A two-year partnership aimed at bolstering security for Python and PyPI.

Native ARM support expands the open source office suite's reach.

Do you know what was always there but has increased multiple times in the last decade? Yes, remote work. These days your teams are usually not in the same place, not in the same country sometimes. With the distributed teams and people working from different places, it’s very common for them to access your business […]

2026 is the year of vibe coding?

An alpha release of Orion for Linux, a new Webkit-based web browser from paid search engine Kagi, is out for testing – and early impressions are positive.

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A fresh menu, troubleshooting tools, and other improvements arrive in this point release.

Ubuntu engineers are rebuilding all archive packages in Ubuntu 26.04 to ensures all hardware compatibility features are enabled – important for an LTS cycle.

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Hello community, here we have another set of package updates.

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Valkey to replace Redis in the [extra] Repository (click for more details) Previous News Finding information easier about Manjaro (click for more details) Notable Package Updates

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Linux Mint 22.3 "Zena" is here. Built on Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS, it brings a new-look app menu, Linux 6.14 kernel, and a pair of new system management tools.

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by George Whittaker

Zorin OS has reached an important milestone. The team behind the popular Linux distribution has announced that Zorin OS 18 has surpassed two million downloads, underscoring the growing interest in Linux as a practical alternative to mainstream operating systems.

The achievement highlights not only Zorin OS’s steady rise in popularity, but also a broader trend: more users, especially those leaving Windows, are actively seeking operating systems that are modern, approachable, and familiar.

A Distro Built for Accessibility

Zorin OS has long positioned itself as a distribution designed to reduce the friction of switching to Linux. Rather than targeting power users first, it focuses on:

• A clean, intuitive desktop layout

• Familiar workflows for users coming from Windows or macOS

• Simple system tools that avoid unnecessary complexity

With Zorin OS 18, that philosophy continues. The interface feels polished out of the box, applications are easy to install, and most hardware works without manual configuration. For many newcomers, that “it just works” experience is what turns curiosity into long-term adoption.

Why Zorin OS 18 Resonates With Users

Several factors help explain why Zorin OS 18 has attracted millions of downloads:

A Comfortable Transition Away From Windows

As Windows 11 introduces stricter hardware requirements, more system telemetry, and UI changes that frustrate some users, Zorin OS offers a calmer alternative. Its desktop can closely resemble Windows layouts, easing the learning curve for first-time Linux users.

Strong Performance on Modest Hardware

Zorin OS runs well on both modern systems and older machines. This makes it appealing to users who want to extend the life of existing hardware rather than replace it.

Thoughtful Design Choices

Instead of overwhelming users with customization options, Zorin OS focuses on sensible defaults. Everything from system menus to app selection feels deliberate, helping users stay productive without constant tweaking.

A Broader Shift Toward Beginner-Friendly Linux Distros

The success of Zorin OS 18 reflects a wider change in the Linux ecosystem. Projects like Zorin OS demonstrate that Linux no longer needs to be intimidating or niche to be powerful.

This shift has been reinforced by:

• Improved hardware compatibility

• Better gaming support through Proton and Vulkan

• More polished desktop environments

• Clearer documentation and onboarding tools

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Wine 11.0 improves gaming performance with kernel-level synchronisation, legacy 32-bit Windows app support and expanded Wayland integration. Full details inside.

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Considering the vast configuration options it offers, you can guess why so many Linux users prefer Dash to Dock over others.

I wonder if Extension Manager could make it into Fedora one day.

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Brief: In this guide, we will discuss the best tools for monitoring and debugging disk I/O activity (performance) on Linux

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After 8 years, Microsoft's tool for designing Windows apps is now open source.

New release gives Linux laptop users more control over CPU performance while fixing battery detection issues.

Firefox 147 released with XDG directory support ending a 20-year Linux bug, auto Picture-in-Picture, better AMD video performance, and new web standards.

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The Rust-based ALPM project is looking suspiciously like Pacman's replacement.

This four-week consultation on open source software tackles the cloud, AI, cybersecurity, and automotive sectors.

Linus Torvalds is working on a new side project and he is not hesitating to take the help of AI.