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Digital Coercion: How Inaccessible Design Strips Financial Privacy

When we talk about privacy online, we usually picture companies harvesting our data, platforms tracking our movements, governments peering into our accounts. We rarely picture a blind woman in Islamabad who closes her banking app because an unlabeled button has just forced her to either wait until she gets home to finish a task or do it at work and reveal her bank balance to a colleague.

The Need to Reimagine the WSIS Forum

The World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Forum 2026 confirmed that there is a strong appetite for global collaboration on digital development. But it also highlighted the need to rethink how the forum turns global commitments into measurable results.

How Local Peering Is Strengthening Africa’s Internet

Only 36% of people in Africa are online, according to 2025 International Telecommunication Union (ITU) estimates. But every year, more are connecting, creating new opportunities to access education, government services, information, and economic growth.

9to5Linux

MKVToolNix 100 MKV Manipulation Tool Brings New Features and Enhancements

MKVToolNix 100 (codename “Do Hot Girls Like Chords”) is here to improve the job queue in the MKVToolNix GUI with a context menu for opening copies of the selected queue jobs in the multiplexer as new settings without removing the queue jobs, and the ability to search for job descriptions, outputs, warnings, and errors.

COSMIC 1.3 Desktop Environment Released with Frosted Glass Effect

Coming two weeks after COSMIC 1.2, the COSMIC 1.3 release introduces the highly anticipated Frosted Glass effect that makes your graphical session transparent. Frosted Glass can be tweaked from the Appearance page in COSMIC Settings, under the Style section.

Clonezilla Live 3.3.3 Disk Imaging Tool Adds Reverse-Connection Network Cloning

Powered by Linux kernel 7.0.14 and based on the Debian Sid (Unstable) repository as of July 5th, 2026, Clonezilla Live 3.3.3 updates the ocs-onthefly tool with support for reverse-connection network cloning and the ability to handle setups with multiple disks that have existing partitions, and adds the network-manager-tui package to the live system so you can use NetworkManager‘s text-mode interface.

Blender 5.2 LTS Released with New Fill Tool and Thin Wall Mode, Other Changes

Highlights of Blender 5.2 LTS include a brand new Fill tool, a new Bevel node, new Geometry bundles, a new Sample Sound node to pull frequency data from audio files, support for Geometry nodes in empty objects, and support for node-based physics simulations powered by Geometry nodes.

System76 Launches Next-Gen Adder Pro Linux Laptop with 2K OLED Display

The new Adder Pro Linux laptop is a workstation-caliber horsepower featuring a durable and lightweight magnesium-aluminum alloy chassis, a vivid 15.3-inch 2K OLED glossy display with 2560×1600 resolution, 500 nits brightness, 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, 10-bit RGB native colors (1.07 billion colors), 16:10 aspect ratio, and 165Hz refresh rate.

KDE Plasma 6.7.3 Is Out to Disable Keyboard Accent-Color Syncing by Default

Coming two weeks after KDE Plasma 6.7.2, the KDE Plasma 6.7.3 update is here to disable KDE’s Kameleon system service by default to prevent it from applying accent colors to your keyboard due to incoming support for Steam Machine’s LED strip, which will ship in KDE Plasma 6.8 and will also enable RGB keyboard backlighting support on more keyboards.

9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: July 12th, 2026

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Tor Project blog

New Release: Tor Browser 15.0.18

This version includes important security updates to Firefox.

LinuxGizmos.com

Clintech Pico Board exposes all 48 RP2354B GPIOs in Pico-compatible form factor

The RP2354B combines dual 150MHz Arm Cortex-M33 cores with dual Hazard3 RISC-V cores. Two processing cores can operate at a time, allowing developers to use two Arm cores, two RISC-V cores, or a mixed configuration with one of each. The microcontroller also provides 520KB of SRAM, three programmable I/O blocks with 12 PIO state machines, and 2MB of stacked in-package QSPI flash.

Tronlong TLT153-MiniEVM pairs quad-core Cortex-A7 processing with a Xuantie E907 RISC-V core

The Allwinner T153 is manufactured on a 22nm process and combines four Arm Cortex-A7 cores running at up to 1.608GHz with a 600MHz Xuantie E907 RISC-V core.

Ka-Ro QS93 and QS95 solder-down modules come with Linux evaluation boards

The QS93 is based on the NXP i.MX 9352 processor, which includes two Arm Cortex-A55 application cores running at up to 1.7GHz and a 250MHz Cortex-M33 core for real-time processing. The processor also integrates an Arm Ethos-U65 microNPU and NXP’s EdgeLock secure enclave.

Tux Machines posts since 2026-06-15

2026-06-15
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!
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.
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: June 14th, 2026
Marius Nestor : The 296th installment of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup is here for the week ending June 14th, 2026.
GNU Linux-Libre 7.1 Kernel Released for Software Freedom Lovers
Marius Nestor : GNU Linux-libre 7.1 kernel is now available for download based on Linux kernel 7.1 and targeted at those seeking 100% freedom for their PCs.
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
I found the most effortless way to clean your Android phone storage - and it's free to use
Rianne Schestowitz : Clearing out your excess photos and videos is now just a swipe away with an easy-to-use app called Sponge
Review: RakuOS 44 and TROMjaro 2026.05.08
Rianne Schestowitz : The first thing I noticed when I started looking at RakuOS was text near the top of the project's website with the slogan...
Best Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : Only free and open source software qualifies for inclusion
Abora OS – Linux distribution built on NixOS with ANIX
Rianne Schestowitz : Abora OS is a NixOS-based Linux distribution designed to make the first steps with NixOS less demanding
Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Windows vs. Linux: Here's which one is better for self-hosted apps
Rianne Schestowitz : Linux allows you to apply unattended security patches and only reboots when you tell it to
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : I turned my 7-year-old Android tablet into the ultimate Kindle killer, and you can too
Fedora 44 Gnome review - We're not in Kansas anymore
Rianne Schestowitz : Recently, I've had a rather unusual streak of decent luck with Linux
RefreshOS is a top contender for new Linux users - here's why
Rianne Schestowitz : There are so many great Linux distributions that are perfectly suitable for new users
KDE is Going Wayland Only So This New Project Gives You KDE With X11
Rianne Schestowitz : SonicDE went from a KWin patchset to a 40-repository desktop environment in a matter of months
Flipper One is a Pocket-sized Linux Cyberdeck
Rianne Schestowitz : A project like Flipper One, which is intended to be a device that features the full mainline Linux kernel in a small package with a full range of connectivity
Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Ubuntu won't save your old PC, but these 4 lightweight Linux distros will
Rianne Schestowitz : Today, Ubuntu would crush that same computer
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : Ubuntu has long been the standard recommendation for people new to Linux
Active AUR malicious packages incident
Roy Schestowitz : Some bad incident
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Justice for Animals
Roy Schestowitz : birds can be a lot smarter than a neighbour
Richard Stallman Public Talk in 24 Hours in Erlangen, Germany
Roy Schestowitz : The talk will be "[p]resenting the moral issues of free vs nonfree software, why your freedom demands freeing yourself from nonfree software, and how reverse engineering is crucial for freeing our computers."
Games: HeroQuest, Epic Games, and Retro Linux Gaming Computer
Roy Schestowitz : 4 stories for today
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical posts
GNU/Linux Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : kernel and more
Distributions and Operating Systems: BSD, ReactOS, and More
Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux mainly
Open Hardware/Modding: Linux On Mobile, Gadgets, and More
Roy Schestowitz : Hardware leftovers
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development related picks
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software and Standards
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS and more
Microsoft Down, tuxmachines.org Up
Roy Schestowitz : next month many layoffs are expected at Microsoft
Koozali SME Server 11.0 Release Candidate (RC) 1 Release Announcement
Roy Schestowitz : The Koozali SME Server development team is pleased to announce the release of SME Server 11.0 RC1 which will be the next major release of Koozali SME Server
2026-06-16
Ubuntu Touch OTA 2.0 Promises Support for the Nothing Phone, Beta Out Now
Marius Nestor : Ubuntu Touch OTA 2.0 enters public beta testing with support for Nothing Phone (1) and Zinwa Q25, the ability to adapt for device notches and rounded corners, improved web compatibility, and other changes.
Giada 1.5 Hardcore Loop Machine Adds New Tick-Based Audio Rendering Engine
Marius Nestor : Giada 1.5 open-source minimalistic and hardcore music production software has been released today as a major update that introduces several new features and improvements.
Mozilla Thunderbird 152 Email Client Updates GMail OAuth to Use PKCE
Marius Nestor : Mozilla Thunderbird 152 open-source email client is now available for download with new features, improvements, and numerous bug fixes. Here’s what’s new!
openSUSE’s Agama 22 Installer Brings Usability and Accessibility Improvements
Marius Nestor : openSUSE releases Agama 22 for Tumbleweed and Slowroll with a new Appearance tool that finally lets you configure the look of the web-based installer, redesigmed header and toolbar, and more.
Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Linux gaming has one enemy Proton still can’t beat
Rianne Schestowitz : Linux gaming has come a long way. Back in the days before Wine and Proton
GNOME Has Run Out of Money (IBM Divestment)
Roy Schestowitz : "GNOME Fellowship program"
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Richard Stallman to Speak at 4PM in Erlangen, Germany
Roy Schestowitz : Today is the day
Feeding the Couple
Roy Schestowitz : Later today we'll make changes to the site
Pivotal Day for tuxmachines.org
Roy Schestowitz : Today is a special day for us
Still Prioritising the Activism
Roy Schestowitz : Tomorrow it is my "half birthday"
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical picks
Valnet on Containers, VMs, and Homelabs
Roy Schestowitz : recent articles
I gave my old Chromebook new life by making it look like Windows 95 using the XFCE desktop environment
Roy Schestowitz : via XDA
Games/Graphics and Running Windows Software/Games on GNU/Linux
Roy Schestowitz : from Valnet
Valnet Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : KDE, Tablets, and More
Games: Blood Dungeon, Stellaris: Nomads, SiN Reloaded, and More
Roy Schestowitz : 8 stories from GamingOnLinux
Tux Machines Needs Readers' Help in Reporting Slopfarms or Sites That Fake Output Using LLMs
Roy Schestowitz : Rianne has long banned anything that's even touched by LLMs
EasyOS Excalibur-series version 7.4 released
Roy Schestowitz : Version 7.4 is a "milestone" release
Games: Godot 4.7 RC 3, Steam Games Playable on the Steam Deck, Easy Anti-Cheat (Rootkit), and More
Roy Schestowitz : gaming picks
Slop, systemd, and dual-booting
Roy Schestowitz : not so good
Red Hat Leftovers, Lots of Slop Promotion (Still)
Roy Schestowitz : Red Hat's site mostly
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical posts
Audiocasts/Shows: Late Night Linux, LINUX Unplugged, and More
Roy Schestowitz : 3 episodes
KDE: New Kirigami-Addon's Onboarding Module, KDE With X11 Available via SonicDE
Roy Schestowitz : KDE picks
Open Hardware/Modding: Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and More
Roy Schestowitz : hardware picks
Web Browsers/Clients: Bloggers, Curl, and Firefox
Roy Schestowitz : WWW related leftovers
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development news
Software Freedom / Digital Sovereignty Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Software Freedom, FSF, and more
Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Security related picks
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS leftovers
GNU/Linux Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux related stories
2026-06-17
Mozilla Firefox 152 Is Now Available for Download, Here’s What’s New
Marius Nestor : Mozilla Firefox 152 open-source web browser is now available for download with experimental support for the new JPEG XL image format, better support for multi-monitor setups, and many other changes.
Qt Creator 20 Open-Source IDE Released with AI Support, New Zen Mode
Marius Nestor : Qt Creator 20 open-source IDE (Integrated Development Environment) is now available for download with AI support, new Zen mode for distraction-free coding, and many other enhancements.
Firefox 153 Enters Beta Testing as the Next Extended Support Release Series
Marius Nestor : Firefox 153 open-source web browser is now available for public beta testing with new color picker quick action, PDF improvements, support for QWACs, and new features for web developers.
NVIDIA 595.84 Linux Driver Improves Support for 007 First Light and Other Games
Marius Nestor : NVIDIA 595.84 production-ready graphics driver for Linux is now available for download with improvements for several video games and various bug fixes to improve stability.
Alpine Linux is a crazy-fast distro for your desktop - with just one caveat
Rianne Schestowitz : Alpine Linux isn't always considered for traditional desktop use
I tried AnduinOS 2.0, and it may be the easiest way to ditch Windows for Linux
Rianne Schestowitz : AnduinOS 2.0 is a speedy, private, Ubuntu-based Linux distro that's all about true distro engineering
Raven Prism is a Linux Computer That Happens To Be A Pair of Glasses
Rianne Schestowitz : Powering it is RavenOS, the company's own Linux-based OS built around gaze-first, hands-free interaction
Free and Open Source Software, and Benchmark
Rianne Schestowitz : Only free and open source software is eligible for inclusion
We tested Linux on the new Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 AMD
Rianne Schestowitz : Lenovo's ThinkPads offer support for Linux out of the box and some models can also be purchased with Linux
These 6 Linux monitoring tools helped me uncover every problem on my network
Rianne Schestowitz : That is where Linux is still hard to beat
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : Google just dropped its biggest update of the year, and it hits Android, Pixel and Watch all at once
Recent Videos/Shows About GNU/Linux
Roy Schestowitz : Via Invidious
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
IBM Fedora on Slop, Microsoft DRM, and Fake Security
Roy Schestowitz : IBM's Fedora Magazine
Weekly GNU-like Mobile Linux Update and Last Week at So-called 'FSFE'
Roy Schestowitz : 4 more stories
Games: News Engagement, "Stop Destroying Videogames", and More
Roy Schestowitz : mostly from GamingOnLinux
SteamOS on Hardware (DRM), Epic Games Wants Linux Rootkits
Roy Schestowitz : 4 stories regarding games
KDE GSoC Work, Week 3 Reports Concerning ActionCollection and Kdenlive
Roy Schestowitz : two new weekly reports
Open Hardware/Modding: ESP32C3, Raspberry Pi, Adafruit, and More
Roy Schestowitz : Hardware leftovers
Applications: syslog-ng, GUI Package Manager for CachyOS, and V-Ray for Blender Comes to GNU/Linux
Roy Schestowitz : some software news
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical picks
Barry Kauler on EasyOS: Chromium and Cursors
Roy Schestowitz : some updates from BK
Net/Web: Tools, Thunderbird, Firefox, and More
Roy Schestowitz : mostly Mozilla stuff
PostgreSQL Databases: pg_kpart 1.0 and powa-archivist 5.1.2
Roy Schestowitz : postgres related releases
Ubuntu Touch, Ubuntu GNU/Linux, and Canonical Promoting Slop
Roy Schestowitz : slop galore
Red Hat and Fedora Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : mostly redhat.com
Linux Kernel and Graphics News
Roy Schestowitz : Kernel and more
Audiocasts/Shows: Linux Matters, Ask Noah Show, and More
Roy Schestowitz : New slips and episodes
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development related picks
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software and Standards
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS and more
BSD and GNU/Linux Distributions and Operating Systems
Roy Schestowitz : 3 more stories
Security and Windows TCO Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : security leftovers
Season of Record-Breaking Microsoft Layoffs is Upon Us
Roy Schestowitz : We've been seeing a lot of positive news lately
The Netherlands is Leaving Microsoft Behind
Roy Schestowitz : Better late than never?
2026-06-18
Linux Kernel 7.1 Officially Released, Here’s What’s New
Marius Nestor : Linux kernel 7.1 is now available for download with new features, enhanced hardware support through new and updated drivers, improvements to filesystems and networking, and much more.
VirtualBox 7.2.10 Released with Initial Support for Linux Kernel 7.1
Marius Nestor : VirtualBox 7.2.10 open-source virtualization software is now available for download with initial support for Linux kernel 7.1, extra fixes for the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.8 kernel, and other changes.
PipeWire 1.6.7 Is Out with Better ALSA Support and Small Fixes
Marius Nestor : PipeWire 1.6.7 audio/video server for Linux is now available for download with fixes for various issues and regressions for the ALSA sound stack, scheduler, the RT portal, and more.
KDE Plasma 6.7 has way more useful features than I expected - and you'll likely get it soon
Rianne Schestowitz : The latest release of one of the finest desktop environments on the market is here
Windows 11 25H2 - I'm so happy to not be using this
Rianne Schestowitz : I couldn't truly have these guarantees with Linux
CookieOS – Linux distribution based on Debian
Rianne Schestowitz : CookieOS is an operating system aimed at users moving away from proprietary platforms
Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : Google issues quick fix for broken Android Auto phone calls
6 distros that prove Linux is the future of desktop PCs
Rianne Schestowitz : An age-old rhetorical question has plagued everyone’s favorite open-source operating system from the very beginning
Every time I crawl back to Windows, EndeavourOS pulls me home to Linux
Rianne Schestowitz : I dual-boot Windows and Linux (via EndeavourOS) on my gaming laptop
The 5 Linux distros you should never run on an old PC
Rianne Schestowitz : "Just install Linux" is popular advice when someone needs to squeeze a little bit more life out of an old PC
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : I skipped buying an expensive smart camera by repurposing an old Android device
Web-Based Remote Installation for Fedora Linux: Here’s What We’re Building
Rianne Schestowitz : If you’ve ever needed to install Fedora Linux on a headless server, a Raspberry Pi, or any machine without a monitor attached
Free and Open Source Software, and Benchmark
Rianne Schestowitz : In this series, I’ll explore the machine in detail from a Linux perspective
Ubuntu flavours now need a beta release to ship
Rianne Schestowitz : Ubuntu has announced an ‘important policy update’, making beta releases mandatory for all Ubuntu flavours, no exceptions
These 4 alien Linux concepts confused me when I switched from Windows
Rianne Schestowitz : Switching from Windows to Linux isn’t like switching from one app to another
5 things that are surprisingly easier on Linux than Windows
Rianne Schestowitz : Windows is the de facto desktop OS for most people
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : This Android feature has saved me from countless headaches, but it's not enabled by default
AI agent runs amok in Fedora and elsewhere
Roy Schestowitz : the motive behind the agent's actions is still a mystery
LWN on Kernel, File Systems, and Trusted Publishing
Roy Schestowitz : 5 articles outside paywall today
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Almost Seven Pandemic Years
Roy Schestowitz : It'll soon be 7 years since the big changes began
System76 boss reckons he can liberate the entire PC stack... just give him another 15 years
Roy Schestowitz : Bootstrapped Linux box-botherer flogs new Thelio kit, talks up COSMIC, and politely declines to bolt AI onto everything
Games: Unreal Engine 6, Apidya' Special, and More
Roy Schestowitz : half a dozen picks from GamingOnLinux
NetBSD 11.0 RC5 available!
Roy Schestowitz : please help testing
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : dominated by two domains
ScummVM Milestone and New Steam Games with Native GNU/Linux Builds
Roy Schestowitz : some gaming news
Applications: Audacity 4.0, FairScan 2.0, and More
Roy Schestowitz : Application news
Barry Kauler on CUPS, Chromium, and More in EasyOS
Roy Schestowitz : EasyOS updates
Red Hat and Fedora Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Fedora elections too
KDE: Ocean, Qt Contributors Summit, and Amarok 3.3.3
Roy Schestowitz : KDE leftovers
Raspberry Pi, RISC-V, and More Hardware
Roy Schestowitz : Hardware picks
Web Browsers/Web Servers: Nginx, Holes, Tor Browser
Roy Schestowitz : WWW leftovers
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development news
BSD, GNU/Linux Distributions and Operating Systems
Roy Schestowitz : OS news
FSF / Software Freedom / GNU Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS picks
Standards Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Consortia related
today's leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux and more
Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Security related picks
2026-06-19
Raspberry Pi Imager 2.0.10 Improves Wi-Fi SSID Handling and Accessibility
Marius Nestor : Raspberry Pi Imager 2.0.10 flashing tool for Raspberry Pi devices is now available for download with improved Wi-Fi SSID handling, reliability and accessibility improvements, and bug fixes.
Arch Linux locks down AUR signups amid wave of malicious commits
Rianne Schestowitz : Arch Linux is a fast, lightweight Linux distribution
Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Sparky 2026.06
Rianne Schestowitz : There are new SparkyLinux 2026.06
Help… My browser cannot connect to Mageia’s website
Rianne Schestowitz : A user reported getting a message saying that the part of mageia.org he wanted to visit was unreachable
This Linux distro wants to keep running software 1,000 years from now
Rianne Schestowitz : Well, one Linux distro aims to make the process a lot easier for people in the third millennium by giving them one instruction
I left tiling window managers for KDE, and my Linux desktop finally feels complete
Rianne Schestowitz : There’s just something about a complete desktop experience. Tiling window managers can be great and really light on system resources
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : Android's sideloading changes are getting closer as Google shares new timeline
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Microsoft Storm Ahead (Mass Layoffs July 2026)
Roy Schestowitz : statCounter says Windows is at an all-time low ahead of next month massive Microsoft layoffs
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development picks
Games: Steam Controller, EMPULSE, Sludgineers, and More
Roy Schestowitz : 9 stories from GamingOnLinux
The Software Freedom Conservancy (GAFAM front) jumps the shark, entertains slop hype
Roy Schestowitz : as usual
EasyOS Development on JWM wallpaper and BaCon compiler in devx
Roy Schestowitz : Latest from BK
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical picks
BSD: New Episodes of BSD Now and FreeBSD Stuff
Roy Schestowitz : BSD leftovers
Red Hat's Latest Blog Posts, Including Promotion of Slop Plagiarism and False Marketing With Made-up Numbers
Roy Schestowitz : redhat.com mostly
Canonical/Ubuntu: Ubuntu 26.10 Plans, FunOS 24.04.4 LTS, and Golioth PouchPouch
Roy Schestowitz : releases and more
Enthusiasts' Open Hardware Projects and Robotics
Roy Schestowitz : hardware leftovers
New Debian-based Release: Tails 7.9
Roy Schestowitz : Update Tor Browser to 15.0.16
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS and more
Microsoft Has Put a Microsoft 'Kill Switch' Inside Linux, and Linux Can Save Windows Users
Roy Schestowitz : Microsoft vs Linux
Linux Kernel: eBPF at LSFMMBPF 2026, Linux 7.2, and More
Roy Schestowitz : kernel related picks
Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Security centric news
Faking Openness, Openwashing Initiative, Linux Foundation Misuses Linux Brand to Promote Slop Again
Roy Schestowitz : Openwashing leftovers
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS leftovers
Games: Epic's Lore, Godot 4.7, and DRM
Roy Schestowitz : gaming picks
GNOME: Michael Calabrese on Pitivi and Sam Thursfield's Report
Roy Schestowitz : GNOME picks
Hardware/Modding: Qualcomm Linux 2.0, Arduino, Pimoroni, and More
Roy Schestowitz : mostly hacker-friendly
GNU/Linux Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux related picks
pgAdmin 4 v9.16 and pgfmt 2.1 Released
Roy Schestowitz : postgres releases
2026-06-20
Slackware-Based PorteuX 2.7 Released with Linux 7.1, KDE Plasma 6.7, and More
Marius Nestor : PorteuX 2.7 Linux distribution is now available for download with Linux kernel 7.1, KDE Plasma 6.7, GNOME 50.2, support for the new NTFS-plus driver, a new native PorteuX cursor theme, and more.
Shelly 2.4 GUI Package Manager for Arch Linux Released with New Features
Marius Nestor : Shelly 2.4 open-source graphical package manager for Arch Linux-based distributions is now available for download with improved support for AppImage and Flatpak packages, CLI refactor, and other changes.
Stable kernels: Linux 7.1.1, Linux 7.0.13, Linux 6.18.36, Linux 6.12.94, Linux 6.6.143, Linux 6.1.176, Linux 5.15.210, and Linux 5.10.259
Rianne Schestowitz : I'm announcing the release of the 7.1.1 kernel
NVIDIA JetPack 7.2 adds NemoClaw support, Yocto Project support, and AGX Orin 32GB Super Mode
Rianne Schestowitz : The release includes skills for Jetson Linux customization, memory optimization, and model benchmarking
This Week in Plasma: 6.7 is Here!
Rianne Schestowitz : This week we released Plasma 6.7, and the reviews are overwhelmingly positive so far
KDE Goals - Call For Submissions
Rianne Schestowitz : In 2015, some members of the KDE community began a conversation about where KDE was heading and how it would get there
KibaOS – minimalist and lightweight desktop Linux distribution
Rianne Schestowitz : KibaOS is a modern desktop operating system built on Arch Linux that aims to provide a polished
Best Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Running Modern Linux On A 68008
Rianne Schestowitz : Linux developers have been trimming the fluff in recent years
Linux gamers have dealt with hidden input lag for years, and someone finally figured out why
Rianne Schestowitz : When it comes to gaming, Linux is still a bit behind Windows. Don't get me wrong; it has come a very long way in the space of a decade
I tested 9 Arch-based Linux distros, here's how I rank them
Rianne Schestowitz : Want to try an Arch-based distro but don’t know where to start
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Games: Ultrapool, Crusader Kings III, 868-BACK, and More
Roy Schestowitz : half a dozen from GamingOnLinux
Audiocasts/Shows: Hackers In Your House and Hackaday Podcast
Roy Schestowitz : 2 episodes
Graphics/Games: Godot Engine release; Godot 4.7 finally brings HDR support
Roy Schestowitz : new version
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical posts
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : coding and more
Standards/Consortia: Vendor Lock-In, Matter, and More
Roy Schestowitz : 4 stories
WordPress Woes and Raves
Roy Schestowitz : some WordPress picks
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS picks
Open Hardware/Modding: Pine64, PCBs, and More
Roy Schestowitz : Hardware picks
Canonical Peddling Slop, FunOS 26.04 LTS Clones Ubuntu Without Some Antifeatures
Roy Schestowitz : FunOS 26.04 LTS is out
Red Hat Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Red Hat picks for today
KDE Goals and Icon for Hex Colordle
Roy Schestowitz : GNOME and KDE news
BSD, GNU/Linux Distributions and Operating Systems
Roy Schestowitz : several strands
Servers, Kernel, and More
Roy Schestowitz : batch of leftovers
Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Security picks
Happy Midsummer
Roy Schestowitz : Happy midsummer (for those of us in the north)
2026-06-21
System76 Refreshes the Serval WS Linux Laptop with Intel Core Ultra Series 2 CPUs
Marius Nestor : System76 refreshes its powerful Serval WS Linux-powered laptop with high-end Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics, as well as up to 12TB storage and 96GB RAM.
Olimex LCD7-PANEL-LIME2 combines 7-inch touchscreen, A20 Linux SBC, and panel-mount frame
Rianne Schestowitz : The LCD7-PANEL-LIME2 is a ready-to-mount Linux touch panel computer from Olimex
butrelinux – immutable Linux distribution
Rianne Schestowitz : butrelinux is an immutable Linux distribution built as a Bluefin GDX LTS variant
Lumina Linux – Arch Linux-based distribution
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
After 6 years on Ubuntu, a performance-obsessed Arch distro finally pulled me away
Rianne Schestowitz : I maintained the most mindless Linux routine for six years...
Your Steam Deck Is Secretly a Linux PC. Here Are 10 Ways to Unlock Its Full Potential
Rianne Schestowitz : Your Steam Deck Is Secretly a Linux PC. Here Are 10 Ways to Unlock Its Full Potential
10 Best Free and Open Source Clipboard Sync Tools
Rianne Schestowitz : Only free and open source software is eligible for inclusion
5 pioneering Linux distros that quietly faded into history
Rianne Schestowitz : While some Linux distros have stood the test of time, others have fallen by the wayside
After 8 distros in two years, the one that stopped my hopping is boring on purpose
Rianne Schestowitz : At one time Linux felt more like a hobby than an OS
These 6 Linux tools make the classics feel ancient—I use them on every machine
Rianne Schestowitz : The traditional Linux tools like nano, man, cat, cd, ls etc. are almost four decades old now
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : I changed this one Android setting and stopped fighting outdoor screen glare for good
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Happy Solstice
Roy Schestowitz : Tomorrow starts another week and a week later it's the second half of this year (officially)
Proton Experimental and DLSS Progress in Linux
Roy Schestowitz : gaming news or graphics
35 Days of Shell Tank
Roy Schestowitz : Today is the longest day and next month we expect a new nephew in our family
EasyOS Excalibur-series version 7.4.1 and EasyOS development updates
Roy Schestowitz : EasyOS news
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical posts
ScummVM 2026.3.0 and Guncrypt Introduced
Roy Schestowitz : gaming-centric picks
GNOME: Christian Hergert, Icon for ChiPass, This Week in GNOME
Roy Schestowitz : GNOME leftovers
Fedora signing and Kevin Fenzi (IBM) on flock
Roy Schestowitz : Fedora leftovers
Linux Devices, Modding, and Mobile
Roy Schestowitz : hardware centric leftovers
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development with R, Python, and more
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS news
today's leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : mostly GNU/Linux focus
The Next Major Heatwave in Europe
Roy Schestowitz : maybe we'll spend more time offline
GNU/Linux Measured at 5% in Belgium This Month
Roy Schestowitz : What do things look like at the heart of the EU?
2026-06-22
Darktable 5.6 Open-Source RAW Image Editor Released with New AI Features
Marius Nestor : Darktable 5.6 has been released today as the latest version of this open-source, free, and cross-platform RAW image editor for GNU/Linux, macOS, and Windows systems.
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: June 21st, 2026
Marius Nestor : The 297th installment of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup is here for the week ending June 21st, 2026.
Steam Machine Is Up for Reservation from $1,049 with Arch Linux-Based SteamOS 3
Marius Nestor : Valve officially launched the Steam Machine today as an all-in-one Arch Linux-based gaming machine and desktop computer powered by SteamOS.
OBS Studio 32.2 Promises New Filter to Compose SDR into HDR, Beta Out Now
Marius Nestor : OBS Studio 32.2 enters public beta testing with a new filter to compose SDR into HDR, dynamic bitrate support for multitrack video, Ubuntu 26.04 LTS support, and more.
Review: TBlock
Rianne Schestowitz : This application was called TBlock and it was presented as an ad blocker
StryxOS – Debian-based Linux distribution
Rianne Schestowitz : StryxOS is a Debian-based Linux distribution from Panama that uses the KDE Plasma desktop and SDDM display manager
Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : The Useful Privacy Feature That Isn't Enabled By Default On Your Android Phone
6 Raspberry Pi Handhelds Worth Exploring (If You Have Money to Spend)
Rianne Schestowitz : These are pocket-sized Linux machines that go beyond just being an SBC on your desk
CobaltX – gaming-focused Arch-based Linux distribution
Rianne Schestowitz : CobaltX is a gaming-focused Arch-based Linux distribution built around KDE Plasma 6 and a preinstalled Linux gaming stack
Best Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : 5 Best Free AI Watermark Remover Tools
The Settings App for GNOME Login Screen “GDM Settings” Project Paused
Rianne Schestowitz : GDM Settings, the settings app for GNOME’s login screen (aka GDM Display Manager)
This Linux distro finally makes switching from Windows feel natural
Rianne Schestowitz : We’ve all heard plenty about the end of Windows 10 support
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : Android phones will start showing a blue dot – this is why
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Greece: GNU/Linux Back at 6% "Market Share"
Roy Schestowitz : Greece was mentioned here a lot more in past years because the share measured was greater
If You Value Freedom, Follow Richard Stallman (RMS), Not Linux Kernel People
Roy Schestowitz : testament to perseverance
Games: Indie, Retro Linux Gaming, SteamOS 3.8.11
Roy Schestowitz : gaming related news
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development picks
KDE Development Updates
Roy Schestowitz : KDE news and more
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Blender and more
Barry Kauler on Latest EasyOS Changes: Cleanup and Showcase
Roy Schestowitz : 2 new updates
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical picks
Kernel Space / File Systems: CLI Systems has introduced UTFS (μTFS), seL4, and Linux 7.2
Roy Schestowitz : Linux and more
Open Hardware, Linux Devices, and Linux Phones
Roy Schestowitz : gadgets and more
GNU/Linux Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Fedora and more
Release Notes for RELIANOID Load Balancer Enterprise Edition v8.6 and RELIANOID Load Balancer Community Edition v7.10
Roy Schestowitz : We’re glad to present both RELIANOID 7.10.0 Community Edition and RELIANOID 8.6 Enterprise Edition
SysLinuxOS 13.2 Revolution
Roy Schestowitz : This release is not a simple update, but it is the “14” version that I had in mind, a real epochal change
RefreshOS 3 (Colorful Cosmos) Has Arrived
Roy Schestowitz : This release also continues the goal RefreshOS has always had at its core: making Linux feel approachable, complete, and enjoyable for everyday users
2026-06-23
Canonical Announces Live Kernel Patching Support for Ubuntu on ARM64
Marius Nestor : Ubuntu maker Canonical announced today that its Canonical Livepatch live kernel patching is now available for Ubuntu systems running on the ARM64 (AArch64) architecture.
GNU nano 9.1 CLI Text Editor Released with Minor Improvements and Bug Fixes
Marius Nestor : GNU nano 9.1 open-source command line text editor for Linux-based operating systems is now available for download with a couple of improvements and various bug fixes.
Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
openSUSE Tumbleweed is the unsung rolling distro for people afraid of rolling distros
Rianne Schestowitz : When you approach the world of Linux
I finally got KDE looking the way I always wanted — and it starts with one setting most people skip
Rianne Schestowitz : KDE isn’t particularly pretty looking out of the box
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : 5 Android Phones That Will Stop Getting Support In 2026
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Sailfish OS is Linux on a phone for people who don’t want Linux on a phone, and I love it
Roy Schestowitz : No terminal needed
The Cyber Show on Free/Libre Software and Ethics
Roy Schestowitz : 2 new articles
Valnet on Proxmox and Homelabs
Roy Schestowitz : 4 recent articles
HexOS and Lightwhale OS
Roy Schestowitz : Two from Valnet
KDE: COSMIC and Leaving GNOME
Roy Schestowitz : two Valnet pieces
Games: Immutable distros, SteamOS, and undervolting
Roy Schestowitz : gaming news
Ubuntu 26.04 Gimmicks, Dumping Ubuntu Server
Roy Schestowitz : 3 recent articles
12,000 Pages Per Year
Roy Schestowitz : The team behind the site continues to grow, become more efficient, and develop better tools for improved curation
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development news
Open Hardware, Arduino, and Homelabs
Roy Schestowitz : Some projects for hackware/hardware hacking
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical posts
Valnet Articles on GNU/Linux and More
Roy Schestowitz : mostly GNU/Linux
Games: Steam Machine, FSR Upscaling, OpenMW 0.51, and More
Roy Schestowitz : latest 9 from GamingOnLinux
Audiocasts/Shows/Videos: Late Night Linux and More
Roy Schestowitz : 4 picks of interest
Kernel: eBPF, NVIDIA, and 7.2 (Linux)
Roy Schestowitz : Linux picks
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical posts
Miracle-wm and preview release of Xfce's Wayland compositor
Roy Schestowitz : Wayland news
KDE: Krita, Network Shares, and More
Roy Schestowitz : KDE picks
AUR Hit Again with Malicious Packages and 6 Essential Arch Linux Maintenance Tasks for a Stable System
Roy Schestowitz : Arch news
Red Hat's Latest (Slop Promotion Dominates) and Latest From CentOS
Roy Schestowitz : redhat.com mostly
Raspberry Pi Handhelds and A Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W-based DIY Camera
Roy Schestowitz : Raspberry Pi projects or products
Canonical on Arm64, RISC-V, and Ubuntu Summit
Roy Schestowitz : Canonical/Ubuntu news
Steam Machines and Valve Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : mostly Steam Machine
Applications: Astra and BudsLink
Roy Schestowitz : a pair of articles about software
GNU/Linux Distributions and Operating Systems: Nix, OpenSUSE, Debian, and EasyOS
Roy Schestowitz : distro news roundup
Web Browsers/Web Servers/Feed Readers Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : browsers and more
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software and Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS and more
Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Security incidents and more
Richard Stallman's FSF Looking to Raise Money This Month
Roy Schestowitz : Led by a young man (Ian), Richard Stallman's FSF is still devoted to Software Freedom
Microsoft Second to Unknown in Ghana
Roy Schestowitz : What happens in Ghana is happening in many countries
2026-06-24
postmarketOS 26.06 “Alpen Avocado” Released with GNOME 50 and KDE Plasma 6.6
Marius Nestor : postmarketOS 26.06 distribution is now available for download based on Alpine Linux 3.24 and featuring the GNOME 50, KDE Plasma 6.6, Phosh 0.55.0, and Sxmo 1.18.1 graphical interfaces.
KDE Plasma 6.7.1 Desktop Is Out with Fixes for Kickoff, Discover, and KWin
Marius Nestor : KDE Plasma 6.7.1 is now available as the first maintenance update to the latest KDE Plasma 6.7 desktop environment series with various bug and regression fixes, and some small improvements.
Latest Steam Client Update Improves PipeWire Session Logic on Linux
Marius Nestor : Valve released a new stable Steam Client update that promises to improve the PipeWire session logic on Linux systems, add support for the Malay language, and address various bugs.
DietPi v10.5 Updates Raspberry Pi Display and Camera Options
Rianne Schestowitz : DietPi is a lightweight, Debian-based operating system optimized for single-board computers and embedded devices
Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Whatever happened to Ubuntu TV? Where Linux smart TVs are now
Rianne Schestowitz : Many of us have dreamed of running Linux on all the things, including our TVs
I gave my Android a terminal, and it became my most capable computer
Rianne Schestowitz : It looks and functions like any other Android phone, but once I fire up Termux or Google's native Linux terminal
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : Can an Android tablet replace a desktop screen? I spent a week working with one
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
A Religious Take on the Lawfare Against Tux Machines
Roy Schestowitz : Religions speak of relevant scenarios
Inertia and Momentum
Roy Schestowitz : Momentum is a big factor in blogging.
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development news
Games: Godot Engine Sponsorship, Steam Machines, Forza Horizon, and More
Roy Schestowitz : mostly GamingOnLinux
Security: Patches, Holes, and Rust
Roy Schestowitz : Security leftovers
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical picks
Steam Machines, SteamOS, and Graphics With CUDA
Roy Schestowitz : gaming related leftovers
Fedora Leftovers: Report and Experiences
Roy Schestowitz : Fedora picks
Red Hat Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : from Red Hat's official site
Desktop Environments (DE)/Window Managers (WM): COSMIC and Niri
Roy Schestowitz : alternative ways of using GNU/Linux
Linux Devices, 3D Printing, and Open Hardware
Roy Schestowitz : gadgets and more
Microsoft's Open Source Initiative Promoting Slop, as Does 'Linux' Foundation (Pay-to-Say)
Roy Schestowitz : Openwashing and more
BrowserEngineKit and Mozilla (Thunderbird and Firefox)
Roy Schestowitz : WWW and browsing stories
WordPress bloat and a WordPress exodus
Roy Schestowitz : WordPress picks
Kernel: Storage, LXC, and Upcoming Linux Release
Roy Schestowitz : Linux leftovers
BSD: OpenBSD and FreeBSD on Its Core Team Elections
Roy Schestowitz : BSD leftovers
GNU/Linux Videos/Shows: The Kernel Is Not a Museum and YouTube EasyOS Series
Roy Schestowitz : 2 new picks
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS and sharing
Microsoft's Possibly Biggest-Ever Layoffs Next Week
Roy Schestowitz : Expect GNU/Linux to truly capitalise on that
The World Wide Web is Fundamentally Broken
Roy Schestowitz : The state of the "modern" Web has become so sordid a mess that eventually people will opt out and look for something else
Society Lost Empathy
Roy Schestowitz : The behaviour of people in society seems to have worsened over time
2026-06-25
Kubuntu Focus M2 and Zr Linux Laptops Now Ship with Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
Marius Nestor : Kubuntu Focus launches refreshed versions of the Focus M2, Focus Zr, and Focus XE laptops, along with a new Focus Ar laptop with latest generation Intel processors.
DXVK 3.0 Released with Shader Compilation and D3D9 Improvements
Marius Nestor : DXVK 3.0 Vulkan-based implementation of D3D9, D3D10, and D3D11 for Linux / Wine is now available for download with new features and various improvements for many games.
Twenty glorious years of Dedoimedo!
Rianne Schestowitz : This week marks the twentieth anniversary of Dedoimedo, a place to learn a lot about a lot
Best Free and Open Source Software, and Review
Rianne Schestowitz : Only free and open source software qualifies for inclusion
Alpine Linux 3.24 scales new desktop heights with COSMIC
Rianne Schestowitz : Alpine Linux 3.24 is out, bringing a new desktop environment that should make for a very high-performance combination
5 Linux distros that are perfect for running in a VM
Rianne Schestowitz : If you want to experiment with new software, host a home service, or try a new operating system without risking your main PC
Vendefoul Wolf is a Linux distro that goes against the grain with terrific results
Rianne Schestowitz : Vendefoul Wolf is everything you need and nothing you don't
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : The Android dark mode power-pack: 5 secrets for a smarter screen setup
Basalt Linux – Debian-based Linux distribution
Rianne Schestowitz : Basalt Linux is a Debian-based Linux distribution built around the Xfce desktop environment
Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : Android 17 Update Triggers Widespread Touchscreen Issues on Pixel Phones
Canonical/Ubuntu: Livepatching, Ubuntu in the Wild, and More
Roy Schestowitz : Canonical/Ubuntu leftovers
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
GNU/Linux Coverage in LWN (Mostly Kernel)
Roy Schestowitz : outside the paywall today
Games: Proton Experimental, GE-Proton, SteamOS, and More
Roy Schestowitz : latest from GamingOnLinux
Bugfix and Reports in EasyOS: EasySR and More
Roy Schestowitz : EasyOS news
Audiocasts/Shows: FLOSS Weekly, Smashing Security, and More
Roy Schestowitz : new episodes
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical posts
Kubernetes Device Management and New Releases of Istio
Roy Schestowitz : Server stuff
Red Hat's Fascination With Hey Hi (AI) Slop on Overdrive This Past Day
Roy Schestowitz : Hey Hi fluff and more
Linux Devices, Open Hardware, and T9 Keyboard
Roy Schestowitz : hardware projects and more
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development picks
GNU/Linux Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : KDE, Games, and More
Free Software, Open Data, and Standards Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS and more
Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Security related news picks
Growing Up
Roy Schestowitz : Lately we have had more opportunities to get our government involved and interested in what we do
Biggest Microsoft Layoffs Commencing Early
Roy Schestowitz : This is what it looked like for Intel a few years ago
Steam Machine Rising While XBox is Dying
Roy Schestowitz : Steam Machines and more
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical picks
2026-06-26
Calibre 9.10 Open-Source E-Book Manager Brings New UI to the Content Server
Marius Nestor : Calibre 9.10 open-source e-book management software is now available for download with a new “modern” interface for the Content Server that features a sidebar for easier navigation and other changes.
GNOME: The Day I Learned That “Remove” Doesn’t Mean Remove
Rianne Schestowitz : Flatseal is a GNOME application that provides a graphical interface for managing Flatpak permissions
Getting More Out of KDE Plasma System Monitor
Rianne Schestowitz : The k in KDE stands for "Kustomization" so let's "kustomize" the default system monitor
Tflinux – Brazilian Linux distribution based on Debian
Rianne Schestowitz : Tflinux is a Brazilian Linux distribution based on Debian 12 Bookworm
Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Dolphin Emulator 2606 finally added Game Boy Player Support
Rianne Schestowitz : The new version of this popular video game console emulator finally implemented the Game Boy Player support, which was requested more than 16 years ago
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : Android 17’s new foldable gaming mode could make flippy phones more fun
GNU Guix on Using Codeberg and GIMP 0.54.1 Released Again in 2026
Roy Schestowitz : GNU Project umbrella
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
After Social Control Media
Roy Schestowitz : in the Cyber Show
Ubuntu Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : 3 stories related to Ubuntu
Linux and Hardware Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : mostly Open Hardware
Games: Football, Motorsport Manager 2, and More
Roy Schestowitz : GamingOnLinux picks mostly
Red Hat's Latest Posts and Marketing (Most of It Slop Plagiarism, as Usual)
Roy Schestowitz : IBM agenda
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : many howtos, mostly idroot
BSD: OpenZFS, BSD Now, and NetBSD
Roy Schestowitz : BSD leftovers
'Linux' Foundation Associates the "Linux" Brand With Back Doors, Slop Plagiarism, and Other Bad Things
Roy Schestowitz : Brand for rent
Kernel Space / File Systems: Linux Magic SysRq Key, Coreboot 26.06, Linux Kills strncpy
Roy Schestowitz : Kernel leftovers
EasyOS on Xlibre and Limine
Roy Schestowitz : updates from BK yesterday
Open Hardware/Modding: Flipper One, ESP32, Orange Pi, and More
Roy Schestowitz : Hardware picks
Games: SuperTuxKart, Steam Machines, and Proton Experimental
Roy Schestowitz : Games related picks
IBM/Red Hat: RHEL, Fedora, Podman, Flatpak.org
Roy Schestowitz : IBM related things
Databases: PostgreSQL News, IvorySQL 5.4, and MySQL
Roy Schestowitz : Database leftovers
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development related leftovers
Web Browsers and Mail Clients: Curl, Brave, Thunderbird, and Firefox
Roy Schestowitz : WWW related picks
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : releases and more
GNU/Linux Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux picks
Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Security patches, incidents, and more
2026-06-27
NVIDIA 580.173.02 Linux Graphics Driver Released for GeForce 10 Series
Marius Nestor : NVIDIA 580.173.02 Linux graphics driver is now available for GeForce 10 Series GPUs to address a few bugs and improve performance.
Ubuntu 26.10 “Stonking Stingray” Snapshot 2 Is Now Available for Download
Marius Nestor : Ubuntu 26.10 “Stonking Stingray” Snapshot 2 is now available for public testing for early adopters and application developers.
Linux Kernel 7.0 Reaches End of Life, It’s Time to Upgrade to Linux Kernel 7.1
Marius Nestor : Linux kernel 7.0 reached end of life and all users are now recommended to upgrade their systems to the latest Linux 7.1 kernel series as soon as possible.
Linoutrox – minimal Debian-based Linux distribution
Rianne Schestowitz : Linoutrox is a minimal Linux distribution based on Debian
Best Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : Only free and open source software is eligible for inclusion
I stopped using beginner Linux distros, and my workflow finally made sense
Rianne Schestowitz : The Linux community has lauded "beginner-friendly" distros like Linux Mint almost as long as Linux has existed
Fedora beats Ubuntu in almost every way—except where it matters most
Rianne Schestowitz : Fedora has quietly turned into one of the best Linux distributions in almost every way that matters
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : Motorola MA2 wireless Android Auto adapter, ‘the only one engineered by Google,’ gets a release date and full details
Recent Videos/Audiocasts/Shows: GNU/Linux and More
Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux videos from Invidious
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Alpine 3.22.5, 3.23.5 released
Roy Schestowitz : The Alpine Linux project is pleased to announce the immediate availability of new stable releases
Bad Neighbours Offline and Online
Roy Schestowitz : Today or tomorrow morning it'll be 7 weeks since the shells and the fish got clean tanks
Companies That Use Slop to Bombard FOSS Projects With False Bug Reports (False Positives) - Including Microsoft and GitHub, OpenAI, Anthropic - Misuse 'Linux' Brand to Claim It's OK
Roy Schestowitz : lots of noise today
Security Patches and Other Security News
Roy Schestowitz : Security leftovers
Games: Godot Engine, ASYLUM, DELTARUNE, and More
Roy Schestowitz : gaming leftovers
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical leftovers
Graphics and Kernel: Bugs, Tiny Compiler, and More
Roy Schestowitz : 4 more stories
Audiocasts/Shows: mintCast, Hackaday Podcast, BSD Now, and More
Roy Schestowitz : recent episodes
Server: UsenetServer and Lots of Kubernetes Picks
Roy Schestowitz : mostly Kubernetes updates
AArch64 Desktop Experiment and What Made GNU/Linux Adoption Easier
Roy Schestowitz : 2 recent articles
Fedora News, Flock 2026 and Devconf.cz 2026
Roy Schestowitz : Fedora and related picks
redhat.com as Festival of LLM Slop Plagiarism
Roy Schestowitz : very dominant this Friday
Linux and Android Devices, Open Hardware Projects
Roy Schestowitz : hardware leftovers
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development related news
PostgreSQL Releases and Events
Roy Schestowitz : from PostgreSQL's site
Web Browsers/Web Servers/Feed Readers and XMPP
Roy Schestowitz : Web and Net related news
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software, LibreOffice, and Open Data
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS and more
KDE Goals and KDE-Connected Hiring
Roy Schestowitz : KDE news from Techpaladin
News From EasyOS: Video, New Release, and Limine
Roy Schestowitz : latest from BK
GNU/Linux and BSD Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : mostly GNU/Linux
Community News and Community Shield
Roy Schestowitz : July is nearly upon us
statCounter Measures GNU/Linux at Over 4% (Windows Has Fallen Further to All-Time Low) as June Reaches Last Week
Roy Schestowitz : The layoffs at Microsoft have already begun
Run, Forrest, Run
Roy Schestowitz : We keep running this community site
2026-06-28
Debian-Based SparkyLinux 2026.06 Rolling Brings Linux Kernel 7.1 Support
Marius Nestor : SparkyLinux 2026.06 distribution is now available for download based on Debian 14 “Forky” and powered by Linux kernel 7.0, but also offering support for installing the latest Linux 7.1 kernel series.
COSMIC 1.1 Desktop Environment Released with COSMIC Monitor and Improvements
Marius Nestor : COSMIC 1.1 desktop environment is now available with COSMIC Monitor and improvements to COSMIC Files, COSMIC Term, COSMIC Edit, COSMIC Applets, COSMIC Comp, and more.
Shotcut 26.6 Open-Source Video Editor Released with Vulkan on Linux Support
Marius Nestor : Shotcut 26.6 open-source video editor is now available for download with initial support for OpenFX plugins, Vulkan on Linux support, initial support for VST2 and LV2 audio plugins, and more.
Shelly 2.4.1 GUI Package Manager for Arch Linux Improves Networking, Security
Marius Nestor : Shelly 2.4.1 graphical package manager for Arch Linux distributions is now available for download with improvements to AppImage and Flatpak support, networking and security, command line interface, and more.
CachyOS Releases June 2026 Snapshot with Hyprland Noctalia Desktop Option
Marius Nestor : The CachyOS ISO snapshot for June 2026 is now available for download with Hyprland Noctalia desktop option, DNS-over-QUIC support, Python and GCC performance improvements, and more.
Arch Linux Installer Archinstall 4.4 Released with Niri DankMaterialShell Profile
Marius Nestor : Archinstall 4.4 text-mode installer for the Arch Linux distribution is now available with a Niri DankMaterialShell desktop profile, console font selection, Plymouth configuration setup, and more.
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: June 28th, 2026
Marius Nestor : The 298th installment of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup is here for the week ending June 28th, 2026.
I made Linux look like Windows 11 for free - with a few simple tweaks to Zorin OS
Rianne Schestowitz : If you fancy a Windows 11 layout, but want to use Linux, you're in luck
Linux Mint vs RefreshOS: I found the best distro for new users
Rianne Schestowitz : These two user-friendly distributions take different routes to the 'best Linux' crown
Stable kernels: Linux 7.1.2, Linux 7.0.14, and Linux 6.18.37
Rianne Schestowitz : I'm announcing the release of the 7.1.2 kernel
XDG Desktop Portal Location API for KDE applications
Rianne Schestowitz : In my last post on Android platform integration I had suggested increasing the focus on Linux on mobile phones, due to Google’s ongoing attempts to close down Android for us
Margine – immutable Linux desktop distribution built for creators
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Best Free and Open Source Software, and many more
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
I benchmarked my gaming PC on Windows vs Linux, and the difference was bigger than I expected
Rianne Schestowitz : I've got a dual-booting PC with both Windows 11 and EndeavourOS Linux on it
I refuse to upgrade to Windows 11, here's what I'm doing instead
Rianne Schestowitz : Turns out, Linux Mint worked a ton better than I thought it would
I started managing my Linux desktop like a server, and everything got easier
Rianne Schestowitz : Linux servers and desktop distros are essentially the same thing
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : Android quietly slipped a photo scanner onto your phone — here's how to shut it off
Teaching digiKam to Understand You: Natural Language Search with Local LLMs
Rianne Schestowitz : I’ve been hanging around KDE apps since I was a teenager
Velox Linux – Linux distribution
Rianne Schestowitz : Velox Linux is a Linux distribution for x86_64 systems distributed as a bootable ISO image
Best Free and Open Source Software, and many more
Rianne Schestowitz : Only free and open source software qualifies for inclusion
Ubuntu tries to improve GNOME. Fedora convinced me it didn't need fixing
Rianne Schestowitz : Ubuntu has done a lot for the Linux desktop
I finally understand why Arch Linux isn't for me—and probably isn't for you either
Rianne Schestowitz : Arch and Arch-based distros get a lot of buzz
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Historic Week Ahead (Mass Layoffs at Microsoft)
Roy Schestowitz : this coming week we expect to see thousands of headlines about Microsoft layoffs
DCloud Uni-App Used for Scams, DirtyClone the New Hype for Privilege Escalation Bug (Local)
Roy Schestowitz : security leftovers
GNU Parallel, onak, and Software Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : applications and more
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical leftovers
Games: Steam Games, Completionism, Steam Machines, and More
Roy Schestowitz : projects and op-eds
Open Hardware/Modding: Raspberry Pi, Commodore, and Hacking Routers Like It’s 2008
Roy Schestowitz : devices with Linux focus/slant
Videos/Audiocasts/Shows: EasyOS and This Week in Linux
Roy Schestowitz : new multimedia picks
GNU/Linux Distributions and Operating Systems: OpenSUSE, Slackware, Fedora, and More
Roy Schestowitz : OS related updates
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development related news
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS picks
The Purpose of Tux Machines
Roy Schestowitz : It just makes it easier to find interesting articles (discovery)
The State of the Tux in First Half of 2026
Roy Schestowitz : When we say "the Tux" we mean Tux Machines
New Releases of Univention Corporate Server and FreeBSD 15.1
Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux and BSDs
2026-06-29
Kodi 22 Beta Improves Linux Support for Remote Keys and HDR Profile Support
Marius Nestor : Kodi 22 “Piers” open-source media center is now available for public beta testing promising HDR on Wayland support for Linux systems and many other new features and improvements.
This Week in Plasma: Post-6.7 Bug-fixing
Rianne Schestowitz : This week members of the core Plasma team spent almost all of their time in bug-fixing mode
Free software communities often start small
Rianne Schestowitz : I had a challenging course on the Assembly and C programming languages
Review: PCLinuxOS 2026.05
Rianne Schestowitz : It has been a while since I last took the PCLinuxOS distribution for a test drive
Every Physics Teacher (And Student) Should Try This Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : The free software I used for years as Physics student
Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Software Enshittification or Freedom? It's not a hard choice!
Rianne Schestowitz : I'm going to talk about enshittification of software, of the world wide web, and of the devices you may think of as yours
Drauger OS 7.8 aims to turn Ubuntu into a gaming Linux distro with KDE Plasma
Rianne Schestowitz : One of the coolest things about the Linux community is that
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : I reclaimed storage by changing one Android setting about deleted files
GNU Ships GCC 14.4 as a Bug-Fix Release
Rianne Schestowitz : On Friday, the Gnu project announced the release of the GNU Compiler Collection version 14.4
How to make Linux look like MacOS for free - with a few simple ZorinOS tweaks
Rianne Schestowitz : Looking to migrate to Linux but fond of the Mac UI
Kawaiintu OS – Ubuntu-based Linux distribution
Rianne Schestowitz : Kawaiintu OS (Neo Moebuntu) is a custom Ubuntu distribution inspired by Moebuntu
NoID Privacy Workstation – hardened Linux distribution
Rianne Schestowitz : A read-only NoID Privacy for Linux audit tool is included and can also be run as a standalone Bash script on other Linux distributions
This Flatpak runs a 30-year old version of GIMP – pre-GTK
Rianne Schestowitz : Every wondered what famed FOSS image editor GIMP was like in 1996
Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is a series looking at the BOSGAME VTA-439 Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 mini PC running Linux
I spent a year on an immutable distro, and the one thing I miss is being able to break stuff
Rianne Schestowitz : I love immutable Linux distros
Sailfish OS (GNU/Linux) on "Commodore"
Roy Schestowitz : 3 stories
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Old Vintage Computing Research: Working around dragons with the Lemote Yeeloong laptop and OpenBSD
Roy Schestowitz : And since it can run OpenBSD...
Europe Should Adopt European Web Browsers
Roy Schestowitz : We need more browser diversity
22+ Years of Women in Tech
Roy Schestowitz : Women in tech can only ever feel welcomed if all of us - men included - resist misogyny
Availability of Tux Machines
Roy Schestowitz : We are doing our best to tackle this issue as we strive for 100% uptime
Welcome, Enzo
Roy Schestowitz : He's already signing up about 5 players, so the budget is clearly on tap
Speaking Out About Misogyny
Roy Schestowitz : There is a stigma about programmers lacking social skills
Applications and HowTos
Roy Schestowitz : mostly howtos
Games: Steam Machines and Steam Next Fest
Roy Schestowitz : gaming news
Open Hardware/Modding: SBCs, Open-Source Robot Vacuum, and More
Roy Schestowitz : hardware related picks
BSD: OpenBSD, FreeBSD, BSDCan, and More
Roy Schestowitz : BSD leftovers
Audiocasts/Shows: LINUX Unplugged, eBPF, and More
Roy Schestowitz : 3 episodes or similar
GNU/Linux Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : KDE, Debian, and more
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development related picks
Education and Events: NANOG, NYC*BUG, and EmacsConf
Roy Schestowitz : current/upcoming events
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS picks for today
2026-06-30
Purism Announces Librem 16 as World’s Most Private and Secure Linux Laptop
Marius Nestor : Purism announced the launch of Librem 16 as the world’s most private and secure Linux laptop designed to protect your digital life.
Mageia 10 Officially Released with Linux Kernel 6.18 LTS, KDE Plasma 6.5, and More
Marius Nestor : Mageia 10 is now available for download powered by Linux kernel 6.18 LTS and featuring the KDE Plasma 6.5, GNOME 49, and Xfce 4.20 desktop environments as standalone flavors.
COSMIC 1.2 Desktop Enables AVIF Support, Improves Support for Newer Intel GPUs
Marius Nestor : COSMIC 1.2 desktop environment is now available with improvements to COSMIC Files, COSMIC Term, COSMIC Edit, COSMIC Applets, COSMIC Setings, COSMIC Store, COSMIC Monitor, and COSMIC Greeter.
It’s Linux, on a Sega Megadrive
Rianne Schestowitz : The Motorola 68000 series of chips was the first porting target for Linux
Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : You don't need to free up RAM on your Android phone (in fact, you shouldn't)
GNU/Linux Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux related picks
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
FreeBSD 15 reminded me that boring operating systems are sometimes the whole point
Roy Schestowitz : FreeBSD 15 does not feel designed to win a screenshot contest, and honestly, that’s part of why it caught my attention
COSMIC's new design might just give Apple a run for its money, COSMIC is doing things KDE and GNOME still can’t
Roy Schestowitz : COSMIC coverage
Games: Steam Deck, Alternatives to Bazzite, and Valve's Steam Machine
Roy Schestowitz : gaming picks
GNU/Linux on the Desktop/Laptop: Recent Coverage by Valnet
Roy Schestowitz : 3 recent articles
Valnet on GNU/Linux and Free Software
Roy Schestowitz : more recent articles
Overcoming Barriers
Roy Schestowitz : Misogyny is a barrier in almost every facet and discipline
Money Does Not Make Free Software Activists Happy
Roy Schestowitz : But sometimes it can help
GNU/Linux Reaches All-Time High in South America
Roy Schestowitz : If one annuls that "OS X" spike, then it's also an all-time low for Windows
Aruba: Another New Low for Microsoft Windows
Roy Schestowitz : Windows sank to 47.88%
United Arab Emirates: Microsoft's Irrelevance
Roy Schestowitz : Mass layoffs at Microsoft are expected later today or some time tomorrow
Microsoft in Freefall This Week
Roy Schestowitz : Many layoffs happening
Games: Rewarding Clickbait, Mouse Lag in KDE Plasma, Pong, and More
Roy Schestowitz : gaming related picks
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical picks
Audiocasts/Shows: Late Night Linux and Wonders of Web Weaving Podcast
Roy Schestowitz : 2 new episodes
KDE: Latest Work on Krita and Kdenlive (Student Project)
Roy Schestowitz : some technical details
Red Hat, RHEL, and Fedora-Based Qubes
Roy Schestowitz : IBM and more
Open Hardware/Modding: ESP32, Banana Pi, and More
Roy Schestowitz : hardware projects, gadgets etc.
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development related links
Security Incidents, Patches, New Bugs
Roy Schestowitz : Security with focus on Linux
BSD: FreeBSD, BSDCan, and OpenBSD
Roy Schestowitz : BSD leftovers
Mozilla, Firefox, and Tor Browser
Roy Schestowitz : Mozilla focus
GNU/Linux Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Purism and more
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS centric news
2026-07-01
Latest Raspberry Pi OS Release Is Powered by Linux Kernel 6.18 LTS
Marius Nestor : Raspberry Pi OS 2026-06-18 is now available for download with Linux kernel 6.18 LTS, new default touchscreen associations, new icons, updated Labwc Wayland compositor, and more.
KDE Plasma 6.7.2 Is Out Now to Improve Support for Chromium-Based Apps
Marius Nestor : KDE Plasma 6.7.2 is now available as the second point release to the latest KDE Plasma 6.7 desktop environment series with various improvements and bug fixes.
Fwupd 2.1.6 Linux Firmware Updater Released with New Features and Bug Fixes
Marius Nestor : Fwupd 2.1.6 Linux firmware updater is now available for download with a new HSI attribute for coreboot verified boot, hashes for the latest DBX for offline machines, as well as various other improvements.
HamsterOS Crams Complete Graphical Desktop onto 1.44 MB Floppy
Rianne Schestowitz : It’s not every day that there’s a new OS in the works for 386 and 486-era hardware, but [John Swiderski] let us know he working hard to bring HamsterOS to retrocomputing enthusiasts everywhere
Purism: A tale of two releases
Rianne Schestowitz : Welcome back! In our last update, we announced the release of PureOS Crimson
Kubuntu Focus Goes Ultra
Rianne Schestowitz : The Kubuntu Focus team has upped the performance ante of its M2 and Zr laptops with the latest, greatest CPUs from Intel
Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
LibrePhone update, organizing locally, and more in issue 48 of the digital Bulletin
Rianne Schestowitz : Our user freedoms are in serious danger. From multiple different Big Tech companies claiming they want to protect us while they steal our rights
GNOME or KDE Plasma: Choosing the wrong one can ruin your Linux experience
Rianne Schestowitz : If you’re thinking about switching to Linux, you’re probably comparing distros like Ubuntu, Fedora
I found the Linux tool that shows what's using your disk space — and lets you clean it up instantly
Rianne Schestowitz : For these use cases, it's become my go-to tool for finding and purging bloat on Linux
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : I stopped an Android Auto disconnect loop by modifying one background power setting
Mageia 10 Released
Roy Schestowitz : Mageia 10 is a GNU/Linux distribution for your computer, released by the Mageia community
Wine 11.12
Roy Schestowitz : The Wine development release 11.12 is now available
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Microsoft Layoffs Announced July 1, as Expected
Roy Schestowitz : This helps show that the era of Windows is coming to an end, little by little...
Gymware Running Linux Not Cheap
Roy Schestowitz : There goes a stigma
Europe's Exit From Windows/Microsoft Has Accelerated
Roy Schestowitz : Europe is well positioned to lead a migration to GNU/Linux and BSDs
Enzo's First Test Can be His First Brass
Roy Schestowitz : Today it is the first of July
Open Hardware Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : mostly Hackaday
Red Hat: Lightspeed and LLM Slop
Roy Schestowitz : Lightspeed and bad stuff
Games: Steam Deck, Blending Vampire Survivors, and More
Roy Schestowitz : latest from GamingOnLinux
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development related picks
Open Hardware/Modding: Arduino, ESP32, and More
Roy Schestowitz : hardware picks
EuroBSDCon 2026 Travel Grant and Dan Langille on FreeBSD
Roy Schestowitz : BSD leftovers
Kernel Space: Bugs, Patches, and Engineering
Roy Schestowitz : Linux leftovers
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical leftovers
Games: Steam Machines, Godot News, and Linux on Consoles
Roy Schestowitz : gaming picks
New Videos About EasyOS
Roy Schestowitz : EasyOS the distro
Canonical/Ubuntu: ROS 2, Pushing Rust Everywhere, and Old Gimmicks Rebranded as "Hey Hi"
Roy Schestowitz : Ubuntu based things
K Desktop Environment/KDE Development Updates
Roy Schestowitz : 3 KDE picks
Red Hat Trying to Sell Slop Instead of GNU/Linux (IBM Sells False Promises)
Roy Schestowitz : as usual, again
today's leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Free, Libre, and Open Source Software and more
Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Security patches, breaches, more
Hurricane in DR Congo
Roy Schestowitz : Harry Kane saved the day today
Recent Videos/Audiocasts/Shows About GNU/Linux
Roy Schestowitz : via Invidious
2026-07-02
KaOS Linux 2026.06 Launches Officially as First Release with Dinit
Marius Nestor : KaOS Linux 2026.06 distribution is now available for download as the first ISO snapshot using Dinit as the default init system instead of systemd. Here’s what’s new!
Linus Torvalds Announces First Linux Kernel 7.2 Release Candidate
Marius Nestor : Linus Torvalds announced the general availability of the first Release Candidate version of the upcoming Linux 7.2 kernel series for public testing. Here’s what to expect!
Kali Linux 2026.2 Released with GNOME 50, KDE Plasma 6.6, and New Tools
Marius Nestor : Kali Linux 2026.2 ethical hacking and penetration testing distribution is now available for download with GNOME 50 and KDE Plasma 6.6 desktop offerings, new tools, Kali NetHunter uUpdates, and more.
KDE Gear 26.04.3 Released as the Last Update in the KDE Gear 26.04 Series
Marius Nestor : KDE Gear 26.04.3 open-source software suite is now available with various bug fixes and small improvements for your favorite KDE applications.
I've tested many portable Linux distros, but PorteuX is the one I keep on my USB drive
Rianne Schestowitz : Ever longed for a Linux distro to have with you at all times
RootBoard open-hardware Linux handheld launches with Raspberry Pi Zero support
Rianne Schestowitz : Kickstarter recently featured the RootBoard, a Raspberry Pi-powered handheld Linux computer aimed at makers
Samsung A54 report 12 - One UI 8.5 update and more
Rianne Schestowitz : It's not like I'm going to grab some other Android and go
This month in KDE Linux: June 2026
Rianne Schestowitz : Welcome to another edition of “This month in KDE Linux” — KDE’s in-progress operating system
Best Free and Open Source Software: June 2026 Updates
Rianne Schestowitz : We’re here to champion free and open-source software, celebrate the projects that deserve wider attention, and help readers find the very best tools the community has to offer
This is the Linux distro that convinced me to finally uninstall Windows
Rianne Schestowitz : For nearly 10 years, I dual-booted Linux and Windows
I turned my old Galaxy phone into a pocket Linux server with Termux
Rianne Schestowitz : I decided to use an old Samsung phone, specifically my wife's old Samsung phone, to build a pocket Linux server
We're campaigning for free software. We need your help
Rianne Schestowitz : I'm Greg Farough, the campaigns manager of the Free Software Foundation (FSF)
6 Backup Tools for Linux Users of All Kind
Rianne Schestowitz : From desktop servers, from single machine to a fleet, here are the backup tools you could explore for your Linux system(s)
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : This 11-inch Android Auto screen might be overkill, but it's fantastic for the price
Week 5: KWallet XML Import & Password Generator
Rianne Schestowitz : This week I shipped two new features for KeepSecret
Free and Open Source Software, and Review
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
5 Windows habits that were sabotaging my Linux experience
Rianne Schestowitz : Switching to Linux isn't just about learning new software; it's a process of unlearning years of Windows muscle memory
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : Survey says this buried Android feature is a popular tool for those in the know
KDE Plasma finally added per-screen virtual desktops, and it's yet another reason I'm not going back to Windows
Rianne Schestowitz : KDE Plasma finally added per-screen virtual desktops, and it's yet another reason I'm not going back to Windows
LWN on Linux Kernel, BPF, and Power Management and Scheduling in the Linux Kernel Summit
Roy Schestowitz : LWN articles
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development picks
Distributions and Operating Systems Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : LWN and more
In 5 Years Microsoft's Vista 11 Secured Very Small Share, GNU/Linux Growing
Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux is measured at 5.5%
Won't be Censored
Roy Schestowitz : These are clearly censorship attempts
Shutdowns at Microsoft
Roy Schestowitz : Microsoft is not as powerful as it used to be
Threats to Kill
Roy Schestowitz : Death threads are a serious matter
Games: DRM, PlayStation 5 Linux Project, Microsoft XBox "Bloodbath"
Roy Schestowitz : mostly GamingOnLinux
Red Hat Parrots Buzzwords and Promotes Plagiarism (IBM's Goal) - to the Point of Censoring and Killing Communities
Roy Schestowitz : Self inflicted wound
In the United Kingdom, GNU/Linux Has Leapfrogged the 5% Mark
Roy Schestowitz : This is a first
Windows Falls to All-Time Low in Argentina, GNU/Linux Rises Above 5%
Roy Schestowitz : its population is large enough for meaningful statistics to be gathered and visualised
statCounter Sees The Netherlands Leading the Way in GNU/Linux Growth in Europe
Roy Schestowitz : Probably the biggest or sharpest gain in Europe this month
Ahead of Independence Day GNU/Linux Soars to 8.24% in United States Of America
Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux rises above 8%
Barbados: GNU/Linux Measured at All-Time High of 15.5%
Roy Schestowitz : Are these tourists who bring laptops?
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical leftovers
Barry Kauler on Latest in EasyOS: EasySR, Zarfy, and More
Roy Schestowitz : distro updates
GNU/Linux: Overclocking, Déjà Dup, VirtualBox, and More
Roy Schestowitz : Applications and more
Games: Godot, Steam Deck, Linux for Sega Genesis, Bottles
Roy Schestowitz : Games related leftovers
Gravitating Towards Minimalism in GNU/Linux
Roy Schestowitz : 2 recent articles
Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Security patches and more
FSF / Software Freedom: Ensuring freedom, one blob at a time; GNU Spotlight with Amin Bandali featuring eighteen new GNU releases
Roy Schestowitz : FSF picks
Open Hardware/Modding: PaperBoy, Raspberry Pi, and More
Roy Schestowitz : Hardware news
Debian: LinuxSparky, Debian Work by Ben Hutchings, and Debian-Based Tails 7.9.1
Roy Schestowitz : Debian leftovers
Programming: Development With R, CRAN, and Memories of Perl Insight
Roy Schestowitz : 4 picks for today
Kernel Space: Bugs, Compatibility, and Leak of Upcoming Products
Roy Schestowitz : Linux related leftovers
GNU/Linux Distributions and Operating Systems
Roy Schestowitz : mostly GNU/Linux news
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software and Sharing Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS and more
2026-07-03
Ultramarine 44 Is Out Based on Fedora Linux 44, Linux 7.0, and KDE Plasma 6.7
Marius Nestor : Ultramarine 44 Linux distribution is now available for download based on Fedora Linux 44 and Linux kernel 7.0, and featuring the latest KDE Plasma 6.7 desktop environment.
Calibre 9.11 E-Book Manager Adds Support for Exporting Annotations as HTML Pages
Marius Nestor : Calibre 9.11 open-source e-book manager is now available for download with support for exporting annotations as a standalone web page in the HTML format and other changes.
NetworkManager 1.58 Is Now Available for Public Testing with Many New Features
Marius Nestor : NetworkManager 1.58 open-source network connection manager for Linux-based operating systems is now available for public testing as a major update with many new features and improvements.
If you like COSMIC Desktop, you'll love its new system monitor
Rianne Schestowitz : If you like to see and manage your system processes on Linux
GnuPG 2.5.21 Released With Kyber Support as 2.4 Reaches End of Life
Rianne Schestowitz : On Thursday Werner Koch, the chief technology officer for the GnuPG project
Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : Google Wallet on Android rolling out order tracking dashboard using Gmail
Announcing AnduinOS 2.0 Beta: The Declarative Revolution and the New Era of Distro Engineering
Roy Schestowitz : This is not just another system update; it is a fundamental, ground-up architectural rewrite of our entire operating system
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
GNU/Linux in Jamaica in 2026
Roy Schestowitz : some bumps for GNU/Linux
GNU/Linux Rises to 5% in Panama
Roy Schestowitz : It seems to have increased this month
Slow News Ahead
Roy Schestowitz : holiday in the US
DDOS Attacks on Techrights Also Impacted Tux Machines
Roy Schestowitz : DDoS attacks are not a "badge of honour". They are a nuisance.
Games: SteamOS 3.8, Steam Survey, and More
Roy Schestowitz : Steam and GamingOnLinux picks
China's Neighbours (Which China Asserts It Has Some Territorial Rights Over) Are Evading Microsoft Windows
Roy Schestowitz : Vietnam has some territorial disputes (islands) with China
Linux Kernel: Konstantin Ryabitsev Restoring Content, Trademark Scam, Linux Virtual Appliance
Roy Schestowitz : Linux related picks
Audiocasts/Shows: Raspberry Pi and BSD Now
Roy Schestowitz : only 2 news ones
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical picks
Games: ESP32-based Game Boy, Steam Deck, and "Sony announces plans to stop making PlayStation game discs"
Roy Schestowitz : gaming leftovers
BSD: EuroBSDCon and FreeBSD Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : BSD picks for today
Killing Fedora Community, Promoting Slop, and More IBM Red Hat Puff Pieces
Roy Schestowitz : Red Hat leftovers
KDE and GNOME Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : 3 simple posts
CalyxOS 7.2.2.0 Released
Roy Schestowitz : CalyxOS comes back
Distributions and Operating Systems: KolibriOS, Gentoo, Ubuntu, and Android
Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux mostly
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development related picks
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software and Standards
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS and more
Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Security related picks
2026-07-04
ParrotOS 7.3 Released with Linux 7.0, Optimized Builds, and Official Vagrant Boxes
Marius Nestor : ParrotOS 7.3 security-oriented distribution is now available for download with Linux kernel 7.0, updated tools, optimized builds, official Vagrant boxes, and other changes.
First Look at Ubuntu Budgie 24.04.4 LTS for Raspberry Pi
Marius Nestor : A first look at the Ubuntu Budgie 24.04.4 LTS distribution on the Raspberry Pi 4 computer with 8GB RAM, featuring the Budgie desktop environment.
Shelly GUI Package Manager for Arch Linux Now Lets You Install Apps from Flathub
Marius Nestor : Shelly 2.4.1.1 graphical package manager for Arch Linux distributions is now available for download with support for installing apps directly from the Flathub website, and other changes.
Fairphone 6 with /e/OS - The perfect un-Android experience?
Rianne Schestowitz : What I would like to do today is show you what Android feels like - without being too Android
This Week in Plasma: Better Animations
Rianne Schestowitz : This week Plasma 6.7 received a few more stabilization bug-fixes while attention turned towards the upcoming 6.8 release
Gamma Linux – ultra-light Linux distribution
Rianne Schestowitz : Gamma Linux is an ultra-light Linux distribution designed to revive older computers and low-spec hardware
Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
These 5 ancient Linux distros are still teaching modern users how systems actually work
Rianne Schestowitz : There are lots of Linux distros to choose from
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : Google is finally fixing a confusing Android Auto connection roadblock
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Security in Linux and Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Security breaches and bugs
GNU/Linux Desktop/Laptop: Hesitancy, Halloween Documents, and NotebookLM
Roy Schestowitz : 3 Valnet articles
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical picks
Games: 3D Printing, Discounts, and More
Roy Schestowitz : gaming leftovers
KDE and GNOME Updates: This Week in GNOME, Dolphin, and More
Roy Schestowitz : desktop development
OpenSUSE Planet News Roundup and Tumbleweed's Weekly Review
Roy Schestowitz : some SUSE picks
Fedora: Community News (What's Left of the Community After IBM Takeover), PHP Updates, and a Look at Fedora 45 (F45)
Roy Schestowitz : Fedora leftovers
Red Hat Leftovers, Mostly From Official Red Hat Site
Roy Schestowitz : Red Hat news
OMG Ubuntu on Canonical/Ubuntu News: Rust Mania, Slop, and Snap 'Store'
Roy Schestowitz : bad trajectory
Open Hardware/Modding: Single-Board Computers, Projects, and More
Roy Schestowitz : hardware leftovers
Colin Watson and Julian Andres Klode on Debian/Ubuntu Work
Roy Schestowitz : Two reports from DDs
Mozilla Pretending to Value Privacy, Waterfox Android 1.2.5 Released (New Gecko)
Roy Schestowitz : Firefox and more
The Document Foundation on the Calendar and the Invoice, LibreOffice News
Roy Schestowitz : LibreOffice leftovers
SFC Says Boycott GitHub (Microsoft), Grafana Labs and Licensing Rug-Pulls
Roy Schestowitz : Licensing / Legal leftovers
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development with R, Raku, and Golang
GNU/Linux Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux and distros
Free Software and Standards Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS and sharing
Moving Forward
Roy Schestowitz : Next week the mass layoffs at Microsoft become official
Windows Plunging to New Lows in Africa's Largest Nation
Roy Schestowitz : Windows is getting out of Algeria, so that's a consolation prize
American Independence From Windows? GNU/Linux at 8%.
Roy Schestowitz : Culled to exclude mobile platforms, GNU/Linux would likely be above 8%
GNU/Linux at 5% in France, Independence Delivered Little by Little
Roy Schestowitz : France instructs, then orders, government agencies to adopt GNU/Linux
Statement on the Response to Last Week's DDoS Attacks
Roy Schestowitz : Sites that attract DDoS attacks because of their message are sites that are difficult to debunk or debate
All-Time Low for Windows in India
Roy Schestowitz : This is part of a global trend
2026-07-05
GNOME 51 Alpha Desktop Environment Is Now Available for Public Testing
Marius Nestor : GNOME 51 Alpha desktop environment is now available for public testing with support for saving and restoring monitor brightness, improved app grid accessibility, support for elogind as libsystemd provider, and much more.
DXVK 3.0.1 Brings Improvements for Fallout 3, Black Mesa, and Empire Earth 2
Marius Nestor : DXVK 3.0.1 open-source Vulkan-based implementation of D3D8, D3D9, D3D10, and D3D11 for Linux / Wine is now available for download with improvements for various games and other changes.
Stable kernels: Linux 7.1.3, Linux 6.18.38, Linux 6.12.95, Linux 6.6.144, Linux 6.1.177, Linux 5.15.211, and Linux 5.10.260
Rianne Schestowitz : I'm announcing the release of the 7.1.3 kernel
Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
LankeOS – Linux distribution built from scratch
Rianne Schestowitz : LankeOS is a Linux distribution built from scratch using Linux From Scratch (LFS)
Everyone forgot about these 6 Linux desktops, but they might be better than what you use now
Rianne Schestowitz : One of the first things you’ll notice when trying out Linux for the first time is the sheer number of options available for its desktop environments (DEs)
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : I transformed my Android phone after finding a file manager that saves me time
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Windows Under 60% as Linux Hits a Yearly High: Full Breakdown
Roy Schestowitz : numbers for June 2026 put worldwide desktop market share for backdoored Windows at 56.61%
Slackel MATE 9.0
Roy Schestowitz : Slackel MATE 9.0 is the latest major release branch of the Greek-developed Linux distribution Slackel
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical picks
Audiocasts/Shows: Linus Tech Tips, Linux Tech Segment, Linux Saloon, EasyOS YouTube Videos
Roy Schestowitz : videos and episodes
SteamOS, Steam Machines, and More Gaming News
Roy Schestowitz : Games and more
Open Hardware/Modding: DockFrame, Purism, Killswitch
Roy Schestowitz : hardware projects
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development picks
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software and Standards
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS and more
GNU/Linux and BSD Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : OS news leftovers
Estonia and GNU/Linux: Strategic Alliance?
Roy Schestowitz : usage of GNU/Linux grew a lot in this small Baltic state
Software Freedom, a Japanese Perspective - Part I: Expensive Legacy of Legacy Technology
Roy Schestowitz : Why is GNU/Linux adaptation low in Japan?
Slower Week Ahead
Roy Schestowitz : In short, don't expect much GNU/Linux news this coming week
Oceania: GNU/Linux Reaches All-Time High of 4%
Roy Schestowitz : Based on statCounter
2026-07-06
BleachBit 6.0.2 Adds Support for Cleaning AI Models from Google Chrome
Marius Nestor : BleachBit 6.0.2 open-source and free disk space cleaner, privacy manager, and computer system optimizer software is now available for download with new features and improvements.
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: July 5th, 2026
Marius Nestor : The 299th installment of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup is here for the week ending July 5th, 2026.
Review: FreeBSD 15.1 with an install-time desktop
Rianne Schestowitz : Back in December I reviewed FreeBSD 15.0
Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Using Flatpak To Run A 1996 Version Of The GIMP On Modern Linux
Rianne Schestowitz : Although there’s probably no good reason to want to run image editing software from 1996 other than for nostalgia’s sake
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : I never use Gmail on Android without changing these 6 settings
I tested the new Claude Desktop on Linux - here's how it compares to rival apps
Rianne Schestowitz : Claude Code finally has an official Linux desktop app
Kdenlive 26.04.3 released
Rianne Schestowitz : The last maintenance release of the 26.04 series is out
Free and Open Source Software, howtos and Installations
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
In three days, Ubuntu 25.10 will reach end of life, upgrade now
Rianne Schestowitz : Ubuntu 25.10 "Questing Quokka" will reach end of life on July 9, meaning it will no longer get security updates
I tested the top 5 Linux distros on DistroWatch—here’s how I rank them
Rianne Schestowitz : There are a ton of Linux distributions out there
Want to convince a Windows user to try Linux? Here's how I do it
Rianne Schestowitz : I've used Linux for 30 years. This is how I show Windows users what they're missing
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : My expensive earbuds sounded average until I changed one Android audio setting
Impact as a Function of Negative Energy Devoted to Attacks
Roy Schestowitz : This month Rianne got several very good professional news and next month
July Edition of PCLinuxOS Magazine
Roy Schestowitz : or "Issue"
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Europeans Beating South Americans
Roy Schestowitz : If England beats Norway, then it seems likely it'll play Argentina next
In Norway, Google (Android/Linux) and Apple (iOS and OS X) Caught Up With Windows
Roy Schestowitz : To Norway, Microsoft is no longer so dominant
Software Freedom Day Plans Underway, New Zealand Has a "Digital Freedom Foundation"
Roy Schestowitz : The "SFD" is now 2 months away
Nature and Health, or How Not to Let Technology Ruin Your Life
Roy Schestowitz : Looking for balance
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical picks
Videos/Audiocasts/Shows: This Week in Linux, Emacs, and EasyOS Package Managers
Roy Schestowitz : 3 new videos/episodes
Hardware: Slop, ESP32, and More
Roy Schestowitz : Open Hardware/Modding for the most part
Games: DXVK, Ridiculous Space Battles, Rolisteam, and More
Roy Schestowitz : gaming leftovers
Ubuntu 25.10 EoL, Embrace of Slop by Canonical
Roy Schestowitz : Canonical/Ubuntu leftovers
PostgreSQL-Related Releases and News
Roy Schestowitz : Database picks
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development, half a dozen picks
Proprietary Vendors Make Open Standards Look Broken and BitTorrent's History
Roy Schestowitz : Standards news
KDE and Debian Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : 4 overlapping stories
GNU/Linux Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : 5 misc. stories
FSF / Software Freedom News and GNU / Digital Sovereignty
Roy Schestowitz : 4 stories for now
listnr is an ActivityPub bridge for static blogs
Roy Schestowitz : in 2012, hosting a comments section had already started being less rewarding than it used to be
In Finland, GNU/Linux and Android Surpass Windows
Roy Schestowitz : Windows at all-time low last month
Microsoft Layoffs Have Begun, News Coverage Misleading
Roy Schestowitz : The "official" numbers are Microsoft spin
Software Freedom, a Japanese Perspective - Part II: Managers Who Don't Understand Code and Never Coded
Roy Schestowitz : Decision-making figures need to understand what they decide on
2026-07-07
KDE Plasma 6.6.6 Released with Numerous Bug Fixes and Various Improvements
Marius Nestor : KDE Plasma 6.6.6 is now available as the sixth and last maintenance update in the KDE Plasma 6.6 desktop environment series with a couple of improvements and numerous bug fixes.
Proton 11 Officially Released with Support for More Games Running on Linux
Marius Nestor : Proton 11 is now available with support for Breath of Fire IV, Unknown Faces, Gothic 1 Classic, X-Plane 12, and many other Windows games that are now playable on Linux.
5 tiny Linux tools I can't live or work without
Rianne Schestowitz : Linux has a wealth of applications
Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
7 tricks to make learning the Linux command line easier
Rianne Schestowitz : The Linux command line can seem impenetrable, with arcane instructions and a focus on text interfaces
GlouOS – Arch-based Linux distribution
Rianne Schestowitz : GlouOS is an Arch-based Linux distribution designed for gaming
Free and Open Source Software, and Benchmark
Rianne Schestowitz : In this series, I put the BOSGAME mini PC through its paces from a Linux perspective
4 ways to run a full Linux desktop on your Android phone
Rianne Schestowitz : Android is based on Linux
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : Your Android work profile is finally coming to Wear OS smartwatches
postmarketOS in 2026-06: Plasma 6.7
Rianne Schestowitz : This June Plasma 6.7 was released and found its way into Alpine Linux and postmarketOS thanks to Bart who maintains KDE in both distros
Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Linux 7.2-rc2
Roy Schestowitz : It's Sunday afternoon, and rc2 is out. Things look very normal - it's not a small rc2, but it's in line with recent releases, and slightly smaller than rc2 was in 7.1.
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
OpenSSH 10.4 Released
Roy Schestowitz : OpenSSH 10.4 is out
Games: Mario Kart World, Microsoft Mass Layoffs, OpenRCT, DXVK, and More
Roy Schestowitz : mostly from GamingOnLinux
New PostgreSQL Related Releases and Talks
Roy Schestowitz : 4 new PostgreSQL picks
Software Freedom, a Japanese Perspective - Part III: Proprietary Software Suboptimal
Roy Schestowitz : Free software does not have such artificial limitations
Hardware: Linux Devices, Purism, and More
Roy Schestowitz : a handful of picks
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development with Python, Raku, and more
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS and more
GNU/Linux Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : 3 leftover stories
Audiocasts/Shows: Dirk and Linus, LINUX Unplugged, Late Night Linux, and More
Roy Schestowitz : episodes and more
IBM Unix Lawsuit Back, IBM Red Hat Promotes LLM Slop and Other Slop
Roy Schestowitz : IBM Red Hat leftovers
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical picks
Kernel Space or Linux News
Roy Schestowitz : Kernel leftovers
Hardware Projects: ESP32 and More
Roy Schestowitz : several new Linux-ish news picks
Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Security related picks
Games: Steam Deck, Steam Machine, and Godot 4.8 Dev 1
Roy Schestowitz : gaming picks
Barry Kauler on EasyOS: Unmount-all-mounted-partitions bug and yff audio video utility version 3.1
Roy Schestowitz : a couple of updates this week
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS leftovers
GNU/Linux Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux picks
Valnet Articles on GNU/Linux Games/Gaming
Roy Schestowitz : Games picks
Raspberry Pi Projects: Storage and Other Uses
Roy Schestowitz : a couple of recent articles
Proxmox and Home Assistant OS 18.0 Coverage
Roy Schestowitz : From Valnet only
Raves About Docker Containers and Portainer
Roy Schestowitz : a pair of articles
Recent Coverage About GNU/Linux and BSD in Valnet
Roy Schestowitz : half a dozen more articles
No Pain, No Glory
Roy Schestowitz : When we return home we'll be stronger and more active
Videos/Audiocasts/Shows: Recent GNU/Linux Material in Invidious
Roy Schestowitz : or via Invidious
GNU/Linux Distributions and Operating Systems: ArchBang, Galactic Mandate Linux, and More
Roy Schestowitz : some new releases included
Software Freedom, a Japanese Perspective - Part IV: GNU/Linux at 3.2%
Roy Schestowitz : It was barely 1% not so long ago
Switzerland: GNU/Linux All-Time Record
Roy Schestowitz : Maybe Switzerland can beat Argentina next
2026-07-08
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
2026-07-09
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.
TUXEDO Computers Plans to Rebase TUXEDO OS on Debian Testing
Marius Nestor : TUXEDO Computers is moving away from Ubuntu and plans to rebase their TUXEDO OS distribution on Debian GNU/Linux, but still using the KDE Plasma desktop environment.
GStreamer 1.28.5 Multimedia Framework Adds Support for H.266/VVC Decoding
Marius Nestor : GStreamer 1.28.5 open-source multimedia framework is now available for download with support for H.266/VVC decoding, HEVC with alpha decoding improvements, and more.
Wireshark 4.6.7 Released with Updated Protocol Support, Bug and Security Fixes
Marius Nestor : Wireshark 4.6.7 open-source network protocol analyzer is now available for download with updated protocol and capture file support, as well as various bug and security fixes.
PipeWire 1.6.8 Improves JACK/MIDI Support for Ardour, SOFA Filter, and More
Marius Nestor : PipeWire 1.6.8 audio/video server for Linux is now available for download with improved JACK support for Ardour, filter-graph improvements, memory leak fixes, and more.
A brand-new release of Hannah Montana Linux features a KDE Plasma 6 base and a lot of pink
Rianne Schestowitz : The Linux community is full of distro creativity. Some distros are created to solve a specific problem, while others are made for fun
Another German State Swaps Microsoft for ‘Born in the EU’ Open Source
Rianne Schestowitz : The EU is slowly but surely going open source
I've used Linux for 30 years - here's how I'd rank DistroWatch's top 10
Rianne Schestowitz : DistroWatch says these are the top Linux distros. I say this order is better
Collabora Office 26.04 Takes On Open Source’s Office Disrupter Wannabes
Rianne Schestowitz : We get down and dirty with Collabora Office 26.04, the new desktop twin to Collabora Online
In Linux, things are often upside down
Rianne Schestowitz : For me, the last couple of months in the open-source software world have been rather wild
An exciting future with the Librem 16
Rianne Schestowitz : With the recent launch of the Librem 16, I’m excited
Umbra Linux – lightweight distribution
Rianne Schestowitz : Umbra Linux is a lightweight Linux distribution built from Linux From Scratch (LFS)
Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
I gave Ubuntu another chance, and now I'm tempted to leave Zorin OS behind
Rianne Schestowitz : Early this year, I installed Zorin OS on a couple of older PCs that originally ran Windows 10, and it turned out to be exactly what I needed
This Linux distro treats your PC like source code—and it almost works
Rianne Schestowitz : Operating systems, Linux or otherwise
Good news for Linux Mint fans: Full Wayland support is coming to Cinnamon
Rianne Schestowitz : Linux Mint's next Cinnamon release will fully support Wayland
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : Google Photos is finally getting its bottom bar redesign on Android
2026-07-10
Ubuntu 25.10 Reached End of Life, It’s Time to Upgrade to Ubuntu 26.04 LTS
Marius Nestor : Ubuntu 25.10 “Questing Quokka” has reached end of life on July 9th, 2026, and users are now recommended to upgrade to Ubuntu 26.04 LTS “Resolute Raccoon”.
Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Linux Mint vs Ubuntu: This is the better option for Linux newcomers in 2026
Rianne Schestowitz : Linux newcomers in 2026 have a much easier time than people did 10 or 15 years ago
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : Android secretly saves every notification you swipe away, and turning it on saved me twice
No Place Like Home
Roy Schestowitz : We'll travel again on Monday but should be back the same day
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
2026-07-11
In an Angry Fit, Dev ‘Sabotages’ OpenMandriva Repository
Rianne Schestowitz : A dust-up in OpenMandriva’s dev ranks escalates from abusive chats to vanished repositories and a ‘saboteur’ package that threatens Gnome and Cosmic users
Interview with Nara Oliveira, Free Software Artist
Rianne Schestowitz : GIMP is Free and Libre Open Source Software, but none of it is possible without the people who create with and contribute to it
This Week in Plasma: Audio Recording in Spectacle
Rianne Schestowitz : This week was busy! We’ve got some great new features to share, improved theming compatibility, UI improvements, bug fixes… and lots more
Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
I moved my PC to an immutable distro, and the thing I was most afraid of turned out to be the best part
Rianne Schestowitz : When I was getting to grips with Linux after using Windows for decades
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : I miss Windows Phone, but this incredible Android launcher resurrected my dream setup
Red Hat Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Red Hat's official site mostly
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : many howtos for the week
Games: Chess, Tempest Rising, and Lots More
Roy Schestowitz : recently in GamingOnLinux
Open Hardware, Linux Devices, and LineageOS
Roy Schestowitz : hardware centric picks
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development related news
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS and more
BSD Leftovers, Mostly OpenBSD
Roy Schestowitz : Some BSD picks
Audiocasts/Shows: FLOSS Weekly, Hackaday Podcast, BSD Now, and More
Roy Schestowitz : 4 episodes
GNU/Linux Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux picks
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Do I prefer Linux now?
Roy Schestowitz : I needed to do something using macOS yesterday and the whole time I just wanted to get back to my Linux desktop
Hot Match in Northern Europe
Roy Schestowitz : he site has taken no meaningful break for a very long time
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical picks
Open Hardware/Modding: Old Devices and Linux Gadgets
Roy Schestowitz : hardware leftovers
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development related picks
Mozilla Thunderbird and Firefox Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Mozilla picks
GNU/Linux and Free Software Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : misc. links from last week
GNU/Linux at Over 10% in the United States of America
Roy Schestowitz : What can explain a sharp increase?
A Network Incident
Roy Schestowitz : We are gradually returning to a normal publication pace
Software Freedom, a Japanese Perspective - Part V: How GNU/Linux Leaped Above 5% in Japan
Roy Schestowitz : The message matters a great deal
Keep on Looking, There Are Better Choices Out There
Roy Schestowitz : Staying in London is expensive
Xsnow "protestware" in Debian
Roy Schestowitz : The xsnow application, which generates an animated snowfall effect (and other pleasant diversions) for X11 desktops, does not seem like an obvious channel for political statements
Miami's Heat
Roy Schestowitz : Today it was 30C or higher in Manchester
2026-07-12
Linux Mint’s Cinnamon 6.8 Desktop Environment Will Fully Support Wayland
Marius Nestor : Cinnamon 6.8 will fully support Wayland in the next major Linux Mint release, along with various other improvements and new features.
KDE Frameworks 6.28 Released with Support for New KRunner Conversion Units
Marius Nestor : KDE Frameworks 6.28 open-source software suite is out now with support for using the Meta key to trigger KWin’s Overview screen, Kicker/Kickoff improvements, and new KRunner features.
First Look at COSMIC Desktop Environment’s Frosted Glass Effect
Marius Nestor : A first look at the new Frosted Glass effect in the COSMIC desktop environment on the Pop!_OS Linux 24.04 LTS distribution.
PeaZip 11.2 Open-Source Archive Manager Is Out with Support for ZIM Archives
Marius Nestor : PeaZip 11.2 open-source archive manager is now available for download with read support for Zeno IMproved .ZIM archives, improved auto-refresh of the file manager, improved drag and drop, and more.
Android developer verification - The fox guarding the henhouse
Rianne Schestowitz : You must have heard. Google is rolling out a new framework of security to the smartphone world, and it's called Android Developer Verification (ADV)
Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
GNOME Has A Modern New Email App Work in Progress
Rianne Schestowitz : Want an email app between Evolution and Geary? Check out Gnome’s modern new “Stamp” app which is working in progress
5 weird devices that can run Linux (even though they shouldn't)
Rianne Schestowitz : Linux runs everything from the world's most powerful supercomputers to most cellphones to low-power smart devices
The most ambitious Linux alternative in years isn't Linux at all
Rianne Schestowitz : I was intrigued to hear about Redox OS
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : Google Is Giving You Less Free Storage for Your Android Backups
8 Linux Handheld Computers You Can Splurge On
Rianne Schestowitz : The rest are ready to use out of the box without requiring a spare Raspberry Pi or tinkering
Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : Exposing the sneaky math behind your Android phone's battery life claims in 2026
You paid me, a long-time Linux user, to use Windows 11 exclusively for a month: here’s how it went
Rianne Schestowitz : What was it like for a long-time Linux user to go back and experience Windows as it exists now
COSMIC just hit version 1.2, and it's quietly doing things GNOME and KDE still make you fight for
Rianne Schestowitz : The world of Linux desktops is rich and varied, with plenty of options to suit your preferences
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Changing Pace
Roy Schestowitz : Once applicable, we hope to be able to publish 5-10 original articles per day
Games: Mortal Shell II, Proton, and More
Roy Schestowitz : a handful of picks for now
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical picks
Linux for Old Devices, Linux Kernel 7.1, Linux Kernel 7.2, and LWN Articles
Roy Schestowitz : kernel coverage
Red Hat's Latest, Half of It About Slop
Roy Schestowitz : Redhat.com's latest
Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : patches, breaches, and releases
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development related picks
FPGAs, ESP32, and Open Hardware
Roy Schestowitz : projects and 'open' products
PostgreSQL Related Releases and Extensions
Roy Schestowitz : PostgreSQL leftovers
KDE: Koko, Plasma, and Tips
Roy Schestowitz : KDE related picks
NetBSD 11.0 RC6, Study on OpenBSD's pledge(2) and unveil(2)
Roy Schestowitz : BSD picks
EasyOS Releases, Recent Changes, and New Videos
Roy Schestowitz : EasyOS coverage
GNU/Linux Global Market Share Stands at 7.3%
Roy Schestowitz : Will more such thresholds and records be broken?
Funding Free Software and Documentation Efforts
Roy Schestowitz : Funding discussions
GNU Projects: Emacs key bindings and GNU findutils 4.11.0 released
Roy Schestowitz : a pair of GNU stories
Zen Browser Experience and Firefox Partnership
Roy Schestowitz : Web Browsers Leftovers
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS related news
Graphics Releases and Release Candidate of Godot
Roy Schestowitz : gaming and graphics leftovers
today's leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Code of Conduct, Fairphone, and more
A 22-History of Tux Machines and the Next 22 Years
Roy Schestowitz : Historically the site did not have many original stories, but this changed as the audience grew and the site gained more recognition
GNU/Linux in Czech Republic: Sharp Increase
Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux has climbed above 5%
GNU/Linux Approaches 5% in New Zealand
Roy Schestowitz : in New Zealand there is an observable gain in GNU/Linux adoption
Fedora and Red Hat Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : redhat.com mostly
Games: ScummVM, New Steam Games, and More
Roy Schestowitz : Games-centric news
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical picks
New Debian Developers and Maintainers, Reproducible Builds, and More Debian
Roy Schestowitz : Debian leftovers
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software, Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : mostly FOSS news
Audiocasts/Shows: mintCast and Linux Saloon
Roy Schestowitz : 2 new episodes
GNU/Linux and Open Hardware Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : today's remainder
2026-07-13
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: July 12th, 2026
Marius Nestor : The 300th installment of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup is here for the week ending July 12th, 2026.
I tested COSMIC's new Frosted Glass effect, and it's way better than MacOS' Liquid Glass
Rianne Schestowitz : This simply gorgeous Linux desktop just stole the UI crown from Apple's Liquid Glass
Review: Artix 20260419
Rianne Schestowitz : The Artix distribution is a member of the Arch Linux family
Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
These 5 distros prove that Linux isn’t immune to bloatware
Rianne Schestowitz : In all honesty, “bloat” is an awkward term that’s subjective, with different meanings, and it’s probably overused
They promised Linux Mint could replace Windows—here's 3 ways it falls short
Rianne Schestowitz : Linux Mint is probably the most recommended Linux distribution for people switching from Windows, and for good reason
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : Google Maps Immersive Navigation seems to be rolling out for Android Auto
Rianne's August Birthday
Roy Schestowitz : We've had time to reflect
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
2026-07-14
System76 Launches New Lemur Pro Linux Laptop with 18-Hour Battery Life
Marius Nestor : System76 launches new Lemur Pro ultraportable Linux laptop with all-day battery life, Intel Core Ultra processors, and a 16-inch variant.
Juno Tab 4 Wi-Fi Linux Tablet Is Now Available to Order for $989 USD
Marius Nestor : Juno Computers launches the Juno Tab 4 Wi-Fi Linux-powered tablet with a 2K display, 16GB RAM, an Intel Ultra 5-115U processor, four desktop environments, and Debian GNU/Linux or Ubuntu.
Debian 13.6 “Trixie” Released with 124 Bug Fixes and 120 Security Updates
Marius Nestor : Debian 13.6 is now available for download as a new point release to Debian 13 “Trixie” with 124 bug fixes and 120 security updates.
KDE Plasma 6.7.3 Is Out to Disable Keyboard Accent-Color Syncing by Default
Marius Nestor : KDE Plasma 6.7.3 is now available as the third maintenance update to the KDE Plasma 6.7 desktop environment series with more improvements and bug fixes.
Blender 5.2 LTS Released with New Fill Tool and Thin Wall Mode, Other Changes
Marius Nestor : Blender 5.2 LTS open-source 3D graphics software is now available for download with new Fill tool, new Thin Wall mode, new Sample Sound node, a new Bevel node, and many other changes.
Clonezilla Live 3.3.3 Disk Imaging Tool Adds Reverse-Connection Network Cloning
Marius Nestor : Clonezilla Live 3.3.3 disk imaging/cloning tool is now available for download with reverse-connection network cloning support, Memtest86+ 8.10, improved support for netboot clients, and more.
COSMIC 1.3 Desktop Environment Released with Frosted Glass Effect
Marius Nestor : COSMIC 1.3 desktop environment is now available with support for the Frosted Glass effect, updated components and translations, as well as various improvements and bug fixes.
Without Open Standards, Nothing Fits
Rianne Schestowitz : LibreOffice’s Italo Vignoli argues that open standards are not just technical details
Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
KDE Plasma 6.8 will finally fix the worst part of Spectacle
Rianne Schestowitz : When you install Plasma, you also get excellent tools such as KDE Connect
Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
I'm a serial Linux distro hopper - these 7 signs mean it's time to switch
Rianne Schestowitz : If you're looking to try a different Linux distribution
Every major Linux distro wants COSMIC, and it hasn't even finished its first year
Rianne Schestowitz : The cool thing about Linux is that
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : LineageOS proves you can de-Google your Android phone without ruining your life
Apple and GNU/Linux Containers
Roy Schestowitz : a pair of reports
Games: Diablo IV, DLSS, Steam, and More
Roy Schestowitz : gaming leftovers
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical picks
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development related picks
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Wireshark 4.6.7 Released; lots more
GNU/Linux and BSD Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : mostly GNU/Linux
Site Community News
Roy Schestowitz : We are now catching up with a backlog of online news
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Red Hat on Slop and Kubernetes News
Roy Schestowitz : redhat.com mostly
Games: Denuvo DRM, CorsixTH 0.70, and More
Roy Schestowitz : latest from GamingOnLinux
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : howtos for now
GNU/Linux "Market Share" Estimate Continues to Climb
Roy Schestowitz : Based on the estimates from statCounter, the US plays a large part in this positive trend
Resilience Restored
Roy Schestowitz : We envision no repetition of it
GNU/Linux Reaches 6% in Tanzania
Roy Schestowitz : That's what statCounter is seeing anyway
New Linux Patches Reveal What Comes Next From Intel
Roy Schestowitz : 3 new picks or recent news
Open Hardware/Modding: Commodore, ESP32, and More
Roy Schestowitz : Hardware projects
Red Hat and Fedora Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Recent Fedora and IBM news
Google Summer of Code KDE Work, This Week in GNOME, and GNOME’s Built-in Night Light
Roy Schestowitz : KDE and GNOME leftovers
Games: SuperTuxKart Evolution, New Steam Games Playable on the Steam Deck, and Can Counter-Strike 2 Run on GNU/Linux?
Roy Schestowitz : gaming leftovers
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : only 3 more for now
Applications: Scrcpy 4.1, Biopass, and Limine
Roy Schestowitz : software in GNU/Linux
News About Ubuntu 26.04, Ubuntu 26.10, and "NVIDIA 610 Driver Coming Soon to the Official Ubuntu Repository"
Roy Schestowitz : Ubuntu leftovers
FSF / Software Freedom Updates, Slop Industry Distorts the Meaning of Digital Sovereignty
Roy Schestowitz : Freedom issues in the news
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development related picks
Audiocasts/Shows: LINUX Unplugged and This Week in Linux
Roy Schestowitz : a pair of new episodes
Graphics, Debian, and More
Roy Schestowitz : today's leftovers
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software, the Web, and Standards
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS and more
Society Needs Free Software
Roy Schestowitz : Free software is computer software (code) that respects the liberty and will of its respective user or users
GNU/Linux at 6% in Africa
Roy Schestowitz : It seems clear Windows sank again
2026-07-15
System76 Launches Next-Gen Adder Pro Linux Laptop with 2K OLED Display
Marius Nestor : System76 launches new-generation Adder Pro Linux laptop with a 2K OLED display, up to 96GB RAM, up to 4TB storage, NVIDIA RTX 50 Series graphics, and Intel Core Ultra 7 356H.
MKVToolNix 100 MKV Manipulation Tool Brings New Features and Enhancements
Marius Nestor : MKVToolNix 100 open-source Matroska (MKV) manipulation software is now available for download with new MKVToolNix GUI features, mkvmerge improvements, and various other chnages.
Free and Open Source Software
Rianne Schestowitz : This is free and open source software
After almost two years, KDE Plasma’s animations finally look good again on Nvidia cards
Rianne Schestowitz : If you've used KDE Plasma on an Nvidia card lately and felt the animations weren't as smooth as they could be, it's not just you
Android Leftovers
Rianne Schestowitz : I stopped using Google Maps in Android Auto and switched to an open-source navigator that respects my privacy
Linux 7.2, Third RC (rc3)
Roy Schestowitz : now out
Fuzzing or Fuzz Hype in Relation to Linux Bugs
Roy Schestowitz : recent coverage
IBM's Trouble is Also Red Hat's Problem
Roy Schestowitz : One can expect the PIPs ("silent layoffs") to pick up pace
Today in Techrights
Roy Schestowitz : Some of the latest articles
Games: Best of Killer Bundle, HYPERWIRED, Pulsebreaker, and More
Roy Schestowitz : new from GamingOnLinux
statCounter Sees GNU/Linux on 1 in 13 Laptops/Desktops
Roy Schestowitz : GNU/Linux gaining
Will England Play Spain?
Roy Schestowitz : This week we are altering workflows to increase our overall output
Staying Behind to Produce More Original Stories
Roy Schestowitz : Today or yesterday I began experimenting with a new approach
United States Of America: GNU/Linux is Winning
Roy Schestowitz : Regardless of the final score, GNU/Linux is already winning
Microsoft Breaks New Record for Holes
Roy Schestowitz : Microsoft, well done!
Security Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : patches and more
today's howtos
Roy Schestowitz : Instructionals/Technical picks
Applications: AppManager, Xournal++, EasyOS Graphical Installer, and More
Roy Schestowitz : software picks
Red Hat, Fedora, and the Ongoing Slop ("AI") Circus of IBM
Roy Schestowitz : Red Hat mostly
Open Hardware/Modding: Raspberry Pi, RISC-V, and More
Roy Schestowitz : devices and more
KDE Linux, Klipper, and KeepSecret
Roy Schestowitz : KDE leftovers
GNOME OS, GNOME Crosswords, and "GNOME Wants to Let You Test Experimental Features Without Breaking Anything"
Roy Schestowitz : GNOME news
Games: ScummVM, Godot, and Tech Ruining Sport
Roy Schestowitz : gaming picks
OpenBSD and FreeBSD News
Roy Schestowitz : 3 picks regarding BSDs
GNU Projects: GIMP Interview with Liam Quin and Emacs News
Roy Schestowitz : 3 picks for today
FSF / Software Freedom / Digital Sovereignty Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : "Stop the GUARD Act", "Europe’s Digital Sovereignty"
Mozilla, Firefox, Thunderbird, and Thundermail
Roy Schestowitz : Some Mozilla blog posts
Audiocasts/Shows: Wonders of Web Weaving, Late Night Linux, and What’s in the SOSS?
Roy Schestowitz : new episodes
Debian: Xdebug Integration, Debian 12.15 and 13.6 Released
Roy Schestowitz : Debian leftovers
Programming Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : Development picks
Interoperability and Standards: General Court of the European Union (General Court), RSS, Jabber, and More
Roy Schestowitz : news about standards
Content Management Systems (CMS): Bear, Bugs, and WordPress/WordCamp
Roy Schestowitz : WWW platforms
Free, Libre, and Open Source Software or Sharing Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : FOSS and sharing
Distributions and Operating Systems: Haiku, openSUSE, Ubuntu, and More
Roy Schestowitz : OS leftovers
Linux.org and Linux (Kernel) Leftovers
Roy Schestowitz : 5 more stories
Engineer shoves Linux peg through Sega 32X-shaped hole
Roy Schestowitz : 'Performance is abysmal, bus contention is bonkers, but it does work'
GNU/Linux on Consoles and Games (or DRM) on GNU/Linux
Roy Schestowitz : gaming picks