Is Linux Mint in trouble?
Linux Mint developers say the distro will adopt a longer development cycle while rethinking its release strategy. Some users may wonder if deeper changes are coming.
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Linux 7.0 released as Linus Torvalds points to AI finding weird bugs
Linux Kernel 7.0 is officially out, with Linus Torvalds describing another release packed with small fixes across networking, drivers, tooling, and memory handling. He also floated an interesting theory: AI tools may be helping uncover more strange bugs than ever before.
Trisquel 12.0 Ecne arrives with Ubuntu Linux 24.04 base and new browser choices
Trisquel 12.0 Ecne has officially arrived, bringing an Ubuntu 24.04 LTS base, expanded browser choices like GNU IceCat and ungoogled chromium, improved AppArmor security rules, and support through 2029. The fully free Linux distribution continues its mission of delivering a desktop operating system that respects software freedom while remaining practical for everyday use.
France declares digital war on American tech as government plans Windows exit for Linux
France says it wants digital sovereignty and less dependence on American technology. The plan includes replacing Windows with Linux across government systems.
Cloudflare says WordPress is outdated and insecure, introduces EmDash CMS
Cloudflare is taking a shot at WordPress with a new open source CMS called EmDash. The company argues the architecture behind WordPress is outdated and insecure, particularly when it comes to plugins. Built with TypeScript, serverless infrastructure, and AI tooling in mind, EmDash is Cloudflare’s attempt to rethink what a modern publishing platform should look like.
Elive is alive! Elive Retrowave 3.8.50 LTS Linux distro released nearly seven years after last stable version
Elive Retrowave 3.8.50 LTS is the first stable release of the Debian-based Linux distribution in nearly seven years, though alpha and beta builds continued during development.
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS beta arrives with Linux kernel 6.20
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Resolute Raccoon beta is here with Linux kernel 6.20, improved installers, and full flavor support. Here is what to expect before launch.
Canonical joins Rust Foundation
Canonical is backing Rust with a Gold-level membership, signaling where Ubuntu and Linux development may be headed next.
OpenAI is buying Astral, and Python developers should probably pay attention
OpenAI wants Astral’s tools to turn Codex into something bigger than a code generator, and that could reshape how Python developers work.
GNOME 50 Tokyo arrives for Linux
GNOME 50, codenamed Tokyo, is now rolling out to Linux distributions with a long list of practical improvements. From new parental controls and accessibility upgrades to faster file management and smoother Wayland performance, this release focuses on refining the desktop experience rather than reinventing it.
Canonical and Microsoft team up to push Ubuntu Pro security deeper into enterprise Linux environments
Canonical is tying Ubuntu Pro into Microsoft Defender, giving enterprises a unified way to secure Linux and Windows systems. Convenient, sure, but it also raises questions about how closely Linux should align with proprietary ecosystems.
SparkyLinux 2026.03 lands with Linux kernel 6.19 and a fresh Debian testing base
SparkyLinux 2026.03 “Tiamat” has been released with Linux kernel 6.19, Debian testing Forky, updated Firefox and Thunderbird ESR builds, and improvements to the Calamares and CLI installers.