Linux Mint delays next major release to December 2026 for more bug fixing and desktop improvements, adopting LMDE installer for better SecureBoot and encryption support.
MZLA Technologies launches open-source Thunderbolt AI client for enterprise self-hosted chatbots, backed by Mozilla grant, amidst trademark clash.
New Whisper-based voice typing app for Linux achieves 150 wpm dictation speed, offering desktop users a keyboard alternative with 95% accuracy.
Canonical reveals Ubuntu 26.10 codename 'Stonking Stingray', a quirky British slang term meaning 'excellent'. The unusual choice sparks community discussion.
Framework's Laptop 13 Pro is the first to receive Ubuntu certification, ensuring seamless Linux support out-of-the-box with upgradeable hardware.
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS 'Resolute Raccoon' released as first LTS without Xorg, features Wayland-only GNOME 50 desktop, Linux 7.0 kernel, new apps, and 5+5 year support.
Mozilla expands free Firefox VPN with server location choice, boosting privacy and geo-bypass options for users in select countries.
Linux Mint releases HWE ISOs with Linux 6.17 kernel to fix compatibility with new hardware. Longer dev cycle prompted urgent update. Clement Lefebvre quotes included.
Learn how AI code review identifies and fixes long-standing bugs in Linux's sched_ext scheduler, with step-by-step guidance, code examples, and common pitfalls.
A comprehensive developer's guide to AMD's new Linux kernel patches for accelerated page migration using batch copies and hardware offloading, including prerequisites, patch application, configuration, and benchmarking.
Linux 7.1-rc1 shows significant performance improvements on AMD Threadripper, though a synthetic benchmark regression is noted. Developers remain optimistic.
Linux Mint will regularly publish Hardware Enablement (HWE) ISOs with newer kernels for better hardware support, bridging the gap between long release cycles and modern device compatibility.
Linux 7.2 kernel changes: DRM scheduler default priority set to 'fair' for better GPU sharing; AMDXDNA driver gains support for new AIE4 AI accelerators.
Learn to install Strawberry, organize music files, edit tags, create smart playlists, and fetch album art/lyrics on Linux for a perfectly managed music library.
Fedora Linux 44 launches with GNOME 50 and KDE Plasma 6.6, plus Apple Silicon support via Asahi Remix. Major desktop upgrades and streamlined KDE setup.
Learn to navigate the LWN Weekly Edition efficiently: overview, briefs, announcements, navigation, and follow-up. Includes what you need and expert tips.
A new open-source project, W9xSL, allows Linux GUI apps to run on Windows 95/98, reviving legacy systems for modern software use.
Meta's KernelEvolve agent automates AI kernel optimization, achieving up to 60% throughput gains and reducing engineering time from weeks to hours.
Meta's new AI agent platform automates performance fixes at hyperscale, recovering hundreds of megawatts and compressing hours of work into minutes.
Linux Mint switches to a longer development cycle, delaying Linux Mint 23 until December 2026 to focus on bug fixes and a unified installer.