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ObsidianOS Review: A New, Innovative Linux Distro Built Around A/B Partitioning

by: Neville Ondara Mon, 01 Dec 2025 07:42:54 GMT Most new Linux distributions tend to follow a familiar formula: take a well-known base, add a desktop environment, sprinkle in some theming, and call it a day. Sometimes it works; sometimes the distro disappears in six months. What you don’t often see, however, is a distro trying to rethink how updates, rollbacks, and system integrity fundamentally work. ObsidianOS is one of those unusual projects that immediately caught my attention for exa

Ubuntu 26.04 LTS: Release Date and New Features

by: Abhishek Prakash Sat, 29 Nov 2025 10:55:28 GMT The development for Ubuntu 26.04 codenamed 'Resolute Raccoon' has already begun. It is a long-term support (LTS) release and a particularly important one as we venture more into the Wayland-only era of Linux. Let's have a look at the release schedule of Ubuntu 26.04 and its planned features. 📋Since the development is in progress and the final version comes in April'26, I'll be updating this article from time to time when there are new devel
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Mission Center vs. Resources: The Ultimate Linux System Monitor Showdown

by: Roland Taylor Sat, 29 Nov 2025 08:31:26 GMT The GNOME app ecosystem is on fire these days. Whatever your needs, there's probably an app for that. Or two. Or three (no kidding)! Two of the sleekest apps for monitoring your system (aptly called, "system monitors", of course) are Mission Center, and Resources. Both use libadwaita to provide slick visuals, responsive GUIs, and familiar functionality for the GNOME desktop environment. But, which one is right for you? I'll attempt to help you
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After Fitbit Killed it in 2016, Pebble Returns with 100% Open Source Software and Hardware

by: Sourav Rudra Fri, 28 Nov 2025 09:50:08 GMT Pebble, the e-paper smartwatch that first launched on Kickstarter in 2012, gained a cult-like following for its innovative approach to wearable tech. Sadly, Fitbit acquired and shut it down in 2016, taking with it the intellectual property (IP) of the brand. The IP eventually landed with Google after their Fitbit acquisition in 2021. Earlier this year, the original creator, Eric Migicovsky, relaunched Pebble through Core Devices LLC, a self-fun

Self-Hosting is Rising and Linux Users are Leading This Revolution

by: Theena Kumaragurunathan Fri, 28 Nov 2025 08:29:16 GMT In a previous column, I argued that self-hosting is resistance in an age where ownership is increasingly illusory. There is increasing evidence that self-hosting is becoming popular among a certain kind of user, say the typical readership of ItsFoss. There is a simple explanation for this shift: people want their data, dollars, and destiny back. Centralized platforms optimized for engagement and extraction are colliding with real-wor

KDE Plasma 6.8 to Drop X11 Support, Goes All-In on Wayland

by: Sourav Rudra Thu, 27 Nov 2025 17:00:46 GMT A growing number of Linux desktop environments (DEs) are moving towards Wayland, the modern display protocol designed to replace the aging X11 window system. X11 has been the foundation of Linux graphical interfaces for over three decades now, but it carries significant technical debt and security limitations that Wayland aims to address. Projects like Fedora, GNOME, and KDE have been leading the charge on this by being among the first ones to
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KDE Plasma 6.8 Set to Drop X11 Support Completely

by: Sourav Rudra Thu, 27 Nov 2025 17:00:46 GMT A growing number of Linux desktop environments (DEs) are moving towards Wayland, the modern display protocol designed to replace the aging X11 window system. X11 has been the foundation of Linux graphical interfaces for over three decades now, but it carries significant technical debt and security limitations that Wayland aims to address. Projects like Fedora, GNOME, and KDE have been leading the charge on this by being among the first ones to
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Google Just Made Its Sleek New Font Open Source

by: Sourav Rudra Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:13:02 GMT If you spend a lot of time on a computer, then fonts matter more than you think. A good one reduces eye strain and makes reading the contents of the screen easier. The right one can drastically improve your entire desktop experience. In my case, I like to use Inter on my Fedora-powered daily driver, and I don't really mess around with it. But everyone's different. Some like rounded fonts. Others want sharp, clean lines. Having options matters.
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13 Popular Software That Feel Like Open Source But They Are Not

by: Abhishek Prakash Thu, 27 Nov 2025 10:33:18 GMT As Linux users, most of us prefer open-source software. But if you’ve been using Linux for a while, you know this truth too: in daily workflows, you may have to rely on proprietary software. And sometimes, you use software that feels like open source projects but they actually are not. I am going to list some of those applications that are popular among Linux users but often we don't realize that they are not open source. I'll also suggest
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FOSS Weekly #25.48: Backup Flatpaks and Snaps, Arduino's Troubled Future, New Office, Popular Linux Apps Reborn and More

by: Abhishek Prakash Thu, 27 Nov 2025 04:41:37 GMT Happy Thanksgiving 🦃 I’m incredibly thankful for this community. To our Plus members who support us financially, and to our free members who amplify our work by sharing it with the world — you all mean a lot to us. Your belief in what we do has kept us going for 13 amazing years. This Thanksgiving, let’s also extend our gratitude beyond our personal circles to the open-source contributors whose work silently powers our servers, desktops, an
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Collabora Launches Desktop Office Suite for Linux

by: Sourav Rudra Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:54:17 GMT Collabora Productivity is well-known for two of its flagship offerings, Collabora Online, their web-based document editor that powers many organizations, and their LibreOffice-based enterprise suite. That second one just got a makeover and the existing offering was moved to a new name. They announced Collabora Office for desktop today. It brings their online editor's interface to local desktop apps for Linux, Windows, and macOS. The previous en
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Open Source Never Dies: 11 of My Favorite Linux Apps That Refused to Stay Dead

by: Roland Taylor Wed, 26 Nov 2025 11:03:03 GMT One of the greatest things about open-source software is that anyone can pick up where a project left off and bring it back to life, whether it's to continue a legacy, or a spiritual successor that builds on a new foundation. In this article, I'll share some of the popular Linux apps that got new lives as "New/Next Generation" (-ng) versions of their former selves. 1. iotop-c iotop-c gives iotop a refreshed lookYou've heard of top and htop, bu
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Black Friday Deals for Linux Users 2025 [Continually Updated With New Entries]

by: Abhishek Prakash Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:01:55 GMT Thanksgiving is around the corner, and the market is flooded with Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on everything from gadgets to software subscriptions. For Linux users and open source enthusiasts, finding deals that respect privacy can be tricky. We have handpicked offers on secure cloud storage, VPNs, learning platforms, and Linux-friendly hardware. My advice for picking the right deals For someone who often takes advantage of deals, h
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The Laptop That Wasn't: TUXEDO Computers Shelves Linux ARM Notebook Plans

by: Sourav Rudra Tue, 25 Nov 2025 14:57:07 GMT TUXEDO Computers specializes in Linux-first hardware, recently launching the InfinityBook Max 15 (Gen10) with AMD Ryzen AI 300 processors. The German manufacturer has built a reputation for well-built Linux systems that work reliably. However, 18 months of work on an ARM-powered notebook has come to an abrupt halt. The company announced that it is shelving its Snapdragon X Elite laptop project. A Tricky SoC Architecture Just a placeholder image
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Backup and Restore Your Flatpak Apps & Settings Between Distro Switch and Reinstalls

by: Roland Taylor Tue, 25 Nov 2025 03:08:57 GMT Flatpak has pretty much become the de-facto standard for universal packages on the Linux desktop, with an increasing number of distros supporting the format in their default installs. Yet, even with how easy it is to install and update Linux apps with Flatpak, moving them to a new system can be tricky, especially if you’ve installed dozens over time. Sure, you could list and reinstall everything manually, but that’s tedious work, and easily pr

Linux First, Windows Later! Dell Launches Qualcomm NPU Laptop on Linux Before Windows

by: Sourav Rudra Mon, 24 Nov 2025 13:19:55 GMT Dell has a solid track record with Linux-powered OSes, particularly Ubuntu. The company has been shipping developer-focused laptops with Ubuntu pre-installed for years. Many of their devices come with compatible drivers working out of the box. Audio, Wi-Fi, Thunderbolt ports, and even fingerprint readers mostly work without hassle. My daily workhorse is a Dell laptop that hasn't had a driver-related issue for quite some time now. And a recent l

Upgrading from Zorin OS 17 to 18 (In Early Access)

by: Sourav Rudra Mon, 24 Nov 2025 09:53:40 GMT Last month, Zorin OS 18 dropped just in time for the Windows 10 EOL, bringing about an assortment of improvements like Linux kernel 6.14, rounded corners for the desktop interface, and a new window tiling manager. So, it didn't come as a surprise to me when Zorin OS 18 hit the 1 million downloads milestone just over a month after its release. Alongside that announcement, the developers have made available an upgrade path from Zorin OS 17, which

Enshittification of Arduino Begins? Qualcomm Starts Clamping Down

by: Sourav Rudra Fri, 21 Nov 2025 10:34:13 GMT When Qualcomm announced its acquisition of Arduino in October 2025, the tinkerer and maker community watched nervously. Large corporate acquisitions rarely end well for open platforms after all, and enshittification is something that often follows. And now, what's followed is unsettling. Adafruit Industries, makers of popular development boards and a respected voice in the open hardware space, have sounded the alarm. This Looks Concerning Qualc

Move Between the Distros: Back Up and Restore Your Snap Packages

by: Roland Taylor Fri, 21 Nov 2025 04:43:20 GMT The Snap packaging system makes it easy to install and update software on any Linux distribution that supports them. However, if you’ve ever had to reinstall your system, you’ve probably been burned by the fact that Snap, like most other packaging systems, doesn’t provide any built-in means for exporting your apps or moving them to a new machine. Thankfully, there's good news: You can still. With just a few commands and a bit of organisation,

Deploy Your Thanksgiving Dinner with Cranberry sOSS

by: Sourav Rudra Thu, 20 Nov 2025 11:55:33 GMT There is an ongoing OSS maintainer burnout crisis. A new report reveals that a significant portion of developers have experienced burnout, with most of them being unpaid and very close to quitting. Luckily, all's not lost. With proper funding, support, and recognition, there is a chance this crisis can be handled. Alongside releasing that report, Sentry and the Open Source Pledge also announced something very wholesome. Celebrate Thanksgiving,

Blender 5.0 Released with HDR Support, Video Sequencer Overhaul, and ACES Workflows

by: Sourav Rudra Thu, 20 Nov 2025 08:32:58 GMT Blender is a free and open source 3D creation suite used across film, animation, game development, and VFX production. Organizations like Ubisoft, NVIDIA, AMD, and others rely on it for their commercial projects. With a recent announcement, the Blender team has released Blender 5.0, introducing major improvements to color management, video editing, and rendering workflows. 🆕 Blender 5.0: What's New? Blender 5.0 adds support for ACES 1.3 and 2.0

FOSS Weekly #25.47: AI Mode in Firefox, Nitrux 5, GNOME Panel, Rust Alternative Commands and More Linux Stuff

by: Abhishek Prakash Thu, 20 Nov 2025 03:31:34 GMT Nitrux has released a major new version, and it now uses Hyprland instead of KDE Plasma. Hyprland popularity is soaring, and I predict that more distros will start offering their Hyprland soon. Are we entering a Hyprland era of desktop Linux? Nitrux 5.0.0 Released: A ‘New Beginning’ That’s Not for Everyone (By Design)The Debian-based distro goes all-in on Hyprland, immutability, and intentional design.It's FOSSSourav RudraLet's see what el

Microsoft's New Windows AI Feature Comes With Warnings About Malware and Data Theft

by: Sourav Rudra Wed, 19 Nov 2025 11:14:02 GMT If you ask me, Microsoft has been one of the biggest driving forces behind Linux adoption in recent years. The way they've been handling Windows, with its forced updates, aggressive telemetry, and questionable AI features, has sent more people to Linux than any marketing campaign ever could. And they are at it again with a new AI feature that could be tricked into installing malware on your system. Isn't This Too Much? Microsoft is rolling out

After Nearly 10 Years of Building Mastodon, Eugen Rochko Steps Into Advisory Role

by: Sourav Rudra Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:10:35 GMT Mastodon is a decentralized social network built on the ActivityPub protocol. Unlike Big Tech platforms, it operates as a federated network where users can choose or host their own servers. The key advantage is that no single entity controls your data or content. We already have an active presence on the instance owned and operated by the Mastodon non-profit, so you can follow us there if you have not already. Now let’s move on to the topic at

Open Source Developers Are Exhausted, Unpaid, and Ready to Walk Away

by: Sourav Rudra Wed, 19 Nov 2025 05:42:55 GMT Your favorite apps run on code maintained by exhausted volunteers. The databases powering your company? Built by developers working double shifts. Those JavaScript frameworks everyone depends on? Often shepherded by a single person, unpaid, drowning in demands. A new report reveals just how bad things have gotten. Sentry funded this research through their Open Source Pledge initiative. Miranda Heath, a psychologist and PhD student at The Univer

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