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Debian Endorses “End of 10” Campaign, Calls for Broader Action on Dormant Packages
The Debian Project supports “End of 10” to defend software freedom, while also seeking better tools to revive or retire neglected packages.
KDE Frameworks 6.14 Revamps New Files Dialog, Expands KRunner Unit Convertion
The KDE Project released KDE Frameworks 6.14 as the latest version of this collection of more than 70 add-on libraries to Qt, providing commonly needed functionality to KDE apps and the KDE Plasma desktop.
openSUSE deep sixes Deepin desktop over security stink
Linux giant finds Chinese environment to be perilous beneath pretty exterior
SUSE has kicked the Deepin Desktop Environment (DDE) out of its community-driven Linux distro, openSUSE, and the reasons it gives for doing so are revealing.…
You'll never guess which mobile browser is the worst for data collection
We were shocked – SHOCKED – by the answer. Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the slurpiest mobile browser of them all? The answer, according to VPN vendor Surfshark, is Chrome.…
Calibre 8.4 Open-Source Ebook Manager Improves KEPUB Output, Fixes Bugs
Calibre 8.4 was released today by developer Kovid Goyal as yet another maintenance update to the Calibre 8.x series of this open-source, cross-platform, and free ebook management software for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
(Updated) Upcoming Tab5 Terminal Features 5 inch Display and RISC-V ESP32-P4 for Edge Applications
M5Stack is preparing to launch the Tab5, a 5-inch smart touch terminal powered by the ESP32-P4 RISC-V processor, in early May. Designed as a compact and integrated platform for interactive applications, the device combines a multi-touch display, flexible I/O options, and wireless connectivity within a modular form factor. The Tab5 features a 5-inch IPS display […]
Beyond APT: Software Management with Flatpak on Ubuntu
In this article, we’ll dive into how to manage software with Flatpak on Ubuntu, providing everything you need to get started, optimize your workflow, and compare it with existing solutions.
KDE Frameworks 6.14 Is Out, Here’s What’s New
KDE Frameworks 6.14 lands with updates across libraries, including fixes for Baloo, KIO, KWallet, and enhanced support for Telegram Snap icons.
‘End of 10’ Campaign Highlights Benefits of Linux Transition
With Windows 10's end near, Endof10.org advocates for Linux adoption, helping users keep their devices functional and secure.
Oxidizr: Try Modern Rust Alternatives To Legacy Unix Tools In Ubuntu
Learn how oxidizr lets you safely switch to Rust-based Unix tools on Ubuntu and test their performance, safety, and stability.
Calibre 8.4 E-book Manager Brings KEPUB Enhancements
Calibre 8.4 adds improved KEPUB output for better text justification on Kobo, with new features in the e-book viewer and several key bug fixes.
Start Planning Fedora 43 Test Days!
Each Fedora release is only possible thanks to the dedication of many contributors. One of the most important ways you can get involved is by participating in Test Days! This article describes the steps in proposing and scheduling test days. As Fedora 43 development moves ahead, it’s time to start planning and proposing Test Days. […]
ASUS Unveils Q870 ATX Motherboard with LGA1851 and Intel Core Ultra Series 2 Support
ASUS has recently unveiled a new ATX motherboard based on the Intel Q870 chipset, designed to support Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) using the LGA1851 socket. While not yet officially launched, this upcoming board targets industrial computing and embedded applications with a combination of modern performance and legacy interface support. The motherboard supports processors […]
Linux kernel to drop 486 and early 586 support
Get in the bin: For the first time since 2012, some older CPU generations are being chopped
Kernel 6.15 is taking shape and it looks like it will eliminate support for Intel's 486 chip and its contemporaries.…
The Gerstnerisation of Microsoft: Seventh Wave of Microsoft Layoffs (Over 20,000 to be Cut) Allegedly Going to Start Shortly, Probably Start of Next Week, Microsoft Spreads Chaff and Noise Before the
Seventh in 2025 alone! For those who don't know, Lou Gerstner accepted that IBM was unsustainable as a business and fired an unprecedented (truly huge) number of staff. For this he became either admired or reviled at IBM (depending on which side of the axes one fell). He sure left "his mark" (or stain).
Nominate Your Fedora Heroes: Mentor and Contributor Recognition 2025
The Fedora Project is built on the dedication, mentorship, and relentless efforts of contributors who continuously go above and beyond. From reviewing pull requests to onboarding new community members, from writing documentation to organizing events — it’s these quiet champions who make Fedora thrive. As a part of the Fedora Mentor Summit , we would […]
Ubuntu 25.10 (Questing Quokka) Daily Build ISOs Are Now Available for Download
As of May 1st, 2025, Canonical has officially opened the development of Ubuntu 25.10 (codename Questing Quokka), and now they published the first daily build ISO images for early adopters, application developers, and general public testing.
Node.js 24 Drops MSVC, Embraces ClangCL on Windows
Node.js 24, an open-source, cross-platform JavaScript runtime environment, is here with V8 13.6 engine, npm 11, global URLPattern, and ClangCL support on Windows.
Sudo-rs make me a sandwich, hold the buffer overflows
Ubuntu 25.10 fitted with Rust-written admin tool by default for memory safety's sake
Canonical's Ubuntu 25.10 is set to make sudo-rs, a Rust-based rework of the classic sudo utility, the default – part of a push to cut memory-related security bugs and lock down core system components.…
System Cleaner BleachBit Gets First ‘Major Update’ Since 2023
Open source system cleaning app BleachBit has put out its first major update in more than a year, adding improved cleaning capabilities, security fixes, and stability buffs.