Linux NewsHackers Hijacked a GitHub Actions Workflow to Push Malicious Code to PyPI
Elementary Data's open source CLI was the victim, and v0.23.3 is not a version you want installed.
After 2 Weeks of Delay, Fedora 44 is Finally Here!
It's good to fix bugs rather than rushing for the release.
AMD Introducing New Linux Driver For Their Halo Box: For Its RGB LED Light Bar
AMD CEO Lisa Su back at CES 2026 showed off the Ryzen AI Halo box as a mini PC built around their excellent Strix Halo SoC. The Ryzen AI halo box is to serve as an AI development platform to compete with the likes of NVIDIA's DGX Spark and Dell GB10. This week is the first time I am seeing new Linux driver activity specifically referencing this exciting AMD "Halo Box" system...
Valve Updates GameNetworkingSockets After Nearly Four Year Hiatus
Back in 2018, Valve open-sourced their Steam networking sockets library as a basic network transport layer for games. This library is used by games from Counter-Strike to Dota 2 and since its public open-source drop has been picked up elsewhere. Finally after going nearly four years without a new version, GameNetworkingSockets v1.5 dropped today...
Linux is Getting a New Default Folder in Your Home Directory
It may look like a small addition, but standardizing something many Linux users already do can improve workflows, application behavior, and even documentation over time.
GTK2 Gets an Unofficial Revival Fork for Legacy Linux Apps
A Devuan community developer has launched GTK2-NG, a fork designed to maintain compatibility for legacy GTK2 software on current Linux systems.
Remembering Seth Nickell
LWN has received the sad news that Seth Nickell passed away, on April 16, from his father, Eric Nickell: Many of you knew Seth from his work in the GNOME Usability Project, but his roots in that community trace back to his high school years. As a father of a high school junior, I remember being terrified when he flashed the hard drive of a computer he purchased for himself with this weird "Linux" thing. And I was a bit awed by the college application essay he wrote about open source and Linus Torvalds. It was his interest in packet radio that drew him into working with the Linux AX.25 HOWTO as a high schooler, and from there to his focus on making the Linux desktop work for everyone. The family plans to share news of a memorial at a later time. He will be deeply missed.
Canonical plans responsible AI for Ubuntu Linux, rejecting Microsoft's Copilot model
Canonical is promising a 'thoughtful' approach.
Microsoft Reportedly Eyes Fedora Base for Azure Linux
Microsoft is reportedly considering a Fedora-based foundation for Azure Linux, citing potential x86_64-v3 performance improvements in Fedora ELN meeting logs.
Canonical Unveils Ubuntu AI Strategy: Local Models, User Control, and Smarter Workflows
by George Whittaker Canonical has officially revealed its long-anticipated plans to bring artificial intelligence features into Ubuntu, marking a significant shift for one of the world’s most widely used Linux distributions. Rather than rushing into the AI wave, Canonical is taking a measured, privacy-focused approach, one that aims to enhance the operating system without compromising its open-source values. The rollout is expected to take place gradually throughout 2026, with early features likely appearing in upcoming Ubuntu releases. A Gradual, Thoughtful AI Rollout Canonical isn’t positioning Ubuntu as an “AI-first” operating system. Instead, the company is introducing AI in stages, focusing on practical improvements rather than hype-driven features. The plan follows a two-phase model: Implicit AI features: Enhancements running quietly in the background Explicit AI features: User-facing tools and workflows powered by AI This approach allows Ubuntu to evolve naturally, improving exi
Ubuntu is Going Big on AI (But Not The Copilot Kind You Dread)
Canonical's plan favors local inference and open models over cloud-dependent AI services.
Microsoft Might Be Rebasing Azure on Fedora Linux
Chatter from a Fedora developer meeting points to Microsoft wanting to shift Azure Linux closer to Fedora.
Ubuntu 16.04 LTS security support has ended – unless you pay
If you’re still running Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus), heads up: Extended Security Maintenance (ESM) ended this month and your system is no longer receiving security updates. Having debuted in April 2016, Ubuntu 16.04 LTS received five years of standard support with a further 5 years of security coverage available through ESM by enabling Ubuntu Pro. ESM for 16.04 ended April 2026, meaning action is needed to stay protected. The most straightforward thing to do is to upgrade to a more recent LTS release – but there’s no direct route from 16.04, however. Instead, you’ll need to upgrade in stages: […]
Canonical Plans to Integrate Opt-In LLM-Based Tools in Future Ubuntu Releases
Canonical announced plans to integrate LLM-based tools in future Ubuntu releases as an opt-in implementation and an AI kill switch.
Fedora Linux 44 has been released
The Fedora Project has announced the release of Fedora Linux 44. There are "what's new" articles for Fedora Workstation, Fedora KDE Plasma Desktop, and Fedora Atomic Desktops. The Fedora Asahi Remix for Apple Silicon Macs, based on Fedora 44, is also available. See the Fedora Spins page for a full list of alternative desktop options. Fedora Linux 44 Workstation ships with the latest GNOME release, GNOME 50. This comes with a long list of refinements to your desktop, including everything from accessibility to color management and remote desktop. Many of the applications that are installed by default on Fedora Workstation have also seen improvements, from Document Viewer to File Manager and Calendar. To learn more about these and other changes, you can read the GNOME 50 release notes. KDE Plasma Desktop: If you are a KDE user, you should also notice a couple of very obvious changes. Fedora KDE Plasma Desktop 44 is based on the latest Plasma 6.6, which includes the new Plasma Login Manage