS support for Linux kernels 6.18, 6.12, and 6.6 provides longer stability for enterprise and embedded users
- Practical takeaway: Firefox 148 now includes a simple toggle to disable AI-powered features for privacy-conscious users
- Technical shift: The Ladybird browser project is integrating Rust into its development strategy to maintain engine parity
- Failure mode: Discord has delayed its global age verification rollout following significant user backlash regarding privacy
- Trend observation: The Linux gaming ecosystem continues to expand with NVIDIA hiring for Linux GPU driver improvements
Chapters
1:00Linux LTS Kernels Get Extended: Details on the extended support windows for kernel branches 6.18, 6.12, and 6.6.3:00COSMIC Desktop 1.0.8 Released: Updates on the stability and polish of the latest COSMIC Desktop release.5:00Discord Age Verification Delayed: Analysis of Discord's decision to pause age verification rollout due to privacy concerns.16:00Firefox 148 Released: New features in Firefox 148, including the AI 'kill switch' and improved security APIs.20:00ONLYOFFICE 9.3 Released: Overview of new spreadsheet capabilities and PDF tool improvements in ONLYOFFICE.23:00Ladybird Browser Project Shifts to Rust: The implications of Ladybird adopting Rust for its web engine development.25:00NVIDIA GeForce News: Discussion on NVIDIA's Linux driver hiring and the OpenNow reverse-engineered client.