Systemd Creator Quits Microsoft to Form His Own Linux-focused Start Up

Based in Germany, the company is made up of open source veteran developers.

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A Bunch of Developers Have Come Together to Make Linux Gaming Great

The people behind Bazzite, Fyra Labs, Nobara, ChimeraOS, and a few other projects have teamed up to improve Linux gaming for everyone.

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What Happens to Linux After Linus Torvalds? We Finally Have the Answer to This Uncomfortable Question

They finally set this in stone.

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FOSS Weekly #26.05: Clawdbot Mania, NexPhone, Things We No Longer Use Terminal for and More Linux Stuff

When was the last time you were forced to use the terminal?

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What is this Clawdbot, Err Moltbot, Everyone's Screaming About?

This open source project has survived Anthropic's trademark lawyers, crypto scammers hijacking its identity, and security holes exposing users.

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Meet Roomy: An Open-Source Discord Alternative for the Decentralized Web

Looking for a Discord alternative? Roomy is an open-source, decentralized platform built for communities that value privacy and control.

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Not the Linux You Remember: 16 Every Day Tasks That No Longer Need the Terminal

It's not that Linux became “GUI only”, but that the Linux desktop has become far more complete. The modern desktop we know today ships graphical tools that cover almost every common task in ways that are genuinely approachable.

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loss32 is a Linux Distro Nobody Asked For (But Still Has Its Usage)

This sure sounds like a meme project, but there's more to it!

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Good News for Mobile App Developers: Skip Is Now Open Source

The tool gets rid of its subscription model and open-sources the engine.

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I (Briefly) Tried Proton Lumo's New AI Workspaces

The feline-faced AI assistant just got a neat upgrade. 🐱

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cURL Gets Rid of Its Bug Bounty Program Over AI Slop Overrun

Daniel Stenberg says the inflow of AI slop has become unsustainable for the curl security team to handle.

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Not An April Fool's Joke, You Can Run Linux and Windows on This Android Smartphone

This $549 rugged smartphone runs Android 16, launches Debian Linux as an app, and dual-boots Windows 11.

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This Could be the Best Graphics Editor for Linux Users (Yes, it is Open Source)

And it is based on Rust. What else can you ask for?

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FreeBSD is a No-Go for KDE's Plasma Login Manager

Not everyone will be happy with this.

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Espressif Launches "Radio Co-Processor" ESP32-E22

The new SoC comes loaded with some utility-focused bits. Engineering samples are available right now.

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Open Source Project LLVM Says Yes to AI-Generated Code, But Not Without Conditions

The new "human in the loop" policy holds contributors accountable for reviewing and understanding all AI-assisted submissions.

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FOSS Weekly #26.04: Mint 22.3 Released, Stallman is Back, Ubuntu's Snap Store Under Attack and More

Much awaited Linux Mint 22.3 is here but what's going on with Ubuntu?

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I Ran the Famed Affinity Designer on Linux. Here's How It Went

While compatibility isn't perfect, it's sufficient for getting a feel of the program (if that's your desire) and even potentially for using it to do real work.

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Elecrow CrowPanel Rotary Display Review: A Smart Knob for DIY Enthusiasts

A hands-on review of the Elecrow CrowPanel Rotary Display, exploring its hardware quality, DIY setup, and real-world use with Home Assistant and smart devices.

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Richard Stallman to Speak on Software Freedom and AI at Georgia Tech

The free software pioneer returns to campus. Richard Stallman will be speaking on Software Freedom and AI at Georgia Tech university.

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Ubuntu's Snap Store is Under Siege from Scammers, and The Gates are Open

After years of crypto wallet theft, scammers have escalated to domain takeovers.

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Photoshop Installer Runs on Linux Despite Adobe Not Giving a Damn For Years

Still early to say whether this will make it into Wine officially, this should rekindle some hope for Linux users and users-to-be who have been missing Adobe's creative suite on the platform.

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Linux Gamers Are Finally Getting Their Own Browser

As Linux gaming continues growing past the 3% mark on Steam, Opera finally commits to native support.

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11 Interesting ESP32 Microcontroller Projects Beginners Can Try

Try your hand at these creative projects!

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Android Power Users Can Now Run Full Desktop Linux Environments Without Root Access

This open source app delivers one-tap Arch Linux installation with development tools, file sharing, and desktop software support.

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After Rejecting US Government's Aid Over DEI, Python Software Foundation Accepts $1.5 Million in Funding from Claude AI

A two-year partnership aimed at bolstering security for Python and PyPI.

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You Can Now Use ONLYOFFICE on Raspberry Pi Like ARM Devices

Native ARM support expands the open source office suite's reach.

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FOSS Weekly #26.03: Torvalds Using AI, Dash to Dock, Linux Kernel Bugs, Pacman's Rust Replacement and More

2026 is the year of vibe coding?

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Linux Mint 22.3 "Zena" is Officially Available Now! Introduces Two New Apps

A fresh menu, troubleshooting tools, and other improvements arrive in this point release.

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Exploring Dash to Dock: (Probably) The Most Downloaded GNOME Extension

Considering the vast configuration options it offers, you can guess why so many Linux users prefer Dash to Dock over others.

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Hey Fedora! Listen to This Developer and Make Managing Shell Extensions Better For All of Us

I wonder if Extension Manager could make it into Fedora one day.

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Microsoft Open-Sources XAML Studio

After 8 years, Microsoft's tool for designing Windows apps is now open source.

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auto-cpufreq 3.0 Arrives for Linux with Better Battery Handling and CPU Turbo Control

New release gives Linux laptop users more control over CPU performance while fixing battery detection issues.

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BTW, Arch Users! Pacman Might Be Getting a Rust Replacement

The Rust-based ALPM project is looking suspiciously like Pacman's replacement.

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Europe Has a New Plan to Break Free from US Tech Dominance

This four-week consultation on open source software tackles the cloud, AI, cybersecurity, and automotive sectors.

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Why is Everyone Talking About Window Tiling in 2026?

The Linux desktop has been perfecting window tiling while everyone else forgot about it until recently.

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The Open Source Diary App for Android That Organizes Your Life on a Timeline

A well-designed diary app that keeps your data private, works offline, and respects your freedom.

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20% of Linux Kernel Bugs Hide for More Than 5 Years

Study of 20 years of kernel history finds bugs hide for 2+ years on average, some for decades.

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FOSS Weekly #26.02: Level Up in 2026, Liquorix Kernel, Open Source Apps from Web Browser and More

Keep on learning in, keep on Linux-ing. 2026 is your year of Linux.

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I Thought This Wikipedia App for Linux was Pointless (I Was Wrong)

I don't need to tell you that this application is for the people who enjoy the free and open knowledge provided by Wikipedia.

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Fedora 44 Will Be the First Distro to Adopt KDE's Plasma Login Manager

The move replaces SDDM but means giving up on custom login themes.

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Debian's Data Protection Team is No More, Maybe You Can Help?

With no one left to handle data protection requests, the project is looking for new volunteers.

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Installing GitHub Desktop on Ubuntu Linux (Because I Like it)

GitHub Desktop is not officially available for Linux. But there are alternative ways to install GitHub Desktop fork on Ubuntu.

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An X11 Thing! Your Favorite Middle-Click Paste is Likely to be Disabled in Future GNOME Releases

Proposals for both GNOME and Firefox would disable the feature by default, but the final decision is still pending.

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First Good News of 2026!COCOS 4 Game Engine Goes Open Source

Previously proprietary, this game engine is now fully open source.

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What Is Liquorix Kernel? Should You Use It?

In this jargon buster, we explain what is Liquorix kernel, why it is popular among Linux gamers and if there are any real benefits of using it on your regular Linux desktop.

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