Git 3.0 May Make Rust Mandatory as Developers Discuss Transition
Git might be heading down the Rust way soon.
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This $550 Linux Phone Has Kill Switches That Protect Your Privacy
This smartphone has hardware switches for the microphone, cameras, and modem/GPS.
LMDE 7 "Gigi" Beta Released With Debian 13 Base
LMDE 7 is shaping up well, but you will need to wait a little longer for the final release.
Apt Command is Finally Getting the Much Needed History Features
In the upcoming versions of apt, you'll be able to see the history of package transactions and get details on them.
A Flagship Smartphone With Kill Switches? Meet the Murena-Powered HIROH Phone
A premium smartphone running de-Googled /e/OS, complete with hardware kill switches.
eBPF Foundation Awards $100K in Research Grants to Universities
Researchers receive funding to advance eBPF tech.
GNOME 49 Launches With New Apps, Nautilus Redesign, and GNOME Shell Upgrades
Many fresh applications and a refined user interface mark this release.
Godot 4.5 Release Brings Accessibility Features, Shader Baker, and Stencil Buffer Support
A fresh Godot release for you to go through.
Rust Coreutils Are Performing Worse Than GNU Coreutils in Ubuntu
Ubuntu’s Rust move shows promise, but questions remain on performance.
Good News for AI Developers! Soon, Installing CUDA on Ubuntu Will Take Just a Single Command
Canonical further solidifies its partnership with NVIDIA.
Unhappy Ending! Kubuntu Project Lead Jonathan Riddell Departs After 25 Years with KDE
Jonathan Riddell feels that the clash of opinions and values prompted him to say goodbye to KDE after 25 long years.
This Could Be My New Favorite eBook Reader App on Linux
Readest offers a modern cross-platform eBook reading experience on Linux.
Apache Software Foundation 'Turns a New Leaf' After 26 Years
New oak leaf symbol emphasizes community growth and cultural inclusivity.
SUSE Installer Agama 17 Lets You Skip SELinux, Customize Storage, and More
A new Agama release from the house of SUSE.
OpenSearch Foundation Strengthens Leadership with New Executive Director
Bianca Lewis becomes executive director of the OpenSearch Foundation.
Ubuntu Switches to Dracut With 25.10: What Does It Mean for You?
Ubuntu replaces initramfs-tools with Dracut for a faster boot process.
Decentralized YouTube Alternative Adds Live Stream Scheduling Option in Latest Release
Also adds multilingual emails, improved admin tools, and session management.
Rebooting the 70s: Microsoft’s 6502 BASIC Code Goes Open Source
Microsoft open sources 6502 BASIC, letting anyone revisit classic 1970s computing.
Private Messaging App Signal Introduces Paid Features
This new feature promises secure, encrypted backups for messages and files.
U Turn! X11 is Back in GNOME 49, For Now
A temporary move that gives people some breathing room.
I Briefly Tried KDE's Very Own Linux Distro
I am still livid that they didn't name it KLinux or Kinux.
End of an Era: Mozilla Pulls the Plug on 32-Bit Linux Firefox
Users running 32-bit Linux take note.
This Linux Gaming Distro Uses SD Cards as Game Cartridges (Just Like the 90s)
Insert cartridge, power on, play. No launchers or accounts required.
Switzerland Launches Apertus: One of Europe's Largest Open Source AI Models
European alternative to Big Tech AI developed by Swiss organizations.
