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# Linux Release Roundup #21.40: Fedora 35 Beta, Inkscape 1.1.1, Nitrux 1.6.1, and More New Releases
- URL: https://itsfoss.com/news/linux-release-roundup-2021-40/
- Published: 2021-10-01T09:44:00.000Z
- Updated: 2021-10-04T09:44:57.000Z
- Author: Ankush Das
- Tags: Round Up, News, #Import 2025-11-08 21:15

In the Linux Release Roundup series, we highlight the new distribution and application version releases in the past week. This keeps you informed of the latest developments in the Linux world.

## Inkscape 1.1.1 Released

Inkscape 1.1.1 release is a significant maintenance update with plenty of bug fixes and improvements.

You can go through the [release notes](https://inkscape.org/release/inkscape-1.1.1/?ref=itsfoss.com) to explore all the technical changes.

## Fedora 35 Beta Released

Fedora 35 stable release is around the corner. And, for public testing, Fedora 35 beta is available.

Along with GNOME 41, there are several useful upgrades. Check out the [official announcement](https://fedoramagazine.org/announcing-fedora-35-beta/?ref=itsfoss.com) to know more.

## OBS Studio 27.1.1 Released

OBS Studio 27.1.1 is a minor update followed by a new feature addition supporting YouTube integration.

To know what else has improved, refer to the [official release notes](https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio/releases?ref=itsfoss.com).

## Ubuntu 21.10 Beta Released

Even though Ubuntu 21.10 beta does not include GNOME 41, it includes a few upgrades like Linux Kernel 5.13 and improvements to the desktop.

You can learn more about it in its [official changelog](https://discourse.ubuntu.com/t/impish-indri-release-notes/21951?ref=itsfoss.com).

## HexChat 2.16.0 Released

The IRC client HexChat has introduced some new formatting improvements along with new IRCv3 features.

Head to its [latest changelog](https://hexchat.readthedocs.io/en/latest/changelog.html?ref=itsfoss.com) to know more about the release.

## Nitrux 1.6.1 Released

The latest Nitrux release features Linux Kernel 5.14.8 and comes loaded with updated KDE Plasma 5.22.5.

Feel free to check out the [changelog](https://nxos.org/changelog/release-announcement-nitrux-1-6-1/?ref=itsfoss.com) to know more about it.