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Our Independence 2026 Drive has slowed a bit, but readers like Charlie are still going out of their way to keep distro reviews, app coverage, and independent FOSS reporting alive here at FOSS Force. The post Our Fundraising Drive: Like Listener-Supported Radio, Without Breaking Into Programming appeared first on FOSS Force.
When Microsoft turned up the AI pressure on GitHub, Gentoo started packing for Codeberg, putting open source principles ahead of platform convenience. The post Gentoo Starts Exit from GitHub’s Microsoft and Copilot‑Infested Walled Garden appeared first on FOSS Force.
Linux kernel maintainer Greg Kroah-Hartman has extended the support lifetimes of several long-term kernels, after consultations with major users and fellow maintainers. The post Greg Kroah-Hartman Stretches Support Periods for Key Linux LTS Kernels appeared first on FOSS Force.
Did you miss this week’s top articles? Here are the five most read article on FOSS Force for the week that just ended. The post FOSS Force’s Top Five Articles — For the Week Ending February 27, 2026 appeared first on FOSS Force.
The deal pairs a boutique PHP outsourcing shop with a startup-focused product studio, revealing how even tiny players shape the open source ecosystem. The post Canadian Software Boutique SimplyPHP Acquired by Startup-Focused TLM appeared first on FOSS Force.
Tech and financial writer Dana Blankenhorn drops in to explain why he's contributing to our Independence 2026 fundraiser — and why you might want to join in, too. The post Why Pay for FOSS Force? appeared first on FOSS Force.
From hand‑me‑down laptops to brand‑new desktops, this Debian-based distro with Trinity or KDE Plasma keeps things fast and familiar. The post Q4OS 6 Andromeda: More Than Just Debian on a Diet for Old Machines appeared first on FOSS Force.
Tired of emailing yourself snippets and files between Linux systems? ClusterCut replaces those hacks with a secure, LAN-based shared clipboard. The post ClusterCut Lets You Share a Clipboard Across Your Linux Desktop Fleet appeared first on FOSS Force.
As OIN 2.0 changes its funding and governance model, Shane Coughlan steps in as global ambassador to sell the shift to enterprises without alienating free software critics. The post Free Software and Linux Foundation Veteran Named OIN Patent Ambassador appeared first on FOSS Force.
For the price of a sandwich, you can help keep FOSS journalism free -- in every sense of the word. The post How ‘Sandwich Money’ Can Keep Independent FOSS Reporting Alive appeared first on FOSS Force.
Independent FOSS journalism doesn’t fund itself. In this video, FOSS Force Linux apps columnist Jack Wallen makes his pitch for why our 2026 Independence fundraiser deserves your support. The post Jack Wallen Speaks Up for FOSS Force’s Independence appeared first on FOSS Force.
Did you miss this week’s top articles? Here are the five most read article on FOSS Force for the week that just ended. The post FOSS Force’s Top Five Articles — For the Week Ending February 20, 2026 appeared first on FOSS Force.
Ken Starks once wrote here every week. Now he’s back to tell you why FOSS Force still matters, why independence isn’t free, and why he’s chosen to contribute to this year’s drive. The post Why I Contributed to FOSS Force’s ‘Independence 2026’ Fundraiser appeared first on FOSS Force.
‘Trixie’ doesn’t reinvent Debian so much as reaffirm it, with updated packages, subtle polish, and the same rock‑solid base that keeps it the go‑to choice for many serious Linux users. The post We Look at Debian 13.3 ‘Trixie,’ the Latest From the Crown Jewel of Linux Distros appeared first on FOSS Force.
If you've been looking for an app to help you get to know Linux commands, Brief is a great option. The post Need Help Remembering Linux Commands? Try Brief appeared first on FOSS Force.
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