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Linux Release Roundup #21.04: Krita 4.4.2, KDE Plasma 5.21, qBittorrent 4.3.3, And More New Releases

In the Linux Release Roundup series, we summarize the new application and distribution versions release in the last few days. This keeps you informed with the latest developments in the Linux world.

Google Chrome 88 Released

Google has released the latest stable build (88.0.4324.96) of their browser, it comes with a host of security and bug fixes.

You can know more about the release by reading the official release notes.

Krita 4.4.2 Released

Krita, one of the best open-source paint applications available for Linux has got a major bug fix release with major usability improvements and features.

You can read more about it in our original coverage.

KDE Plasma 5.21 [Beta]

KDE Plasma 5.21 is a beta release for the popular desktop environment that offers a lot of new features and improvements.

You can read the official release notes for more information.

MX Linux Released For Raspberry Pi [Beta]

MX Linux is a popular choice among users with old computers. Now with the release of the beta version, users can run it on a Raspberry Pi SBC.

For more insight on the topic have a look at our article.

Lightworks 2021.1 Released

Lightworks, the popular non-linear video editing system for Linux has received a major update. It is their biggest release in the last ten years, with major updates to the workflow along with new features.

To know more have a look at the official release notes.

qBittorrent 4.3.3 Released

qBittorrent 4.3.3 is mostly a bug fix release but drops support for macOS 10.13 (High Sierra).

It is expected to drop support for Ubuntu 18.04 in the next releases. You can learn more about the changes in their official news section.


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