I tried Zenclora, a hyper-fast Linux distro with no bloat – and one truly standout feature

This Debian-based distribution is an absolute delight to use and relatively easy to use, with some minor caveats.

Distribution Release: Univention Corporate Server 5.2-5

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The Debian-based Univention Corporate Server distribution has a new update. Version 5.2-5 introduces a few new features, including a restore option for user accounts which have been dele…

Foot: The Wayland Terminal Most Linux Users Don’t Know About

Foot is a minimal Wayland-native terminal emulator for Linux that focuses on speed and simplicity. A hidden gem worth exploring.

KUbuntu 26.04 Confirmed as LTS Release with 3 Years Support

KUbuntu 26.04, the official Ubuntu 26.04 flavor features KDE Plasma desktop, as expected will be a LTS with 3-year support circle. As you may know, Ubuntu Technical Board announced the LTS qualifications for Resolute Raccoon in last December, excluded Ubuntu MATE and Ubuntu Unity as they missed the deadline of the LTS qualification. The Ubuntu […]

Exploring Geminispace with Lagrange on Linux

Tired of ads, tracking, and doomscrolling? Lagrange lets you explore Geminispace — a stripped‑down, distraction‑free corner of the net.
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Another Linux distro has dropped KDE Plasma, and I’m not surprised to see why

The rolling release distro switches to Niri, a scrollable, tiling compositor that’s better than you’d think. See why.

Arduino’s new AI single-board computer runs Ubuntu 

Qualcomm subsidiary Arduino has announced the VENTUNO Q, a new single-board computer that ships with Ubuntu pre-installed. This isn’t a board aimed at casual makers or tech tinkerers bored with their Raspberry Pi, but catering to the demands of A…

Ghostty 1.3 terminal brings big new features

A big update to Ghostty terminal emulator has dropped, delivering a raft of new features like scrollback search, native scrollbars and and process completion notifications. Ghostty 1.3.0 packs in 6 months of development effort: 2,800+ commits from 180 …

Distribution Release: Zentyal Server 8.1

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The Zentyal development team has announced the release of Zentyal Server 8.1, the latest version of the project’s Ubuntu-based server distribution. The new release is a significant updat…

If you care about productivity, it’s time you learn how to ‘context-prompt’ your Google Drive

Gemini can now access relevant information from your various sources to give personalized help.

CrackArmor Exposed: Critical Flaws in AppArmor Put Millions of Linux Systems at Risk

by George Whittaker

A newly disclosed set of vulnerabilities has sent shockwaves through the Linux security community. Dubbed “CrackArmor,” these flaws affect AppArmor, one of the most…

FSF Events: Free Software Directory meeting on IRC: Friday, March 13, starting at 12:00 EDT (16:00 UTC)

Join the FSF and friends on Friday, March 13 from 12:00 to 15:00 EDT (16:00 to 19:00 UTC) to help improve the Free Software Directory.

I didn’t need this, but I found a free Linux app that makes memes in seconds (no GIMP required)

If you want to make memes using your own images – without AI or complicated editors – there’s a free Linux tool that you can try today.

It’s time to admit your router’s built-in firewall isn’t enough – here’s what is

Review: The Firewalla Orange makes network monitoring and security accessible for home setups, small businesses, and more.

New Steam Release Fixes Proton Games Wrongly Flagged as Unplayable

Also includes opt-in frame rate telemetry, hardware-tagged reviews, and several quality-of-life improvements.

Why AI is both a curse and a blessing to open-source software – according to developers

AI has turned security triage into ‘terror reporting,’ draining time, attention, and the ‘will to live.’ But, used right, it can help. Here’s how.

Job opportunity: Engineering and Certification Manager at the Free Software Foundation

The Free Software Foundation (FSF), a Massachusetts 501(c)(3) charity with a worldwide mission to promote computer user freedom, seeks a motivated and talented individual to be our new Engineering and Certification Manager. This position is ideally ful…

FSF News: Job opportunity: Engineering and Certification Manager at the Free Software Foundation

The Free Software Foundation (FSF), a Massachusetts 501(c)(3) charity with a worldwide mission to promote computer user freedom, seeks a motivated and talented individual to be our new Engineering and Certification Manager. This position is ideally f…

Development Release: Fedora 44 Beta

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The Fedora project has published a new development snapshot, Fedora 44 beta. The release introduces some key changes to the system installer and unifies the KDE Plasma experience across …

KeePassXC 2.7.12 Released with Improved KeePass2 Compatibility

KeePassXC, the community fork of the original KeePass, released new 2.7.12 version today for Linux, Windows, and macOS. The new version of this free open-source password manager application added some changes to improve the compatibility with other password managers and fixed various issues. The new version of KeePassXC now set the BE (backup eligibility) and […]