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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
Ubuntu 25.10, known as “Questing Quokka,” is taking a big turn under the hood. Canonical has dropped support for the GNOME desktop running on Xorg. Starting with this release, the default “Ubuntu” session now uses Wayland only. Yes, folks, there’s no longer an option to log into GNOME on Xorg. This shift didn’t come out … Read more
The FreeBSD team has officially dropped version 14.3, and while it’s technically the fourth release in the 14.x series, it almost feels like a proper refresh. You see, from improved wireless support to easier container deployment, FreeBSD 14.3 is shaping up to be a worthwhile update for both longtime users and curious newcomers. One of … Read more
Good news, Linux fans. Linus Torvalds has closed the merge window and released the first release candidate of Linux 6.16. That’s right, folks, RC1 is now available and ready for testing. Torvalds says things went about as expected this cycle. There were a few more last minute pull requests than usual, but nothing dramatic. In … Read more
Writing good documentation is hard. It takes time, effort, and often gets pushed aside in favor of more exciting coding work. Google knows this, and now it’s trying to make things easier for open source maintainers who are strapped for time and resources. This week, the search giant introduced two new open source tools meant … Read more