Ian Kelling, FSF senior systems administrator, and also our president, outlines the complex steps the FSF tech team goes through to ensure the software we use is free. The tech team — currently just two people — is vital to our collective work for so…
Read MoreIf you want to stick with X.Org, you’ll be limited to the desktop environments you can choose.
Read MoreCanonical’s ARM64 Steam Snap brings x86 gaming to Ubuntu ARM systems via FEX emulation. Early testing shows 200+ FPS in Cyberpunk 2077. You can help test it.
You’re reading Ubuntu’s New ARM Steam Snap is Available for Testing, a blog post from OM…
by George Whittaker
Introduction
A fresh entry has just appeared in the world of Linux distributions: Loss32, a lightweight operating system built from scratch with one goal in mind —…
Read MoreThe DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. David Heinemeier Hansson has announced the release of Omarchy 3.3.0, an updated build of the project’s Arch-based Linux distribution with Hyprland as the preferred window manager. It is …
Read MoreUbuntu 25.04 ‘Plucky Puffin’ reaches end of life on January 15, 2025. Users must upgrade to Ubuntu 25.10 to keep receiving critical security updates.
You’re reading Ubuntu 25.04 Support Ends Next Week (Jan 15th), a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not re…
If you rely heavily on note-taking apps and want to switch from a proprietary to an open-source solution, this app might be what you’re looking for.
The post Try Joplin: Your Open Source Evernote Alternative appeared first on FOSS Force.
Elecrow’s CrowView Note 15.6 addresses complaints from the original with a larger screen, USB-C charging, and expanded SBC support. Priced at $169.
You’re reading New CrowView Note 15.6 Fixes the Original Model’s Biggest Flaw, a blog post from OM…
The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The IPFire project has a new release, version 2.29 Core 199, which introduces improved wireless networking performance and enhances the intrusion prevention system: “IPFire now supports …
Read MoreDear GNU CCT:
Here is summary of GNU website from GNU:
2025 had a splash of activity; a few teams who were dormant in 2024 made
a notable progress, in terms of new translations or updating the existing ones.
General Statistics
Abou…
Read MoreBazaar Flatpak manager adds permission warnings showing app safety, Flathub account sync, verified-only filtering, and a neat new ‘market stall’ app icon.
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Spacewalk 2026 will kick off ATO’s year with a slate of AI‑focused talks in Raleigh — and organizers say open source will still be woven through the entire evening.
The post There’ll Be More AI Than Open Source at Spacewalk 2026 — But Not …
by George Whittaker
The Linux kernel development cycle continues with the release of Linux 6.19-rc4, the fourth release candidate in the lead-up to the final 6.19 stable kernel. As wit…
Read MoreDell revives XPS brand with redesigned 14 and 16-inch laptops. Ubuntu 24.04 support coming to XPS 14 later this year. Details and specs inside.
You’re reading New Dell XPS 14 and 16 Announced, Ubuntu Version Coming This Year, a blog post from OMG! Ubu…
The P15 CoNetWorking Space in Biel/Bienne right next to the train station (and the BFH) is the first shop to accept GNU Taler payments in Swiss francs (eCHF) issued by Taler Operations AG and thus the first merchant accepting Ta…
Read MoreThe DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. VailuxOS, a German desktop Linux distribution with a customised KDE Plasma desktop, has been upgraded to version 1.6. While the previous releases were based on Ubuntu’s latest long-term …
Read MoreWith a new CEO in control, Mozilla is doubling down on a strategy of trust, all the while leaning into AI.
Read MoreIf you’re a developer wanting to create a new Gnome extension, you’d best set aside that AI code generator, because the extension team will have none of that.
Read MoreSixteen new GNU releases in the last month (as of December 31, 2025):
Read MoreMikolai Gütschow and signum gave a talk at the 39th Chaos Communication Congress (39C3) in Hamburg, Germany, where they reported on their good experiences with offering GNU Taler as a local payment system at LugCamp 2024 and Datenspuren…
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