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Graphic design
fromZDNET
3 days ago

I tried a new Linux image editor that's like GIMP and Photoshop - but I'm not sold (yet)

Fogpanther is a new Linux image editor aiming to compete with GIMP and Photoshop, priced at $69.
Software development
fromZDNET
5 days ago

How the latest Netrunner distro delivers a Linux productivity powerhouse

Netrunner is a user-friendly Linux distribution based on Debian, featuring a customized KDE Plasma desktop environment.
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Steam client files point to "framerate estimator" feature in the works

The April 3 Steam client update contains explicit references to a 'Framerate Estimator' in a store UI JSON file, indicating Valve's plans for this tool.
Vue
Canada news
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Showing the Windows 10 desktop was the yeast they could do

A bakery's use of Windows 10 desktops highlights the contrast between modern technology and traditional baked goods.
#linux
Software development
fromZDNET
1 week ago

My top 5 Linux desktops of 2026 (so far) - and I've tried them all

Linux offers a variety of desktop environments, allowing users to choose or install different options based on their preferences.
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Software development

This Linux project proves you can bring back Windows 8 - but not why you should

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Software development

I replaced Windows with Linux, and there's only one feature I miss

Software development
fromZDNET
1 week ago

My top 5 Linux desktops of 2026 (so far) - and I've tried them all

Linux offers a variety of desktop environments, allowing users to choose or install different options based on their preferences.
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Software development

This Linux project proves you can bring back Windows 8 - but not why you should

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Software development

I replaced Windows with Linux, and there's only one feature I miss

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#ubuntu
fromZDNET
1 week ago
Software development

Why Ubuntu 26.04 will thrill gamers - and it's not just the performance bump

Ubuntu 26.04 offers significant performance improvements, making it the fastest release yet, especially for gaming on both Intel and AMD hardware.
fromThe Verge
2 months ago
Tech industry

I went back to Linux and it was a mistake

An aging 2019 Dell XPS 15 performed poorly on Windows and was repurposed by installing Ubuntu to regain usefulness and provide a simple typing machine.
Software development
fromZDNET
1 week ago

Why Ubuntu 26.04 will thrill gamers - and it's not just the performance bump

Ubuntu 26.04 offers significant performance improvements, making it the fastest release yet, especially for gaming on both Intel and AMD hardware.
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Software development
fromZDNET
1 week ago

Love window snapping on Linux? You should try a tiling window manager - here's why

Tiling window managers enhance productivity by maximizing screen space through keyboard shortcuts, making them efficient but challenging for new users.
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago

Opera GX for Linux is way more than great gaming browser - here's why

Opera GX on Linux offers a unique GX Control feature that allows users to manage memory limits, network limits, and control resource-heavy tabs, enhancing performance and user experience.
Web development
fromZDNET
1 week ago

KDE Linux is the purest form of Plasma I've tested - but the install isn't for the meek

KDE Linux was created and is maintained by the KDE team. According to the KDE Linux website, this distribution is 'Designed to be safe, maintainable, functional, and modern, KDE Linux will be the best choice for home use, enterprise workstations, public institutions, pre-installation on computers you can buy, and more.'
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fromZDNET
1 week ago

Why I returned to Enlightenment Linux after 30 years: Testing the new Elive beta

Elive's new beta offers exciting features and customization options for Linux users.
Software development
fromZDNET
1 week ago

I tested Fedora Miracle: Why Linux needs a 'broken' flag for orphaned spins

Fedora Miracle combines a tiling window manager but ultimately fails due to usability issues and broken software.
#wine
Software development
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago

Wine 11 might be the tipping point that finally pushes gamers from Windows to Linux

Wine 11 enhances Windows game performance on Linux with NTSYNC, eliminating bottlenecks and achieving near-native speeds.
Software development
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago

Wine 11 might be the tipping point that finally pushes gamers from Windows to Linux

Wine 11 enhances Windows game performance on Linux with NTSYNC, eliminating bottlenecks and achieving near-native speeds.
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fromTheregister
1 month ago

GNOME 50 debuts with X11 axed, Wayland front and center

GNOME 50 removes X11 session support entirely, transitioning to Wayland-only, while maintaining X11 app compatibility through XWayland and introducing accessibility improvements, enhanced parental controls, and HDR screen-sharing.
fromZDNET
1 month ago

I see why this Linux distro is the dream pick for gamers and content creators

Gaming Linux FR is the first French-speaking video game community on Linux. We run a space where our members can share resources, knowledge, and experiences to fully enjoy gaming on Linux.
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Design
fromZDNET
1 month ago

How to make your GNOME desktop look like Windows 11 (if that's your jam)

GNOME desktop can be customized to resemble Windows 11 by installing themes, extensions, and configuration tools like Dash to Panel and Arcmenu.
UX design
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Give your Windows 11 a stylish new look - MacOS, Linux or simply more exciting

Three alternative shells can transform Windows 11's UI, offering dramatic, moderate, and subtle customization; two are free and one is affordable.
Tech industry
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Debian vs. Arch vs. Fedora: Which Linux distro base is right for you

Three main Linux distribution bases—Debian, Arch, and Fedora—have distinct pros and cons, and choosing a base significantly narrows distribution options.
#hyprland
fromZDNET
1 month ago
Software development

I tried ML4W and got a super-customized Hyprland desktop in minutes - it's easy

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Software development

I struggled with Hyprland for months, until this Arch-based distro fixed it

fromZDNET
2 months ago
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4 Linux distros that make Hyprland easy to try - and one is truly glorious

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Software development

I cracked Hyprland at last - thanks to this Arch-based Linux distro

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fromZDNET
1 month ago

I tried ML4W and got a super-customized Hyprland desktop in minutes - it's easy

ML4W is an Arch-based rolling release distribution that simplifies Hyprland customization through GUI tools, making it ideal for users seeking an accessible entry point to the highly customizable tiling desktop environment.
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Software development

I struggled with Hyprland for months, until this Arch-based distro fixed it

fromZDNET
2 months ago
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4 Linux distros that make Hyprland easy to try - and one is truly glorious

fromZDNET
2 months ago
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I cracked Hyprland at last - thanks to this Arch-based Linux distro

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fromZDNET
1 month ago

When KaOS Linux dropped KDE Plasma, I worried - now I'm loving the new default desktop

KaOS Linux replaced KDE Plasma with Niri, a scrollable tiling compositor that tiles windows horizontally and allows intuitive left-right navigation.
Software development
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Windows 12 could be the tipping point that finally pushes you to Linux - here's why

Microsoft's established pattern of controversial Windows releases will likely drive significant user migration to Linux with Windows 12.
fromTheregister
2 months ago

River brings modular window managers to Wayland

Currently, a Wayland compositor combines three primary functions into one. It must act as a display server, it must manage windows, and it must composite those windows together to be displayed on screen. The River project, which is about three years old now, splits this up. It's a display server and it's a compositor, but it doesn't do window management. Instead, it offers a documented window management protocol so that another, separate program can do the window management.
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fromZDNET
2 months ago

The latest Linux distro to embrace Wayland also makes Arch more accessible

CachyOS now uses Wayland, replaces SDDM with Limine, and delivers faster, highly configurable Arch-based rolling-release desktop experiences.
#linux-mint
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Software development

Why my favorite Linux distro is slowing down - and I'm thrilled about it

fromZDNET
2 months ago
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Linux Mint vs. Zorin OS: I've tried both Windows alternatives, and here's my winner

fromZDNET
2 months ago
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Why my favorite Linux distro is slowing down - and I'm thrilled about it

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Software development

Linux Mint vs. Zorin OS: I've tried both Windows alternatives, and here's my winner

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fromZDNET
2 months ago

CachyOS vs. EdeavorOS: Which spinoff makes Arch Linux easier to use?

CachyOS and EndeavorOS are Arch-based distributions that simplify Arch Linux use; CachyOS emphasizes speed while both are freely downloadable.
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Want your Linux looking more like Windows? KDE Plasma makes it easy - here's how

KDE Plasma is a remarkably customizable desktop environment. On top of being highly flexible, it's also fast and stable, so it would make perfect sense why you might want to migrate from Windows to a KDE Plasma-powered desktop distribution. But if you want to carry over the look and feel of Windows 11, how do you do that? With a bit of tweaking.
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fromZDNET
2 months ago

This lightweight Linux distro I tried can run on older machines - but looks modern

Waydog is a lightweight, visually modern Linux distro using Wayland (Labwc and Sway) that runs on older hardware but remains early and somewhat flaky.
Software development
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Contain your Windows apps inside Linux Windows

Run real Windows inside an automatically managed Linux VM and export native Windows apps as individual windows integrated with the Linux desktop using RDP.
Software development
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Debian 14 will drop Gtk2 - unless Ardour rides to the rescue

Debian 14 will remove Gtk2 support, affecting 139+ applications including FreePascal's Lazarus IDE, forcing projects to either migrate to Gtk3 or maintain their own toolkit forks.
Software development
fromZDNET
2 months ago

I found a new Linux distro that's a productivity powerhouse right out of the box

Elegance is a Manjaro-based rolling-release Linux distribution that ships with many preinstalled applications and a refined Cinnamon desktop.
Software development
fromTheregister
2 months ago

China's Deepin Linux has built-in AI, snazzy desktop

Deepin 25.0.10 delivers a modern, Windows 11-style desktop with incremental updates, nascent Wayland work, and integrated LLM features aimed at Chinese-language users.
Software development
fromTheregister
2 months ago

MX Linux 25.1 brings back switchable init systems

MX Linux 25.1 restores dual-init capability, allowing users to choose systemd or sysvinit at boot using a new init-diversity switching system.
Software development
fromTheregister
2 months ago

KDE Plasma 6.6 will increase reliance on systemd

KDE Plasma 6.6 introduces a systemd-dependent Plasma Login Manager, dropping non-systemd OS support and potentially impacting FreeBSD compatibility.
fromZDNET
2 months ago

This new Linux distro is a multimedia powerhouse right out of the box

Manjaro is a sweet Arch-based Linux distribution, and it has the fans to prove it. Manjaro is designed to take Arch to new heights of user-friendliness, and it succeeds quite well. Of course, there are always those who believe everything can be improved, which is why a small team of developers decided to fork Manjaro and create Elegance. The beauty of Elegance isn't in the UI, although the developers have made Cinnamon look pretty good.
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