Linux NewsSimple Unix- and DOS-Like Shells for the Pi Pico
Running a shell on your Raspberry Pi Pico lets you use it like a classic Unix or MS-DOS workstation. All you need are basic filesystem commands – no C/C++ or Python skills required.
Lock-Down Privacy with Whonix
This innovative Linux distribution combines virtualization with the Tor network to deliver out-of-the-box privacy you won't find with the mainstream distros.
Keep Time with AsteroidOS – a Linux Distro for Watches
The AsteroidOS is designed to run on smartwatches, including several devices that are no longer supported by the original vendor.
In the news: The Linux Kernel Dev Staging Area Now Rejects AI-Generated Patches; Linux Surpasses Double-Digit Market Share; AI Helped Develop a Linux Exploit; Yet Another Linux Kernel Vulnerability Discovered; Ubuntu 26.10 to Include Ubuntu Certified Hardware Check; Substantial Update to IPFire Now Available; Gnome Working on Test Center App to Make Testing Easier; and New Vulnerability Discovered in Linux Kernel.
Collaborative Drawing App
Drawpile allows multiple users to sketch, paint, and collaborate on the same canvas simultaneously in real time from anywhere in the world.
This month Zack Brown reports on AI in the kernel.
China Switching from Windows to Linux
China has ordered several government agencies to drop a Chinese-developed version of Windows 10 in favor of either KylinOS or UOS.
Pine64 Halts Production of Linux Devices
With continued DRAM and eMMC shortages, Pine64 has decided to discontinue production of Linux devices.
The Bullet-Proof KDE Software Initiative Is Coming
KDE, Techpaladin, and Kubuntu Focus have announced a new initiative that will provide at least three years of support for KDE Plasma 6.6 LTS and related software.
Linux Mint Shares a Possible Kernel Cleanup Solution
For those on Linux Mint who like to keep multiple kernels around but don't want them to take up too much space, you might be getting a new automated tool.
CachyOS Gets an Update
CachyOS August 2026 release is now available with the latest version of KDE, some new features, and plenty of improvements.
The Linux Kernel Dev Staging Area Now Rejects AI-Generated Patches
Unless a kernel patch is a valid security fix, it will be rejected if it was created using AI.
Linux Surpasses Double-Digit Market Share
According to two sources, the Linux operating system has hit a major milestone in market share that naysayers thought would never happen.
Server Statistics and Alerts with Beszel
If you're managing more than just a few servers, a monitoring system keeps you informed of any issues requiring your attention. Beszel provides a comprehensive solution that's easy to set up, yet incredibly powerful and flexible.
Star Labs' New Linux Laptop
Built for security and efficiency, this recent Linux laptop has a few teething problems.