Debian 13.5 reminds Linux users why boring distributions still win
Debian 13.5 bundles a huge collection of security updates and bug fixes, reminding Linux users why stable, reliable distributions still matter.
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OpenAI brings Codex to iPhone and Android
OpenAI is bringing Codex to the ChatGPT mobile app, allowing developers to monitor AI coding agents, approve commands, and manage remote development environments from anywhere.
OpenAI says Windows lacked the sandboxing tools Linux already had
OpenAI says Linux already had many of the sandboxing tools needed for Codex, while Windows forced the company to engineer a custom security architecture from scratch.
This is Googlebook
Googlebook is Google’s new AI-focused laptop platform that combines Android, ChromeOS, and Gemini into one heavily connected experience.
MX Linux 25.2 Beta 1 brings new text installer and important fixes
MX Linux 25.2 Beta 1 is available for testing with a new text mode installer, numerous installer fixes, and improvements for encrypted and btrfs-based systems.
AlmaLinux 10.2 Lavender Lion Beta supports older CPUs while RHEL moves on
AlmaLinux 10.2 Beta Lavender Lion is here with Linux kernel 6.12, x86-64-v2 support, i686 userspace, Btrfs boot support, and updated developer tools.
Canonical pushes Ubuntu Linux on Windows again, but this time it feels like a sales pitch
Canonical’s latest blog is less about how to run Ubuntu on Windows and more about why businesses should embrace it. The company is clearly positioning WSL and Ubuntu Pro as enterprise-ready solutions.
Copy Fail exploit lets 732 bytes hijack Linux systems and quietly grab root
A newly disclosed Linux kernel vulnerability called Copy Fail lets a normal user gain root access using just a 732-byte script. The exploit is simple, reliable, and works across major distributions like Ubuntu, RHEL, and SUSE. Even worse, it silently modifies the page cache instead of files on disk, making detection difficult and raising concerns for both local systems and containerized environments.
Fedora Linux 44 arrives with GNOME 50 and updated Asahi Remix support for Apple Silicon Macs
Fedora Linux 44 is here with GNOME 50, Plasma 6.6, newer developer tools, and updated Asahi Remix support for Apple Silicon Macs.
CachyOS April 2026 update adds fingerprint sudo, DNS over HTTPS, and a new package manager for Linux
CachyOS April 2026 delivers real world Linux improvements with fingerprint sudo, DNS over HTTPS, a new Shelly package manager, and smarter hardware handling that actually makes daily use smoother.
BleachBit 6.0 for Linux and Windows finally adds selective cookie control and deeper browser cleaning
BleachBit 6.0 is finally here, bringing long-awaited cookie control to both Linux and Windows along with deeper browser cleaning and over 100 improvements. If you care about privacy or just want your system cleaned properly, this update is worth a look.
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS arrives with GNOME 50 and Linux kernel 7.0
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS lands with GNOME 50, Linux kernel 7.0, Wayland by default, updated apps, and long-term support through 2031.