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  • CachyOS: The Linux Distribution Everyone Is Talking About

    CachyOS: The Linux Distribution Everyone Is Talking About

    For years, the top of the Linux popularity charts felt settled. Ubuntu, Linux Mint, Debian and MX Linux traded places, and newcomers were pointed to one of them. In 2025 that changed. An Arch-based distribution launched only in late 2022 climbed to number one on DistroWatch and has stayed at or near the top since.…

  • A Roundup of the Stories WNCLUG Members Have Been Talking About

    September always feels like the start of the “real” news year in Linux — the summer release rush is over, students are back in school and reinstalling laptops, and the arguments that simmered through July and August finally settle into something worth summarizing. This article looks back at a genuinely eventful late summer: a kernel…

  • Getting Started With Your First Linux Distribution

    Getting Started With Your First Linux Distribution

    Stepping into the world of Linux can feel overwhelming because unlike Windows or macOS, Linux has hundreds of different flavors, known as distributions (distros). Don’t worry! This guide is designed to help absolute beginners find the perfect fit for their needs. Choosing your first Linux distribution can feel overwhelming given how many options exist, but…

  • Customizing Your Desktop For Maximum Productivity Gains

    Customizing Your Desktop For Maximum Productivity Gains

    The Linux desktop is arguably the most customizable computing environment available to ordinary users, and the productivity gains available to those willing to invest time in configuring it thoughtfully are genuinely substantial. The first and most impactful decision is choosing the right desktop environment for your workflow — KDE Plasma rewards those who want granular…

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