NordVPN Makes Linux App GUI Open Source, Reverses Meshnet Shutdown Decision
Two significant announcements show that the company is listening to its community.
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LMDE 7 "Gigi" Released: Linux Mint's Debian-Based Alternative Gets Major Upgrade
A stable Debian base meets a polished Linux Mint desktop experience.
Zorin OS 18 Released Just in Time for Windows 10 EOL
You get a refreshed interface and features designed to make the switch from Windows 10 easier.
Top 5 FOSS Philosophies Creatives Should Embrace
Open source is more than a collection of tools—it’s a mindset that empowers creative professionals to work with autonomy, resilience, and community.
Telegram, Please Learn Who's a Threat and Who's Not
Our Telegram community got deleted without an explanation.
This Raspberry Pi-Based Open Source AI Assistant Wants To Save Your Data From Big Tech
Ubo Pod is an open source AI assistant you can tweak, customize, and run privately.
India's First UbuCon Set to Unite Ubuntu Community in Bengaluru This November
India gets its first UbuCon!
Framework is Accused of Supporting the Far-right, Apparently for Sponsoring the Hyprland Project
The announcement has generated quite some buzz but for all the wrong reasons.
5 Signs Your Proprietary Workflow Is Stifling Your Creativity (And What You Can Do About It)
If these signs feel familiar, your creativity may be stifled by proprietary constraints.
Good News! Germany's Schleswig-Holstein Completes Massive Migration to Open Source Email Systems
German state achieves digital sovereignty by ditching Microsoft for open source solutions.
A Bug Broke Flatpaks on Ubuntu 25.10 [Patch Released]
Critical Bug Prevents Flatpak Apps from Installing on Ubuntu 25.10
Ubuntu 25.10 is Out: Here Are the Biggest Changes You'll Notice
X.org removed, new default apps, Linux 6.17, and GNOME 49.
Mission:Libre: A New Community Building Free Software's Teen Movement
Teen-focused initiative seeks input on free software's future direction.
Xogot Brings Full Godot Game Development to iPhone
Game development with open source game engine Godot is now possible on iPhone with Xogot.
Microsoft Kills Windows 11 Local Account Setup Just as Windows 10 Reaches End of Life
Local account workarounds removed just before Windows 10 goes dark.
At 40 Years, Free Software Foundation Now Wants to 'Free Your Phone'
The FSF looks to bring computing freedom to mobile with LibrePhone and they also have a new president.
Amazon Ditches Android — Launches 'Linux-Based' Vega OS for Fire TV
Amazon's new OS has some Linux bits inside. The move aims to stop relying on Google's Android for Amazon devices.
Wikidata Launches Free Vector Database as Open Alternative to Closed AI Systems
Wikidata has launched something big.
openSUSE Leap 16 Released with 24 Months of Free Support and Major Modernization
A new openSUSE Leap release with major changes.
Linus Torvalds Criticizes Rust Format Checking and Pull Request Formatting in DRM Merge
Linus Torvalds had some interesting things to say.
Beyond Free: The Value Proposition of Open Source for Creatives
FOSS is free as in cost, but not free as in effort. The loss of convenience is real, especially at the start. But for creatives who are willing to invest, the long-term rewards—flexibility, control, and a workflow built to last—are more than worth the price.
IBM Unveils Granite 4.0 Hybrid Model That Competes with Rivals Twice Its Size
These models sure pack a punch.
The Man Who Started Open Source Initiative Advocates for Abolishing Codes of Conduct
Between Anarchy and Bureaucracy: The Code of Conduct Debate Ignited by Eric Raymond.
Austria's Armed Forces Gets Rid of Microsoft Office (Mostly) for LibreOffice
The Austrian military prioritizes independence over convenience.
