I tested the 100x zoom cameras of Samsung, Google, and Motorola phones – this model won

One model is slipping behind its competitors in the super-resolution zoom category, while another shocked me.

Distribution Release: MX Linux 25.2

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The MX Linux project has announced the release of MX Linux 25.2, which carries the code name “Infinity”. The release announcement offers highlights: “MX Linux 25.2 is now available. All …

Vivaldi Browser 8.0 Released with New Design & Layout Presets

Vivaldi, the free open-source chromium based web browser, release new major 8.0 version a few days ago. The new version of this highly customizable web browser introduced visible layout presets, allowing to single click to change the panel and tab bar positions from either first start up welcome dialog or Appearance settings page. Besides the […]

AMD Pulls a Bait-and-Switch on Linux Users with Vivado Licensing Changes

Tells Linux users to either pay up or get stuck on an aging, unsupported version forever.

Bambu Lab Has Been Violating AGPLv3 for Years, SFC Says

They are working on a new project called ‘baltobu’, which will reverse-engineer Bambu’s proprietary components.

Looking for a new computer? Save hundreds on these Memorial Day desktop deals

If you’re looking for a new PC, now is the best time to do it. Many retailers are offering great deals on desktops for the Memorial Day weekend.

Distribution Release: Rhino Linux 2026.1

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The Rhino Linux team has announced the release of Rhino Linux 2026.1, a significant update of the project’s Ubuntu-based distribution designed for personal computers as well as mobile de…

DistroWatch Weekly, Issue 1174

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. This week in DistroWatch Weekly:
Review: Solus 4.9
News: Haiku boots on Apple M1 processors, Fedora drops Deepin desktop packages, Azure Linux becomes more widely available, Mint improv…

Cinnamon’s new screenshot tool fixes app window shadow quirks

Linux Mint developers are building a new screenshot utility for the Cinnamon desktop, ahead of its next major release. The home-grown tool will give users more options when taking screenshots and will “accommodate the differences between CSD (Cli…

This HP laptop is a great MacBook alternative – and it’s 50% off for Memorial Day

The OmniBook 5 is on sale for $530. It’s a solid laptop with a long battery life, an OLED screen, and strong performance.

FSF Shows Strength With 46 LibreLocal Meetups in 2026

With Richard Stallman back on the road and FSF backing 46 community-focused LibreLocal meetups worldwide, the free software movement looks anything but finished.
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Canonical to shutter Ubuntu Pastebin after 18 years of service

Canonical will decommission its long-running text-hosting service Ubuntu Pastebin on May 31. The company is pulling the plug as part of a broader “infrastructure modernization and migration project”. Ubuntu Pastebin, which works similarly t…

Ubuntu 26.10 daily builds now available to download

Daily builds of Ubuntu 26.10 ‘Stonking Stingray’ are now available for download, as development on the distro’s next major release kicks in to gear. As the name suggests, new ISOs are produced from development code on a (mostly) daily…

Distribution Release: Besgnulinux 4-0

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The Besgnulinux development team has announced the release of Besgnulinux 4-0, the latest update of the project’s Debian-based Linux distribution featuring the lightweight JWM window man…

Samsung will give you a free 32-inch Odyssey monitor right now – here’s how to qualify

Samsung’s BOGO monitor deal is back, back, back again. Here’s what you need to know to snag yours.

Best Buy just discounted top gaming monitors for Memorial Day

Memorial Day is almost here, but you can already find great discounts on gaming monitors from Samsung, LG, and more at Best Buy.

I’m expanding my smart home, and these are the Memorial Day deals I’m shopping

Smart home devices are on sale this Memorial Day weekend, and I’ve gathered the best deals available right now.

Amin Bandali: Thinking about life – chat with Protesilaos

In the recent weeks I’ve been engaging Prot as a coach to help review
my new ffs package for GNU Emacs as I worked on preparing it for
inclusion in GNU ELPA, as well as discussing other Emacs- and
life-related topics.

UPDATE 2026-05-23 22:39:15 -…

I test robot vacuums for a living, and these are the 11 best Memorial Day deals right now

This is one of the best times of the year to buy a robot vacuum, thanks to these Memorial Day deals.

FOSS Force’s Top Five Articles — For the Week Ending May 22, 2026

Did you miss this week’s top articles? Here are the five most read articles on FOSS Force for the week that just ended.
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