Affinity is finally coming to Linux
Affinity is coming to Linux, bringing the prospect of another option for photo editing, vector design, and publishing. Development is underway, but there is no release date yet.
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Fedora Linux 45 arrives with GNOME 51 and a big catch for Apple M3 users
Fedora Linux 45 delivers GNOME 51, practical desktop improvements, and Stratis installer support. Asahi Remix also adds M3 Macs, but accelerated 3D graphics are still missing.
This ambitious Linux distribution now offers four desktops but there is a catch
aerynOS 2026.11 arrives with four desktop environments, a redesigned Moss package manager, and a new installer. However, missing encryption and dual-boot support mean this ambitious Linux distribution still isn’t ready for everyone.
Claude AI can hijack vulnerable Linux servers without a password and Ubuntu still has no fix
IA terrifying security vulnerability in the Linux kernel could allow attackers to take complete control of affected servers without knowing a password or tricking anyone into clicking a malicious link. Making matters worse, researchers at Anthropic have demonstrated that artificial intelligence can develop a working exploit capable of turning this flaw into remote root access. … Read more
Windows 11 giving you nightmares? Linux Lite 8.2 arrives for Halloween
Linux Lite 8.2 arrives with an Ubuntu LTS foundation, the Xfce desktop, and an optional gaming kernel. Windows 11 users considering a switch should understand the security tradeoff.
Linux 7.3 arrives with Samsung SSD fixes as Linus Torvalds goes on vacation
Linux 7.3 arrives with Samsung SSD, AMD, and Intel graphics fixes as Linus Torvalds prepares to handle Linux 7.4 development while on vacation.
Voyager 26.10 arrives with an AI kill switch for Linux
Voyager 26.10 Linux introduces an AI kill switch to remove bundled AI tools, plus GNOME 51 and a choice of Snap or Flatpak editions.
Valve finally makes Steam for Linux a 64-bit application
Valve’s latest Steam Client Beta brings a 64-bit Linux client, a Steam Runtime container, Achievement Sets, and Remote Play changes.
Canonical releases Ubuntu Linux 26.10 with GNOME 51 and local AI dictation
Ubuntu 26.10 Stonking Stingray arrives with GNOME 51, Rust-based coreutils, local AI dictation, and nine months of support.
Microsoft brings Defender to Linux
Microsoft Defender expands to Linux desktops in public preview with antivirus, threat detection, and enterprise licensing requirements.
Linux Mint 27 Adrien will launch this Christmas
Linux Mint 27 Adrien targets a Christmas release with Ubuntu 26.04, yearly updates, and no point releases. But does Mint need to keep building apps?
TUXEDO Stellaris 16 Gen8 brings RTX 5090 power and OLED to Linux laptops
TUXEDO Stellaris 16 Gen8 offers Linux, RTX 5090 graphics, OLED and Mini-LED options, and up to 128 GB RAM, but full HDR support requires Windows.