CachyOS quietly adds a way to run Windows inside Linux
The CachyOS March 2026 release introduces animated desktop previews in the installer, a new Winboat Windows VM option, and improvements for handheld gaming devices.
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TUXEDO InfinityBook Max 16 brings Ryzen AI 9, GeForce RTX 5070 to Linux in a 4.4 lb chassis
If you have been waiting for a thin and light Linux laptop that does not ask you to choose between your workload and your gaming habit, TUXEDO Computers has something worth getting excited about. The company today announced the InfinityBook Max 16 in its AMD configuration, pairing up to a Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 inside a full-metal chassis that weighs just over 4.4 lbs (2 kg). It ships with Linux right out of the box.
Nitrux 6 proves the Linux desktop is ready to replace Windows 11
Nitrux 6.0 has arrived with Linux kernel 6.19.2, Hyprland updates, a rewritten update system, and new virtualization tools. It could be a compelling Windows 11 alternative for enthusiasts.
Red Hat and NVIDIA launch AI Factory as Red Hat AI Enterprise and AI 3.3 push Linux powered AI into full scale production
Red Hat AI Factory with NVIDIA pairs Red Hat AI Enterprise and AI 3.3 with accelerated infrastructure to move enterprise AI from pilot projects to production scale deployments.
Linus Torvalds announces Linux 7.0-rc1
Linux 7.0-rc1 is out, but Linus Torvalds says the new major version is more about numbers than drama. Drivers dominate, Rust grows, and testing begins.
Lakka 6.1 arrives with Linux kernel 6.18, RetroArch 1.22.2, new PS2 core, and Raspberry Pi CRT builds
Lakka 6.1 updates its Linux base, adds a new PS2 core, refreshes libretro support, and introduces CRT-ready Raspberry Pi images for authentic retro gaming.
SparkyLinux 8.2 rolls out with updated desktops and bug fixes
Sparky 8.2 brings updated Debian 13 Trixie packages, Linux kernel 6.12 LTS, multiple desktop environments, and a small Openbox bug fix, with no reinstall required for existing users.
GNOME 50 beta kicks off freeze for top Linux desktop
GNOME 50 beta is available, and it officially begins the UI, feature, and API freezes. With core components moving forward and practical fixes like restored video thumbnails, it feels like GNOME is settling into the stability work that makes its releases shine.
Is Linux Mint burning out? Developers consider longer release cycle
Linux Mint developers are considering a longer development cycle, arguing that frequent releases limit ambition. But is this really about innovation, or is it about sustainability and bandwidth?
CrossOver 26 takes another swing at Windows games on Mac and Linux
CrossOver 26 pushes Windows game compatibility further on Mac and Linux with updated Wine components, graphics improvements, and support for newer titles.
AV-Comparatives security survey 2026 shows Windows 11 still rules while Linux gains credibility
The AV-Comparatives security survey 2026 shows Windows 11 still dominating desktops while Linux gains credibility and paid security software remains the trusted choice.
Linux 6.19 arrives on Super Bowl Sunday, quietly stealing a little attention from the commercials
Linux 6.19 arrived right on schedule on Super Bowl Sunday, delivering a low drama kernel release while Linus Torvalds prepares for the jump to version 7.0.