Linux NewsNitrux 6.0 Now Ready to Rock Your World
The latest iteration of the Debian-based distribution includes all kinds of newness.
Linux Foundation Reports that Open Source Delivers Better ROI
In a report that may surprise no one in the Linux community, the Linux Foundation found that businesses are finding a 5X return on investment with open source software.
Keep Android Open
Google has announced that, soon, anyone looking to develop Android apps will have to first register centrally with Google.
Filesystem Searching with Clapgrep and Recoll
Clapgrep and Recoll edge out grep for filesystem searches thanks to straightforward graphical user interfaces.
AI Agents and the Future of Programming
Agentic AI is changing the software development lifecycle, but with the efficiency gains come some loss of control.
Sparkling Gems and New Releases from the world of Free and Open Source Software
Nate explores the top FOSS, including the latest version of the Plasma desktop; a fun Rock, Paper, Scissors game; a Firefox-based browser; and an Egyptian horoscope reader.
More Please
Sometimes the humor in the news isn't in a single story but in the way they stack up together. I was looking on Slashdot the other day and saw this news item (from the Guardian)…
New in Bash 5.3
Bash is more than 40 years old, but it is still an active project that receives occasional updates. The most recent version appeared in July 2025 with some important changes. We take a look inside Bash 5.3.
Stream Media Throughout Your Home
Universal Media Server lets you stream your entire media library to any device in your home with minimal configuration.
Model Your Account History in Go
To prevent his checking account from going into the red, Mike Schilli uses a Go program to predict future balances and allow minimum cash levels with a view to maximizing interest.
An Open Source Alternative to Lightroom
Darktable offers advanced, non-destructive RAW editing and an active, volunteer-driven community.
Basic Animation Primer
Blender is a complex piece of software, but it's relatively simple to get into using it for animation. We show you the basics of moving things around and applying physics in Blender.
This month in Linux Voice and Elvie.
The Latest Quirky and Creative Linux Distros
This month we explore VailuxOS 1.6, Mageia 10, MODICIA O.S. 6.12.63, and TROMjaro 2026.01.13.
Review: Luxury Raspberry Pi with Mechanical Keyboard
The new Raspberry Pi 500+ combines a Pi 500 board with an RGB-backlit mechanical keyboard, 16GB RAM, and an integrated NVMe SSD.