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elementary OS 8.1 is a point release that brings a default Secure Session, better tools for managing background apps and workspaces, and a more informative AppCenter experience.
Why I Wouldn’t Want John Solomon’s New CMO Job at Mozilla
Firefox’s market share has cratered while Mozilla’s dependence on Google and executive pay have soared. We look at what John Solomon is really walking into.
Pop!_OS 24.04’s New Scratch-Built Cosmic: Hands-On, With Screenshots
System76’s Pop!_OS 24.04 lands with the all-new Cosmic Epoch 1 desktop. We installed it and kicked the tires so you know what to expect.
Calibre 8.16’s AI Wants to Talk Books. It Can’t Even Find Mine.
After looking at the new Calibre 8.16 which puts AI on the playing field, our writer wonders if that's a good idea.
From Brussels to Bengaluru: Amanda Brock on AI Openness and Digital Sovereignty
As Europe flirts with “reliable proprietary technologies” and India rolls out open source healthcare AI, Amanda Brock is drawing a sharp line between genuine openness, marketing spin, and outright control.
Paris-Based ‘Open Source Experience’ Conference Hands Out ‘Acteurs du Libre’ Awards
At Paris’s Open Source Experience conference, six Acteurs du Libre awards mapped out a snapshot of Europe’s free software ecosystem in 2025, from enterprise strategy to privacy-first Android and public-sector platforms.
Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS Launches with Scratch-Built COSMIC Epoch 1
System76 didn’t just ship a new Pop!_OS -- it quietly flipped the switch on a brand?new Rust desktop, Cosmic Epoch 1. We take a look at why this one matters far beyond Pop!’s existing fanbase.
Solus 4.8 ‘Opportunity’: An Independent Distro Struts Its Stuff
Our Larry Cafiero takes a look at Solus and its homegrown desktop Budgie, and discovers why it’s one of the most popular scratch-built distros.
VLC 3.0.22: Dark Mode, Game Music, and Smoother Playback
This week’s App of the Week takes a fresh look at VLC 3.0.22, from dark mode on Plasma and Cosmic to niche perks like proper playback of classic Doom and Hexen music files
How Vivaldi Workspaces Turn Tabs Into Organized Projects
Instead of one long row of tiny tabs, Workspaces in Vivaldi let you keep related tabs together as projects, and sync those setups across your devices when you need them.
Judge Signals Win for Software Freedom Conservancy in Vizio GPL Case
A California judge has tentatively sided with Software Freedom Conservancy in its GPL case over Vizio’s SmartCast TVs, but the final outcome of this week’s hearing is still pending.
Is Pardus 25.0 Turkey’s Perfect Gift to Linux Users?
Pardus 25.0 promises a “just install and go” experience for Linux users. We test whether this Turkish distro lives up to that promise.
Turkey’s Pardus Shows What an EU Linux Could Be — If Brussels Really Means It
As Europe talks up “EuroLinux” and digital sovereignty, Turkey’s Pardus has already spent two decades quietly running in its public sector.
Mission-Center Delivers a Polished System Monitor for Linux Power Users
Mission-Center offers a single interface for tracking resource usage and managing processes and services, making routine system checks easier from the desktop.
Why I Use BrowserOS, But Never for Visiting Websites
Because the risks of AI browsers outweigh the hype, our Christine Hall uses BrowserOS as a tightly controlled research tool instead of a way to surf the web.
How to Make Your Linux System Flatpak Ready
Flatpaks can give your Linux desktop access to newer apps, but only if your system is set up to use them. Here’s a straightforward guide to getting any distro Flatpak?ready.
Collabora for Desktop Brings Modern UI and New Workflow to LibreOffice
This new offering from Collabora takes the company’s popular modernized LibreOffice spin from online to offline on users’ local machines.
openSUSE Tumbleweed: Built to Last, Built to Change, Built for Openness
For Thanksgiving’s Distro of the Week, we put openSUSE Tumbleweed Xfce through install, configuration, and multitasking tests to see how its classic tools and newer additions hold up in everyday use.
Rochko Steps Down as CEO, Leaving Mastodon Healthy
After nearly a decade running Mastodon, founder and CEO Eugen Rochko is handing day?to?day control to a new executive director. We look at what the change means for users and the fediverse.
Privacy and Openness Collide as Qualcomm Reshapes Arduino’s Rules
Recent policy updates point to a new direction for Arduino with Qualcomm at the helm. Will Arduino’s open-source legacy survive?