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Look, no patches! Why Chainguard OS might be the most secure Linux ever

A secure container company listens to several top Linux maintainers on how to build the most secure Linux distro possible. The result: Chainguard OS.

Linux app Thunderbird on a laptop
Mozilla's new open-source Gmail alternative puts your privacy first
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The plan to decentralize TikTok
LibreOffice 25.2 has more security and more customization options
4 reasons why LibreOffice downloads are way up (hint: you'll relate)
Shuah Khan at the 2025 Linux Foundation Member Summit
Want to learn Linux from legends? This mentorship pairs you with top developers
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Look, no patches! Why Chainguard OS might be the most secure Linux ever

A secure container company listens to several top Linux maintainers on how to build the most secure Linux distro possible. The result: Chainguard OS.
2 days ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Enterprise Software
Linux app Thunderbird on a laptop

Mozilla's new open-source Gmail alternative puts your privacy first

Thunderbird developers are working on a new email service that prioritizes privacy over everything else. Here's everything we know so far.
3 days ago by Jack Wallen in Open Source
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The plan to decentralize TikTok

As the sale deadline looms, Project Liberty wants to buy TikTok and give users their data back. ZDNET spoke with the initiative's president, Tomicah Tillemann, about the future of the social media app.
4 days ago by Radhika Rajkumar in Social Media
LibreOffice 25.2 has more security and more customization options

4 reasons why LibreOffice downloads are way up (hint: you'll relate)

More users than ever are flocking to the open source suite since its latest update. The end of Windows 10 support is far from the only factor.
5 days ago by Jack Wallen in Open Source
Shuah Khan at the 2025 Linux Foundation Member Summit

Want to learn Linux from legends? This mentorship pairs you with top developers

You'll get priceless Linux experience from developers such as Linux Foundation Fellow Shuah Khan and kernel stable maintainer Greg Kroah-Hartman. Here's how to apply.
1 week ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Enterprise Software
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5 best Linux distros for staying anonymous - when a VPN isn't enough

Need serious privacy on a regular basis? Work with these distributions, and you'll leave no trace. There's even a Windows and MacOS option.
1 week ago by Jack Wallen in Linux
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Linux kernel 6.14 is a big leap forward in performance and Windows compatibility

The new release is finally here with cutting-edge features that should please gamers.
1 week ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Enterprise Software
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EU OS takes a 'layered' approach to its new Linux distro for the public sector

It's a proof of concept, for now, but can this Fedora-based distro push aside Windows in the European Union? Here's how to follow its progress.
1 week ago by Jack Wallen in Linux
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5 powerful GIMP features I use nearly every day for easy, free photo editing

If you didn't think this Photoshop alternative could get any better, wait until you try these tools.
1 week ago by Jack Wallen in Services & Software
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5 ways I use regex in Linux (and why they're so essential)

Once you get the hang of regular expressions, you'll find them invaluable. The trick is to start small - I'll show you how.
1 week ago by Jack Wallen in Linux
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Linux Foundation's trust scorecards aim to battle rising open-source security threats

How do you tell the difference between trustworthy open-source developers and hackers? Here's one idea.
2 weeks ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Security
The Linux Foundation's latest partnership could shake up open-source ecosystems - here's why

The Linux Foundation's latest partnership could shake up open-source ecosystems - here's why

The two biggest corporate open-source foundations are merging.
3 weeks ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Enterprise Software
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How to easily run Windows apps on Linux with Wine

Considering a switch from Windows to Linux? The good news is you don't have to give up your favorite Windows apps. Here's how to run them on Linux.
3 weeks ago by Jack Wallen in Open Source
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The best Linux laptops you can buy: Expert tested

Linux has gained popularity in recent years as casual computer users look for open-source alternatives to Windows and macOS. We tested models from Lenovo, Dell, and more.
3 weeks ago by Taylor Clemons in Laptops
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Ubuntu vs. Debian: 7 key differences help determine which distro is right for you

Ubuntu is based on Debian, but they're not the same. To help you choose which to install, we compare support, pre-installed software, release cycle, user-friendliness, and more.
3 weeks ago by Jack Wallen in Linux
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