Finally! Firefox Is Getting a Kill Switch for Its (Unwanted) AI Features
Maybe this will bring back some of those lost users.
Latest Linux and Open Source News
Oh Dear! Notepad++ Was Quietly Compromised for Six Months (But Don't Panic Just Yet)
The attack occurred last year, but updating to a recent version is still recommended.
36 Years in Making, GNU's Very Own Kernel Project Hurd is Anything But Dead
Better late than never!
Windows 11 May Introduce a Linux-like Feature for its Power Users
This sure does feel familiar to any Linux user. And it is for Windows power users.
Linux's Second-in-Command Greg Kroah-Hartman Bestowed With The European Open Source Award
Linux kernel maintainer honored at Brussels ceremony for decades of critical infrastructure work.
$69 in 2026 Gets You a Tool to Rejuvenate Old Computers
PicoIDE is a device that turns microSD cards into working hard drives and CD-ROMs for retro PCs.
Your eBooks Don't Have to Look Boring, Calibre 9.0 Now has Shelves
The eBook manager gets a visual upgrade with bookshelves and in-viewer editing.
France Just Created Its Own Open Source Alternative to Microsoft Teams and Zoom
Not only for them, but any other non-European videoconferencing software.
Systemd Creator Quits Microsoft to Form His Own Linux-focused Start Up
Based in Germany, the company is made up of open source veteran developers.
A Bunch of Developers Have Come Together to Make Linux Gaming Great
The people behind Bazzite, Fyra Labs, Nobara, ChimeraOS, and a few other projects have teamed up to improve Linux gaming for everyone.
What Happens to Linux After Linus Torvalds? We Finally Have the Answer to This Uncomfortable Question
They finally set this in stone.
What is this Clawdbot, Err Moltbot, Everyone's Screaming About?
This open source project has survived Anthropic's trademark lawyers, crypto scammers hijacking its identity, and security holes exposing users.
Good News for Mobile App Developers: Skip Is Now Open Source
The tool gets rid of its subscription model and open-sources the engine.
I (Briefly) Tried Proton Lumo's New AI Workspaces
The feline-faced AI assistant just got a neat upgrade. 🐱
cURL Gets Rid of Its Bug Bounty Program Over AI Slop Overrun
Daniel Stenberg says the inflow of AI slop has become unsustainable for the curl security team to handle.
Not An April Fool's Joke, You Can Run Linux and Windows on This Android Smartphone
This $549 rugged smartphone runs Android 16, launches Debian Linux as an app, and dual-boots Windows 11.
FreeBSD is a No-Go for KDE's Plasma Login Manager
Not everyone will be happy with this.
Espressif Launches "Radio Co-Processor" ESP32-E22
The new SoC comes loaded with some utility-focused bits. Engineering samples are available right now.
Open Source Project LLVM Says Yes to AI-Generated Code, But Not Without Conditions
The new "human in the loop" policy holds contributors accountable for reviewing and understanding all AI-assisted submissions.
Richard Stallman to Speak on Software Freedom and AI at Georgia Tech
The free software pioneer returns to campus.
Ubuntu's Snap Store is Under Siege from Scammers, and The Gates are Open
After years of crypto wallet theft, scammers have escalated to domain takeovers.
Photoshop Installer Runs on Linux Despite Adobe Not Giving a Damn For Years
Still early to say whether this will make it into Wine officially, this should rekindle some hope for Linux users and users-to-be who have been missing Adobe's creative suite on the platform.
Linux Gamers Are Finally Getting Their Own Browser
As Linux gaming continues growing past the 3% mark on Steam, Opera finally commits to native support.
After Rejecting US Government's Aid Over DEI, Python Software Foundation Accepts $1.5 Million in Funding from Claude AI
A two-year partnership aimed at bolstering security for Python and PyPI.
