Framework Laptop 13 Pro Competes with the Best

Framework has released what might be considered the MacBook of Linux devices.

Ubuntu 26.04 LTS released: GNOME 50, Wayland-only and Linux 7.0

Canonical has released Ubuntu 26.04 LTS ‘Resolute Raccoon’ – the first LTS in Ubuntu’s history to ship without an Xorg desktop session. It runs on the latest Linux 7.0 kernel with the GNOME 50 desktop, and includes new video player an…

Thunderbird 150 Lands on Linux: Smarter Encryption, Better Tools, and a Polished Experience

by George Whittaker

Mozilla has officially rolled out Thunderbird 150.0, the latest version of its open-source email client, bringing a mix of security-focused enhancements, usability …

Distribution Release: Redcore Linux 2601

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The Redcore project has published a new version of its Gentoo-based distribution. Redcore Linux 2601 carries the code name ‘Vulpecula’ and introduces a number of changes behind the scene…

FOSS Weekly #26.17: Ubuntu 26.04 Release, Firefox Controversy, Positive News on Age-verification and More Linux Stuff

New major releases from Ubuntu and Fedora.

The best SEO reporting software of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

Looking for better ways to track and present your SEO performance? We’ve tested the best SEO reporting software, including Semrush, Ahrefs, and SE Ranking.

Development Release: AlmaLinux OS 9.8 Beta 1

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The AlmaLinux project has announced the availability of a development snapshot for AlmaLinux OS 9.8. The new beta offers updated packages, improved security, and packages for Python 3.14…

Built for a hostile internet: Canonical VP of Engineering on Ubuntu 26.04 LTS

He also says Ubuntu’s Rust rollout has been a ‘rip-roaring success.’

Things You Should Know About Ubuntu 26.04

Ubuntu 26.04 is releasing today. I answer some of the frequently asked questions about upgrading to the new version.

98% of IT leaders want digital sovereignty: Now SUSE is operationalizing it for companies everywhere

I’ve followed SUSE for decades. Here’s how it’s helping organizations control data and avoid lock-in.

Microsoft Has WSL, But This Developer Built One for Windows 95

WSL9x lets you run a modern Linux kernel 6.19 inside Windows 9x without needing virtualization.

A Linux Hardware Maker Is Convincing Colorado to Leave Open Source Alone

After months of advocacy, Colorado’s age verification bill is set for an amendment to exclude open source.

parallel @ Savannah: GNU Parallel 20260422 (‘Artemis II’) released

GNU Parallel 20260422 (‘Artemis II’) has been released. It is available for download at: lbry://@GnuParallel:4

Quote of the month:

  It is a fantastic tool for decades!

    — Ops_Mechanic@reddit

New in this release:

Remote jobs are spaw…

FSF Blogs: RAIL: Nonfree and unethical

Any software license that denies users their freedom is by
definition nonfree and unethical, and so-called “Responsible AI”
Licenses (RAIL) are no exception. If we want software to help decrease
social injustice, we should oppose licenses that res…

New Framework 13 Pro is the first to be Ubuntu Certified

Framework’s new 13 Pro laptop is the company’s first to ship as certified for Ubuntu, who say you can buy it knowing you’ll get “guaranteed support right out of the box”. Framework hardware have been popular with Linux use…

FSF Events: Free Software Directory meeting on IRC: Friday, April 24, starting at 12:00 EDT (16:00 UTC)

Join the FSF and friends on Friday, April 24 from 12:00 to 15:00 EDT (16:00 to 19:00 UTC) to help improve the Free Software Directory.

The Latest CachyOS Features Supercharged Kernel

The latest release of CachyOS brings with it an enhanced version of the latest Linux kernel.

VirtualBox 7.2.8 Released with Initial 7.0 Kernel Support

Oracle announced the new maintenance release for VirtualBox 7.2 release series yesterday. The new version of this free open-source virtualization software added the recent Kernels support and fixed various issues. VirtualBox 7.2.8 added initial support for Linux host with Kernel 6.19 and 7.0. Meaning it now runs on the upcoming Ubuntu 26.04 and Fedora 44, […]

This simple Linux tweak fixes crashes automatically – and it costs me nothing

If your Linux PC becomes unresponsive, you might want to consider a ‘Watchdog’ that can monitor it and reboot when problems arise.

How to Find and Fix Failed Services in Linux

The post How to Find and Fix Failed Services in Linux first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .Learn how to use systemctl with the –failed flag to instantly spot broken services on your Linux system, without scrolling
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