Gentoo’s 2025 Report: Financial Health and the Push Away From GitHub
Gentoo’s 2025 report outlines stable finances, ongoing migration to SPI, and plans to move development infrastructure away from GitHub toward Codeberg.
Linux & Open Source News
Explore the latest updates from the Linux and Open Source ecosystem. Find out about the newest distributions, software releases, and community-driven projects making headlines.
GNOME and Mozilla Discuss Proposal to Disable Middle Mouse Paste on Linux
A long-standing Linux behavior is under threat as GNOME and Mozilla review a proposal to disable middle-mouse paste.
NVIDIA GeForce NOW Gains Native Linux Support
VideoCardz reports that NVIDIA is preparing native Linux support for GeForce NOW, a long-awaited move for Linux gamers.
Phosh 0.52 GNOME-Based Mobile Shell Brings QR Codes for Wi-Fi Hotspots
Phosh 0.52 introduces QR code sharing for Wi-Fi hotspots, lock screen brightness gestures, new debug controls, and more.
Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 1, 2026 (Dec 29, 2025 – Jan 4, 2026)
Catch up on the latest Linux news: Manjaro 26, Devuan 6.1, IceWM 4.0, Archinstall 3.0.15, Orbitiny Desktop Pilot 8, Shotcut 15.12, key Linux and open-source moments of 2025, MiDesktop brings KDE 1 back to life, and more.
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.
Two Linux Distributions I’m Watching Closely in 2026
These two Linux distributions have not yet reached stability, but I have high hopes for them in 2026.
Pebble Round 2 Revives the Iconic Smartwatch With Open-Source PebbleOS
Pebble Round 2 revives the iconic smartwatch with a color e-paper display, two-week battery life, and open-source PebbleOS.
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.
KDE Plasma 6.6 Improves Accessibility, Wayland Usability, and UI Polish
The upcoming Plasma 6.6 release will introduce new accessibility features and UI refinements, including Slow Keys for Wayland and improved notifications.