Linux NewsFreeBSD is a No-Go for KDE's Plasma Login Manager
Not everyone will be happy with this.
AMD Lands Fresh Performance Improvements For RDNA4 In RadeonSI Driver
While slightly too late for making it into the Mesa 26.0 release that branched yesterday, merged now to Mesa Git for Q2's Mesa 26.1 release are some new RadeonSI Gallium3D (OpenGL) driver optimizations for the latest AMD Radeon RDNA4 graphics cards...
[$] Linux Kernel Runtime Guard reaches its 1.0 release
The Linux Kernel Runtime Guard (LKRG) is a out-of-tree loadable kernel module that attempts to detect and report violations of the kernel's internal invariants, such as might be caused by an in-progress security exploit or a rootkit. LKRG has been experimental since its initial release in 2018. In September 2025, the project announced the 1.0 version. With the promises of stability that version brings, users might want more information to decide whether to include it in their kernel.
Arch the Easy Way, With Manjaro 26.0
Manjaro 26.0 aims to deliver Arch speed with fewer sharp edges; here’s how it handles installation, performance, and everyday tasks. The post Arch the Easy Way, With Manjaro 26.0 appeared first on FOSS Force.
This new Debian edition doesn't use Linux
This new Debian doesn't need the penguin.
Top Linux Gaming Distributions for 2026: Play Better on Open Source
by George Whittaker Introduction Gaming on Linux has never been better. Thanks to advances in compatibility layers like Proton, drivers, and distro-level optimizations, Linux now supports thousands of games, from AAA titles to indie favorites, with performance that rivals Windows in many cases. As we head into 2026, certain Linux distributions have risen to the top as the most gamer-friendly, offering build-ins, drivers, and tooling that make playing on open-source systems smoother and more fun. In this article, we’ll look at the best Linux gaming distros for 2026, what sets each one apart, and who they’re best suited for, whether you’re a seasoned Linux gamer or someone switching from Windows or macOS. 1. SteamOS (SteamOS 5 / “Holo”) Why It’s Great SteamOS remains the top choice if games are your priority. Developed by Valve, SteamOS is designed specifically for gaming hardware and integrates tightly with: Steam and Proton for Windows game compatibility Controller-first navigation, pe
Espressif Launches "Radio Co-Processor" ESP32-E22
The new SoC comes loaded with some utility-focused bits. Engineering samples are available right now.
Linux GPU Driver Loophole Being Fixed For Unprivileged Users Being Able To Tap Unbounded Kernel Memory
An oversight in the Linux kernel's Direct Rendering Manager (DRM) graphics driver common code could allow unprivileged users to trigger unbounded kernel memory consumption for a potential system-wide out-of-memory "OOM" situation...
ReactOS Celebrates 30 Years of Chasing Windows Compatibility
After 30 years of development, ReactOS continues its quest to support Windows applications and drivers in an open environment.
30 years of ReactOS
ReactOS, an open-source project to develop an operating system that is compatible with Microsoft Windows NT applications and drivers, is celebrating 30 years since the first commit to its source tree. In that time there have been more than 88,000 commits from 301 contributors, for a total of 14,929,578 lines of code. There is, of course, much left to do. It's been such a long journey that many of our contributors today, including myself, were not alive during this event. Yet our mission to deliver "your favorite Windows apps and drivers in an open-source environment you can trust" continues to bring people together. [...] We're continuing to move ReactOS forward. Behind the scenes there are several out-of-tree projects in development. Some of these exciting projects include a new build environment for developers (RosBE), a new NTFS driver, a new ATA driver, multi-processor (SMP) support, support for class 3 UEFI systems, kernel and usermode address space layout randomization (ASLR), an
Rust 1.93.0 released
Version 1.93.0 of the Rust programming language has been released. Notable changes include in updated version of the bundled musl library, thread-local storage for the global allocator, some asm! improvements, and a number of newly stabilized APIs.
Security updates for Thursday
Security updates have been issued by AlmaLinux (gpsd), Debian (inetutils and modsecurity-crs), Fedora (cpp-httplib, curl, mariadb11.8, mingw-libtasn1, mingw-libxslt, mingw-python3, rclone, and rpki-client), Oracle (gimp, glib2, go-toolset:rhel8, golang, kernel, mariadb-devel:10.3, and thunderbird), Red Hat (buildah, go-toolset:rhel8, golang, grafana, kernel, kernel-rt, multiple packages, openssl, osbuild-composer, podman, and skopeo), Slackware (bind), SUSE (ffmpeg-4, libsodium, libvirt, net-snmp, open-vm-tools, ovmf, postgresql17, postgresql18, python-FontTools, python-weasyprint, and webkit2gtk3), and Ubuntu (glib2.0 and opencc).
How GNOME has evolved in 26 years
GNOME: The desktop environment that kept reinventing itself—whether users wanted it to or not.
New Steam Client Update Adds Support for the Razer Raiju V3 Pro Controller
Valve released a new Steam Client stable update with support for the Razer Raiju V3 Pro PS5/PC wireless controller and other changes.
FOSS and Digital Sovereignty: Capital Series ‘25
On October 23, the halls of the Danish Parliament (Folketinget) hosted a gathering that felt both timely and quietly urgent. The Capital Series Copenhagen, organized by OpenForum Europe, brought together a diverse group of policymakers and digital strategists to discuss ... Read more The post FOSS and Digital Sovereignty: Capital Series ‘25 appeared first on Linux Professional Institute (LPI).