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#linux
Software development
fromZDNET
17 hours ago

Zorin OS vs. Solus: I tested two great Linux distros for beginners to find out which is best

Solus has improved significantly, offering a solid desktop experience with essential preinstalled software, but Zorin OS remains the superior choice.
Software development
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

My top 5 Linux desktops of 2026 (so far) - and I've tried them all

Linux offers a variety of desktop environments, allowing users to choose or install different options based on their preferences.
Node JS
fromZDNET
1 month ago

How this strange little distro can boost your Linux skills

Peropesis is a command-line-only Linux distribution designed for learning the CLI.
Software development
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

I tried Peppermint Linux: How this bare-bones distro lets you build your ideal OS

Peppermint is a lightweight, customizable Debian-based Linux distribution ideal for users wanting minimal software and fast performance.
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Software development

I replaced Windows with Linux, and there's only one feature I miss

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Software development

The 6 Linux distros I expect to rule 2026 - as someone who's tested hundreds (and for decades)

Software development
fromZDNET
17 hours ago

Zorin OS vs. Solus: I tested two great Linux distros for beginners to find out which is best

Solus has improved significantly, offering a solid desktop experience with essential preinstalled software, but Zorin OS remains the superior choice.
Software development
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

My top 5 Linux desktops of 2026 (so far) - and I've tried them all

Linux offers a variety of desktop environments, allowing users to choose or install different options based on their preferences.
Node JS
fromZDNET
1 month ago

How this strange little distro can boost your Linux skills

Peropesis is a command-line-only Linux distribution designed for learning the CLI.
Software development
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

I tried Peppermint Linux: How this bare-bones distro lets you build your ideal OS

Peppermint is a lightweight, customizable Debian-based Linux distribution ideal for users wanting minimal software and fast performance.
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Software development

I replaced Windows with Linux, and there's only one feature I miss

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Software development

The 6 Linux distros I expect to rule 2026 - as someone who's tested hundreds (and for decades)

#ubuntu
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago
Software development

Why Ubuntu 26.04 will thrill gamers - and it's not just the performance bump

Web frameworks
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Ubuntu Resolute Raccoon drops Xorg, keeps X11 apps alive

Ubuntu 26.04 'Resolute Raccoon' features GNOME 50, Linux kernel 7.0, and is now Wayland-only, dropping Xorg support.
Software development
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

Why Ubuntu 26.04 will thrill gamers - and it's not just the performance bump

Ubuntu 26.04 offers significant performance improvements, making it the fastest release yet, especially for gaming on both Intel and AMD hardware.
Graphic design
fromZDNET
1 week ago

I tried a new Linux image editor that's like GIMP and Photoshop - but I'm not sold (yet)

Fogpanther is a new Linux image editor aiming to compete with GIMP and Photoshop, priced at $69.
Canada news
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Showing the Windows 10 desktop was the yeast they could do

A bakery's use of Windows 10 desktops highlights the contrast between modern technology and traditional baked goods.
Software development
fromZDNET
1 week ago

How the latest Netrunner distro delivers a Linux productivity powerhouse

Netrunner is a user-friendly Linux distribution based on Debian, featuring a customized KDE Plasma desktop environment.
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Opera GX for Linux is way more than great gaming browser - here's why

Opera GX on Linux offers a unique GX Control feature that allows users to manage memory limits, network limits, and control resource-heavy tabs, enhancing performance and user experience.
Web development
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

KDE Linux is the purest form of Plasma I've tested - but the install isn't for the meek

KDE Linux was created and is maintained by the KDE team. According to the KDE Linux website, this distribution is 'Designed to be safe, maintainable, functional, and modern, KDE Linux will be the best choice for home use, enterprise workstations, public institutions, pre-installation on computers you can buy, and more.'
Software development
Gadgets
fromMakeUseOf
1 month ago

I didn't expect this laptop to beat a dual-monitor setup, but it does

Dual monitor setups enhance productivity for remote work and content creation, with options like the Asus Zenbook Duo providing portability and dual-screen functionality.
Software development
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

Love window snapping on Linux? You should try a tiling window manager - here's why

Tiling window managers enhance productivity by maximizing screen space through keyboard shortcuts, making them efficient but challenging for new users.
Software development
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

Why I returned to Enlightenment Linux after 30 years: Testing the new Elive beta

Elive's new beta offers exciting features and customization options for Linux users.
Software development
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

I tested Fedora Miracle: Why Linux needs a 'broken' flag for orphaned spins

Fedora Miracle combines a tiling window manager but ultimately fails due to usability issues and broken software.
Design
fromZDNET
1 month ago

How to make your GNOME desktop look like Windows 11 (if that's your jam)

GNOME desktop can be customized to resemble Windows 11 by installing themes, extensions, and configuration tools like Dash to Panel and Arcmenu.
Software development
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Wine 11 might be the tipping point that finally pushes gamers from Windows to Linux

Wine 11 enhances Windows game performance on Linux with NTSYNC, eliminating bottlenecks and achieving near-native speeds.
UX design
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Give your Windows 11 a stylish new look - MacOS, Linux or simply more exciting

Three alternative shells can transform Windows 11's UI, offering dramatic, moderate, and subtle customization; two are free and one is affordable.
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Need to manage virtual machines on Linux? I found an easier way

I recently wrote about my migration away from VirtualBox to KVM/Virt-Machine for my virtual machine needs. I've found those tools to be far superior (albeit with a bit more of a learning curve) than VirtualBox. Since then, however, I've found another method of working with KVM (the Linux kernel virtual machine technology), one that not only allows me to create and manage virtual machines on my local computer, but also from any machine on my LAN. That tool is Cockpit, which makes managing your Linux machines considerably easier.
DevOps
Gadgets
fromWIRED
1 month ago

The Kubuntu Focus Zr Gen 1 Laptop Offers Powerhouse Specs and Stellar Support

Kubuntu Focus Zr Gen 1 delivers desktop-class computing power in a laptop with Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5090 graphics, and up to 192GB RAM, ideal for developers and video editors despite its large size and weight.
#gnome-50
fromZDNET
1 month ago
Software development

GNOME 50 is a brilliant release - but I had to look twice to see why

Software development
fromTheregister
1 month ago

GNOME 50 debuts with X11 axed, Wayland front and center

GNOME 50 removes X11 session support entirely, transitioning to Wayland-only, while maintaining X11 app compatibility through XWayland and introducing accessibility improvements, enhanced parental controls, and HDR screen-sharing.
fromZDNET
1 month ago
Software development

GNOME 50 is a brilliant release - but I had to look twice to see why

#linux-distribution
Software development
fromZDNET
1 month ago

I see why this Linux distro is the dream pick for gamers and content creators

GLF OS is a gamer-centric Linux distribution offering multiple editions including gaming, studio, and minimal configurations, with installation options for professional tools like DaVinci Resolve.
Software development
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Love to customize your Linux desktop? This lightweight distro is great fun for newbies and experts

BunsenLabs Carbon is a lightweight, Debian-based Linux distribution succeeding CrunchBang, offering minimal resource usage with high customization and community-driven development.
Software development
fromZDNET
1 month ago

I see why this Linux distro is the dream pick for gamers and content creators

GLF OS is a gamer-centric Linux distribution offering multiple editions including gaming, studio, and minimal configurations, with installation options for professional tools like DaVinci Resolve.
Software development
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Love to customize your Linux desktop? This lightweight distro is great fun for newbies and experts

BunsenLabs Carbon is a lightweight, Debian-based Linux distribution succeeding CrunchBang, offering minimal resource usage with high customization and community-driven development.
#hyprland
Software development
fromZDNET
1 month ago

I tried ML4W and got a super-customized Hyprland desktop in minutes - it's easy

ML4W is an Arch-based rolling release distribution that simplifies Hyprland customization through GUI tools, making it ideal for users seeking an accessible entry point to the highly customizable tiling desktop environment.
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Software development

4 Linux distros that make Hyprland easy to try - and one is truly glorious

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Software development

I struggled with Hyprland for months, until this Arch-based distro fixed it

Software development
fromZDNET
1 month ago

I tried ML4W and got a super-customized Hyprland desktop in minutes - it's easy

ML4W is an Arch-based rolling release distribution that simplifies Hyprland customization through GUI tools, making it ideal for users seeking an accessible entry point to the highly customizable tiling desktop environment.
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Software development

4 Linux distros that make Hyprland easy to try - and one is truly glorious

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Software development

I struggled with Hyprland for months, until this Arch-based distro fixed it

#pclinuxos
fromZDNET
1 month ago
Software development

Why PCLinuxOS gets my vouch if you miss the simplicity of Windows 7

fromZDNET
1 month ago
Software development

One of my old favorite Linux distros is back - and it's still a great Windows escape

fromZDNET
1 month ago
Software development

Why PCLinuxOS gets my vouch if you miss the simplicity of Windows 7

fromZDNET
1 month ago
Software development

One of my old favorite Linux distros is back - and it's still a great Windows escape

Software development
fromZDNET
1 month ago

I tested Omega Linux to see if it can revitalize an old PC, and it made Ubuntu distributions look bad

Omega Linux is a lightweight, Arch-based rolling release distribution designed for older hardware that uses minimal CPU resources and is free to install and use.
Software development
fromZDNET
1 month ago

When KaOS Linux dropped KDE Plasma, I worried - now I'm loving the new default desktop

KaOS Linux replaced KDE Plasma with Niri, a scrollable tiling compositor that tiles windows horizontally and allows intuitive left-right navigation.
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Want your Linux looking more like Windows? KDE Plasma makes it easy - here's how

KDE Plasma is a remarkably customizable desktop environment. On top of being highly flexible, it's also fast and stable, so it would make perfect sense why you might want to migrate from Windows to a KDE Plasma-powered desktop distribution. But if you want to carry over the look and feel of Windows 11, how do you do that? With a bit of tweaking.
Software development
fromTheregister
2 months ago

River brings modular window managers to Wayland

Currently, a Wayland compositor combines three primary functions into one. It must act as a display server, it must manage windows, and it must composite those windows together to be displayed on screen. The River project, which is about three years old now, splits this up. It's a display server and it's a compositor, but it doesn't do window management. Instead, it offers a documented window management protocol so that another, separate program can do the window management.
Software development
Software development
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Windows 12 could be the tipping point that finally pushes you to Linux - here's why

Microsoft's established pattern of controversial Windows releases will likely drive significant user migration to Linux with Windows 12.
Software development
fromZDNET
2 months ago

I found a new Linux distro that's a productivity powerhouse right out of the box

Elegance is a Manjaro-based rolling-release Linux distribution that ships with many preinstalled applications and a refined Cinnamon desktop.
fromZDNET
2 months ago

KDE Plasma 6.6 is almost here, and this Linux distro gave me an early look - here's how

KDE Plasma 6.6 is upon us. Feb. 17 is the official release date, and there's plenty to be excited about. We'll be getting improvements for displays, UI, security, and more. Certain default apps are being switched out, and there'll be the usual bug fixes and performance improvements. All-in-all, 6.6 is looking to be a rather exciting release. I've written about it, and now I've tested it by using the KDE Neon Unstable edition.
Software development
Software development
fromTheregister
2 months ago

KDE Plasma 6.6 will increase reliance on systemd

KDE Plasma 6.6 introduces a systemd-dependent Plasma Login Manager, dropping non-systemd OS support and potentially impacting FreeBSD compatibility.
Software development
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Contain your Windows apps inside Linux Windows

Run real Windows inside an automatically managed Linux VM and export native Windows apps as individual windows integrated with the Linux desktop using RDP.
#linux-mint
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Software development

Linux Mint vs. Zorin OS: I've tried both Windows alternatives, and here's my winner

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Software development

Why my favorite Linux distro is slowing down - and I'm thrilled about it

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Software development

My 5 favorite Linux distros that are ready to use out of the box (no setup required)

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Software development

Linux Mint vs. Zorin OS: I've tried both Windows alternatives, and here's my winner

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Software development

Why my favorite Linux distro is slowing down - and I'm thrilled about it

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Software development

My 5 favorite Linux distros that are ready to use out of the box (no setup required)

Software development
fromZDNET
2 months ago

CachyOS vs. EdeavorOS: Which spinoff makes Arch Linux easier to use?

CachyOS and EndeavorOS are Arch-based distributions that simplify Arch Linux use; CachyOS emphasizes speed while both are freely downloadable.
fromZDNET
2 months ago

This new Linux distro folds a gorgeous COSMIC desktop into an immutable Fedora base

Origami Linux was conceived in 2021, which makes it relatively new for an operating system. The goal behind this distribution was to create something beautiful and secure. To achieve that, the developer decided to take the COSMIC desktop and marry it with an immutable Fedora base. That's not all. Also: The best Linux laptops in 2026: Expert tested for students, hobbyists, and pros You could also opt for an Arch base that includes the CachyOS kernel, or a version created specifically for NVIDIA GPUs.
Software development
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fromZDNET
2 months ago

The latest Linux distro to embrace Wayland also makes Arch more accessible

CachyOS now uses Wayland, replaces SDDM with Limine, and delivers faster, highly configurable Arch-based rolling-release desktop experiences.
Software development
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Linux gaming developers join forces to form the Open Gaming Collective

Open Gaming Collective centralizes Linux gaming work to improve kernel, input tooling, essential packages, and cross-distro compatibility.
Software development
fromZDNET
2 months ago

As of 2026, this is my favorite Linux distro of all time - and I've tested them all

elementaryOS combines a polished Pantheon desktop, thoughtful design, and ethical focus, making it an excellent choice for new and default Linux users.
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