Neowin News Feed for: Gnu

Microsoft outs new Windows 11 native command-line utility. Revolutionizes native app making.

Sayan Sen — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:40:01 +0000

Microsoft unveils a new native command-line utility for Windows 11, and also introduces new tools that could radically transform native app development. Read more...

If you care about privacy stop using this popular Linux email client, sysadmin warns

David Uzondu — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 07:56:01 +0000

GNU/Linux is often praised as a privacy-respecting operating system. Now, one of its most popular email clients has been found to contain a security flaw that the developers seem unwilling to address. Read more...

FreeBSD 14.3 release candidate ships with Docker-ready images and key fixes

David Uzondu — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 04:28:02 +0000

The first release candidate of FreeBSD 14.3 is now out, bringing OCI images to Docker Hub and GitHub, along with various bug fixes. Read more...

Ubuntu 25.10 to provide security boost by securely fetching the time

Paul Hill — Fri, 23 May 2025 10:28:01 +0000

Ubuntu 25.10 testing images are set to come with chrony from June 5 to securely retrieve the time. This could reduce the likelihood of attacks for users. Read more...

Fedora 43 GNOME desktop to remove support for X11 sessions

Paul Hill — Wed, 21 May 2025 06:20:02 +0000

The Fedora project has decided to retire X11 sessions for the GNOME version in Fedora 43 in favor of Wayland. Read more...

Microsoft open-sources Windows Subsystem for Linux ahead of 10-year anniversary

Paul Hill — Mon, 19 May 2025 16:00:44 +0000

Microsoft has made its Windows Subsystem for Linux open source. The announcement was made as its BUILD 2025 developer conference. Read more...

The Tor Project's new Oniux tool protects all your Linux apps from snoopers

Paul Hill — Thu, 15 May 2025 06:02:01 +0000

The Tor Project has announced a new program for Linux users which routes individual programs through Tor very securly, here's how to install it. Read more...

Linux Windows 11 dual boot to finally play well as Microsoft fixes nine-month old bug

Sayan Sen — Thu, 15 May 2025 05:48:01 +0000

Microsoft has finally fixed a nine-month old bug that would not let Windows 11 PCs dual boot with Linux. Read more...

Windows Subsystem for Linux 0.65.1 is now live for all Insiders

Usama Jawad — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 14:34:01 +0000

Microsoft has rolled out Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) version 0.65.1 for all Windows Insiders. The update packs a bunch of new features and is scheduled for general availability soon. Read more...

Purism now shipping its free software-compatible Librem Mini

Paul Hill — Wed, 24 Jun 2020 11:20:01 +0000

Purism has announced that pre-orders for the Librem Mini are about to start shipping. The free software-compatible computer is available for $699 and takes around 10 days to reach customers. Read more...

Richard Stallman suggests GNU Kind as Code of Conduct alternative

Paul Hill — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 15:32:01 +0000

Richard Stallman has proposed the GNU Kind Communication Guidelines in response to calls for a code of conduct from some people. A code of conduct was met with resistance by some, including Stallman. Read more...

Trisquel 8.0 “Flidas” alpha ISO images ready for download

Paul Hill — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 02:34:01 +0000

Trisquel 8.0 "Flidas" has been announced by Ruben Rodriguez on the Trisquel forums. The release marks a shift from GNOME 3 to MATE, the GNOME 2 fork which has stayed true to its traditional roots. Read more...

Microsoft has been working hard on Skype for Linux: v1.13 released with more improvements

Steven Johns — Sun, 27 Nov 2016 07:58:01 +0000

Skype for Linux has received another update, marking the 13th since its July release. This update introduces the ability to send SMS messages and includes a number of performance improvements. Read more...

Skype for Linux alpha updated to version 1.7, fixes a few bugs

Steven Johns — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 07:58:01 +0000

Microsoft's Skype for Linux alpha app has gotten a few bug fixes with the latest release, marked version 1.7. The update includes a new layout for group calls and bug fixes for connectivity issues. Read more...

Linux 4.7 has been released, comes with support for AMD's RX480 GPU

Steven Johns — Mon, 25 Jul 2016 08:44:01 +0000

After a four-month effort by the Linux team, the latest kernel has finally been released after seven Release Candidate versions. One of the more noticeable updates includes support for the AMD RX480. Read more...

Moving the Steam folder on Linux is causing users' entire file systems to be deleted

Steven Johns — Fri, 16 Jan 2015 00:58:01 +0000

Use Steam on Linux? then it's a good idea to back up everything you own (and then unmount your external storage) before attempting to debug or move the Steam folder... or you might lose everything. Read more...

The first public beta of Elementary OS 'Freya' has been released

Steven Johns — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 12:52:55 +0000

The long-awaited public beta of the latest iteration of Elementary OS known as "Freya" has finally been released and it comes with a series of improvements both under-the-hood and to the design Read more...

Richard Stallman calls Steam on Linux 'unethical'

Tyler Holman — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 05:35:16 +0000

Richard Stallman, the granddaddy of the free software community, says that Valve is dilluting the ethos of the movement by bringing nonfree games to Linux, something he calls 'unethical.' Read more...

20 years of Linux, the little kernel that could

Mike Brown — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 11:04:16 +0000

20 years ago today, Linus Torvalds made a newsgroup post announcing his intention to develop a free operating system. Neowin takes a look back at the journey from hobbyist OS to essential tool. Read more...

FSF make their case against Windows 7 with new website

Sam Alderwick — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:04:37 +0000

The Free Software Foundation has sent 499 letters to the top Fortune 500 companies (with Microsoft being the exception), trying to persuade the decision makers in the companies not to use Microsoft software, according to... Read more...