Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Requires More RAM Than Windows 11?
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS “Resolute Raccoon” is not out yet, but its release notes have an unexpected change that missed my eyes completely. Canonical has bumped…
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How I Add Tools to My Immutable Linux Without Rebooting
If you’ve recently dipped your toes into the world of immutable Linux distributions like Fedora Silverblue, openSUSE MicroOS, or even the Steam Deck, you’ll encounter…
GNOME 51 “A Coruña” Desktop Environment Scheduled for September 16th, 2026
The development cycle of the upcoming GNOME 51 “A Coruña” desktop environment kicks off with a draft release schedule suggesting the final release is expected…
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: March 29th, 2026
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup for March 29th, 2026, brings news about Firefox 149, Krita 6.0, NVIDIA 595, Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Beta, Agama 19, Thunderbird 149, Kali…
Ubuntu MATE is looking for new maintainer
Ubuntu MATE is looking for new a maintainer, as project lead Martin Wimpress says he no longer has the ‘passion’ for the project he once…
After 6 Years, One of Wayland’s Most Annoying Problems is Finally Getting Fixed
There is a new merge on the Wayland GitLab repo. This new merge (of an old pull request) adds xdg-session-management protocol to Wayland. This is…
KaOS Linux 2026.03 Is Out with Linux 6.19, More systemd Components Removed
KaOS Linux 2026.03 distribution is now available for download with Linux kernel 6.19, Niri 25.11 compositor, Noctalia 4.7 desktop shell, and more. The post KaOS…
GIMP 3.2.2 Released with Various Improvements and UI/UX Updates
GIMP 3.2.2 open-source image editor is now available for download with various improvements, bug fixes, and UI/UX updates. The post GIMP 3.2.2 Released with Various…
SystemRescue 13 Released with Linux Kernel 6.18 LTS, GParted 1.8.1, and More
SystemRescue 13 live Linux system rescue toolkit is now available for download with the Linux kernel 6.18 LTS, new tools, and HiDPI improvements. The post…
After a Long Time, Ubuntu Shows Some Respect to Deb Packages
For years, many Ubuntu users have felt that traditional .deb packages were being gradually sidelined in favor of the Snap ecosystem. It started quietly. Double-clicking…
Ubuntu 26.10 could drop btrfs, ZFS and LUKS support from GRUB
Ubuntu engineers are debating ways to reduce the number of features present in the signed version of GRUB, the boot loader used on systems with…
Mixxx 2.5.6 Open-Source DJ App Improves Controller Mapping Support and Effects
Mixxx 2.5.6 open-source virtual DJ software for performing live mixes is now available for download with improvements to controller mappings and effects, as well as…
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Beta Shows You There's Potential in the Stable Release
For regulars in the open source space, Ubuntu is kind of a household name that introduced many to the diverse world of Linux, where you…
Why Ubuntu 26.10 Might Drop ZFS, RAID & Encryption Support
Canonical engineer Julian Andres Klode, who works on Ubuntu’s secure boot signing, has put forward a proposal on Ubuntu’s community forums to significantly cut down…
Calibre 9.6 Adds New Card-Based View of Full-Text Search Results with Book Covers
Calibre 9.6 open-source e-book management software is now available for download with new card-based view with book covers for full text search results, an improved…