This forgotten Linux distro from 1998 just surprised us with a serious upgrade

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There’s a Linux distribution that’s been quietly kicking around since the late ’90s, and no one seems to talk about it. It’s not backed by a megacorp, it’s not trying to be the next Arch or Ubuntu clone, and it doesn’t ask you for a dime. It’s called MODICIA O.S., and it just got a … Read more

Why Greta Thunberg should use Linux if she doesn’t already

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Greta Thunberg has never shied away from confronting powerful systems. Governments. Oil companies. Multinational elites. And now, apparently, Israel. According to a recent Fox News report, Thunberg was deported after a political clash involving a seized yacht and a defiant selfie. It’s the kind of scene that’s become familiar: Greta on a boat, in trouble, … Read more

KDE Plasma 6.4 brings major desktop improvements to Linux users with new Spectacle and smarter widgets

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Plasma 6.4 is here, and if you’re running Linux, this update is definitely worth your attention. KDE continues to refine its flagship desktop environment, and the latest release brings meaningful changes that go beyond visual tweaks. For starters, you can now set different window tiling layouts on each virtual desktop. That means your coding workflow … Read more

BIOSTAR launches powerful Linux-based AI-NONXS developer kit with NVIDIA Jetson inside

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BIOSTAR is back with a new product, and this one might be of interest to developers and system integrators looking to build AI systems at the edge. The new AI-NONXS Developer Kit is built around NVIDIA’s Jetson Orin NX and Orin Nano modules, offering strong performance in a small footprint. It runs Linux and supports … Read more

Denmark is ditching Microsoft for Linux and LibreOffice: 5 reasons it’s smart, and 5 why it could backfire

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Denmark is making a controversial move. Its government is phasing out Microsoft software in favor of open-source tools like Linux and LibreOffice — in one department, at least. The goal? Digital sovereignty, better security, and less reliance on American tech giants. But is this the right call? Let’s break it down with five reasons Denmark … Read more

Nitrux Linux drops Plasma and NX Desktop as it shifts to Hyprland and Wayland-only future

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Nitrux just made a shocking change. You see, the Linux distribution is stepping away from KDE Plasma and its own NX Desktop. The team is also putting the Maui Shell on pause. That doesn’t mean it’s dead, but it’s definitely on the shelf for now. This all started after Plasma’s long-term support releases were discontinued. … Read more

TUXEDO InfinityBook Pro 14 brings AMD Ryzen AI power to Linux users with 3K display and sleek aluminum body

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TUXEDO is rolling out the tenth-generation InfinityBook Pro 14, and it looks like a great option for anyone tired of Windows machines. Built with Linux in mind, this new laptop offers a surprising mix of portability, performance, and upgradeability. The device is carved from aluminum and weighs about 3.2 pounds, keeping things thin at just … Read more

Securonis Linux 3.0 drops GNOME and adds powerful privacy tools for security-obsessed users

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Securonis Linux 3.0 has arrived (download an ISO here) and it brings a ton of changes. If you’ve been quietly following this niche security-focused Linux distro, now might be the time to finally give it a try. This version is packed with new tools, a revamped design, and a big shift in desktop environments. Let’s … Read more

Rocky Linux 10 kills 32-bit support and switches to Wayland by default

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Rocky Linux 10 has officially arrived, and the latest release from the community-driven CentOS alternative makes some bold moves. With the removal of 32-bit support, a switch to Wayland, and major changes under the hood, this is not a casual upgrade. Hell, it isn’t even an upgrade at all. You see, Rocky Linux 10 doesn’t … Read more

deepin Linux 25 Beta improves stability, adds AI tweaks, and fixes SMB issues

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deepin 25 Beta is now available (download here), and while it doesn’t introduce anything particularly flashy, the update shows the project is slowly tightening up its core experience. For fans of deepin’s polished interface, this release is more about refinement than reinvention. Most of the focus is on bug fixes and stability, something the deepin … Read more

Apple quietly launches Container on GitHub to bring Linux development to macOS in a native way

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Apple has released a new developer tool on GitHub called Container, offering a fresh approach to running Linux containers directly on macOS. Unlike Docker or Podman, this tool is designed to feel at home in the Apple ecosystem and hooks into frameworks already built into the operating system. Container runs standard OCI images, but it … Read more

Kubuntu Focus M2 Gen 6 brings Intel Ultra 9 and Nvidia Blackwell power to Linux users

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The Kubuntu Focus M2 Gen 6 is now available, and it’s built to deliver high performance without compromising on Linux compatibility. Aimed squarely at developers, engineers, and power users, this latest model continues the Focus tradition of shipping hardware that’s fully optimized for Kubuntu right out of the box. At the core is Intel’s new … Read more