Linux and Open Source news headlines
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Fri, 03/27/2026 - 22:20
Raspberry Pi Imager 2.0.7 delivers UI fixes, improved device support, better search, and multiple bug fixes across Linux, Windows, and macOS.
Fri, 03/27/2026 - 22:20
Linux is evolving faster than ever, and this new breakthrough feature could completely change the future of operating systems. From immutable Linux systems and universal apps to better gaming support, stronger security, and improved performance, Linux is becoming a serious competitor to Windows and macOS. In this video, we explore how modern Linux distributions are transforming the computing world and why millions of users may switch to Linux in the coming years.
Fri, 03/27/2026 - 22:20
One of the early features for Fedora 45 that was approved this week is enabling IPv6-mostly support within NetworkManager for a more modern out-of-the-box network experience...
Fri, 03/27/2026 - 22:20
As a few months have passed since our prior round of testing the fully open-source NVIDIA Linux driver stack with the Nouveau kernel driver and Mesa NVK Vulkan driver plus Zink, here is a fresh round of benchmarks using Linux 7.0 and Mesa 26.1-dev compared to the open-source stack shipped by Ubuntu 25.10 (Linux 6.17 + Mesa 25.2) for showing how far the open-source NVIDIA driver has progressed the past few months. Plus testing against the NVIDIA official Linux graphics driver for putting that Nouveau/NVK performance into perspective.
Fri, 03/27/2026 - 22:20
AnduinOS 1.4.2 pairs Ubuntu’s already easy-to-use foundation with a heavily customized GNOME desktop and Flatpak apps to ease the transition from Windows to Linux.
Fri, 03/27/2026 - 22:20
As of April 24 you'll be feeding the Octocat unless you opt outMicrosoft's GitHub next month plans to begin using customer interaction data – "specifically inputs, outputs, code snippets, and associated context" – to train its AI models.…
Fri, 03/27/2026 - 22:20
With Firefox 149 rolling out to the stable channel across all supported platforms, Mozilla has promoted the next major version of its open-source, free, and cross-platform web browser, Firefox 150, to the beta channel for public testing.
Thu, 03/26/2026 - 22:20
Wildly popular CNCF project finally hits its 1.0 release and it could completely change how organizations manage cloud native infrastructure.
Thu, 03/26/2026 - 22:20
Cohn, who helped lead a landmark crypto case and shape EFF’s agenda for decades, will hand leadership of the group to Nicole Ozer this summer.
Thu, 03/26/2026 - 22:20
VitruvianOS 0.3 is the first public release, featuring a Haiku-inspired design and a custom graphics stack built on the Linux kernel, without X11 or Wayland.
Thu, 03/26/2026 - 22:20
Merged today was another round of platform-drivers-x86 changes for the ongoing Linux 7.0 cycle. There are bug fixes plus some new hardware support additions that make this merge notable. Due to the new hardware support amounting to just device IDs and not risking existing hardware support, it's fine for merging at this late stage of Linux 7.0 development...
Thu, 03/26/2026 - 22:20
The March 22, 2026 release of DietPi v10.2 introduces new software options including Immich, uv, and the RustDesk Client, along with a range of enhancements and bug fixes across supported single-board computers. DietPi: DietPi is a lightweight, Debian-based operating system optimized for single-board computers and embedded devices. It focuses on minimal resource usage while providing […]
Thu, 03/26/2026 - 22:20
A deterministic password manager that generates, rather than stores, your logins — and makes versioning old passwords surprisingly handy.
Thu, 03/26/2026 - 22:20
FreeCAD 1.1 is out today as the newest feature release for this leading open-source CAD application...
Thu, 03/26/2026 - 22:20
The whatis command is used to fetch a one-line description of the specified command or tool from the manual pages in your Linux system.
Thu, 03/26/2026 - 22:20
Ubuntu developers at Canonical are looking to strip the signed GRUB bootloader features to the bare minimum for the Ubuntu 26.10 release later this year. Dropping support for XFS, ZFS, Btrfs, LVM, md-raid (except RAID1), LUKS-encrypted disks, and other features is being looked at in the name of security...
Thu, 03/26/2026 - 22:20
FreeCAD 1.1 has been released today as a major update for this open-source, free, and cross-platform 3D parametric modeler with numerous new features and UI improvements.
Thu, 03/26/2026 - 22:20
Intel's open-source "ANV" Vulkan driver for Linux systems enabled a new feature called BTP+BTI RCC Keying. You may be wondering what it means or stands for, but long story short it helps with the performance of Direct3D 12 (DX12) games running on Linux by way of Valve's Steam Play with Proton + VKD3D-Proton...
Thu, 03/26/2026 - 22:20
ShellGPT makes the terminal user-friendly, saving time by generating commands, automating scripts, and guiding me through tasks.
Thu, 03/26/2026 - 22:20
Kali Linux 2026.1 ethical hacking and penetration testing distribution is now available for download with 8 new tools, fresh new artwork, Kali NetHunter updates, a BackTrack mode, and other changes.