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.
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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.
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.
AerynOS January 2026 update shows a Linux distro that is growing up fast
AerynOS kicks off 2026 with a serious focus on the operating system itself, delivering kernel updates, desktop improvements, and major work on its rolling-release infrastructure.
Calibre 9.0 arrives with a bookshelf view, smarter editing, and better Linux scrolling
Calibre 9.0 is here with a new bookshelf view, smarter editing inside the viewer, smoother scrolling on Linux, and a long list of fixes that make the e-book manager feel more polished than ever.
Did Donald Trump just promote Linux on Twitter? Not exactly
Trump’s penguin post fooled Linux nerds, but the image fits his real second-term push for Greenland and Arctic influence.
Mozilla introduces Firefox Nightly RPM packages for Fedora, openSUSE, and other RPM-based Linux distributions
Mozilla has released official Firefox Nightly RPM packages, letting Fedora, openSUSE, and other RPM-based Linux users install and update Nightly like any native app.
Surfshark rolls out post-quantum VPN protection as most popular apps remain unprepared
Quantum computers are not ready yet, but attackers are already planning for them. Surfshark’s new post-quantum VPN protection arrives as research shows most popular apps are still relying on encryption that will not survive the next era of computing.
Raspberry Pi AI HAT+ 2 brings real generative AI to tiny Linux computers
Raspberry Pi finally brings local generative AI to the Pi 5 with the new AI HAT+ 2 featuring a Hailo 10H accelerator and 8GB RAM enabling compact language and vision models to run without cloud connections while keeping user data private.
Linux Mint 22.3 is the upgrade your grandma needs to finally ditch Windows
Linux Mint 22.3 Zena delivers LTS stability, hardware friendly improvements, and a cleaner Cinnamon desktop. It remains one of the easiest Linux distros for everyday users and a smart option for reviving old Windows machines.
Wine 11 brings huge WoW64 overhaul, NTSYNC boost, and better gaming on Linux
Wine 11.0 arrives with a year of development work, more than six thousand changes, and broad improvements across graphics, WoW64 compatibility, gaming, and system performance. From Vulkan and Direct3D tweaks to new Wayland desktop features and better device support, this release marks a confident leap forward for Windows application support on Linux.