Tux Machines posts since 2026-05-04

2026-05-04

CachyOS ISO Release for April 2026 Brings Shelly as Default GUI Package Manager: Marius Nestor : The CachyOS ISO snapshot for April 2026 is now available for download with the Shelly graphical package manager, DNS-over-HTTPS, fingerprint sudo, and more.
Linux Mint 22.3 HWE ISOs Now Available for Download with Linux Kernel 6.17: Marius Nestor : Linux Mint 22.3 HWE ISO images are now available for download powered by the Linux 6.17 kernel series from Ubuntu 24.04.4 LTS.
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: May 3rd, 2026: Marius Nestor : The 290th installment of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup is here for the week ending May 3rd, 2026.
Valve Officially Releases New Steam Controller with 35-Hour Battery, Grip Sense: Marius Nestor : Valve releases new Steam Controller for $99 USD with four haptic motors, two full-size magnetic thumbsticks with capacitive touch, two capacitive areas, and a 35-hour battery.
KDE email, part 3: don’t filter your email: Rianne Schestowitz : This is part 3 in my series about email management, with the prior one being about using email client apps
Gestures in Graz, and beyond: Rianne Schestowitz : KDE's Mega Sprint 2026 in Graz brought a group of about 20 KDE contributors together in early April
Review: Xubuntu 26.04: Rianne Schestowitz : This has not been a good year for Xubuntu, the Xfce-based Ubuntu flavour
Dolphin 26.04 release: Rianne Schestowitz : I want to highlight a few changes that came to Dolphin 26.04 and add some nuance to the release announcement
MoltOS – security-based Linux distribution: Rianne Schestowitz : MoltOS is a Debian-based Linux distribution built for privacy, defensive security analysis, network research, forensics, data recovery, and cybersecurity education
Free and Open Source Software: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
After months of desktop hopping, I finally understand why Linux users can't agree on anything: Rianne Schestowitz : I was installing roughly three extensions just to add a taskbar to GNOME
I left GNOME for COSMIC, tried KDE next, and only one felt right in the end: Rianne Schestowitz : Desktop environments can make or break your overall Linux experience
ReactOS Gets Unified Installer Image and a New Storage Stack: Rianne Schestowitz : Although the ReactOS project is in no rush to dethrone Windows as the desktop operating system of choice
NixOS forced me to declare my entire system, and now I can't imagine Linux any other way: Rianne Schestowitz : There's a version of you in every Linux machine you've ever set up
GNOME is good, actually: Rianne Schestowitz : While I’m normally a KDE user
This extension finally turns KDE into a tiling window manager: Rianne Schestowitz : KDE is great. It’s probably my favorite desktop environment
Android Leftovers: Rianne Schestowitz : Stop struggling with big phones: Android's hidden one-handed setting changes everything
nellaOS – Linux distribution made in Venezuela: Rianne Schestowitz : nellaOS is a Linux distribution made in Venezuela that aims to work on all 64-bit computers
Free and Open Source Software: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Scaleclaw – Linux distribution image built around Universal Blue’s base image: Rianne Schestowitz : Scaleclaw is a Linux distribution image built around Universal Blue’s base image
Free and Open Source Software: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
I installed a Linux gaming distro and got better frame rates than Windows on the same PC: Rianne Schestowitz : Every year, someone declares it's finally the year of the Linux desktop
Android Leftovers: Rianne Schestowitz : It’s official: Android Auto finally fixes a decade-old bug that infuriated millions of drivers
Today in Techrights: Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Asmi Linux 26.04: Roy Schestowitz : Asmi Linux 26.04 is now available based on Ubuntu 26.04 (Resolute Raccoon)
Redcore Linux Hardened 2601 Vulpecula Stable: Roy Schestowitz : Redcore Linux Hardened 2601 (codename Vulpecula) stable ISO
Videos/Audiocasts/Shows: GNU/Linux and Free Software/Coding Clips: Roy Schestowitz : recent via Invidious
Weekly GNU-like Mobile Linux Update: Slow Seventeen and 7 Cameras: Roy Schestowitz : how freedom shapes up
GNU/Linux and Development Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : From end of April
Finland: Windows Falls to New Lows, Fast (GNU/Linux Measure at Over 10%): Roy Schestowitz : the growing platform isn't Apple's but GNU/Linux
KDE: Tux Manager, Mega Sprint, Drawy, Plasma Tips and Tricks: Roy Schestowitz : KDE news and updates
today's howtos: Roy Schestowitz : terminal, howtos, and more
Games: Linux Support and Valve Steam Deck OLED, OptiScaler Client: Roy Schestowitz : Games-related news
Hardware, Arm64, Banana Pi, and Various GNU/Linux Devices: Roy Schestowitz : Hardware leftovers
Distributions and Operating Systems: Chromebook Without ChromeOS, vixalien, and KaikuOS: Roy Schestowitz : some OS news, hacks, and developers' updates
End of Jeeves or Ask.com: Roy Schestowitz : Web history
Programming Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Development picks
Audiocasts/Shows: LINUX Unplugged and This Week in Linux: Roy Schestowitz : 2 new episodes
LibreOffice Report and OnlyOffice Faking 'Open Source' (Openwashing): Roy Schestowitz : office suites' news
Security Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : very few for today
GNU/Linux, BSD, and Free Software Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : mostly GNU/Linux

2026-05-05

qBittorrent 5.2 Open-Source BitTorrent Client Released with Many New Features: Marius Nestor : qBittorrent 5.2 open-source BitTorrent client is now available for download with many new features, improvements to the WebUI and search, and platform-specific changes. Here’s what’s new!
Raspberry Pi Imager Now Supports Raspberry Pi Connect for Organizations: Marius Nestor : Raspberry Pi Imager 2.0.9 flashing tool for Raspberry Pi devices is now available for download with support for Raspberry Pi Connect for Organizations and many other changes.
Latest Steam Client Update Adds Support for Valve’s New Steam Controller: Marius Nestor : A new Steam Client stable update is now available with support for Valve’s new Steam Controller, Big Picture Mode and SteamVR improvements, as well as other changes.
KDE’s New CSS-Based Style Engine Union Is Coming to KDE Plasma 6.7: Marius Nestor : The upcoming KDE Plasma 6.7 desktop environment will finally introduce KDE’s new CSS-based style engine called Union as a technical preview.
COSMIC 1.0.12 Desktop Brings Improvements to Files, Terminal, and More: Marius Nestor : COSMIC 1.0.12 desktop environment is now available with improvements to COSMIC Term, COSMIC Files, COSMIC Edit, Notification Applet, COSMIC Store, and COSMIC Settings.
gThumb 4.0 porting to GTK-4 & LibAdwaita Image Viewer / Organizer: Rianne Schestowitz : gThumb, the free open-source image viewer and organizer, is finally porting to GTK4 plus LibAdwaita
Free and Open Source Software: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Android Leftovers: Rianne Schestowitz : Android 17 Beta Code Points to Rear Lights on the Next Pixel
Free Software Events (LibreLocal) and Educational Meetups: Roy Schestowitz : coming up soon
Today in Techrights: Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
GNU/Linux Measured at Record High in Chile: Roy Schestowitz : South America is adopting more of GNU/Linux
Today It's 5/5 and We're 5 Weeks Away From Our 22nd Anniversary: Roy Schestowitz : Next month one contributor plans to host a little party for the site, seeing that there are budgetary constraints this year
Games: Steam Controller, Wireworks, and More: Roy Schestowitz : GamingOnLinux's latest articles
Linux Kernel: Virtualisation, Inter-Process Communication (IPC), and More: Roy Schestowitz : kernel picks
today's howtos: Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical picks
Distributions and Operating Systems: EasyOS, DistroWatch, Alpine, and Portable (USB) GNU/Linux: Roy Schestowitz : distros and commentary
KDE: Kdenlive Goals for GSoC 2026 and Union's Spring 2026 Update: Roy Schestowitz : KDE picks
Games: PlayStation 5 GNU/Linux Tested, Steam’s April Hardware Survey Shows Trends: Roy Schestowitz : gaming leftovers
Red Hat's Slop Promotion, GAFAM Advocacy, and Fedora on RISC-V by Marcin Juszkiewicz: Roy Schestowitz : IBM stuff and corporate things
OpenSUSE: Tumbleweed Monthly Update and OpenSUSE Asia Summit 2026 Call for Speakers: Roy Schestowitz : a pair of news updates
Security Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Security related news
Programming Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Development leftovers
Web: End of ‘Ask Jeeves’, Feather Wiki, Reverting Back to RSS, and Blocking Ads (Spyware): Roy Schestowitz : WWW related picks
Hardware: PhobosLab, ESP32, and Reducing Phone-Induced Anxiety: Roy Schestowitz : open hardware and more
GNU/Linux Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : mostly GNU/Linux
Events: Lomiri/Open Source Mobile Dev Hackathon, WordCamp, and LSFMMBPF: Roy Schestowitz : some upcoming events
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : FOSS picks
HowTo Geek: Articles about Vim's statusline: Roy Schestowitz : a couple of recent articles
Hardware Projects and Self-Hosting: Raspberry Pi, Jellyfin, Framework, and NAS at Home: Roy Schestowitz : Hardware leftovers
GNOME Extensions and Making It More Like Hyprland: Roy Schestowitz : 3 recent Valnet articles
Kernel Space / Virtualisation: Home Directory Flexibility in Storage Device and Raves About Proxmox: Roy Schestowitz : recently in XDA
Programming Coverage by Valnet: Roy Schestowitz : Shells, Python, and more
Microsoft Facing Problems in Qatar (Not Just Missiles); GNU/Linux is Growing Fast: Roy Schestowitz : Due to cyberattacks it would be a wise choice to adopt Free software and not outsource to GAFAM
Bazzite is what most Linux gaming distros wish they were: Roy Schestowitz : Games-centric distro
XDA and HowTo Geek (Valnet) Stories About BSD, GNU/Linux, and More: Roy Schestowitz : some recent leftovers
When More is Less (or Less is More): Roy Schestowitz : Free software advocates want quantity in freedom quotient

2026-05-06

Ubuntu 26.04 LTS (Resolute Raccoon) Is Now Available for Download: Marius Nestor : Ubuntu 26.04 LTS (Resolute Raccoon) is now available for download powered by Linux kernel 7.0 and GNOME 50 desktop environment.
All Linux gamers should take the latest Bazzite release seriously - here's why: Rianne Schestowitz : Want the best possible out-of-the-box gaming experience on Linux
ShivaOS – Fedora KDE-based Linux distribution designed for gaming: Rianne Schestowitz : ShivaOS is a Fedora KDE-based Linux distribution designed for gaming
Best Free and Open Source Software, howtos and Installations: Rianne Schestowitz : Only free and open source software is eligible for inclusion
I run a full Linux desktop in Docker just because I can: Rianne Schestowitz : My goal was to run a full-fledged Linux desktop inside a container
I tried 4 lightweight Linux distros on a 4GB laptop, and one surprised me: Rianne Schestowitz : While Linux has always been a bit friendlier toward lower-end hardware
This Linux distro that already rivals Windows 11 just got a significant performance boost: Rianne Schestowitz : CachyOS, the Arch-based Linux distribution, is enabling Python tail-call interpreter in order to improve performance significantly
These free Linux apps made leaving Windows easier than I expected: Rianne Schestowitz : But after spending some time with Linux
Android Leftovers: Rianne Schestowitz : Your Android TV has a one-click speed boost hiding in plain sight
Linux 7.1-rc2: Roy Schestowitz : second one out late Sunday
Today in Techrights: Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Network Maintenance This Coming Weekend: Roy Schestowitz : If it's hard to reach the site, that might be the reason
Games: Unity (Mono) Shipping Slop, Cropdeck, and Steam Controller Hype: Roy Schestowitz : latest from GamingOnLinux
Steven Deobald: Apologies - The Everyone Environment: Roy Schestowitz : I was too focused on the Foundation’s financial situation, and I did not take the time to fully understand what I was hearing from you all
Why Supercomputers Use Linux Instead Of Windows Or macOS: Roy Schestowitz : If an OS can't be scaled or pivoted to a new task easily, then it's functionally an albatross around the neck that could bring down the project
today's howtos: Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical links
Audiocasts/Shows: Late Night Linux, Some Other Shows, and Growing Issue of Slopcasts/Podslop: Roy Schestowitz : Some shows and concerns
Proprietary Software and Windows TCO: Roy Schestowitz : the bad/worse things
Security Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Security-related news picks
Mozilla: MozPhab Release, "Trustworthy JavaScript for the Open Web", Lobbying, and PerfCompare: Roy Schestowitz : Mozilla views and news
Fedora Looking for Volunteers (Free IBM Labour), Red Hat is Still Mostly About Slop, Not GNU/Linux: Roy Schestowitz : Fedora and Red Hat picks
Open Hardware: Collabora, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and More: Roy Schestowitz : Hardware news
KDE: Ojas Maheshwari on Font Subsetting and KeepSecret 1.1 Development/Release: Roy Schestowitz : a couple of updates
Programming Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Development picks
Updates on Development of EasyOS (Operating Systems Like Puppy): Roy Schestowitz : a couple of BK posts
GNU/Linux Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux picks
Web Related News and Frameworks (Including RSS Raves): Roy Schestowitz : WWW centric news
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Freedom focus today
Videos: Recent Shows and Clips About GNU/Linux: Roy Schestowitz : Relayed via Invidious

2026-05-07

Inkscape 1.4.4 SVG Editor Released with a New Palette, Performance Improvements: Marius Nestor : Inkscape 1.4.4 open-source SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) editor is now available for download with a new palette, performance improvements,and bug fixes. Here’s what’s new!
KDE Gear 26.04.1 Is Out with More Improvements for Your Favorite KDE Apps: Marius Nestor : KDE Gear 26.04.1 is now available as the first maintenance update to the latest KDE Gear 26.04 open-source software suite series with fixes for various KDE applications.
Attack knocks Ubuntu websites, services and Snap store offline: Rianne Schestowitz : If you’re having trouble accessing the Ubuntu website
Linux on PS5 benchmarked, with PlayStation games impressing on Steam Machine alternative: Rianne Schestowitz : With a new exploit, Sony’s console can become a capable gaming PC. Using the PS5 on Linux hack
Thank you, on behalf of ODF: Rianne Schestowitz : Recently, The Document Foundation published an open letter to European citizens
5 ways I make Zorin OS faster and better than it already is: Rianne Schestowitz : Zorin OS is one of the most popular Linux distributions on the market
Luckfox Aura is a Linux SBC with RV1126B processor, 3 TOPS NPU, and dual CSI: Rianne Schestowitz : Luckfox has expanded its Linux SBC lineup with the new Aura
fomeOS – Debian-based Linux distribution designed for kiosk systems: Rianne Schestowitz : fomeOS is a Debian-based Linux distribution designed for kiosk systems
Free and Open Source Software, howtos and Installations: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Ubuntu’s old Unity desktop remade in Wayfire and Libadwaita: Rianne Schestowitz : If Canonical hadn’t burned through cash and goodwill during its smartphone detour in the mid-2010
GNOME may rule Ubuntu Resolute Raccoon, but X.org isn't roadkill yet: Rianne Schestowitz : Seven official flavors offer alternatives to the default Wayland-only desktop – and Xfce looks like the leanest
I tried a hardened Linux kernel so you don't have to: Rianne Schestowitz : Most Linux users never think twice about the kernel running under their system
Stop tolerating GNOME's limitations — here are 5 Linux desktops that give you real control: Rianne Schestowitz : You don't have to stick to GNOME if you don't want to
Android Leftovers: Rianne Schestowitz : Google's new Android XR update fixes the mess it made last month
Stable kernels: Linux 7.0.4, Linux 6.18.27, and Linux 6.12.86: Rianne Schestowitz : I'm announcing the release of the 7.0.4 kernel
KDE Gear 26.04.1: Rianne Schestowitz : Over 180 individual programs plus dozens of programmer libraries and feature plugins are released simultaneously as part of KDE Gear
Free and Open Source Software: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Linux inherited Unix's superpower, and developers can't let it go: Rianne Schestowitz : If you're thinking about programming or just learning to code, you might notice that developers tend to favor Linux
I stopped being afraid of Linux terminal commands once Claude started explaining them: Rianne Schestowitz : I recently turned my RUST-server mini PC into a fully blown Linux machine running Linux Mint
Announcing the new LibreOffice website!: Rianne Schestowitz : LibreOffice’s website is the main source of information about the software (and project), and typically has 45,000 – 65,000 visitors every day
Lots of Coverage About 9-Year-Old Linux Kernel Vulnerability (Privilege Escalation, Local): Roy Schestowitz : kernel issue
Kernel: Realtek Rant and DRM via HDMI 2.1: Roy Schestowitz : mostly AMD coverage
Latest Issues of Linux Magazine: Roy Schestowitz : With partial paywall
Today in Techrights: Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
LWN on Kernel Space (Linux): Roy Schestowitz : Outside paywall today
Programming Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Development leftovers
Open Hardware/Modding: Weekly GNU-like Mobile Linux Update and Some Fun Projects: Roy Schestowitz : 3 picks for today
Strawberry is ripe for managing music collections: Roy Schestowitz : It's written in C++, uses the Qt 6 framework, depends on GStreamer for codec support, and is available under the GPLv3
Games: Stop Killing Games, Layoffs, and Writing About Computer Games: Roy Schestowitz : Linux-centric roundup
Go Away Microsoft! The Netherlands is Quietly Building Its Own GitHub Replacement: Roy Schestowitz : government agencies are already signing up
I switched to a tiling WM and stopped wasting time on window management: Roy Schestowitz : The shift takes some time to internalize
Security Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Security patches, malware etc.
Graphics: Rowhammer in GPUs and "Why Intel Merged Jay Into Mesa": Roy Schestowitz : Linux and graphics
Applications: Optical Character Recognition, Inkscape 1.4.4, Package Management, and VPNs: Roy Schestowitz : some software news/intros
today's howtos: Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical picks
Incus 7.0 LTS and Kubernetes v1.36 in Review: Roy Schestowitz : containers and VMs
KDE Developers Working With Qt: Roy Schestowitz : Some Qt and QML work
OpenBSD on the Sharp Zaurus and Hypothetical NetBSD Cyberdeck: Roy Schestowitz : BSD stories
Red Hat and Fedora Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Especially Red Hat's official site
Open Hardware/Modding: Arduino, ESP32, and Various GNU/Linux Systems: Roy Schestowitz : hardware picks for today
GNU/Linux Distributions and Related Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Distributions and more
'Linux' Foundation Openwashing Services for Fake-Coins, Slop, and Other Ponzi Schemes: Roy Schestowitz : shameful, as usual
Mozilla Trying to "Revive Interest in Firefox" Using Slop (Which Nobody Wants), Thoughts On Thunderbird Pro ($72 Per Year): Roy Schestowitz : Mozilla has ideas
Web Browsers and Google's Latest Evil (and Slop) Move Against Chrome Users (Violation of EU Law): Roy Schestowitz : Web related news
Programming/Development: Multiplication Overflow, Godot, and Rust Versus C: Roy Schestowitz : programming leftovers
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software, Sharing, and Standards: Roy Schestowitz : mostly FOSS picks
200 Weeks Since Launching New Tux Machines: Roy Schestowitz : we have entered week 201 (since the overhaul)

2026-05-08

Mesa 26.1 Open-Source Graphics Stack Officially Released, Here’s What’s New: Marius Nestor : Mesa 26.1 open-source graphics stack is now available for download with new features and improvements across all supported drivers. Here’s what’s new!
Dirty Frag Linux Kernel Flaw Allows Local Privilege Escalation, Patch Now: Marius Nestor : A new Linux kernel security vulnerability, Dirty Frag, has been uncovered and allows a local user to escalate its privileges to gain root access.
TUXEDO BM 15 Is an Upgradable Business Linux Laptop with Smartcard and 4G LTE: Marius Nestor : TUXEDO BM 15 is now available for pre-order as an upgradable business Linux laptop powered by an Intel Core i5 120U, up to 64GB RAM, up to 8 TB SSD, and 4G LTE support.
Free and Open Source Software: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
4 reasons a Fedora Atomic desktop is the first distro every Linux beginner should use: Rianne Schestowitz : Linux is more popular and accessible than ever
New to Ubuntu? Start With These 15 Pro Tips Before You Do Anything Else: Rianne Schestowitz : I'm a Linux geek and have been using Ubuntu since its original release in 2004
Android Leftovers: Rianne Schestowitz : I replaced my Android keyboard with this open-source one and it stuck
Applications: InstaMAT and InstaLOD Come to Linux, NetHack 5.0.0 Released: Roy Schestowitz : Software releases and ports
Games: RPCS3 on PS5, Omarchy 3.7.0 for Gamers, and Review of Ink Inside: Roy Schestowitz : gaming news
Kernel Space: CPPC HighestFreq, Phomemo, and LVFS Sponsorship Announcement (IBM Ropes in Lenovo, Dell): Roy Schestowitz : linux leftovers
GNU/Linux on Hardware: StarFighter, MultiSystem 2 Arcade, and Asahi on Macbook Air M2: Roy Schestowitz : Desktop/Laptop: 3 stories
Today in Techrights: Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Good Politicians Don't Need to Spam You (Their Track Record Speaks for Itself): Roy Schestowitz : The people we previously voted for disappointed us
statCounter Measures GNU/Linux in Iraqi Desktops and Laptops at About Half the "Market Share" of Windows: Roy Schestowitz : we've repeatedly taken note of a shift to Free software there
Windows TCO, Proprietary TCO, and Linux: Roy Schestowitz : Security Leftovers: Security news
Games: Marc Andreessen Egg Game, Transport Fever 3, and More: Roy Schestowitz : mostly news picks from GamingOnLinux
Hardware and Games: 2026 Steam Controller, New Steam Games with Native GNU/Linux Builds, and GNU/Linux on PS5: Roy Schestowitz : gaming leftovers
today's howtos: Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical leftovers
BSD: OpenBSD Foundation 2026 Fundraising Campaign, FreeBSD, and "My journey to the BSDs": Roy Schestowitz : BSD news
Applications: Yazi the Terminal-based File Manager and LLMs Destroy a Linux Machine (or Virtual Machine): Roy Schestowitz : good and bad
Security Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Security patches and more
Ubuntu Snap Prompting Improvements, Ubuntu Problems, and Slopfest: Roy Schestowitz : Canonical leftovers
New/Existing Releases: EasyOS Excalibur-series version 7.3.1, Debian-Based Parrot 7.2, Debian-Based Synex 13, and Arch-Based PrismLinux 2026.05.05: Roy Schestowitz : Some distro news or reviews
Red Hat Summit, Paid-for Puff Pieces, and Buzzwords Aplenty ("Quantum" Vapourware and Fetishising Slop): Roy Schestowitz : IBM stuff
Kernel: Safe ZFS Tuning Practices for Production Databases, Scare-Mongering Over IPSec- and AFS-Related Bug, Still Some Buzz Over “Copy Fail”: Roy Schestowitz : kernel stuff
Open Hardware/Modding: 3D-printing, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and Pocket Linux Lab": Roy Schestowitz : hardware projects and components
KDE/Qt: KStars and Photoflare: Roy Schestowitz : Some KDE development or Qt work
GNU/Linux and Android Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : mostly GNU/Linux picks
Programming Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Development related news
Education: Rlang, Perl Toolchain Summit 2026, BSDCan 2026, and More: Roy Schestowitz : Events and similar
Content Management Systems (CMS) / Static Site Generators (SSG): WordPress, Hugo, and "writing a blog post without a screen": Roy Schestowitz : Putting together sites and pages
Web Browsers/Web Servers/Feed Readers: Tor Browser 15.0.13, Article previews in RSS, Chrome, and Mozilla: Roy Schestowitz : Web related stories
Send your talks for Akademy and update on KDE's Union style engine: Roy Schestowitz : Some KDE news
Open Acces, Free, Libre, and Open Source Software, and Standards: Roy Schestowitz : mostly FOSS for today

2026-05-09

KDE Frameworks 6.26 Improves Support for Kirigami and QtQuick-Based Apps: Marius Nestor : KDE Frameworks 6.26 open-source software suite is out now with various improvements and bug fixes for KDE apps and the Plasma desktop environment. Here’s what’s new!
A Simple One-Click Mitigation for ‘Copy Fail’ and ‘Dirty Frag’ for Debian, Ubuntu, Mint, and Other Debian‑Based Distros: Rianne Schestowitz : A trusted Debian dev turns scary new kernel bugs into a temporary one‑click fix until distros ship permanent patches
Stable kernels: Linux 7.0.5, Linux 6.18.28, Linux 6.12.87, Linux 6.6.138, Linux 6.1.171, Linux 5.15.205, Linux 5.10.255, Linux 6.1.172, and Linux 5.15.206: Rianne Schestowitz : I'm announcing the release of the 7.0.5 kernel
This Week in Plasma: ICC profiles ❤️ HDR: Rianne Schestowitz : This week saw a lot of lower-level technical improvements made throughout Plasma’s software stack
RuscaLinux – Debian-based Linux distribution optimized for Italian-speaking users: Rianne Schestowitz : RuscaLinux is a Debian-based Linux distribution optimized for Italian-speaking users
Free and Open Source Software: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
PrismLinux 2026.05.05 sports a redesigned installer, the Linux kernel 7.0, more: Rianne Schestowitz : While sporting a wide range of fixes and tweaks as usual
Today in Techrights: Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Cyber Show Going Static: Roy Schestowitz : Maybe the future of the Web is static and lightweight
Games: "How do you Pew?" and More: Roy Schestowitz : mostly from GamingOnLinux
Linux Vulnerability Mitigations (Bugs With 'Brands', Premature Disclosures): Roy Schestowitz : kernel holes talked about
tooday's howtos: Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical stories
Audiocasts/Shows: Hackaday Podcast and Emacs Chat: Roy Schestowitz : 2 episodes
Open Hardware/Modding: Android, Linux, Arduino, and SBCs: Roy Schestowitz : hardware relates stories
Red Hat Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : mostly from Red Hat's official site
OpenSUSE Planet News Roundup Tumbleweed Development Report: Roy Schestowitz : SUSE/OpenSUSE leftovers
Programming Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Development news
GNU Projects: GNUtrition 0.33.0rc1, Free Software Directory Meeting, and More: Roy Schestowitz : GNU related news
Content Management Systems (CMS) / Static Site Generators (SSG): WordPress News and Three Years in on the 11ty Bundle: Roy Schestowitz : 3 news items
Mozilla: Thunderbird Contributor Spotlight on Bogomil Shopov and Data Collection at Mozilla: Roy Schestowitz : Mozilla picks
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : FOSS picks for today, also standards
Godot 4.6.3 RC 1, Kdenlive 26.04.1, and More Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : today's leftovers
Security Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Security picks
Fighting for Software Freedom (Even in the Courtrooms): Roy Schestowitz : Fighting for freedom

2026-05-10

Giada 1.4.1 Open-Source Loop Machine Adds MIDI Control for Switching Scenes: Marius Nestor : Giada 1.4.1 open-source loop machine and music production software is now available for download with support for switching scenes via keyboard or MIDI, displaying inactive scenes, and more.
Firefox 150.0.2 Improves Webcam Support, Split View, PDF Viewer, and More: Marius Nestor : Firefox 150.0.2 open-source web browser is now available for download with improvements to the Split View feature, built-in PDF viewer, search suggestions, video calls, and more.
Shelly 2.2.4 Arch Linux GUI Package Manager Brings Smarter Fuzzy Search: Marius Nestor : Shelly 2.2.4 open-source graphical package manager for Arch Linux distributions is now available for download with various improvements. Here’s what’s new!
Good Job Dell and Lenovo! Hope Others Follow You: Rianne Schestowitz : Lenovo and Dell are now funding the service that ships firmware to millions of Linux devices
Free and Open Source Software: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
FFmpeg 8.1.1 Released with Numerous Fixes & Improvements (PPA Updated): Rianne Schestowitz : FFmpeg, the popular multimedia library, released new 8.1.1 version few days ago
Why Linux is my IDE: Rianne Schestowitz : I treat my Linux system, with its array of programming tools
Gentoo Linux has always been a bit of a fascinating distro: Rianne Schestowitz : Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents:
Linux mascot Tux the penguin hits 30 years old — Linus Torvalds outlined the design of the 'slightly overweight penguin' on May 9, 1996: Rianne Schestowitz : The contented penguin had to be overweight like it had eaten a bucketful of herring
Aurora is the KDE side of Bluefin, and it might be the most polished Linux desktop right now: Rianne Schestowitz : I'm a huge fan of Linux's KDE. It's my favorite desktop environment by far
KDE Dolphin does file management better than GNOME—here's why: Rianne Schestowitz : I'm not currently a KDE user—I prefer GNOME, but I'm happy to give kudos where kudos are due
Android Leftovers: Rianne Schestowitz : How to join (or leave) the Android Auto beta while it's still open
Today in Techrights: Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Microsoft's Code Entrapment (Microsoft GitHub) in Trouble a Month After Its Chief Quietly Quits Microsoft: Roy Schestowitz : more bad news for them
GNU/Linux and Free Software Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : mostly GNU/Linux news
today's howtos: Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical picks
GNU/Linux distributions without systemd, Russell Coker on Systemd, Mobile Linux, and Containers; HaikuOS, running different GNU/Linux distros directly in your browser, and EasYOS: Roy Schestowitz : distro news
Retro, SBCs, 8-bit, and More: Roy Schestowitz : Open Hardware and old things resuscitated
Remove-after Annotations for Debian Files and Packaging Amazfish for Debian: Roy Schestowitz : Debian picks
GNU/Linux, BSD, and Mobile Platforms: Roy Schestowitz : mostly GNU/Linux leftovers
Security Leftovers (Lots of Scaremongering Over Linux for Yet-Unknown Bug): Roy Schestowitz : Security stories
Programming Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Development news
Web and Standards Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : browsers and more
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : FOSS picks
New Releases of Distributions and Operating Systems: Sculpt OS, Grml, Commodore OS, and Linux Lite: Roy Schestowitz : 4 recent releases

2026-05-11

IPFire 2.29 Core Update 201 Linux Firewall Distro Released with DNS Firewall: Marius Nestor : IPFire 2.29 Core Update 201 has been released today as the latest stable version of this open-source, free, hardened, versatile, state-of-the-art firewall based on Linux.
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: May 10th, 2026: Marius Nestor : The 291st installment of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup is here for the week ending May 10th, 2026.
MX Linux 25.2 Enters Public Beta Testing with New Text Mode Installer: Marius Nestor : MX Linux 25.2 is now available for public beta testing based on the Debian 13.4 release and featuring a new text mode installer, as well as numerous other installer improvements.
SparkyLinux 8.3 Released with Support for Linux Kernel 7.0, Debian 13.4 Base: Marius Nestor : SparkyLinux 8.3 distribution is now available for download with support for Linux kernel 7.0, based on Debian 13 “Trixie”. Here’s what’s new!
Ubuntu 26.10 (Stonking Stingray) release date & schedule: Rianne Schestowitz : Grab your diary and jot down the date, as Ubuntu 26.10 ‘Stonking Stingray’ is going to be released on 15 October, 2026
Sipeed launches K3 Pico-ITX and CoM260 boards with SpacemiT RISC-V SoC: Rianne Schestowitz : Sipeed also lists software support for Bianbu OS, Ubuntu 26.04, OpenHarmony 6.0, OpenKylin, Deepin, and Fedora on the K3 Pico-ITX platform
Review: Fedora 44: Rianne Schestowitz : Fedora is a Linux distribution which probably needs no introduction
Free and Open Source Software: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Alexandre Oliva: software in the public domain: Rianne Schestowitz : When I was a kid learning to write my first programs in a programmable calculator with a 1-line display and some 1.4K "program steps" (whatever that meant) of memory
SpacemiT K3 integrates 8-core RISC-V CPU cluster and 60 TOPS AI engine: Rianne Schestowitz : According to Banana Pi Open Source Hardware on social media
Why I just can't love Linux Mint: Rianne Schestowitz : Linux Mint is a stable, reliable, and user-friendly Linux distro that provides a smooth transition for Windows users coming to Linux
Debian's next release just made it near-impossible for tampered binaries to sneak onto your PC: Rianne Schestowitz : The Linux community has been working on solving the attack vector
Stable kernels: Linux 7.0.6, and Linux 6.18.29: Rianne Schestowitz : I'm announcing the release of the 7.0.6 kernel
Restriced by the West, Huawei's Open Source HarmonyOS Now Powers 55 Million Devices: Rianne Schestowitz : It seems that Huawei has managed to create an ecosystem of hardware as well as software
Manjaro 26.1 Preview Unveils New Features: Rianne Schestowitz : The latest Manjaro 26.1 preview has been released with new desktop versions, a new kernel, and more
Free and Open Source Software, howtos and Installations: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Sparky 8.3: Rianne Schestowitz : There is the third update available for Sparky 8 – 8.3
Android Leftovers: Rianne Schestowitz : I added a Windows-style taskbar to Android, and it just makes sense
Terminal: Fish vs Bash, cURL, and Powerful Command-Like Utilities: Roy Schestowitz : recent articles from Valnet
Gaming With Android and With GNU/Linux: Roy Schestowitz : 2 Valnet articles
Red Hat/Fedora: Bazzite 44 Update, Flatseal, Qubes OS: Roy Schestowitz : 4 picks for today, mostly from Valnet
Homelabs and private cloud workspace at home: Roy Schestowitz : a couple more picks from Valnet
GNU/Linux Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : mostly from Valnet
Today in Techrights: Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Tux Machines' Upcoming Community Events and Web Autonomy: Roy Schestowitz : There's a lot to be celebrated
today's howtos: Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical posts
Open Hardware/Modding: ESP32, RISC-V, and More: Roy Schestowitz : hardware related news
Ubuntu (Microsoft Canonical) and Fedora (IBM) Promoting Ponzi Scheme of Slop for No Good Reason (No User Demand for That): Roy Schestowitz : getting worse
Security Leftovers, Kernel Focus: Roy Schestowitz : Kernel related too
Programming Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Development leftovers
Databases: MySQL and SQLite Analysis and More: Roy Schestowitz : a pair of new analyses
KDE: Oxygen’s Revival and Tushar Gupta Works on Plasma NM: Roy Schestowitz : KDE updates
AMD and Nvidia Changes in Linux: Roy Schestowitz : a triplet of updates
GNU/Linux and BSD Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : mostly GNU/Linux today
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software and Web Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : mostly Web news
Running Old Windows Inside GNU/Linux (WSL9x): Running Old Windows With GNU/Linux (WSL9x) Inside : 2 new links

2026-05-12

Audacious 4.6 Media Player Promises File Browser Plugin, Beta Out Now: Marius Nestor : Audacious 4.6 open-source media player is now available for public beta testing with a File Browser plugin, a macOS Now Playing plugin, support for playing Musepack SV8 files, and much more.
GStreamer 1.28.3 Adds NXP i.MX 8M Plus Hardware-Accelerated H.265 Encoding: Marius Nestor : GStreamer 1.28.3 has been released today as the third maintenance update to the latest and greatest GStreamer 1.28 series of this powerful, free, open-source, and cross-platform multimedia framework.
Fwupd 2.1.3 Linux Firmware Updater Adds Support for SHIFT6mq and SHIFTphone 8: Marius Nestor : Fwupd 2.1.3 Linux firmware updater is now available for download with support for the SHIFT6mq and SHIFTphone 8 modular smartphones, as well as various other improvements.
LibreOffice 25.8.7 Announced as the Last Update in the LibreOffice 25.8 Series: Marius Nestor : LibreOffice 25.8.7 is now available for download as the seventh and last maintenance update to the latest LibreOffice 25.8 office suite series with more than 10 bug fixes.
Pi Slate – A Raspberry Pi 5 handheld Linux cyberdeck with a 5-inch 1920×720 touchscreen display: Rianne Schestowitz : We previously wrote about Carbon’s CyberT, a Blackberry-style Raspberry Pi CM4 handheld Linux cyberdeck designed for Kali Linux and penetration testing
Ubuntu 26.04 vs. Fedora 44: After years of testing both Linux distros, here's my verdict: Rianne Schestowitz : Ubuntu and Fedora are two powerhouse Linux distributions
Milk-V Jupiter2 brings SpacemiT K3 RISC-V platform to Pico-ITX form factor: Rianne Schestowitz : Software support listed by Milk-V includes Bianbu 3.0, Ubuntu 26.04, OpenHarmony 6.0, OpenKylin, Deepin, and Fedora
Free and Open Source Software: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Switching From Windows to Linux? These 15 Pro Tips Make Ubuntu Feel Like Home: Rianne Schestowitz : I've been using Ubuntu for decades. Whether you're new to the OS or returning to it after a while
Android Leftovers: Rianne Schestowitz : Android 17 could let you remove a major Pixel feature
Linux Mint vs. Elementary OS: I compared both distros, and here's my advice: Rianne Schestowitz : If you're looking for a user-friendly Linux distribution
ALBA Linux Project – Japanese Linux distribution: Rianne Schestowitz : ALBA Linux Project is an Ubuntu-based Linux distribution that’s developed by a Japanese student
Free and Open Source Software, and Benchmark: Rianne Schestowitz : I’ll put this mini PC through its paces from a Linux perspective
Two years without a laptop taught me what Android can't do (and Linux can): Rianne Schestowitz : Two years ago, I replaced my laptop with an Android-based desktop
Android Leftovers: Rianne Schestowitz : Android Owners: You Could Get Part of Google's $135 Million Data Settlement
Today in Techrights: Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
today's howtos: Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical posts
Games: Moving to GNU/Linux, Godot 4.7 Beta 2, New Steam Games Playable on the Steam Deck, and More: Roy Schestowitz : gaming leftovers
Databases: PgBouncer 1.25.2, gAdmin 4 9.15, Ajqvue 3.6, pgFormatter v5.10, and More: Roy Schestowitz : mostly but not only postgres
Microsoft, Slop, and Paid-for Red Hat Pieces: Roy Schestowitz : Red Hat leftovers
Debian: Freexian Collaborators, Colin Watson, and Tails Release: Roy Schestowitz : Debian news
News About BSD and ZFS in Particular: Roy Schestowitz : ZFS and more
Linux Foundation Tries to Devote Resources to Kernel (Linux) After Criticism, Partners With Sonatype: Roy Schestowitz : 2 news picks
Audiocasts/Shows: Social Control Media, Linux User Space, LINUX Unplugged, and Late Night Linux: Roy Schestowitz : 4 new episodes
Open Hardware/Modding: RISC-V, Raspberry Pi, and More: Roy Schestowitz : Hardware picks
GNU and Software Freedom / Digital Sovereignty Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : freedom-focused picks
Content Management Systems (CMS) / Static Site Generators (SSG): Hosting, WordPress, "Out With the JS, In With the HTML": Roy Schestowitz : mindset changes
cURL's Stenberg: "Mythos" is Marketing Hype by Sleazy Slop Peddler, Anthropic: Roy Schestowitz : indeed
Programming Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Development news
Web Browsers/Web Servers/Feed Readers Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Firefox and more
Education and Standards in the News: Roy Schestowitz : 3 more stories
Security Breaches, Patches, and Linux Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt/Fear-mongering/Dramatisation: Roy Schestowitz : FUD and more
GNOME Desktop/GTK: Agile Rates After Launch and Flatpak Sandbox Escape via Yelp: Roy Schestowitz : Red Hat and others
GNU/Linux Distributions and Operating System Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : a few more links
Joining This Year's Tux Machines Anniversary Party: Roy Schestowitz : exactly 4 weeks away

2026-05-13

Fedora Linux 44 Is Now Available for Download, Here’s What’s New: Marius Nestor : Fedora Linux 44 distribution is now available for download powered by Linux kernel 6.19 and featuring the latest GNOME 50 and KDE Plasma 6.6 desktop environments, and many other enhancements.
Debian 14 “Forky” to Ship with Reproducible Packages, LoongArch64 Support: Marius Nestor : The upcoming Debian 14 “Forky” operating system series will ship with reproducible package builds and official support for the LoongArch64 architecture.
KDE Plasma 6.6.5 Is Out Now to Improve Performance for NVIDIA GPU Users: Marius Nestor : KDE Plasma 6.6.5 is now available as the fifth maintenance update in the KDE Plasma 6.6 desktop environment series with various improvements and bug fixes.
Fedora Kinoite vs. Silverblue: My verdict after testing both immutable Linux distros: Rianne Schestowitz : Fedora offers two different takes on an immutable option
Elementary OS vs. Linux Mint: I compared my once favorite distro to the Windows alternative: Rianne Schestowitz : If you're looking for a user-friendly Linux distribution
Free and Open Source Software: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Linux has quietly become more forward-thinking than Windows, and these 6 features prove it: Rianne Schestowitz : The Linux desktop market share is ridiculously tiny next to the sheer dominance of Windows 11, and there's simply no denying that
Android Leftovers: Rianne Schestowitz : Android’s desktop OS for ‘Googlebook’ leaks with basic features, virtual desktops, terminal
Linux 7.1-rc3: Roy Schestowitz : RC3 is ready
'Tech' Media Keeps Hyping Up Local Privilege Escalation, Cites Microsoft as 'Linux Authority' (FUD Source): Roy Schestowitz : poor coverage
Microsoft Windows in Montenegro: From 99% to Just 60% (or About 20% if One Counts Mobile as Well): Roy Schestowitz : Microsoft has mass layoffs impacting its most experienced workers
Today in Techrights: Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Perl: This week in PSC and More: Roy Schestowitz : 3 picks for today/this week
Games: Arcade, Against Coyote, Steam Deck, and More: Roy Schestowitz : gaming leftovers
Fedora, Flatpak, and IBM Red Hat's Annual Event Being About 90% About Slop and Selling Microsoft: Roy Schestowitz : not looking inspiring
In praise of the Linux kernel netconsole, Mythos hype/FUD, Cloudflare on QUIC bug, and Linux culling more hardware support: Roy Schestowitz : Linux news
Graphics: NVIDIA VA-API Driver 0.0.17 and AMD Fixes Linux HDMI 2.1 DSC Limitation: Roy Schestowitz : Stack for displays and more
today's howtos: Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical posts
Fedora Atomic and Red Hat's (or IBM's) Latest Paid-for 'Articles' About Itself: Roy Schestowitz : Little community left
Red Hat Announcements and Packaging of Commoditised Pieces: Roy Schestowitz : Red Hat leftovers
Open Hardware/Modding: RISC-V, Pine64, and More: Roy Schestowitz : Hardware leftovers/projects
Security News and Many Holes in Proprietary Software: Roy Schestowitz : Security leftovers
Programming Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Development picks for today
Content Management Systems (CMS) / Static Site Generators (SSG): Against JavaScript, Keeping Things Simple and More Picks: Roy Schestowitz : site-building stories
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software, Web Habits, and Standards: Roy Schestowitz : FOSS and more
GNU/Linux and BSD Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : mostly GNU/Linux stories

2026-05-14

PipeWire 1.6.5 Brings Extra Security Checks and Hardening Fixes to Pulse Server: Marius Nestor : PipeWire 1.6.5 audio/video server for Linux is now available for download with extra security checks and hardening fixes, removal of the pipe filter in filter-graph, and various bug fixes.
KDE Plasma 6.7 Desktop Environment Is Now Available for Public Beta Testing: Marius Nestor : KDE Plasma 6.7 desktop environment is now available for public beta testing with various new features, improvements, and bug fixes. Here’s what’s new!
My new favorite Android file manager is way better than Google's default - and it's free: Rianne Schestowitz : I've tried so many Android file managers over the years
Graphs 2.0 Beta Brings Serious Plotting Power to the Linux Desktop: Rianne Schestowitz : With new data types, improved imports, error bars, and UI tweaks, Graphs 2.0 beta aims to become the go-to plotting tool for serious Linux data work
CachyOS vs. MX Linux: Are you seeking speed or stability in your distro?: Rianne Schestowitz : Both CachyOS and MX Linux sit atop the Distrowatch Page Hit Ranking list
Plasma secrets: Windows position for naughty apps: Rianne Schestowitz : From my experience, positioning issues apply to mostly non-Plasma software, like say GIMP or LibreOffice
PantherX OS – Linux distribution based on Guix: Rianne Schestowitz : PantherX OS is a Linux distribution based on Guix
Free and Open Source Software, and Benchmark: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Why a digital document is a piece of software, and what that means for your freedom: Rianne Schestowitz : Most people, including many competent software developers, think of a digital document the way they think of a sheet of paper
Android Leftovers: Rianne Schestowitz : Android adds a feature to stop you from doomscrolling
Every project has politics: Rianne Schestowitz : From time to time you’ll see someone talk about keeping politics out of open source
6 ways I use Fedora 44 beyond the basics - and why it's ready for anything: Rianne Schestowitz : Fedora 44 is fast, stable, and surprisingly flexible
Free and Open Source Software, and Benchmark: Rianne Schestowitz : This is a new series looking at the Minisforum MS-02 Ultra 285HX Mini Workstation running Linux
Yocto Project 6.0 “Wrynose” released with Linux 6.18 LTS: Rianne Schestowitz : The Yocto Project 6.0, codenamed “Wrynose”, has just been released with Linux 6.18 LTS
Android Leftovers: Rianne Schestowitz : This Android feature can predict your every move, and it's rolling out now
Today in Techrights: Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
LWN on Kernel Space: Slop Versus Responsible Disclosure Practices, Hyrum's Law, and Hardware-assisted Arm VMs for s390: Roy Schestowitz : outside paywall today
Web Sites and Free Software: PersonalSit.es, Kanata, Neovim/Lilypond: Roy Schestowitz : misc. stories
Inkscape supports German petition to recognize Open Source volunteers: Roy Schestowitz : Inkscape is driven by volunteers who gift us
Framework Meets RISC-V: Roy Schestowitz : RISC-V on modular hardware
NetBSD 11.0 RC4 available!: Roy Schestowitz : please help testing
RMS (Dr. Stallman) Public Presentation Next Month in Germany: Roy Schestowitz : Germany is moving to GNU/Linux. Windows is moving down.
WINE or Emulation: Cemu, Proton, and WINE News: Roy Schestowitz : 4 articles for today
Fedora Under IBM Getting Odd, Fedora Hummingbird Promotes Slop Plagiarism: Roy Schestowitz : Fedora news
Latest Self-Serving Fake Articles About Red Hat, Slop and Buzzwords (IBM Makes It Worse): Roy Schestowitz : latest from redhat.com and more
Another catchy name (for hype) in a Linux local-privilege-escalation (LPE) bug: Roy Schestowitz : here they go again
Graphics: dual-monitor Linux setup seamless and Linux scheduler patches improve frame rates on low-end PCs: Roy Schestowitz : Graphics news
today's howtos: Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical posts
Proprietary: Qt, Winpodx, and More: Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux and more
Games: Unreal Engine 5.8, Steam Controller, and More: Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux-centric picks
Programming Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Development leftovers
FSF / Software Freedom / Digital Sovereignty: Upcoming RMS Talk and New Release of GNUtrition: Roy Schestowitz : 2 picks for tonight
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software, Events, and Standards: Roy Schestowitz : mostly FOSS leftovers
Distributions and Operating Systems: BSD, EasyOS, Debian, and Ubuntu: Roy Schestowitz : OS related leftovers
GNU/Linux Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : kernel and more
Security Patches and Incidents: Roy Schestowitz : Security leftovers

2026-05-15

Fedora Hummingbird: Taking the Hummingbird model to the full operating system: Rianne Schestowitz : At Red Hat Summit 2026, we’re announcing Fedora Hummingbird — a new container-based rolling Fedora Linux distribution
AGL combines Xen, Zephyr, and Linux containers in new SDV platform: Rianne Schestowitz : Automotive Grade Linux (AGL) has announced the initial availability of its open source SoDeV reference platform for software-defined vehicles (SDVs)
Stable kernels: Linux 7.0.7, Linux 6.18.30 and Linux 6.12.88: Rianne Schestowitz : I'm announcing the release of the 7.0.7 kernel
KDE Gear 26.08 release schedule: Rianne Schestowitz : This is the release schedule the release team agreed on
KLV-Airedale – lightweight Void Linux-based distribution: Rianne Schestowitz : KLV-Airedale is a lightweight Linux distribution based on Void Linux
Free and Open Source Software: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
I became a better Linux user by watching these 10 YouTube channels: Rianne Schestowitz : One of my favorite parts of being a Linux user is the lively community
Linux is incredible, but these 4 things will frustrate you if you're not ready: Rianne Schestowitz : Switching from Windows to Linux is one of the best things I’ve done in 2026
Android Leftovers: Rianne Schestowitz : Google may finally let you move passkeys to another password manager on Android
Open Hardware/Modding: PinkPad, Security Cam, and More: Roy Schestowitz : Projects and fun
Today in Techrights: Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Finland's Embrace of GNU/Linux in 2026: Roy Schestowitz : there is something big going on
PostgreSQL 18.4, 17.10, 16.14, 15.18, and 14.23 Released!: Roy Schestowitz : This release fixes 11 security vulnerabilities and over 60 bugs
Microsoft Windows Has Fallen to New Lows in Monaco, GNU/Linux Has Gained Plenty: Roy Schestowitz : In Monaco, people don't choose GNU/Linux to save money
Two Years After the Tux Machines Community Was Attacked (Lawfare) We Explain What Happened: Roy Schestowitz : The public needs to be aware
Open Hardware/Modding: Hacking, Repairing, and Customising: Roy Schestowitz : Hardware picks
Red Hat: Christian Hergert Leaving, Slopfest, Paid-for Fake 'Articles' (Promoting Slop), and Mostly Shallow Buzzwords: Roy Schestowitz : IBM's impact
Linux and BSD Kernel, RDNA 3 and RDNA 2 Changes: Roy Schestowitz : kernel level things
Audiocasts/Shows: Ask Noah Show and BSD Now: Roy Schestowitz : 2 new episodes
today's howtos: Roy Schestowitz : only 3 today
Applications: BleachBit, Scrcpy, and More: Roy Schestowitz : Software news
Games: Hatred of Slop, The Talos Principle 3, and More: Roy Schestowitz : only GamingOnLinux today
WWW: I Run GNU/Linux in the Browser Now, PDFview Chromium PDFViewer, WordPress, and More: Roy Schestowitz : Web related picks
Programming Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Development picks
Security Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Security related picks
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : and some more FOSS-related beats
Fighting for Freedom of the Press: Roy Schestowitz : Because one cannot win without a fight

2026-05-16

KDE Receives Over €1M from Sovereign Tech Fund for Software Development: Marius Nestor : The KDE Project will receive over €1 million EUR (~ $1,5 million USD) from The Sovereign Tech Fund to continue and improve software development for KDE Plasma, KDE Linux, and KDE apps.
Ubuntu 25.10 Users Can Now Upgrade to Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, Here’s How: Marius Nestor : A step-by-step and easy-to-follow tutorial (with screenshots) on how to upgrade your Ubuntu 25.10 (Questing Quokka) installations to Ubuntu 26.04 LTS (Resolute Raccoon).
Six-Year-Old Linux Kernel Flaw Lets Unprivileged Users Read Root-Owned Files: Marius Nestor : A six-year-old security flaw in the Linux kernel can let an unprivileged user read root-owned files. The flaw was reported by Qualys and patched on May 14th, 2026.
Shelly 2.3 GUI Package Manager for Arch Linux Brings Performance Improvements: Marius Nestor : Shelly 2.3 open-source graphical package manager for Arch Linux distributions is now available for download with performance improvements, translations support, code clean ups, and bug fixes.
Debian 13.5 “Trixie” Released with 144 Bug Fixes and 103 Security Updates: Marius Nestor : Debian 13.5 is now available for download as a new point release to Debian 13 “Trixie” with 144 bug fixes and 103 security updates.
Rescuezilla 2.6.2 System Recovery Live ISO Adds Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Support: Marius Nestor : Rescuezilla 2.6.2 distribution is now available for download with a new build based on Ubuntu 26.04 LTS “Resolute Racoon” and other changes. Here’s what’s new!
Heroes of Fedora Quality for Fedora 44: Rianne Schestowitz : Fedora 44 is out, and in this post we’d like to highlight the top Fedora Quality contributors who helped us reach the finish line
Stable kernels: Linux 7.0.8, Linux 6.18.31, Linux 6.12.89, Linux 6.6.139, Linux 6.1.173, Linux 5.15.207, and Linux 5.10.256: Rianne Schestowitz : I'm announcing the release of the 7.0.8 kernel
This Week in Plasma: 6.7 beta release: Rianne Schestowitz : This week we released a public beta of Plasma 6.7, ready for testing
Free and Open Source Software: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
There is no digital sovereignty without ODF: Rianne Schestowitz : This is why LibreOffice, and its derivatives such as Collabora Office and Online
2 beginner Linux distros that don't force you to use the terminal: Rianne Schestowitz : Are you switching over from Windows to Linux
6 Linux distros that were huge once, but barely matter now: Rianne Schestowitz : Linux was the Wild West of computing in the late 1990s and early 2000s
Linux devs are fighting the new age-gated internet: Roy Schestowitz : The open-source community is looking for a way out of the wave of new laws requiring operating systems to collect users’ ages
Videos: GNU/Linux, Free Software, and More: Roy Schestowitz : Linux focus
Today in Techrights: Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Recent Leftovers: howtos, Fedora/Red Hat, Mobile, and Obnam: Roy Schestowitz : misc. leftovers
GNOME Desktop: GNOME Foundation Update and This Week in GNOME: Roy Schestowitz : GNOME news roundups
Games: Subnautica 2, SteamOS Manager, New Steam Games with Native GNU/Linux Builds, and More: Roy Schestowitz : about a dozen new picks
Kubernetes v1.36 and Various Roles in Server, Even Slop Fondling: Roy Schestowitz : Server centric uses
Security Leftovers and Windows TCO: Roy Schestowitz : little of the latter
today's howtos: Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical posts
Fedora, Red Hat, and Rocky Linux Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : various RHEL-related things too
Freexian Collaborators' Debian Contributions and New Debian Contributors: Roy Schestowitz : Contributions and more
Ubuntu 26.04 Review and More Canonical/Ubuntu Picks: Roy Schestowitz : Canonical/Ubuntu leftovers
Open Hardware/Modding: RISC-V, Raspberry Pi's Resort to Slop, and More: Roy Schestowitz : Hardware related news/projects
GNU Projects: coreutils, emacs, and GIMP: Roy Schestowitz : some GNU news
Programming Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Development picks for this weekend
Databases: CloudNativePG Has New Releases, MariaDB Hack, and More: Roy Schestowitz : DB-related stuff
FreeBSD: Experience With FreeBSD on OVH; FreeBSD Resource Monitoring, Accounting, and Troubleshooting: Roy Schestowitz : FreeBSD picks
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software and Standards Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : mostly FOSS leftovers
GNOME Graphs and GLib/GObject (Christian Hergert After Red Hat): Roy Schestowitz : GNOME picks

2026-05-17

Ubuntu Touch OTA 1.3 Improves Handling of Desktop Apps on Lomiri and Fixes Bugs: Marius Nestor : Ubuntu Touch OTA 1.3 update is now rolling out with improvements to handling of desktop apps on Lomiri, improved handling of docks with input devices, improved playback of AMR voice message sent via MMS, and other changes.
Parrot 7.2 Is Now Officially Available for Download with “Copy Fail” Patch: Marius Nestor : Parrot 7.2 penetration testing distribution is now available for download with updated tools, security patches, and Linux kernel 6.19.13. Here’s what else is new!
Fragnesia Is Yet Another Local Privilege Escalation Flaw in Linux Kernel: Marius Nestor : Fragnesia is a new local privilege escalation flaw in the Linux kernel that may lead to local privilege escalation. Patch now!
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: May 17th, 2026: Marius Nestor : The 292nd installment of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup is here for the week ending May 17th, 2026.
Using the Slackware Community Forge: Rianne Schestowitz : I wanted to share some news with you. After weeks of hard work and being forced to learn new tech from scratch
Start with Fedora KDE or Kubuntu: Rianne Schestowitz : I regularly read questions from new users on Reddit and KDE’s discussion forum asking what Linux-based operating system they should start out with
I Gave Desktop Email Clients Another Shot and This New App Delivered: Rianne Schestowitz : Btw, it is lightweight, open source, and not built on Electron
Free and Open Source Software: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Android Leftovers: Rianne Schestowitz : These Android Auto and CarPlay features are built in, but most drivers never find them
OpenSUSE Planet News Roundup, OpenSUSE Build Service (OBS), and Tumbleweed's Review of the Week: Roy Schestowitz : OpenSUSE news
Today in Techrights: Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
City Have Made It: Roy Schestowitz : A domestic treble is attainable
Shout-out to Aura Salla for Pursuing Software Freedom in Finland: Roy Schestowitz : The topic is self-determination through technical means is a growing trend in politics
Mozilla Firefox Can be Ignored by American Federal Sites: Roy Schestowitz : The Web became so awful
Development and Coding Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Programming related picks
Linux Kernel Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : 3 stories
today's howtos: Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical picks
Databases: SQLAlchemy, SQL, and More: Roy Schestowitz : DB leftovers
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : FOSS leftovers
Audiocasts/Shows: BSD Now and This Week in Linux: Roy Schestowitz : 2 new episodes
GNU/Linux and BSD Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : today's leftovers
Security, Proprietary Linux, and More: Roy Schestowitz : 5 more stories
OmniOS Community Edition r151058: Roy Schestowitz : Note that LTS r151046 is now end-of-life
ZenLake OS 26.04: Roy Schestowitz : ZenLake OS 26.04 is now available based on Ubuntu 26.04 (Resolute Raccoon)

2026-05-18

Stable kernels: Linux 7.0.9, Linux 6.18.32, Linux 6.12.90, and Linux 6.6.140: Rianne Schestowitz : I'm announcing the release of the 7.0.9 kernel
Extrox Linux: Audiophile-Friendly MX Spin with an Arch Twin: Rianne Schestowitz : From the MX Linux community comes Extrox, a duo of Xfce-based spins—one MX
Review: Sylve on FreeBSD: Rianne Schestowitz : Sylve is in its fairly early stages and has just recently been added to the FreeBSD "latest" repository
Free and Open Source Software: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
I ditched laggy Linux remote desktop for this browser-based setup: Rianne Schestowitz : I decided to give the open-source remote access gateway Apache Guacamole a try
Linux gets Nvidia Reflex and AMD Anti-Lag on any GPU: Rianne Schestowitz : Big news for Linux gamers, especially eSports players
Proton-CachyOS 11 pushes Linux gaming further with OptiScaler integration: Rianne Schestowitz : The Linux community has made significant progress in terms of gaming
Free and Open Source Software, and Review: Rianne Schestowitz : There are a few packages to install in CachyOS before I’m ready to test software designed to use the NPU
This ultra-lightweight Linux OS just saved my Windows 10 laptop from the scrapheap: Rianne Schestowitz : Built on a rock-solid Debian base, Q4OS uses a forgotten desktop environment to breathe new life into bloated, older hardware
This open-source chip design could do for hardware what Linux did for software: Rianne Schestowitz : As I write this, there are basically two types of CPU that matter: x86 and ARM
Android Leftovers: Rianne Schestowitz : BOOX Go Gen 2 Lumi review: E-Ink Android tablet with stunning hardware and rich software
LibrePlan 1.6.0 Released With Better Collaboration Tools and 15 New Languages: Rianne Schestowitz : The open source web-based project management platform adds email workflows
stocksTUI – check stock prices, crypto, news, and historical charts: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Turning an $80 Android tablet into a Debian Linux PC: Rianne Schestowitz : So developer tech4bot decided to set a cheap Android tablet free by turning porting Linux to run on it
Sasha Levin (GAFAM) Wants 'Killswitch' for Linux (the Kernel): Roy Schestowitz : some articles on 'killswitch'
Kernel Space: Anbernic RG DS Gets a New Linux Firmware and Leveraging zram to Save Money: Roy Schestowitz : a pair of news picks
Today in Techrights: Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Fish Shell: Roy Schestowitz : Yesterday we spent about 5 hours on the shells and fish
Using Raspberry Pi as One's Main Desktop, Turning Raspberry Pis Into a Powerful Docker Swarm Cluster: Roy Schestowitz : 2 recent Valnet articles
Recent Proxmox and TrueNAS Articles: Roy Schestowitz : Managing one's clusters
GNU/Linux Distributions and Operating Systems: PuterOS, Lubuntu, and More: Roy Schestowitz : Recent Valnet articles, inc. Lubuntu rave
Finding Software Replacements in GNU/Linux: Roy Schestowitz : 3 new examples
GNU/Linux HowTos, K Desktop Environment vs GNOME, and More: Roy Schestowitz : a handful of recent Valnet articles
Uptime Perils and Malicious Packets: Roy Schestowitz : We don't use "cloud computing", we do our best to avoid outsourcing
Canonical/Ubuntu Family: Rescuezilla 2.6.2 and Ubuntu 26.04: Roy Schestowitz : Ubuntu leftovers
LLM Slop / Plagiarism Versus Free Software: Roy Schestowitz : 3 stories
today's howtos: Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical posts
New Release of EasyOS and Further Work: Roy Schestowitz : Latest on EasyOS
Programming Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Development related picks
Linux Source Code Shows Intel Panther Lake Plans: Roy Schestowitz : as usual
Audiocasts/Shows: Linux Saloon, mintCast, and More: Roy Schestowitz : new video and audio clips/shows
KDE: 55,041,902 Lines of Code and Joining KDE's Amharic Translation Effort: Roy Schestowitz : KDE picks
Richard Stallman's Next Talk and SFC, Which Tries to Cancel Him, on Copyleft: Roy Schestowitz : Licensing / Legal
Education and Sharing Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : FOSS and more
Distributions and Operating Systems: OSNews, BSD, and More: Roy Schestowitz : some more links
today's leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux focused leftovers

2026-05-19

Firefox 151 Is Now Available for Download, This Is What’s New: Marius Nestor : Firefox 151 open-source web browser is now available for download with support for local profile backups on Linux, the general availability of local network access restrictions, and many other changes.
DietPi 10.4 Released with Orange Pi 5B Support, DietPi-Software Improvements: Marius Nestor : DietPi 10.4 distribution for single-board computers is now available for download with support for Orange Pi 5B, DietPi-Software improvements, and other changes.
Mozilla Thunderbird 151 Enables OAuth Sign-In with Account Auto-Configuration: Marius Nestor : Mozilla Thunderbird 151 open-source email client is now available for download with OAuth sign-in support with account auto-configuration, support for sorting tasks by created or modified date, and other changes.
Ardour 9.5 Open-Source DAW Released with Chord Editing and Quantization: Marius Nestor : Ardour 9.5 open-source digital audio workstation (DAW) software is now available for download with new features, quality-of-life improvements, and bug fixes.
Wireshark 4.6.6 Is Out with Updated Protocol Support and Bug Fixes: Marius Nestor : Wireshark 4.6.6 open-source network protocol analyzer is now available for download with updated protocol and capture file support, as well as various bug fixes.
NHS Goes To War Against Open Source: Rianne Schestowitz : The NHS is preparing to close nearly all of its Open Source repositories
Peter Neumann has died: Rianne Schestowitz : Unfortunately, I email with the heartbreaking news that Peter Neumann
Free and Open Source Software: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
KDE Plasma is the Linux desktop I recommend to Windows users, but only after these tweaks: Rianne Schestowitz : KDE Plasma is already pretty much the perfect desktop environment for those switching from Windows 10 or 11
Discord: Some Odd Form of GNU/Linux Advocacy: Roy Schestowitz : a pair of pieces
Today in Techrights: Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
"Windy at the Top" for GNU/Linux and Tux Machines: Roy Schestowitz : First iteration
It Takes a Village: Roy Schestowitz : The important thing is the project, not just the faces behind it
Microsoft's Vista 11 Turns Five Soon, the Upgrade is GNU/Linux, Not Windows Vista 12 or 15 or 20 or Whatever Number They Invent Next: Roy Schestowitz : People who want Software Freedom can regain control of their computing, their data and by extension their everyday lives.
Wine 11.9: Roy Schestowitz : The Wine development release 11.9 is now available
Games: Terraria, Go, GNU/Linux on a PlayStation 5, and More: Roy Schestowitz : mostly from GamingOnLinux
Martin Pitt Leaving Red Hat, Red Hat as Microsoft Reseller, and Slop Promotion: Roy Schestowitz : Red Hat leftovers
today's howtos: Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical posts
Applications: A Look at Gaze and LibrePlan 1.6.0 Released: Roy Schestowitz : Application centric news
NetBSD, OpenBSD, and FreeBSD News: Roy Schestowitz : BSD leftovers
Microsoft Operatives Who Run OSI Promote Openwashing, Slop and Microsoft Also Promoted by 'Linux' Foundation: Roy Schestowitz : totally compromised
Games: New Steam Games Playable on the Steam Deck, "PlayStation 2 Portable", Installing GNU/Linux for Gaming with CachyOS: Roy Schestowitz : gaming leftovers
Open Hardware/Modding: Arduino, ESP32, and More: Roy Schestowitz : Hardware picks
Programming Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Development related picks
Security Fixes, Windows Back Doors, and More: Roy Schestowitz : Security leftovers
Announcing Istio 1.30.0, 1.28.7, and 1.29.3: Roy Schestowitz : Istio releases
Software Freedom, FSF, and Copycat of FSF ('SFLC'): Roy Schestowitz : some FSF related themes
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : FOSS picks
today's leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : emphasis on GNU/Linux

2026-05-20

Firefox 152 Enters Public Beta Testing with Many Changes and Improvements: Marius Nestor : Firefox 152 open-source web browser is now available for public beta testing with new “Send to Mobile” options, HDR support on Windows, improved settings, and new features for web developers.
Kubuntu vs. Fedora KDE: Which KDE Plasma distro is right for you?: Rianne Schestowitz : These two Linux distributions take different approaches to the desktop
Planet KDE: Smoke tests for fun and profit: Rianne Schestowitz : Smoking is bad for you. Testing software is good for you though
Zenclora – Debian-based desktop Linux distribution: Rianne Schestowitz : Zenclora is a Debian-based desktop Linux distribution designed for stability, daily use, gaming, and productivity
Free and Open Source Software: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Linux Vs. Windows: Which Is Better For Your PC?: Rianne Schestowitz : Meanwhile, Linux is seeing an increase in users as Microsoft continues to bungle Windows
Microsoft should be terrified of SteamOS, even if Windows owns the Steam charts: Rianne Schestowitz : Over the past few years, Valve has quietly managed to make Linux gaming feel legitimate
Pigeon: A Love Story - A catcalling game: Rianne Schestowitz : The menus were a bit laggy, but otherwise worked well on Linux
Anti-Lag 2 in Linux: Roy Schestowitz : Graphics improvements
Kernel Space Bugs: Still a Lot of Coverage About Local Privilege Escalation: Roy Schestowitz : some exaggerate it
Today in Techrights: Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
The Glass Half Full: Roy Schestowitz : we've noticed a large increase in volume of news about "Linux"
888: Roy Schestowitz : Linux is secure
Programming Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Ruby 4.0.5 and more
Forza Horizon 6 is out, Valve update Proton Hotfix for Linux: Roy Schestowitz : bugs reported
Games: Godot, DRM and More: Roy Schestowitz : gaming picks
Security Leftovers and Windows/Microsoft TCO: Roy Schestowitz : bugs, breaches, Windows/Microsoft TCO
today's howtos: Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical leftovers
Mozilla is Subverting Firefox Into Slop-Pushing Plagiarism-Excusing 'App', Tor Browser 15.0.14 and Firefox 151.0 in the News: Roy Schestowitz : Firefox gone weird
PSQL Database: pgBackRest Update, Barman 3.18.0, and plpgsql_wrap v1.0: Roy Schestowitz : postgres news
Linux Devices and Open Hardware: 8-bit Web Server, RISC-V, Raspberry Pi, and More: Roy Schestowitz : hardware picks
Latest From Red Hat's redhat.com (After Red Hat Summit 2026): Roy Schestowitz : 3 more today
Audiocasts/Shows: What’s in the SOSS?, LINUX Unplugged, Raspberry Pi on BBC, and More: Roy Schestowitz : a few more shows
today's leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux and BSD mostly
Web Browsers, Dead Web, and Making Sites Better: Roy Schestowitz : Web related picks
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software, Openwashing, and Standards: Roy Schestowitz : mostly FOSS leftovers
Summer Comes Early: Roy Schestowitz : We're still in May
Tackling Abusive Traffic: Roy Schestowitz : We are closely monitoring the situation and doing our best to mitigate

2026-05-21

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.2 Released with Optional Command-Line AI Assistant: Marius Nestor : Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.2 operating system is now available with optional command-line AI assistant, image mode enhancements, as well as updated components. Here’s what’s new!
Nitrux 6.1 Is Now Available for Download, Powered by Linux Kernel 7.0: Marius Nestor : Nitrux 6.1 immutable, systemd-free GNU/Linux distribution is now available for download with Linux kernel 7.0, Hyprland 0.55.1, Maui Apps 4.0.3, Calamares 3.4.2 installer, and more.
openSUSE Releases Agama 21 Installer with Better Network Management: Marius Nestor : openSUSE releases Agama 21 installer for Tumbleweed and Slowroll with systemd-boot support, better network management, as well as numerous new features and improvements. Here’s what’s new!
AlmaLinux to Unveil Media & Entertainment Edition at AlmaLinux Day on July 18th: Marius Nestor : The AlmaLinux OS Foundation will be hosting AlmaLinux Day on July 18th, 2026, at the E-Central DTLA Hotel in downtown Los Angeles, unveiling a new AlmaLinux edition for creatives.
Anbernic RG DS gets a brand new Linux OS, and you don't need to uninstall Android: Rianne Schestowitz : Anbernic has released a Linux-based OS for its RG DS dual-screen handheld which ships with Android
Mageia 10 RC1: Rianne Schestowitz : You may have noticed that Mageia 10 RC1 was released a few days ago
Android Leftovers: Rianne Schestowitz : Google’s Android Upgrade—Why You Need A New Phone In 2026
Open Source ONLYOFFICE Docs 9.4 Brings Dark Spreadsheets, Smarter Forms, and a Licensing Cleanup: Rianne Schestowitz : ONLYOFFICE has been putting out fairly consistent updates to its open source office suite
CookieOS – Debian-based Linux distribution: Rianne Schestowitz : CookieOS is a Debian-based distribution with a playful cookie-themed presentation
B1ackOS Linux is a Debian-based operating system: Rianne Schestowitz : B1ackOS GNU/Linux is a Debian-based operating system designed to provide a simple, privacy-conscious Linux environment with an emphasis on security-related tools
I tested KDE Plasma 6.7 beta, and it's easily my new Linux desktop of choice: Rianne Schestowitz : I took a look at how KDE Plasma 6.7 is coming along
Debian-based TileOS 2.0 arrives with multiple changes: Rianne Schestowitz : TileOS 2.0 also sports multiple package updates and substitutions
Free and Open Source Software, and Benchmark: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Android Leftovers: Rianne Schestowitz : These settings fix 90% of Android Auto's problems
Solara – Arch-based rolling release Linux distribution: Rianne Schestowitz : Solara is an Arch-based rolling release Linux distribution that focuses on offering a polished desktop experience out of the box
Free and Open Source Software, howtos and Installations: Rianne Schestowitz : The WO4 ships with 16GB of DDR4-3200 memory and a 512GB PCIe 3.0 SSD
Free and Open Source Software: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Linux power users have been doing this for years—Windows just caught up: Rianne Schestowitz : So it is for the new Grab and Move feature on Windows, which is a favorite of power users of Linux
Android Leftovers: Rianne Schestowitz : Android 16 VPN bug turns apps installed on your phone into a leaky sink
Today in Techrights: Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Friction in Fedora over [Slop] developer desktop initiative: Roy Schestowitz : a last-minute change to vote against the proposal by council member Justin Wheeler has (at least temporarily) sent it back to the drawing board
LWN: Coverage From The 2026 Linux Storage, Filesystem, Memory Management, and BPF Summit: Roy Schestowitz : some recent talks
Explaining Who and What We Are (for Our 22nd Anniversary): Roy Schestowitz : We've already received some feedback from the community and improved it accordingly
In the Red Hat Official Site About 80% of Blog Posts Are Selling Slop, Not Linux: Roy Schestowitz : really terrible!
Tux Machines Subjected to Cyberattacks: Roy Schestowitz : In the past I spoke to the cybercrime unit of British Police. Maybe it's time to do so again.
Games: Paralives, Proton 11 Beta 5, and Much More: Roy Schestowitz : gaming news
KDE and Qt: Kirigami and More: Roy Schestowitz : KDE leftovers
today's howtos: Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical leftovers
Security Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Security patches and more
Windows TCO/Back Doors and Microsoft GitHub Breach: Roy Schestowitz : GitHub is toast
Programming Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Development news
Scanner in Browser and Firefox Development Reports: Roy Schestowitz : WWW stuff
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : New WordPress release and more
Linux-centric Devices and Open Hardware: Roy Schestowitz : hardware leftovers
Kernel Space: Bugs and New Features: Roy Schestowitz : Linux leftovers
GNU/Linux Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux news

2026-05-22

Canonical Launches Ubuntu Core 26 with Live Kernel Patching, Optimized Updates: Marius Nestor : Ubuntu Core 26 is now available for download as a major update to this fully containerized variant of Ubuntu 26.04 LTS for IoT, edge, and embedded devices. Here’s what’s new!
HP Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP) 3.26.4 Drivers Add Support for New Printers: Marius Nestor : HP Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP) 3.26.4 drivers are now available for download with support for new HP printers.
Tails 7.8 Anonymous Linux OS Patches Recent Kernel Flaws, Removes Thunderbird: Marius Nestor : Tails 7.8 anonymous Linux distribution is now available for download with an updated kernel patched against recent security vulnerabilities, Tor Browser 15.0.14, and other changes.
Fedora Pulls the Plug on Deepin Over Security and Maintenance Failures: Rianne Schestowitz : After months of no responses and packages being left in disrepair
You can't install Deepin Desktop from the official Fedora repo anymore - here's why: Rianne Schestowitz : Once called the most beautiful Linux
Free and Open Source Software: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
OpenBSD 7.9 released: Roy Schestowitz : OpenBSD 7.9 RELEASED - Theo de Raadt
Today in Techrights: Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
today's howtos: Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical leftovers
Linux Devices, Open Hardware, and Gadgets: Roy Schestowitz : hardware leftovers
Firefox Redesigned: Roy Schestowitz : 3 picks regarding changes in Firefox
Games: Godot 4.6.3, Rootkits (So-called 'Anticheat'), and Proton Experimental: Roy Schestowitz : lots from GoL
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Development and more
Ongoing Microsoft Sabotage of GNU/Linux: Roy Schestowitz : 2 new picks
Security Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Security breaches, Linux focus and more
Audiocasts/Shows: Reacting to Linus Tech Tips, BSD Now, and Raspberry Pi Podcast: Roy Schestowitz : 3 new shows
today's howtos: Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical posts
Applications: 11 Open-Source WYSIWYG Editors Worth Using in 2026 and Audio Improvement in GNU/Linux: Roy Schestowitz : 2 pair of news articles
Games: Godot 4.7 Beta 3 and PS5 GNU/Linux: Roy Schestowitz : a pair of gaming picks
Linux Kernel and More: Roy Schestowitz : mostly kernel picks
Embedded Week, Banana Pi R4, and More Hardware News: Roy Schestowitz : with Linux focus
Ubuntu: FunOS in View, Canonical Promoting Microsoft and Slop, Security Flaws: Roy Schestowitz : Canonical and more
Red Hat Leftovers (Lots of Slop Promotions): Roy Schestowitz : many from redhat.com
EasyOS: ROX-Filer patch-set overhaul and pBurn optical burner version 4.4: Roy Schestowitz : some updates on the light OS
OpenSUSE: Managing System Extensions with sysextmgrcli and New Agama: Roy Schestowitz : some SUSE updates
Web Browsers/Web Servers: Vivaldi 8.0, Web History, and Announcing Web Serial Support in Firefox: Roy Schestowitz : WWW related news
PostgreSQL Releases and Events: Roy Schestowitz : PostgreSQL news
Programming Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Development related news
Standards and Sovereignty: ODF, Interoperability, and Open Access to Standards Documents: Roy Schestowitz : lots about open standards
*AGPL Licensing Disputes: Roy Schestowitz : ONLYOFFICE and Bambu Lab
Blogging Workflow, WordPress.com, and WordPress Losing Its Way as a Content Management System (CMS) Due to Slop: Roy Schestowitz : CMS picks
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : FOSS leftovers
BSD, GNU/Linux Distributions and Operating Systems in OS Museum: Roy Schestowitz : today's leftovers

2026-05-23

HP Is the Latest to Sponsor the Linux Vendor Firmware Service (LVFS): Marius Nestor : Linux Vendor Firmware Service creator Richard Hughes announced that HP has also agreed to become a premier sponsor for the LVFS.
Shelly 2.3.1 GUI Package Manager for Arch Linux Improves Notifications: Marius Nestor : Shelly 2.3.1 open-source graphical package manager for Arch Linux-based distributions is now available for download with various new features and improvements.
The new Flipper One is a pocket-sized Linux computer: Rianne Schestowitz : The hardware’s not finalized, but the more powerful Flipper One won’t be a replacement for the Flipper Zero
NanoPi NEO3 Plus is a compact RK3528A SBC with eMMC support and Gigabit Ethernet: Rianne Schestowitz : Software support includes Alpine Linux 3.23, Debian 13 Core, Ubuntu 24.04 Core
Eleven years later, my Lenovo G50 is still going strong: Rianne Schestowitz : Speaking of Kubuntu 26.04, I tried it as the guest operating system, and I didn't get far
This Week in Plasma: Xe Driver Support and Polishing Discover: Rianne Schestowitz : This week the focus was squarely on polishing up Plasma 6.7 in preparation for release on June 16th
Free and Open Source Software, Benchmark, and Review: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Forty-six free software meetups on six continents: Rianne Schestowitz : The Free Software Foundation (FSF) reports that its global call for free software supporters to organize LibreLocals this May resulted in free software supporters organizing forty-six LibreLocal events on six continents thus far
SpacemiT K3 Pico-ITX Chassis Kit Review – Part 1: Unboxing, teardown, and first boot: Rianne Schestowitz : I’ll start the review with an unboxing, a teardown, and a first boot to the pre-installed Bianbu OS
Android Leftovers: Rianne Schestowitz : I installed this simple Android launcher and it turned my phone into the ultimate gaming handheld
Linus Torvalds says AI-powered bug hunters have made Linux security mailing list ‘almost entirely unmanageable’: Roy Schestowitz : He then pointed kernelistas to the project’s documentation
Deutsche Bahn: No information under Linux: Roy Schestowitz : Deutsche Bahn locks out Linux users from its website, an error message warns of suspected bot activity. Changing the User-Agent helps.
Today in Techrights: Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
RakuOS Linux 44 2026.05.16: Roy Schestowitz : Based on Fedora 44
Recent GNU/Linux Videos: Roy Schestowitz : via Invidious
Entrapment (Microsoft GitHub) Has High TCO, Latest Examples: Roy Schestowitz : 4 more articles
EasyOS Excalibur-series 7.3.4 and EasyOS Development News: Roy Schestowitz : EasyOS picks, all from, BK
I Don't Need No Stinkin' Alarm Clock, I Have Birds: Roy Schestowitz : The logo of this site is birds
Security and Microsoft/GitHub TCO: Roy Schestowitz : Security news
Programming Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Development related picks
Content Management Systems (CMS) / Static Site Generators (SSG): Drupal, WordPress, and "Selfhosted Static Site Editor": Roy Schestowitz : Hosting one's sites
Databases/PostgreSQL: pg_mentat 1.3.0, pg_infer 1.0.0, pg_tre 1.1.1, Textpattern issues with MariaDB 11.8: Roy Schestowitz : Database related stuff
today's howtos: Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical posts
Games: Introducing the Godot Asset Store, Veridian Expanse, SNES, and More: Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux centric picks
Red Hat Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Red Hat picks and more
GNU/Linux Devices and Moddable/Hackable Hardware: Roy Schestowitz : Banana Pi and Arduino, among others
mdo on FreeBSD 15 and Moving to FreeBSD From Ubuntu: Roy Schestowitz : FreeBSD picks
Web Browsers/Mozilla/Feed Readers: Human Readability, PDFs, and VPN: Roy Schestowitz : WWW related picks
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software, Licensing, and Open Data: Roy Schestowitz : FOSS and more
GNU/Linux Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : more stories about GNU/Linux

2026-05-24

9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: May 24th, 2026: Marius Nestor : The 293rd installment of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup is here for the week ending May 24th, 2026.
I joyfully reunited with my first Linux distro at the Virtual OS Museum: Rianne Schestowitz : Feeling nostalgic? From Amiga Unix to XVM/RSX, anyone can run over 570 extinct OSes
Stable kernels: Linux 7.0.10, Linux 6.18.33, Linux 6.12.91, Linux 6.6.141, Linux 6.1.174, Linux 5.15.208, and Linux 5.10.257: Rianne Schestowitz : I'm announcing the release of the 7.0.10 kernel
Ultra Performance Tuning – Debian-based Linux distribution: Rianne Schestowitz : Ultra Performance Tuning is a Debian-based Linux distribution designed for deterministic
StackOS – Ubuntu-based Linux distribution: Rianne Schestowitz : StackOS Genesis is an Ubuntu-based Linux distribution with its own visual identity
Picking a Linux distro is the wrong first question — here's what you should ask instead: Rianne Schestowitz : A few months before Windows 10 went into extended support, I knew I wanted to move to Linux
A Linux distro once got too close to Windows, and Microsoft came for it: Rianne Schestowitz : Back in 2001, a tiny startup launched an operating system called Lindows
Free and Open Source Software: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
This super-minimalist GNOME theme is changing how I use Linux: Rianne Schestowitz : If you use GNOME, you know how this goes: install GNOME
The best Linux distro for beginners is getting a much snappier file explorer: Rianne Schestowitz : If you're on the fence about using an open-source operating system
Android Leftovers: Rianne Schestowitz : Your Android home screen widgets are about to get a ton of upgrades
Today in Techrights: Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
A Week of Shell (Shells in Standalone Tank): Roy Schestowitz : This is a very fun and rewarding hobby
Nuisance or Bad Behaviour Comes With Good Weather: Roy Schestowitz : Theft is just one aspect
Programming Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Development news
Open Hardware: GNU-like Mobile Linux Update, Flipper, and More: Roy Schestowitz : Hardware news
Security Leftovers and Linux Bugs: Roy Schestowitz : lots of the latter
today's howtos: Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical picks
Games: Snake in VBIOS, Steam, and Card Games: Roy Schestowitz : gaming news
Audiocasts/Shows: Linux Saloon 202 and 203: Roy Schestowitz : two new episodes
Web and Web Browsers: Slop Failing, Vivaldi Blocks Slop, Mozilla Collects User Data: Roy Schestowitz : Web Browsers and more
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : FOSS picks for today
GNU/Linux Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : distros and more
Another Season Comes to an End: Roy Schestowitz : Two goals disqualified by VAR
We Aim for Freedom, Not Popularity: Roy Schestowitz : it primarily focuses on Software Freedom, seeing where society and technology are heading

2026-05-25

Ubuntu-Based Rhino Linux 2026.1 Introduces Lomiri Edition, Powered by Linux 7.0: Marius Nestor : Rhino Linux 2026.1 distribution is now available for download with a new Lomiri edition, Linux kernel 7.0, Pacstall updates, and other changes. Here’s what’s new!
MKVToolNix 99.0 MKV Manipulation Tool Improves the MKVToolNix GUI, mkvmerge: Marius Nestor : MKVToolNix 99.0 open-source MKV manipulation tool is now available for download with the ability to remember the last used directory when selecting audio files, and many other changes.
Sway 1.12 Wayland Compositor Released with HDR10 Support via Vulkan Renderer: Marius Nestor : Sway 1.12 Wayland compositor is now available for download with HDR10 support when running with the Vulkan renderer, support for capturing individual windows, and other changes.
Review: Solus 4.9: Rianne Schestowitz : On the whole, Solus provided a good experience for me
Shadowfetch Linux – Debian-based distribution: Rianne Schestowitz : Shadowfetch Linux is a Debian testing derivative aimed at creative workstation users
Free and Open Source Software: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Linux isn't "better" than Windows—here's why people are switching anyway: Rianne Schestowitz : You've probably heard someone online say Linux can replace Windows
RPCS3 PS3 emulator test on Linux-hacked PS5 shows why Sony ports so few games: Rianne Schestowitz : The Linux on PS5 hack makes the console a tempting platform for the RPCS3 PS3 emulator
6 red flags that tell you to avoid a Linux distro before you install it: Rianne Schestowitz : DistroWatch tracks hundreds of Linux distributions
Android Leftovers: Rianne Schestowitz : Every way to share files on Android, ranked from worst to best
Comet A13 evaluation kit showcases Agilex 5 SoC FPGA with Linux support: Rianne Schestowitz : Software support includes Linux BSP images for Ubuntu 22.04.03 with Linux kernel 6.12.33 LTS
TitalcruiseOS – Debian-based Linux distribution: Rianne Schestowitz : It’s designed as a general-purpose desktop operating system with an emphasis on usability
Free and Open Source Software: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
The safety net Windows users miss: How I switched to Linux without over-committing: Rianne Schestowitz : Are you tempted by a switch to Linux but worried about leaving Windows behind
I stopped dual-booting Linux once Windows finally got the command line right: Rianne Schestowitz : I'm mainly a Windows user, but I've always kept one foot in Linux
This criminally underrated Linux distro beats CachyOS in every way that matters: Rianne Schestowitz : At the time of writing, CachyOS sits in the #1 spot on DistroWatch
Debian-based Besgnulinux 4-0 launches with multiple improvements: Rianne Schestowitz : With a focus on stability and lightness, Besgnulinux 4-0 is now available with plenty of updated packages
Today in Techrights: Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Unraid 7.3.0 Stable Now Available: Roy Schestowitz : Flash boot with flash-based licensing remains fully supported
Release of Archcraft 2026.05.12: Roy Schestowitz : Archcraft Prime Release
Zenclora 3.0 Released - MATE Desktop & ZPM Mega Update: Roy Schestowitz : Distribution Release: Zenclora OS 3.0
NetHydra 2026.2 Release (SONAR, MISP, WAS Support): Roy Schestowitz : major improvements across the core system, performance enhancements, updated tooling, expanded compatibility, and a variety of internal changes designed to improve both flexibility and usability for security professionals
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : 3 more links for now
Trying to Stay Cool (Amid Heatwave): Roy Schestowitz : It's a holiday today and this week's news cycle is expected to be slow
Linux 7.1-rc5: Roy Schestowitz : release of RC5
today's howtos: Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical picks
Applications: Software for Cinnamon, Wireshark 4.6.6 Released: Roy Schestowitz : Application news
Open Hardware/Modding: ESP32, PCBs, and More: Roy Schestowitz : Hardware picks
Audiocasts/Shows: LINUX Unplugged, mintCast, Going Linux, and More: Roy Schestowitz : new episodes
Ubuntu 26.10 ISO and Canonical to End Ubuntu Pastebin: Roy Schestowitz : Canonical/Ubuntu leftovers
Barry Kauler on Latest EasyOS Work: Roy Schestowitz : EasyOS news
Games: Steam Machines, New Steam Games with Native GNU/Linux Builds and Games Playable on the Steam Deck: Roy Schestowitz : gaming with Steam DRM
GNU/Linux and BSD Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : mostly GNU/Linux
Programming Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Development related leftovers
FSF Shows Strength and "Open Source" is Not Enough for Software Freedom / Digital Sovereignty: Roy Schestowitz : Software Freedom / Digital Sovereignty picks
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : FOSS and more
Everybody Drinks: Roy Schestowitz : Don't forget to provide water to animals nearby
The ManCity Parade Passes Right Next to Us: Roy Schestowitz : Just minutes ago
35 Degrees in London in May Isn't Normal: Roy Schestowitz : In some parts of the world they experience about 50 degrees right now, rendering some popular if not critical places barely inhabitable

2026-05-26

Linux Mint 23 Getting New Cinnamon Screenshots Tool, Network Improvements: Marius Nestor : Linux Mint 23 is getting a new Cinnamon Screenshots tool, network improvements, Nemo enhancements, theme improvements, and more.
PipeWire 1.6.6 Improves the Pulse Server, Volume Initialization in Filter Graph: Marius Nestor : PipeWire 1.6.6 audio/video server for Linux is now available for download with more improvements for the Pulse server, filter graph, and more.
Mozilla Firefox 151.0.2 Is Out Now to Improve Split View, Disk Caching, and More: Marius Nestor : Mozilla Firefox 151.0.2 open-source web browser is now available for download with improvements to the Split View feature, disk caching, website and forms compatibility, and more.
Android Leftovers: Rianne Schestowitz : 4 Android tricks you can only unlock with a USB cable and a terminal
blood glucose monitoring with open source: Rianne Schestowitz : There was a open source android app to talk to these sensors
Arcris – live Linux distribution based on Arch Linux: Rianne Schestowitz : Arcris is a live Linux distribution based on Arch Linux
Free and Open Source Software: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
These 7 apps helped me use Linux after ditching Windows: Rianne Schestowitz : Here are the ones I installed immediately after switching to Linux
I left Windows to escape preinstalled bloat, and then I found it on Linux: Rianne Schestowitz : Using KDE as my desktop environment had so far been a breeze on CachyOS
Open Hardware/Modding: Bambu Lab Versus AGPL, ESP32, and More: Roy Schestowitz : hardware centric news
Today in Techrights: Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Raspberry Pi as GNU/Linux Pocket Server and Mac Mini With GNU/Linux: Roy Schestowitz : 2 recent articles
Games: Bazzite, CachyOS, and Why GNU/Linux Outperforms Windows: Roy Schestowitz : recent Valnet articles
Hosting Data Instead of Outsourcing (Good and Bad): Roy Schestowitz : Two recent articles
KDE: Plasma Big Screen, Wayland, and Kdenlive Rave: Roy Schestowitz : articles from Valnet
Winpodx and Imitating Windows to Make GNU/Linux Work for More People: Roy Schestowitz : 2 Valnet articles
Desktop/Laptop Becoming Mainstream, Say Valnet Pundits: Roy Schestowitz : 2 articles
Proxmox for Home Servers and and HA: Roy Schestowitz : Proxmox articles
Valnet on Tolaria, Pipes, and Ditching Ubuntu: Roy Schestowitz : 3 recent articles
End of an Era for the Team: Roy Schestowitz : We still don't know who will lead ManCity and if there will ever be another Champions League trophy
Many Topics to Cover This Year: Roy Schestowitz : Even if clustered together, news items still cover a broad spectrum (or spectra) of issues
Why Bun leaving Zig is Great for Zig: Roy Schestowitz : The tech internet is reacting exactly how you would expect to the news that Bun has merged a near-total rewrite from Zig into Rust
New Security Defects in Rust: Roy Schestowitz : just now, yet again
The Stadium Nourishes the Surroundings, More so When It Gets 20 Trophies in 10 Years: Roy Schestowitz : The city developed a lot during his time, our area in particular
Games: Shortages, Mankala Engine, Originality, and RPCS3: Roy Schestowitz : gaming leftovers
today's howtos: Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical picks
Linux Bait-and-Switch and Removal of Hardware Support: Roy Schestowitz : a couple of stories
Security Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Security related news
Programming Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Development news
Hardware: Linux and Projects/Chipsets: Roy Schestowitz : ESP32, Raspberry Pi etc.
Red Hat Busy Promoting Buzzwords Like Slop and "Quantum" for IBM: Roy Schestowitz : latest from Red Hat's site
Web Browsers/Web Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Vivaldi, Firefox, and more
Audiocasts/Shows: Age verification and Politics: Roy Schestowitz : Latest on nuisance in America
KDE and GNOME Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : 3 for today
GNU/Linux Distributions and Operating Systems: Roy Schestowitz : today's leftovers
Content Management Systems (CMS) Headaches and "You Probably Don’t Need a Content Management System": Roy Schestowitz : CMS stuff
Licensing / Legal Issues at Bambu Lab: Roy Schestowitz : it's bad again
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software, Education, Standards: Roy Schestowitz : FOSS and more

2026-05-27

MX Linux 25.2 “Infinity” Released with Linux Kernel 7.0, Based on Debian 13.5: Marius Nestor : MX Linux 25.2 distribution is now available for download with a new text-mode installer, Debian 13.5 base, and Linux kernel 7.0 on the AHS builds. Here’s what’s new!
AppGrid 1.8 Native App Launcher for KDE Plasma 6 Is Out with New Features: Marius Nestor : AppGrid 1.8 open-source application launcher for the KDE Plasma desktop environment is now available for download with new features and improvements. Here’s what’s new!
IPFire 2.29 Core Update 202 Linux Firewall Distro Released with OpenVPN 2.7: Marius Nestor : IPFire 2.29 Core Update 202 hardened Linux firewall distro is now available for download with OpenVPN 2.7, security patches for Dirty Frag and Copy Fail vulnerabilities, and other changes.
Linux’s exFAT Progs 1.4 Released with Partition Table Creation Support: Marius Nestor : Exfatprogs 1.4 exFAT utils for Linux has been released today with improvements and new features for the mkfs.exfat, fsck.exfat, and exfatprogs programs.
Canonical Launches Ubuntu Workshop for Sandboxed Development Environments: Marius Nestor : Ubuntu maker Canonical launched today a new tool for developers called Workshop, which lets you launch sandboxed development environments on Ubuntu with a single command.
I've tried so many Linux email clients - why Aerion just replaced Geary as my top pick: Rianne Schestowitz : Also, when I launch Geary on Pop!_OS, the app sometimes doesn't appear until I run the geary command
You can easily make Zorin OS look and feel like Windows, MacOS, or Linux - here's how: Rianne Schestowitz : Zorin OS is one of the most popular Linux distributions
Planet GNOME: Fuzzy Time Everywhere: Rianne Schestowitz : The current versions are Fuzzy Time GB, a Wear OS watch face, and Fuzzy Clock GB, a GNOME Shell extension
Equestria OS – Arch Linux-based distribution: Rianne Schestowitz : Equestria OS is an Arch Linux-based distribution themed around My Little Pony and Equestria Girls
CaramOS – Linux distribution based on Linux Mint: Rianne Schestowitz : CaramOS is a Linux distribution based on Linux Mint Cinnamon, itself built on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
Free and Open Source Software, and Review: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Fedora quietly became the best "everything" Linux distro—and no one noticed: Rianne Schestowitz : Most Linux distros are designed with a specific type of user in mind
Android Leftovers: Rianne Schestowitz : Android's habit-learning feature is now spreading to more non-Pixel phones
Slop as a Time-Wasting Nuisance to Linux Development: Roy Schestowitz : Torvalds awakens too late
Today in Techrights: Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Recently in Slashdot About Slop Causing Problems for Linux, AMD (Xilinx) Betraying Linux, and More: Roy Schestowitz : recent discussions
Shows/Videos: Recent Clips About GNU/Linux and Linux: Roy Schestowitz : via invidious
Anderon - Like Kyndryl - Could be Far Deeper in Debt Than Its Alleged Worth (Vapourware): Roy Schestowitz : Time will tell, but it seems like a Federal-enabled (by the Federal Government) accounting scam, nothing more, nothing less
Our Anniversary/Birthday a Fortnight Away: Roy Schestowitz : our community is bigger than ever before
Programming Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Development with Python, Perl, and more
Slop Considered Harmful and Undesirable to Web Browsers and Web Clients Like Dillo and cURL: Roy Schestowitz : they talk about it
Red Hat Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : from redhat.com
Microsoft booster reviews GNU/Linux from Windows users' (and Microsoft marketer's) perspective: Roy Schestowitz : a couple of new posts
Games: Steam Deck/Android, Godot, and More: Roy Schestowitz : gaming related picks
today's howtos: Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical picks
qBittorrent 5.2.1 and Burning GNU/Linux ISOs: Roy Schestowitz : Applications for ISOs
Freedom-respecting Mobile Systems/Mobile Applications: Roy Schestowitz : Android and more
Security Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Security bugs and more
Kernel: Hardware Support, Bluetooth Regression, Vivado, and More: Roy Schestowitz : Linux leftovers
Content Management Systems (CMS): Awkiawki, Ghost CMS, and WordPress: Roy Schestowitz : good and bad
Firefox Tooling Announcements and Mozilla Lobbying: Roy Schestowitz : Firefox and more
BSDs, GNU/Linux Distributions and Operating Systems: Roy Schestowitz : mostly Linux
Audio: Linux Matters, Red Hat on Ask Noah Show, "Wonders of Web Weaving": Roy Schestowitz : 3 new ones
GNU/Linux: Kubernetes, KDE, and GNOME: Roy Schestowitz : some leftovers
Software Freedom / Digital Sovereignty Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : slop and more

2026-05-28

AlmaLinux OS 10.2 Released as a Free Alternative to Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.2: Marius Nestor : AlmaLinux OS 10.2 distribution is now available for download as a free alternative to Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.2. Here’s what’s new!
NVIDIA 610 Linux Graphics Driver Adds Vulkan and Wayland Improvements: Marius Nestor : NVIDIA 610 graphics driver is now available for download with support for new Vulkan extensions, support for creating Vulkan logical devices from multiple physical devices, and more.
COSMIC 1.0.14 Desktop Adds Keybind Support for Non-Latin Keyboard Layouts: Marius Nestor : COSMIC 1.0.14 desktop environment is now available with improvements to COSMIC Files, COSMIC Term, COSMIC Edit, COSMIC Settings, COSMIC Panel, COSMIC Store, and COSMIC Applets.
Latest Steam Client Update Improves Steam Controller Support on Linux: Marius Nestor : A new stable Steam Client update is now available with better support for Valve’s new Steam Controller on Linux, as well as improvements to in-game overlay, Steam Input, and Remote Play.
Calibre 9.9 E-Book Manager Updates and Improves the WolneLektury Store: Marius Nestor : Calibre 9.9 open-source e-book management software is now available for download with support for accurate page counting of fixed layout EPUB files, updated and improved WolneLektury store, and new news sources.
Linux On Android Provides Inexpensive, Powerful Computing: Rianne Schestowitz : Rather than trying to install a mobile-oriented Linux distribution (such as postmarketOS)
Krita 5.3.2 Released!: Rianne Schestowitz : Today we're releasing Krita 5.3.2 and 6.0.2
Archanoxy – Arch and BlackArch-based Linux distribution: Rianne Schestowitz : Archanoxy is an Arch and BlackArch-based Linux distribution aimed at penetration testing, security auditing, and terminal-first workflows
Free and Open Source Software: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
New Web and Mobile Strategy for LibreOffice: Rianne Schestowitz : LibreOffice is a desktop application, and we will continue making it
Android Leftovers: Rianne Schestowitz : Google Home can now use what cameras see as automation starters, Android widget improved
8 Zorin OS settings I change on every new install - and why you should, too: Rianne Schestowitz : Like most Linux distributions, Zorin OS offers a lot
KDE Plasma 6.7 Beta Release: Rianne Schestowitz : KDE Plasma 6.7 Beta Release...
Free and Open Source Software, and Biwin RS200 DDR5-5600 SODIMM 32GB Review: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
OviOS Linux 6 makes the switch from SysV to systemd: Rianne Schestowitz : Following the unavoidable shift in the Linux ecosystem, OviOS 6 drops SysV and moves to systemd
Best mid-range tablet runs simultaneously with Android and Linux in review: Rianne Schestowitz : Thanks to the integrated "Linux Lab" environment, the Honor MagicPad 4 allows seamless switching between Android and Linux without rebooting
ODF vs OOXML, an issue that should never have existed: Rianne Schestowitz : Whenever we address the contrast between ODF and OOXML
ThinkPad T14 Gen 7: These features work with Linux - and these do not: Rianne Schestowitz : They are often hailed for their great compatibility with Linux
Linux Devices and Future Hardware (e.g. Raspberry Pi 6): Roy Schestowitz : hardware picks
Today in Techrights: Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
openSUSE "terms of site" raise complaints about age restrictions: Roy Schestowitz : age restriction seems to have been added
LWN Coverage of the 2026 Linux Storage, Filesystem, Memory Management, and BPF Summit: Roy Schestowitz : latest articles
5 Months Pass So Fast: Roy Schestowitz : At the start of June this laptop of mine will exceed 900 days of uptime
Our Site's Policy on Polite Language: Roy Schestowitz : we need to keep the material accessible in the lingual sense
BSD and GNU Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : 3 stories
Games: Steam Deck, Hytale, No Man's Sky, and More: Roy Schestowitz : the latest from GamingOnLinux
Is it time to move from Windows to Linux?: Roy Schestowitz : I still program on Windows as well as on Ubuntu and Raspberry Pi OS (Debian)
today's howtos: Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical picks
Applications: dtg and checking a new virtual private server (VPS): Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux comand line tips
Game From 1989 Published 3.7 Decades Late, Speculation Bubble (Slop) Drives Up Steam Deck OLED Price to Almost $1,000: Roy Schestowitz : gaming leftovers
Fedora: Reports, Development, and Infrastructure: Roy Schestowitz : Fedora leftovers
Red Hat Official Sites on Slop and RHEL: Roy Schestowitz : latest in redhat.com
Mozilla: Firefox "Smart Window", Lobbying in Politics, and Firefox Tooling Announcements: Roy Schestowitz : Firefox and more
Open Hardware/Modding: ESP32, FPGAs, and More: Roy Schestowitz : Hardware leftovers
GNOME Desktop/GTK: Snapping, Pitivi, and Gitg Port to GTK4: Roy Schestowitz : GSoC projects and more
Kernel Space: Nvidia Vera CPU, LWN on Linux, and Slop: Roy Schestowitz : mostly Linux
today's leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux mostly
Security and Microsoft's Latest Attempt to Hide Holes by Banning the Messenger: Roy Schestowitz : typical Microsoft
Programming Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Development news
WordPress at 23; Did your editor font go default serif on WordPress 7.0?: Roy Schestowitz : WordPress news
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software, Education, and Standards: Roy Schestowitz : FOSS and more

2026-05-29

Fwupd 2.1.4 Linux Firmware Updater Adds Intel Arc Pro B65 and Arc Pro B70 Support: Marius Nestor : Fwupd 2.1.4 Linux firmware updater is now available for download with support for Intel Arc Pro B65 and Arc Pro B70, Lenovo dock devices, Pixart TP devices, as well as various other improvements.
Rocky Linux 10.2 Released with Post-Quantum Cryptography Improvements: Marius Nestor : Rocky Linux 10.2 Linux distribution is now available for download as a free alternative to Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.2. Here’s what’s new!
Free and Open Source Software: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
These 5 Linux distros were popular until their developers disappeared: Rianne Schestowitz : These distros were people's first Linux installs
Android Leftovers: Rianne Schestowitz : 8 built-in Android features that started their life as standalone apps
Articles About Ubuntu Workshop Tool: Roy Schestowitz : Ubuntu Workshop Tool coverage
Today in Techrights: Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Happy Birthday to Dad: Roy Schestowitz : Next year it'll be "the big 80"
12 Days of Shell: Roy Schestowitz : We already have an abundance of food for them - enough to last 2-3 years to come
LLM Slop is Banned in Tux Machines: Roy Schestowitz : Linuxiac is basically somewhat of a hybrid slopfarm at this point
Biology is Better Than Modern Tech: Roy Schestowitz : The most incredible things are biological, not mechanical
Gentoo developer Michał Górny on the Gentoo GNU/Linux Goals and Purpose: Roy Schestowitz : Gentoo developer Michał Górny has detailed new post
Release of Qubes OS 4.3.1-rc1: Roy Schestowitz : Qubes OS 4.3.1-rc1 is out
End of Fedora 42, IBM Red Hat Promoting Lots of Plagiarism/Slop: Roy Schestowitz : from redhat.com mostly
Games: Unreal, Godot, Steam Deck, and More: Roy Schestowitz : gaming picks
today's howtos: Roy Schestowitz : idroot and more
Applications: SMPlayer and LLVM in EasyOS: Roy Schestowitz : updates from BK this week
Education: Frikkin Lasers Contest, curl up 2026, and AsiaBSDCon 2026 Recap: Roy Schestowitz : mostly events
GNU Projects: GNUtrition 0.33.0rc3, a look at coreutils (chmod): Roy Schestowitz : GNU leftovers
KDE and GNOME GSoC: KeepSecret and GNOME Crosswords: Roy Schestowitz : Google-controlled work
Open Hardware/Modding: Raspberry Pi, ESP32, and More: Roy Schestowitz : hardware leftovers
Programming Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Development related picks
Standards: Twisting Opposition to Microsoft's OOXML Corruption as "Hate Campaign", OpenPGP Email Summit in Review: Roy Schestowitz : a pair of articles
Slop Boosters That Financially Control Linux Foundation Harm Linux Kernel: Roy Schestowitz : 2 more links about it
ZFS, OpenBSD, FreeBSD, GhostBSD and More: Roy Schestowitz : BSD leftovers
today's leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux and more
Security Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Security related news
PCLinuxOS Magazine Articles About PCLinuxOS: Roy Schestowitz : by Alessandro Ebersol (Agent Smith) and more

2026-05-30

Marknote 1.6 WYSIWYG Note-Taking App Adds Initial Support for Sub-Folders: Marius Nestor : Marknote 1.6 open-source WYSIWYG note-taking application is now available for download with new features and quality-of-life improvements. Here’s what’s new!
Shelly 2.3.2 GUI Package Manager for Arch Linux Gets Downgrade UI, Flatpak Repair: Marius Nestor : Shelly 2.3.2 open-source graphical package manager for Arch Linux-based distributions is now available for download with a brand-new downgrade UI, the long-requested Flatpak repair workflow, and other changes.
Fairphone 6 long-term usage report 1: Rianne Schestowitz : Fairphone is one such formula
Free and Open Source Software, and Benchmark: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Rocky Linux 9.8 launches with improved security and multiple package updates: Rianne Schestowitz : Rocky Linux 9.8 is now available for a wide range of platforms, as usual
Stop using Linux Mint—Fedora Atomic is safer: Rianne Schestowitz : Linux Mint has a reputation as the best distro newcomers switching to Linux
Fedora Atomic is what Linux looks like when it stops trying to impress Linux users: Rianne Schestowitz : People arrive on Linux for a huge range of reasons
Android Leftovers: Rianne Schestowitz : Google reveals the Pixel devices getting Android 17 this summer
Canonical/Ubuntu Promoting Proprietary Stacks and Apache Spark: Roy Schestowitz : latest from Canonical/Ubuntu sites
Linux Foundation Gets Paid by Slop and Plagiarism Companies, Linux Foundation Promotes and Lobbies for Slop and Plagiarism Companies: Roy Schestowitz : Linux Mark for sale
Linux Foundation Leverages Openwashing to Pump Up the Pyramid Scheme of Circular Financing by NVIDIA et al (Accounting Fraud): Roy Schestowitz : Reality check
Today in Techrights: Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
today's howtos: Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical picks from PCLOS Magazine
Open Hardware/Modding: FPGAs, Arduino, ESP32: Roy Schestowitz : hardware projects/products
GNU/Linux Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : and some non-GNU/Linux stuff
The Next Ten Years: Promoting Software Freedom, Exposing Abuse: Roy Schestowitz : To me, the near-term future is clear (I said the same in a blog post when I turned 40); I need to – not only want to – promote Software Freedom and justice. Those two concepts are connected and they also involve journalism, particularly exposing corruption. It’s expensive to do so, but it must be done. If not us, then who? And if not right now, then when?
GNOME Desktop/GTK: This Week in GNOME and GNOME Foundation Update: Roy Schestowitz : GNOME leftovers
IBM Red Hat Keeps Promoting Slop Plagiarism Like Crazy, Then Says Developers Aren't Allowed to Put Slop in Flathub: Roy Schestowitz : double standards much?
Red Hat: Confidentiality Promises, Virtual Machines, OpenShift, and Fedora/F44 Elections Interviews: Roy Schestowitz : Fedora and more
Applications: Marknote, Gedit, and Nesbitt: Roy Schestowitz : KDE, GNOME, and more
today's howtos: Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical posts
Security Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Security news and patches
Games: Godot, Humble Bundles, Playstack, and Price Hikes: Roy Schestowitz : gaming leftovers
Programming Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Development picks
FSF / Software Freedom / Digital Sovereignty: Free Software Directory Meeting, GNUtrition, GNU Unifont, and More: Roy Schestowitz : GNU and more
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software, Standards, and Open Data: Roy Schestowitz : FOSS leftovers
Linux, Devices, and Open Hardware: Roy Schestowitz : 4 stories
today's leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux and more
Another New GNU/Linux Handheld for Gaming: Roy Schestowitz : a pair of articles
PCs and Laptops With Ubuntu GNU/Linux: Roy Schestowitz : two new examples
IBM Faux-Community Elections: Interviews with Jonathan Wright (jonathanspw), Diego Herrera (dherrera), Carl George (carlwgeorge), and Troy Dawson (tdawson): Roy Schestowitz : 4 new interviews
GNU/Linux Handheld Consoles for Games: Roy Schestowitz : 3 stories
Audiocasts/Shows: How DreamWorks Uses GNU/Linux and Linux Supply Chain How-To: Roy Schestowitz : 2 new shows
IBM: GNOME and Fedora/Red Hat Reviewing (Censoring) 'Apps': Roy Schestowitz : centralised "stores"
GNU/Linux Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : and FOSS

2026-05-31

First Ubuntu 26.10 “Stonking Stingray” Snapshot Is Now Available for Download: Marius Nestor : The first Ubuntu 26.10 (Stonking Stingray) snapshot ISO image is now available for download for early adopters and application developers who want to test drive their apps against the new toolchain.
NixOS 26.05 “Yarara” Officially Released with GNOME 50, systemd by Default: Marius Nestor : NixOS 26.05 independent distribution is now available for download with Linux 6.18 LTS, systemd by default, GNOME 50, and other changes. Here’s what’s new!
Armbian 26.5 Released with Linux 7.0, Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Builds, and More: Marius Nestor : Armbian 26.5 Linux distribution based on Debian and designed for ARM devices is now available for download with support for new boards and various other changes. Here’s what’s new!
The Quiet Clause That May Save Linux From Age‑Verification Laws: Rianne Schestowitz : As Colorado and California move age verification to the OS layer, exemptions for open source determine whether Linux desktops stay free of mandatory age‑gating
Best Free and Open Source Software: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
DistroSea lets users run 50+ Linux distros without installing: Rianne Schestowitz : DistroSea, a browser-based platform hosting over 50 Linux distributions and 500 versions
Windows won the desktop by being compatible with everything, but that's starting to look like a drawback: Rianne Schestowitz : When comparing Windows, macOS, and Linux, Microsoft's offering has one gigantic advantage
Acer’s launching a Linux handheld for streaming your PC games: Rianne Schestowitz : The Acer Nitro Blaze Link might run on Linux, but it’s no Steam Deck
Wine 11.10: Roy Schestowitz : The Wine development release 11.10 is now available.
Today in Techrights: Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Early Birds, Too Early!: Roy Schestowitz : June is a nice month
151 New Holes in Chrome, Gogs Zero-Day, 23andMe Data Breach: Roy Schestowitz : Security leftovers
Congestion of the Desirable Kind: Roy Schestowitz : The streets are full of young people this evening/afternoon
Release notes for the Genode OS Framework 26.05: Roy Schestowitz : The work on the May release has been dominated by topics on account of the just published Sculpt OS version 26.04
GAFAM Bait-and-Switch and Openwashing (Free Labour to Promote Proprietary Spyware and Slop): Roy Schestowitz : Openwashing and more
today's howtos: Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical leftovers
Applications: Download Managers, KDE Itinerary, and More: Roy Schestowitz : Application news
BSD and Linux Kernel: Roy Schestowitz : a handful of leftovers
Fedora Trying to Force Slop on All Users, Then Says Software Made With Slop is Forbidden, Banned (Double Standards), More Fedora News: Roy Schestowitz : latest on Fedora
Devices, Open Hardware, and Mobile With Linux: Roy Schestowitz : hardware bits
SteamOS 3.8.6 Beta and New Steam Games with Native GNU/Linux Builds: Roy Schestowitz : Gaming picks
KDE and GNOME Software: Roy Schestowitz : updates from both
Server for a Purpose and Discussion of Quarkos: Roy Schestowitz : 2 more stories
Programming Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Development picks
WWW, Free, Libre, and Open Source Software, Sharing Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : FOSS and more

2026-06-01

9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: May 31st, 2026: Marius Nestor : The 294th installment of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup is here for the week ending May 31st, 2026.
Ubuntu-based Quarkos 26.04 now available with KDE Plasma 6.6 and more: Rianne Schestowitz : Based on Ubuntu 26.04 "Resolute Raccoon" and featuring KDE Plasma 6.6 by default
Proxmox 9.2 Virtual Environment launches with the 7.0 Linux kernel as default: Rianne Schestowitz : Unleashed yesterday, Proxmox Virtual Environment 9.2 comes with a Debian 13.5
Ubuntu-based Rhino Linux 2026.1 sports Lomiri support on both desktop and mobile: Rianne Schestowitz : Designed for both PCs and mobile devices
This Week in Plasma: 6.7 Beta 2 Released: Rianne Schestowitz : This week the team continued getting Plasma 6.7 in great shape for release
Euro‑Office Sets June 9 Launch in Bid for EU Digital Sovereignty: Rianne Schestowitz : Backed by major European vendors, Euro‑Office takes on Microsoft, Google Docs, and OnlyOffice
DEBIX expands its SBC lineup with Model D and R3576-01 boards: Rianne Schestowitz : In terms of software support, DEBIX lists Yocto and Zephyr for the Model D
Review: The PineTab2 with various operating systems: Rianne Schestowitz : I recently talked about why it is not common to find GNU/Linux distributions running on tablets
SystemRescue – Linux system rescue toolkit: Rianne Schestowitz : SystemRescue, formerly known as SystemRescueCd, is a Linux system rescue toolkit that runs from a bootable medium and is designed for administrating
Best Free and Open Source Software: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Most people install Linux the hard way for no reason. Here's the easy process that's never failed me: Rianne Schestowitz : Installing Linux has a reputation for being difficult or technical
Fedora isn't the best cutting-edge Linux distro anymore: Rianne Schestowitz : Over the past decade, Fedora has earned its reputation as the go-to cutting-edge Linux distro
Linux desktops finally learned restraint, and that's the upgrade Windows still hasn't made: Rianne Schestowitz : Meanwhile, I've been keeping an eye on what's going on with the Linux kernel
KDE Linux drops AUR from its build pipeline over security and reliability concerns: Rianne Schestowitz : During my stint with Arch Linux
I add KDE's best feature to every Linux GNOME system—here's why: Rianne Schestowitz : When you use Linux, there are two dominant and well-established desktop environments that reign supreme
Your Linux system is secretly using your hard drive as RAM, and that's a good thing: Rianne Schestowitz : If you spend time around serious Linux users
Android Leftovers: Rianne Schestowitz : You Can Take Vibrant Photos With These 3 Tricks For Android Phones
KStars 3.8.3 Released: Rianne Schestowitz : KStars v3.8.3 is released on 2026.06.01 for Windows, Linux, and MacOS
SextantOS – Arch-based Linux distribution: Rianne Schestowitz : SextantOS is an Arch-based Linux distribution built around keyboard navigation
Free and Open Source Software, and Benchmark: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Android Leftovers: Rianne Schestowitz : My Favorite Android 17 Feature Isn't AI. It's This Anti-Doomscrolling Tool
Today in Techrights: Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
TileOS 2.0: Roy Schestowitz : Debian-based distribution with tiling window managers
In 2026 We Can't Read About Cybersecurity: Roy Schestowitz : The state of online news is so sad
Summer: Roy Schestowitz : Tomorrow we'll begin to see (then share) some new data from statCounter
Two Years After Mark Lewis Stepped in to Defend Us From Americans Connected to Microsoft, Funded by Third Parties: Roy Schestowitz : There's lots more to come for years, maybe 5 years
Games: Steam Deck, Anbernic, Fortune Seller, and "Stop Killing Games": Roy Schestowitz : gaming and more
KDE: Ocean, OpenKylin, Kdenlive, and More: Roy Schestowitz : KDE news and updates
Programming Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Steven Deobald and more
Sharing and Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : FOSS and more
today's howtos: Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical picks
Global IP TV Panel and EcoTube media player in EasyOS: Roy Schestowitz : Updates on EasyOS
GNU/Linux Devices and Open Hardware Projects: Roy Schestowitz : hardware picks
GNU/Linux Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux and a little more
Ditana 0.9.3 Beta release notes: Roy Schestowitz : In 0.9.3, all of this lives in a new, separately-versioned repository — ditana-config — as structured data in KDL v2
Besgnulinux major version 4-0 ready to use: Roy Schestowitz : Some great features have been added to the Font Manager tool
Rust Coreutils 0.8 Had Better GNU Coreutils Compatibility Than Rust Coreutils 0.9, Rust is a Disaster for Ubuntu or Distros That Try to Replace GNU With Microsoft GitHub: Roy Schestowitz : And non-GPL licences

2026-06-02

Audacious 4.6 Media Player Released with File Browser Plugin, Many Improvements: Marius Nestor : Audacious 4.6 open-source media player is now available for download with a File Browser plugin, GTK port of Playback History plugin, support for playing Musepack SV8 files, and much more.
New Steam Client Update Adds Support for Dimming the Steam Controller’s LED: Marius Nestor : Valve released a new Steam Client stable update with support for dimming the Steam Controller’s LED and other Steam Controller improvements.
Transmission 4.1.2 Open-Source BitTorrent Client Released with Important Fixes: Marius Nestor : Transmission 4.1.2 open-source BitTorrent client is now available for download with various bug fixes and improvements for the Qt client, GTK client, Web client, and macOS client.
This month in KDE Linux: May 2026: Rianne Schestowitz : Welcome to another edition of “This month in KDE Linux” — KDE’s in-progress operating system
F44 Elections Vote Now!: Rianne Schestowitz : The F44 elections voting period is now open
Stable kernels: Linux 7.0.11, Linux 6.18.34, Linux 6.12.92, Linux 6.6.142, Linux 6.1.175, Linux 5.15.209, and Linux 5.10.258: Rianne Schestowitz : I'm announcing the release of the 7.0.11 kernel
Free and Open Source Software: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
I tried the latest MX Linux version on my PC, and it made the system look and feel like new: Rianne Schestowitz : MX Linux has released a version that includes features and software
COSMIC looked like the future of Linux desktops — switching to it was a mistake I didn't see coming: Rianne Schestowitz : System 76’s COSMIC desktop was shaping up to be a promising desktop environment
Android Leftovers: Rianne Schestowitz : Which Pixels made the cut? Android 17 summer rollout list revealed
Want to be a Linux pro like me? Master these 8 skills first: Rianne Schestowitz : I've been using Linux since 1997. If you intend to climb the hierarchical ladder of Linux users
Krita 5.3.2.1 Released!: Rianne Schestowitz : Hot on the heels of Krita 5.3.2
AlmaLinux Day is Coming to Hollywood's Backyard This July: Rianne Schestowitz : Expect a new AlmaLinux edition built for media and entertainment workflows to make its debut at the July 18 event
Free and Open Source Software: Rianne Schestowitz : Only free and open source software qualifies for inclusion
Android Leftovers: Rianne Schestowitz : ASUS Wants to Take on Rivals with its New 12-inch Android Tablet
Today in Techrights: Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
I made KDE Plasma look like Apple made it with a few surprisingly simple tweaks: Roy Schestowitz : “ricing” your desktop can be a fun way to bring back some of that macOS feel without all the compromises that you’d expect from macOS
XDA Looks at Jolla's Sailfish OS (GNU/Linux on Mobile): Roy Schestowitz : "Sailfish OS showed me what Linux phones could actually be, and we need more of it"
Self-hosting/Hardware/Modding: Self-hosting, Proxmox, and Oopsie With a NAS: Roy Schestowitz : From from Valnet
Applications: Distrobox, Tmux, and More: Roy Schestowitz : 3 Valnet articles
today's leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux, Valnet focused
Uptime of 900 Days: Roy Schestowitz : If this laptop makes it to 1,000 days, it'll be the middle of September
SBB Inspire With Richard Stallman: Roy Schestowitz : It seems like RMS is receiving endorsement or at least belated recognition from very high-profile institutions
All-Time Low for Windows in Cuba This Month: Roy Schestowitz : It's not hard to find many countries where Windows has fallen to new lows
Linux Turns 35 This Year. Its Birthplace Replaces Windows With GNU/Linux.: Roy Schestowitz : This year in Finland GNU/Linux is measured as rising
Microsoft Windows Was Never Measured This Low in Italy: Roy Schestowitz : Italy isn't even the exception here
EasyOS built with Xlibre: Roy Schestowitz : Xlibre is a fork of x11, keeping it alive
Linux Magazine's Latest Issue: Roy Schestowitz : for last month/this month
Looking Back at 22 Years of Phoronix and a Site That Used to Link to Phoronix: Roy Schestowitz : So much has changed since
Richard Stallman Talks in Switzerland and Germany This Month: Roy Schestowitz : there's a talk 10 days from now in Switzerland, followed by another in Germany 4 days later
Games: Consoles, Enter the Chronosphere, NVIDIA Pushing Rootkits and DRM: Roy Schestowitz : gaming leftovers
today's howtos: Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical posts
CIFSwitch Bug in Linux and Other Defects in the Kernel: Roy Schestowitz : slop-made kernel
Security, Backdoored Windows Server, and GitHub (npm) Causes Trouble for IBM Red Hat: Roy Schestowitz : security leftovers
Programming Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Development leftovers
Events Covering Free, Libre, and Open Source Software (and More Things): Roy Schestowitz : FOSS days
Amin Bandali on Free Software Work and GNU Spotlight (Releases): Roy Schestowitz : FSF and GNU mostly
Linux Devices, Pet Projects, and Hackable Gadgets: Roy Schestowitz : Devices and more
Ubuntu: FunOS System Requirements, Slop With Openwashing Slant, and Improving System Performance: Roy Schestowitz : Canonical/Ubuntu leftovers
Red Hat, LLM Slop, and the Latest PR Stunt With Fake Figures: Roy Schestowitz : mostly redhat.com
Audiocasts/Shows: LINUX Unplugged, Late Night Linux, and More: Roy Schestowitz : new episodes
Olivier Mehani on Docket and Moving From Kubernetes Dashboard to Headlamp: Roy Schestowitz : server stuff mostly
Firefox Development, Nightly, and DevTools: Roy Schestowitz : some relevant updates
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : FOSS and more leftovers
GNU/Linux Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux mostly

2026-06-03

Clonezilla Live 3.3.2 Released with Linux Kernel 7.0, Improved MDRAID Support: Marius Nestor : Clonezilla Live 3.3.2 disk cloning/imaging tool is now available for download with Linux kernel 7.0, Partclone 0.3.47, improved MDRAID support, gocryptfs mechanism for image encryption, and other changes.
T2 Linux 26.6 Brings Linux 7.0, Refined KDE Plasma Desktop with Flatpak Support: Marius Nestor : T2 Linux SDE 26.6 is now available for download as a hefty update for this highly portable source-based Linux distribution adding a refined KDE Plasma desktop with Flatpak support and Linux 7.0.
Giada 1.4.2 Open-Source Loop Machine Makes Working with Scenes Smoother: Marius Nestor : Giada 1.4.2 open-source loop machine and music production software is now available for download with smoother scene workflow, fixes for a few annoyances, and some welcome code cleanup.
COSMIC 1.0.15 Adds Support for Multiple Full-Screen Windows per Workspace: Marius Nestor : COSMIC 1.0.15 desktop environment is now available with improvements across COSMIC Files, COSMIC Term, COSMIC Edit, COSMIC Store, COSMIC Comp, and COSMIC Applets.
New Dell XPS 14 and 16 Announced, Ubuntu Version Coming This Year: Rianne Schestowitz : Dell has announced the return of its XPS laptop line at CES 2026
Why I never let my Android recycling bin sit full for 30 days - and how I empty it: Rianne Schestowitz : Android keeps deleted files in the Trash for 30 days
Free and Open Source Software, and Benchmark: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Why Ubuntu won when every other "easy" Linux distro failed: Rianne Schestowitz : Every few years, someone declares that this is finally the Linux desktop's moment
Android Leftovers: Rianne Schestowitz : Android 17 Beta 4.1 Is Now Live: Here's Every Feature You Can Test and Eligible Phones
Kernel Release 7.1-rc6: Roy Schestowitz : almost final
Today in Techrights: Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Windows Down to New Lows in Australia: Roy Schestowitz : Is Microsoft going under down under?
A Green Anniversary: Roy Schestowitz : a week away from this site's birthday (or anniversary)
Programming Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : Development picks
IBM/Microsoft Pushing systemd Even Harder, Microsoft Front Group (So-calleda new European consortium for a digital Europe": Roy Schestowitz : 2 more stories
Games: Mina the Hollower, Gravity Circuit, Factorio 2.1, and More: Roy Schestowitz : latest from GamingOnLinux
Canonical/Ubuntu on InfiniBand, Slop, Flutter, and More: Roy Schestowitz : Summit and beyond
Linux Security News: KDE Linux, RSA, Attack Surface: Roy Schestowitz : half a dozen new picks
BSD: FreeBSD, HomeAssistant , OpenZFS and SeaweedFS: Roy Schestowitz : 4 new picks
NVIDIA Drifts Further Away From Graphics: Roy Schestowitz : Linux and more
today's howtos: Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical leftovers, 5 picks
Vulnerabilities in X.Org X server and Xwayland, EasyOS Adopts Xlibre: Roy Schestowitz : Xlibre and more
Red Hat on OpenShift, Bugs, Slop, and More: Roy Schestowitz : mostly redhat.com
Devices and Modder-Friendly Hardware: Pimoroni, Arduino, and More: Roy Schestowitz : Hardware projects mostly
EU Seeking More Software Freedom / Digital Sovereignty: Roy Schestowitz : EU reckoning
Education and Events: Frankfurt Area FreeBSD Hackathon, Python Projects for Raspberry Pi, Postgres Hacking Workshop, and Ubuntu Summit: Roy Schestowitz : 4 new picks of relevance
Web News and Release of Waterfox 6.6.14: Roy Schestowitz : Waterfox 6.6.14 is out
Perl Programming Leftovers: Roy Schestowitz : From the past week
Sharing, Standards, and Free, Libre, and Open Source Software: Roy Schestowitz : FOSS and more
Servers and Shows: Roy Schestowitz : 3 more stories - today's leftovers
EX-11: Prepping for Plasma's Last X11-Supported Release: Roy Schestowitz : This change will be included in Plasma 6.8, which will be released in around five months

2026-06-04

Linux Lite 8.0 “Hematite” Launches with Linux Kernel 7.0, Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Base: Marius Nestor : Linux Lite 8.0 distribution is now available for download based on Ubuntu 26.04 LTS (Resolute Raccoon) and powered by the Linux 7.0 kernel series. Here’s what’s new!
Using Rhino Linux's new Lomiri snapshot took me back to the glory days of Unity: Rianne Schestowitz : Rhino Linux has always been a beautiful Linux distribution
How to try out over 85 Linux distros, no installation required - with DistroSea: Rianne Schestowitz : This web-based Linux platform makes it easy to explore dozens of distributions
CalamaroOS – desktop Linux distribution: Rianne Schestowitz : CalamaroOS is a desktop Linux distribution that builds on Gentoo Stage 3 with systemd and aims to make Gentoo easier to install and use
Free and Open Source Software: Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
This is how I'd learn Linux if I had to start all over again: Rianne Schestowitz : I've been using Linux exclusively on my workstation for almost four years now
Linux might never replace Windows, so Valve is putting it in your living room instead: Rianne Schestowitz : For as long as I've been using PCs and building them, the notion that the next year will finally be the Year of the Linux Desktop stubbornly refuses to die
8 ways I optimize Zorin OS for peak performance - from a decades-long Linux user: Rianne Schestowitz : Like most Linux distributions, Zorin OS offers a lot
Minimal distro MocaccinoOS 26.06 comes with KDE 6.6.5, the 6.18.33 kernel, more: Rianne Schestowitz : With new releases now moved to the MocaccinoOS SourceForge page
Android Leftovers: Rianne Schestowitz : The closest thing to Pixel's Now Playing is already built into your Android phone
Today in Techrights: Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
LWN on Slop in Linux and Openwashing: Roy Schestowitz : 2 new articles
LWN coverage from the 2026 Linux Storage, Filesystem, Memory Management, and BPF Summit: Roy Schestowitz : many new articles
Exciting Week Next Week: Roy Schestowitz : Free software is becoming more mainstream
GNU/Linux in Israel Nearing 10% "Market Share" Based on statCounter: Roy Schestowitz : It's hard to guess what to attribute this to

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