> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://itsfoss.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # FOSS Weekly #26.03: Torvalds Using AI, Dash to Dock, Linux Kernel Bugs, Pacman's Rust Replacement and More - URL: https://itsfoss.com/newsletter/foss-weekly-26-03/ - Published: 2026-01-15T06:12:21.000Z - Updated: 2026-01-15T06:12:21.000Z - Description: 2026 is the year of vibe coding? - Author: Abhishek Prakash - Tags: Newsletter โœ‰๏ธ There are two kinds of people today; those who see AI as a threat to craftsmanship, and those who see it as a tool to get work done faster. The debate is loud, ideological, often emotional, and certainly inconclusive. The coding world is seeing a paradigm shift as AI is steadily slipping into the development workflow, not by force, but by usefulness. It writes boilerplate, spots bugs, suggests patterns, and frees human minds for harder problems. And this is not only for Gen Z, even the aging developers have started embracing it. The latest example being Linus Torvalds, who worked on a [fun side project during the holidays and took help of AI for the Python-based visualizer](https://itsfoss.com/news/linus-torvalds-vibe-coding/). [Even Linux Creator Linus Torvalds is Using AI to Code in 2026Linus Torvalds is working on a new side project and he is not hesitating to take the help of AI.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-512x512-219.png)It's FOSSAbhishek Prakash![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/new-year-resolution-linux-users-1-1.webp)](https://itsfoss.com/news/linus-torvalds-vibe-coding/) **Here's the highlight of this edition of FOSS Weekly:** - Pacman's Rust counterpart in works. - Dash to Dock tweaking guide. - Multiple live distros on one USB. - FOSS Android app of the month. - And other Linux news, tips, and, of course, memes! ## ๐Ÿ“ฐ Linux and Open Source News Here's a summary of the news this week. Fedora 44 is [on track to ship KDE's new Plasma Login Manager](https://itsfoss.com/news/fedora-44-plasma-login-manager/). While it is still in the experimental stage, the on-ground progress appears to be good enough for the FESCo to vote in favor of it. A recent research report shows that [Linux kernel bugs hide for 2+ years on average](https://itsfoss.com/news/linux-kernel-bugs-arent-found-for-years/). This was led by a researcher at Pebblebed who analyzed 125,183 bugs from 20 years of Linux kernel development history (*on Git*). Just a reminder that bugs do not necessarily mean vulnerabilities. The [European Union seems to be testing the open source waters](https://itsfoss.com/news/eu-open-source-strategy-call-2026/) with their latest call for evidence. They are pitching for a measured approach to open source, covering fields like cloud computing, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, open hardware, internet technologies, and industrial applications. There are whispers that [the ALPM project could one day replace Pacman](https://itsfoss.com/news/pacman-rust-treatment/), but nothing is set in stone as of now. The developers recently published a year-end report that got people talking. [auto-cpufreq 3.0](https://itsfoss.com/news/auto-cpufreq-3-0/) is a packed release that has arrived with better battery handling, CPU turbo control, support for battery charging thresholds for ASUS laptops, and several bug fixes. Microsoft [has open-sourced its visual development tool](https://itsfoss.com/news/microsoft-open-sources-xaml-studio/) for building Windows application interfaces. But that's not all; there is a 2.0 release planned that will be delivering a complete interface overhaul. ## ๐Ÿง  What Weโ€™re Thinking About Fedora could really use [a better way to install GNOME Shell Extensions](https://itsfoss.com/news/fedora-gnome-extension-manager-proposal/). I have said that in the past, but this time, the proposal came from a Fedora developer. [Hey Fedora! Listen to This Developer and Make Managing Shell Extensions Better For All of UsI wonder if Extension Manager could make it into Fedora one day.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-512x512-218.png)It's FOSSSourav Rudra![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/fedora-shell-extensions-can-be-better.png)](https://itsfoss.com/news/fedora-gnome-extension-manager-proposal/) Why should you opt for It's FOSS Plus membership: โœ… 5 FREE eBooks on Linux, Docker and Bash โœ… Ad-free reading experience โœ… Badges in the comment section and forum โœ… Supporting creation of educational Linux materials [Join It's FOSS Plus ](https://itsfoss.com/membership/) ## ๐Ÿงฎ Linux Tips, Tutorials, and Learnings Dash to Dock is one of the most downloaded GNOME extensions out there. [Explore what kind of tweaks](https://itsfoss.com/dash-to-dock-tips/) you can achieve with it. Seeing that there is [a new ArchBang Linux release](https://archbang.org/2026/01/10/a-new-release-image-and-another-app-launcher/?ref=itsfoss.com), why not [distrohop](https://itsfoss.com/distrohopping-issues/) and try it out [by installing it](https://itsfoss.com/install-archbang/)? [Window tiling is looking big in 2026](https://itsfoss.com/rise-of-window-tiling/), and we are all for it. Learn [to pretty print a JSON file in the Linux terminal](https://itsfoss.com/pretty-print-json-linux/). This can be useful for quickly going through minified JSON files. By the way, did you know that you can do some level of [PDF editing with LibreOffice](https://itsfoss.com/edit-pdf-files-ubuntu-linux/)? I know, most people are not aware of it. ## ๐Ÿ‘ท AI, Homelab and Hardware Corner Amazon Kindle is soo 2025, [why not build your own eBook reader](https://itsfoss.com/open-source-ebook-readers-options/)? [Looking for Open Source Kindle Alternatives? Build it YourselfThere are no easy options. You have to take the matter in your hand, quite literally.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-512x512-213.png)It's FOSSPulkit Chandak![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/open-source-ebook-readers-1.png)](https://itsfoss.com/open-source-ebook-readers-options/) You can [use Ollama on Ubuntu](https://itsfoss.com/ollama-setup-linux/) to run AI locally on Ubuntu. ## โœจ Apps and Projects Highlights [StoryPad](https://itsfoss.com/storypad-open-source-diary-app/) can be your wingman through daily life. Check it out, you won't be disappointed! [The Open Source Diary App for Android That Organizes Your Life on a TimelineA well-designed diary app that keeps your data private, works offline, and respects your freedom.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-512x512-214.png)It's FOSSSourav Rudra![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/storypad-banner.png)](https://itsfoss.com/storypad-open-source-diary-app/) ## ๐Ÿ“ฝ๏ธ Videos for You Ventoy is an amazing tool. Saves the trouble of formatting the USB just for the sake of putting another distro on it. Learn how you can have [multiple distros on one live USB in this video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=%5FFdeiz9c%5FKQ&t=1s&ref=itsfoss.com). [Subscribe to It's FOSS YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/@itsfoss?ref=itsfoss.com) ## ๐Ÿ’ก Quick Handy Tip In Linux file managers like [Dolphin](https://itsfoss.com/dolphin-tweaks/) and [Nautilus](https://itsfoss.com/nautilus-tips-tweaks/), you can hold the `Control` key and drag a file to another folder to copy it. I know this is extremely basic but you'll be surprised that many people don't know about it. 0:00 /0:17 1ร— [](https://t43217012.p.clickup-attachments.com/t43217012/da09f1e7-b651-4c93-b93b-141e46671d4b/copy-link-to-highlight-firefox.png?ref=itsfoss.com) ## ๐ŸŽ‹ Fun in the FOSSverse Can you guess [all these essential Ubuntu shortcuts](https://itsfoss.com/quiz/ubuntu-shortcuts-puzzle/)? The reward for that is the dopamine hit you will get after you beat this puzzle. [Essential Ubuntu Shortcuts: PuzzleDo you know all the handy Ubuntu shortcuts? Solve this puzzle to find out!![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-512x512-216.png)It's FOSSAnkush Das![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/ubuntu-shortcuts-1.png)](https://itsfoss.com/quiz/ubuntu-shortcuts-puzzle/) **๐Ÿคฃ Meme of the Week**: It feels like I entered some dystopian timeline. ![using windows 11 after using linux for years meme](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2026/01/meme10-2.png) **๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Tech Trivia**: On January 15, 1986, the [National Science Foundation](https://www.nsf.gov/?ref=itsfoss.com) opened the [National Center for Supercomputer Applications](https://www.ncsa.illinois.edu/?ref=itsfoss.com) (NCSA) at the University of Illinois, creating a groundbreaking hub for high-performance computing research that would later gain widespread recognition as the birthplace of the [Mosaic](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NCSA%5FMosaic?ref=itsfoss.com) web browser, which helped popularize the World Wide Web. **๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿคโ€๐Ÿง‘ From the Community**: There's [a discussion going on over Zena OS](https://itsfoss.community/t/zena-os-anyone-heard-about-it-tried-it/15333?ref=itsfoss.com). 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