Linux NewsCanonical 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
Fedora 44 Officially Released, This Is What’s New
Fedora Linux 44 arrives with GNOME 50, KDE Plasma 6.6, Budgie 10.10, Nix tooling, updated developer stacks, and Linux kernel 6.19.
[$] Strawberry is ripe for managing music collections
There are dozens of music-player applications for Linux; the options range from bare-bones programs that only play local files to full-blown music-management projects with a full suite of tools for managing (and playing) a music collection. Strawberry is in the latter category; it has a bumper crop of features, including smart playlists, support for editing music metadata tags, the ability to organize music files, and more.
Fedora Asahi Remix 44 is now available
We are happy to announce the general availability of Fedora Asahi Remix 44. This release brings Fedora Linux 44 to Apple Silicon Macs. Fedora Asahi Remix is developed in close collaboration with the Fedora Asahi SIG and the Asahi Linux project. This release incorporates all of the exciting improvements brought by Fedora Linux 44. Fedora Asahi Remix 44 also retires our vendored […]
What’s New in Fedora KDE Plasma Desktop 44
Fedora has released Fedora KDE Plasma Desktop Edition 44 to the public. The Fedora KDE Plasma Desktop Edition is suitable for many needs. It combines the reliable and trusted Fedora Linux base with the KDE Plasma Desktop environment. It provides a selection of KDE applications that are simple by default, but powerful when needed. KDE […]
Sealed Fedora Atomic Desktop bootable container images
I’m happy to announce that we have sealed bootable container images ready for testing for the Fedora Atomic Desktops! What are sealed bootable container images? Sealed bootable container images include all the components needed to create a fully verified boot chain, from the firmware to the operating system composefs image. This relies on Secure Boot […]
What’s New for Fedora Atomic Desktops in Fedora Linux 44
Fedora Linux 44 has been released! 🎉 So, let’s see what is included in this new release for the Fedora Atomic Desktop variants (Silverblue, Kinoite, Sway Atomic, Budgie Atomic and COSMIC Atomic). Changes for all Atomic Desktops Issue tracker moved to the new Fedora forge We have moved the cross-variants issue tracker to the new Fedora […]
How to Rebase to Fedora Linux 44 on Silverblue
Fedora Silverblue is an operating system for your desktop built on Fedora Linux. It’s excellent for daily use, development, and container-based workflows. It offers numerous advantages such as being able to roll back in case of any problems. If you want to rebase to Fedora Linux 44 on your Fedora Silverblue system, this article tells you how. It not […]