Linux NewsMeet Shadowfetch Linux, a New Debian-Based Distro Built Around Local AI
Shadowfetch Linux combines Debian Testing, KDE Plasma 6.6, creative software, privacy-focused defaults, and tools for running AI models locally.
This free app does what Adobe charges $20 a month for
I spent a long time stuck in the world of the Adobe Creative Cloud. This FOSS tool helped me break free.
CIQ Mixes ‘Open’ Metaphors with RLC Pro Hardened ‘Deployment’
It’s a product announcement framed as a deployment story, with open-source appeal and enterprise pricing. The post CIQ Mixes ‘Open’ Metaphors with RLC Pro Hardened ‘Deployment’ appeared first on FOSS Force.
Kiwi Menu Continues Bringing macOS Vibes To GNOME
Kiwi Menu as the macOS-inspired quick menu option for the GNOME Shell desktop is continuing to enhance its macOS-esque experience on GNOME...
GNU C Library 2.44 Released With /etc/tunables.conf, More Optimizations
GNU developers today released GNU C Library "glibc" 2.44 as the newest feature release for this critical library to modern Linux systems and other platforms...
KDE Plasma 6.8 Introducing New kscreenctl Tool
KDE developers have been working on kscreenctl as a utility replacement to kscreen-doctor. Plasma and related code has also seen a number of bug/crash fixes coming about this week too...
Debian Developers Debate Ban on AI-Assisted Contributions
Debian developers are discussing whether to prohibit LLM-assisted contributions or allow them under a new set of accountability and disclosure rules.
Ubuntu 26.04 Stopped Notifying Users About Updates, But That Was Intentional
Luckily, a fix is already out, shipped as a security update.
Codeberg Has Drawn a Hard Line on Use of AI With Community Backing
While many projects are warming up to AI, Codeberg went the other way.
Wine 11.14 Brings New WoW64 Mode to FreeBSD
Wine 11.14 is now available with DirectSound 7.1 format conversions, a new WoW64 mode for FreeBSD, Start Menu icons, and 21 bug fixes.
Wine 11.14 Brings WoW64 Mode To FreeBSD, Icon Support In Start Menu
Wine 11.14 was tagged today as the newest bi-weekly development release of this open-source software for running Windows games and applications on Linux, macOS, and other platforms...
Your first Linux distro shouldn't be a beginner distro—here's what to pick instead
Whatever you do, don't start with Arch.
Ubuntu Touch OTA 2.0 Officially Released for Supported Linux Phones and Tablets
Ubuntu Touch OTA 2.0 rolls out with support for Nothing Phone (1) and Zinwa Q25, the ability to adapt for device notches and rounded corners, improved web compatibility, and more.
Debian Considering General Resolution Over LLM Usage In The Project
Debian developers are discussing a general resolution whether to permit AI large language model (LLM) usage within the Debian software project...
Hefty stable kernel updates for Friday
Greg Kroah-Hartman has announced the release of the 7.1.5, 6.18.40, 6.12.97, 6.6.145, 6.1.178, 5.15.212, and 5.10.261 stable Linux kernels. This batch of kernels includes a hefty set of updates, possibly the the largest ever. 7.1.5-rc1, for example, included more than 2,000 patches, 6.18.40-rc1 included 1,611 patches, and so forth. Users are advised to upgrade.