📰 ReactOS Starts 2026 With Another "Major Step" Toward Windows NT6 Compatibility
The ReactOS free software project is turning 30 this year and its "open-source Windows" OS ambitions remain. They are starting out this year with another "major step" towards Windows NT 6.0 compatibility...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/ReactOS-Starts-2026
The ReactOS free software project is turning 30 this year and its "open-source Windows" OS ambitions remain. They are starting out this year with another "major step" towards Windows NT 6.0 compatibility...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/ReactOS-Starts-2026
Phoronix
ReactOS Starts 2026 With Another "Major Step" Toward Windows NT6 Compatibility
The ReactOS free software project is turning 30 this year and its 'open-source Windows' OS ambitions remain
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📰 Arch Linux Kicks Off 2026 with New ISO Powered by Linux Kernel 6.18 LTS
Arch Linux 2026.01.01 is now available for download as the January 2026 ISO snapshot powered by Linux kernel 6.18 LTS.
🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/arch-linux-kicks-off-2026-with-new-iso-powered-by-linux-kernel-6-18-lts
Arch Linux 2026.01.01 is now available for download as the January 2026 ISO snapshot powered by Linux kernel 6.18 LTS.
🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/arch-linux-kicks-off-2026-with-new-iso-powered-by-linux-kernel-6-18-lts
9to5Linux
Arch Linux Kicks Off 2026 with New ISO Powered by Linux Kernel 6.18 LTS
Arch Linux 2026.01.01 is now available for download as the January 2026 ISO snapshot powered by Linux kernel 6.18 LTS.
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📰 Systemd-Free Devuan GNU+Linux 6.1 Released with Unofficial Raspberry Pi Images
Devuan GNU+Linux 6.1 distribution is now available for download based on Debian 13.2 “Trixie”, but without including the systemd init system. Here’s what’s new!
🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/systemd-free-devuan-gnulinux-6-1-released-with-unofficial-raspberry-pi-images
Devuan GNU+Linux 6.1 distribution is now available for download based on Debian 13.2 “Trixie”, but without including the systemd init system. Here’s what’s new!
🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/systemd-free-devuan-gnulinux-6-1-released-with-unofficial-raspberry-pi-images
9to5Linux
Systemd-Free Devuan GNU+Linux 6.1 Released with Unofficial Raspberry Pi Images
Devuan GNU+Linux 6.1 distribution is now available for download based on Debian 13.2 “Trixie”, but without including the systemd init system.
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📰 4 things Windows gets right that Linux still struggles with
After years of using Windows, I decided to give Linux a try. I knew it wasn't an easy path and that there would be a learning curve, but I couldn't ignore the privacy concerns with Windows. Linux, on the other hand, being open-source, seemed like the best alternative. I tried a dual-boot setup with both Linux and Windows 10 installed on my laptop. While the initial Linux setup was a breeze, it was the post-installation experience that made me...
🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/things-windows-gets-right-that-linux-still-struggles-with/
After years of using Windows, I decided to give Linux a try. I knew it wasn't an easy path and that there would be a learning curve, but I couldn't ignore the privacy concerns with Windows. Linux, on the other hand, being open-source, seemed like the best alternative. I tried a dual-boot setup with both Linux and Windows 10 installed on my laptop. While the initial Linux setup was a breeze, it was the post-installation experience that made me...
🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/things-windows-gets-right-that-linux-still-struggles-with/
XDA
4 things Windows gets right that Linux still struggles with
For everyday use, Windows has an edge over Linux
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📰 Radeon Linux Driver Enhancements, Linux 6.19 Activity & Other December Highlights
During the month of December on Phoronix there was new and original content each and every day, ending the month with 305 original news articles and 25 featured Linux hardware reviews / multi-page benchmark articles. Here is a look back at the most exciting Linux/open-source hardware content in ending out 2025...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/December-2025-Recap
During the month of December on Phoronix there was new and original content each and every day, ending the month with 305 original news articles and 25 featured Linux hardware reviews / multi-page benchmark articles. Here is a look back at the most exciting Linux/open-source hardware content in ending out 2025...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/December-2025-Recap
Phoronix
Radeon Linux Driver Enhancements, Linux 6.19 Activity & Other December Highlights
During the month of December on Phoronix there was new and original content each and every day, ending the month with 305 original news articles and 25 featured Linux hardware reviews / multi-page benchmark articles
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📰 Native Linux support for Hytale will be launched as "experimental"
A fresh update on the upcoming game Hytale which will no doubt be quite popular, and it will have what they now say is "experimental" Linux support.
🔗 Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/native-linux-support-for-hytale-will-be-launched-as-experimental/
A fresh update on the upcoming game Hytale which will no doubt be quite popular, and it will have what they now say is "experimental" Linux support.
🔗 Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/native-linux-support-for-hytale-will-be-launched-as-experimental/
GamingOnLinux
Native Linux support for Hytale will be launched as "experimental"
A fresh update on the upcoming game Hytale which will no doubt be quite popular, and it will have what they now say is experimental Linux support.
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📰 With a Touch of Nostalgia, MiDesktop Brings KDE 1 Back to Life
MiDesktop revives the KDE 1 desktop for modern Linux with a development preview now available for Debian 13 and Ubuntu 24.04 LTS.
🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/with-a-touch-of-nostalgia-midesktop-brings-kde-1-back-to-life/
MiDesktop revives the KDE 1 desktop for modern Linux with a development preview now available for Debian 13 and Ubuntu 24.04 LTS.
🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/with-a-touch-of-nostalgia-midesktop-brings-kde-1-back-to-life/
Linuxiac
With a Touch of Nostalgia, MiDesktop Brings KDE 1 Back to Life
MiDesktop revives the KDE 1 desktop for modern Linux with a development preview now available for Debian 13 and Ubuntu 24.04 LTS.
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📰 Bazzite Linux gets a spring cleaning update to end 2025
The very popular gaming-focused Bazzite Linux has a fresh release out that ended 2025 with a little spring cleaning, and I've finally joined the ranks..Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
🔗 Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/bazzite-linux-gets-a-spring-cleaning-update-to-end-2025/
The very popular gaming-focused Bazzite Linux has a fresh release out that ended 2025 with a little spring cleaning, and I've finally joined the ranks..Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
🔗 Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/bazzite-linux-gets-a-spring-cleaning-update-to-end-2025/
GamingOnLinux
Bazzite Linux gets a spring cleaning update to end 2025
The very popular gaming-focused Bazzite Linux has a fresh release out that ended 2025 with a little spring cleaning, and I've finally joined the ranks.
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📰 Pebble Round 2 smartwatch ships in May, available for pre-order now for $199
Last year Pebble founder Eric Migicovsky announced that he was bringing back Pebble smartwatches. And then his new company, Core Devices, managed to do just that, launching the Pebble 2 Duo and Pebble Time 2 smartwatches running an open source version of Pebble OS. Now Core Devices is ready for Round 2. Literally. The Pebble .
🔗 Source: https://liliputing.com/pebble-round-2-smartwatch-ships-in-may-available-for-pre-order-now-for-199/
Last year Pebble founder Eric Migicovsky announced that he was bringing back Pebble smartwatches. And then his new company, Core Devices, managed to do just that, launching the Pebble 2 Duo and Pebble Time 2 smartwatches running an open source version of Pebble OS. Now Core Devices is ready for Round 2. Literally. The Pebble .
🔗 Source: https://liliputing.com/pebble-round-2-smartwatch-ships-in-may-available-for-pre-order-now-for-199/
Liliputing
Pebble Round 2 smartwatch ships in May, available for pre-order now for $199
Pebble Round 2 smartwatch ships in May, available for pre-order now for $199
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📰 Immutable Linux distros fix the update problem Windows never solved
2025 was a really interesting year for me, technology-wise. It was the year I finally managed to pry myself off Windows after several decades of use and moved to Linux. I distro hopped, tried different things, and eventually settled down on the immutable Fedora KDE spin, Kinoite. Those last five words would have been incomprehensible to me a year ago, but today, they act as my daily driver.
🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/immutable-linux-distros-fix-the-update-problem-windows-never-solved/
2025 was a really interesting year for me, technology-wise. It was the year I finally managed to pry myself off Windows after several decades of use and moved to Linux. I distro hopped, tried different things, and eventually settled down on the immutable Fedora KDE spin, Kinoite. Those last five words would have been incomprehensible to me a year ago, but today, they act as my daily driver.
🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/immutable-linux-distros-fix-the-update-problem-windows-never-solved/
XDA
Immutable Linux distros fix the update problem Windows never solved
And likely never will.
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📰 Linux Addressing Out-Of-Memory Killer Inaccuracy On Large Core Count Systems
A patch is on the way to the Linux kernel and looks like it could be ready for the 6.20~7.0 kernel for addressing out-of-memory "OOM" killer inaccuracy behavior when dealing with large core count systems...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-Inaccuracy-OOM-High-CPUs
A patch is on the way to the Linux kernel and looks like it could be ready for the 6.20~7.0 kernel for addressing out-of-memory "OOM" killer inaccuracy behavior when dealing with large core count systems...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-Inaccuracy-OOM-High-CPUs
Phoronix
Linux Addressing Out-Of-Memory Killer Inaccuracy On Large Core Count Systems
A patch is on the way to the Linux kernel and looks like it could be ready for the 6.20~7.0 kernel for addressing out-of-memory 'OOM' killer inaccuracy behavior when dealing with large core count systems.
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📰 Icecast 2.5 Streaming Media Server Brings Web UI Enhancements
Icecast 2.5 open-source streaming media server is out, delivering refinements to the web UI, protocol behavior, and API reporting.
🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/icecast-2-5-streaming-media-server-brings-web-ui-enhancements/
Icecast 2.5 open-source streaming media server is out, delivering refinements to the web UI, protocol behavior, and API reporting.
🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/icecast-2-5-streaming-media-server-brings-web-ui-enhancements/
Linuxiac
Icecast 2.5 Streaming Media Server Brings Web UI Enhancements
Icecast 2.5 open-source streaming media server is out, delivering refinements to the web UI, protocol behavior, and API reporting.
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📰 ACEMAGIC stuffed an AMD Strix Point mini PC into a NES-inspired chassis
The ACEMAGIC Retro X5 is a mini PC with an AMD Ryzen AI HX 370 Strix Point processor featuring a 12-core, 24-thread CPU, Radeon 890M 16-corer integrated graphics, and an NPU that delivers up to 50 TOPS of AI performance. But there are plenty of mini PCs with those specs. The Retro X5 stands out .
🔗 Source: https://liliputing.com/acemagic-stuffed-an-amd-strix-point-mini-pc-into-a-nes-inspired-chassis/
The ACEMAGIC Retro X5 is a mini PC with an AMD Ryzen AI HX 370 Strix Point processor featuring a 12-core, 24-thread CPU, Radeon 890M 16-corer integrated graphics, and an NPU that delivers up to 50 TOPS of AI performance. But there are plenty of mini PCs with those specs. The Retro X5 stands out .
🔗 Source: https://liliputing.com/acemagic-stuffed-an-amd-strix-point-mini-pc-into-a-nes-inspired-chassis/
Liliputing
ACEMAGIC stuffed an AMD Strix Point mini PC into a NES-inspired chassis
ACEMAGIC stuffed an AMD Strix Point mini PC into a NES-inspired chassis
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Ubuntu Year in Review: 10 Biggest Changes in 2025
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/01/ubuntu-2025-year-in-review
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/01/ubuntu-2025-year-in-review
OMG! Ubuntu
10 Biggest Ubuntu Changes in 2025
What changed in Ubuntu in 2025? From the "oxidisation" of sudo to the end of X11, here's a recap of the 10 biggest changes the distro saw last year.
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Archboot Adds COSMIC Desktop as a New Install and Rescue Option
https://linuxiac.com/archboot-adds-cosmic-desktop-as-a-new-install-and-rescue-option/
https://linuxiac.com/archboot-adds-cosmic-desktop-as-a-new-install-and-rescue-option/
Linuxiac
Archboot Adds COSMIC Desktop as a New Install and Rescue Option
Archboot, a menu-driven Arch Linux installer, expands its desktop lineup by adding COSMIC.
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GNOME Glycin Adds XPM/XBM Support To Address Fedora's Last Unsandboxed Image Loader - Phoronix
https://www.phoronix.com/news/GNOME-Glycin-Does-XPM-XBM
https://www.phoronix.com/news/GNOME-Glycin-Does-XPM-XBM
Phoronix
GNOME Glycin Adds XPM/XBM Support To Address Fedora's Last Unsandboxed Image Loader
GNOME's Glycin project as the Rust-based sandboxed and extendable image loading library now supports XPM and XBM images
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FFmpeg Is Done Waiting For Rockchip To Comply
https://youtu.be/cYvvYPth1fo
https://youtu.be/cYvvYPth1fo
YouTube
FFmpeg Is Done Waiting For Rockchip To Comply
2 years ago FFmpeg sent out a request to Rockchip to stop stealing there code, well they never stopped stealing there code so now it's time to do something about it.
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Manjaro 26 Released With Plasma 6.5 and GNOME 49 on Wayland
https://linuxiac.com/manjaro-26-released-with-plasma-6-5-and-gnome-49-on-wayland/
https://linuxiac.com/manjaro-26-released-with-plasma-6-5-and-gnome-49-on-wayland/
Linuxiac
Manjaro 26 Released With Plasma 6.5 and GNOME 49 on Wayland
Manjaro 26 "Anh-Linh" is now available, bringing Plasma 6.5 and GNOME 49 with Wayland as the default session.
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Box64 v0.4 Improves Support For DRM Protected Games, Steam Is Now More Stable
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Box64-0.4-Released
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Box64-0.4-Released
Phoronix
Box64 v0.4 Improves Support For DRM Protected Games, Steam Is Now More Stable
While Fex-Emu has been getting a lot of attention lately for being Valve-sponsored and powering the upcoming Steam Frame, Box64 continues making progress as another great open-source project for running x86_64 Linux binaries on AArch64 Linux as well as an…
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📰 First Good News of 2026!COCOS 4 Game Engine Goes Open Source
Previously proprietary, this game engine is now fully open source.
🔗 Source: https://itsfoss.com/news/cocos-4-game-engine/
Previously proprietary, this game engine is now fully open source.
🔗 Source: https://itsfoss.com/news/cocos-4-game-engine/
It's FOSS
First Good News of 2026! COCOS 4 Game Engine Goes Open Source
Previously proprietary, this game engine is now fully open source.
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📰 Apple SMC Power Driver Posted For Linux Kernel To Finally Expose Battery Stats
The newest open-source Apple Silicon driver being submitted for review in working toward its inclusion in the mainline Linux kernel is the Apple Silicon SMC power driver for being able to expose MacBook battery power metrics as well as AC power adapter status reporting under Linux...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Apple-Silicon-Power-Driver-2026
The newest open-source Apple Silicon driver being submitted for review in working toward its inclusion in the mainline Linux kernel is the Apple Silicon SMC power driver for being able to expose MacBook battery power metrics as well as AC power adapter status reporting under Linux...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Apple-Silicon-Power-Driver-2026
Phoronix
Apple SMC Power Driver Posted For Linux Kernel To Finally Expose Battery Stats
The newest open-source Apple Silicon driver being submitted for review in working toward its inclusion in the mainline Linux kernel is the Apple Silicon SMC power driver for being able to expose MacBook battery power metrics as well as AC power adapter status…
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