Neowin News Feed for: Gnu, Linux

Linux 7.1 stable launch looms as Linus Torvalds releases the final release candidate

Paul Hill — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:34:01 +0000

The stable Linux 7.1 kernel is just days away if testing stays on track. Discover what fixes made the cut for AMD Zen6, Lenovo, and MSI hardware before the rollout. Read more...

Fastfetch 2.64 released bringing new logos and other improvements

David Uzondu — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:34:01 +0000

Fastfetch, the popular CLI tool for viewing system information, has been updated to version 2.64, bringing the usual set of bug fixes and improvements. Read more...

Ubuntu brings stable Arm64 Steam Snap to Linux users for improved hardware gaming

Paul Hill — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:30:02 +0000

Gaming on Arm-based Linux systems just got a major boost. Canonical's new stable Steam Snap opens up PC gaming across a range of Qualcomm and Nvidia hardware. Read more...

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...

Linus Torvalds says Linux 7.1 is finally back on track after chaotic AI drama

Paul Hill — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:14:01 +0000

The rocky road to the Linux 7.1 kernel release is finally smoothing out. Discover what fixes made the cut this week and which popular handheld devices are getting upgrades. Read more...

Rocky Linux 9.8 released with improved Image Builder

David Uzondu — Fri, 29 May 2026 06:46:01 +0000

Rocky Linux, a popular enterprise Linux distribution, has been updated to version 9.8, bringing updated system packages and other changes. Read more...

Fedora 42 is officially dead and you need to upgrade your PC right now

Paul Hill — Fri, 29 May 2026 02:38:01 +0000

If you are still running Fedora 42, your system is now vulnerable to security threats. Here is how to easily jump to Fedora 43 before it is too late. Read more...

AI is causing a massive headache for Linux and laying the groundwork for legal issues

Paul Hill — Thu, 28 May 2026 08:42:01 +0000

Beyond adding severe workload pressure on kernel maintainers, code generated by black-box AI tools risks polluting the ecosystem with unmaintainable and legally ambiguous bloat. Read more...

COSMIC Desktop 1.0.14 released with several bug fixes and improvements

David Uzondu — Wed, 27 May 2026 04:14:01 +0000

System76 has released a new version of COSMIC, its Rust-based desktop environment, bringing the project to version 1.0.14. Read more...

AlmaLinux 10.2 released with GNOME 49, i686 userspace packages and more

David Uzondu — Tue, 26 May 2026 17:16:01 +0000

AlmaLinux, one of the most prominent Enterprise Linux distros in the world, has been updated to version 10.2, bringing updated compiler toolsets, database packages, and "improved" security. Read more...

Linus Torvalds loses patience with AI-generated code fixes bloating the Linux kernel

Paul Hill — Mon, 25 May 2026 04:46:01 +0000

Torvalds is getting hardnosed about unnecessary code churn in the latest release candidate. Find out why he says AI tools are creating a major headache for kernel maintainers. Read more...

This ultra-lightweight Linux OS just saved my Windows 10 laptop from the scrapheap

Paul Hill — Mon, 18 May 2026 12:00:01 +0000

If Windows 11 demands too much from your PC, this nimble Linux distribution might be the perfect remedy to bypass tech giant bloatware. Read more...

Linus Torvalds slams AI-generated bug reports for breaking Linux kernel development

Paul Hill — Mon, 18 May 2026 02:20:01 +0000

A deluge of automated AI bug reports has pushed Linux's security team to a breaking point. Torvalds is demanding a massive change from drive-by contributors. Read more...

Ubuntu 25.10 users need to make a critical move before July deadline

Paul Hill — Fri, 15 May 2026 11:14:01 +0000

If you are running Ubuntu 25.10, a major transition window just opened. Here is how to upgrade your system safely before support officially drops this summer. Read more...

Linus Torvalds declares massive AI-fueled code surges as the new normal for Linux

Paul Hill — Mon, 11 May 2026 05:28:02 +0000

Is AI productivity permanently changing the kernel? Linus Torvalds notes a massive jump in patch sizes that could redefine how the OS is built. Read more...

Sysinternals tools receive major updates

Usama Jawad — Fri, 08 May 2026 14:46:01 +0000

Microsoft has rolled out major Sysinternals Suite updates, bringing new troubleshooting features, usability improvements, and expanded Linux support. Read more...

Linux exposes important AMD Ryzen performance feature that's also heading to Windows 11

Sayan Sen — Wed, 06 May 2026 07:44:02 +0000

Linux has revealed a key AMD Ryzen performance feature that is being worked on. This enhancement is also expected to arrive in Windows 11 too. Read more...

Linux 7.1 RC2 lands as AI-generated patches and KVM "oddities" shake up the kernel

Paul Hill — Mon, 04 May 2026 05:02:01 +0000

From AI influence to vital memory leak fixes for RDNA 4 and Xe, Linux 7.1 RC2 is anything but boring. Discover why the latest kernel release is feeling a bit "strange." Read more...

Ubuntu is going all in on Generative AI and other Linux distros might follow

David Uzondu — Fri, 01 May 2026 08:58:01 +0000

A lot of people dislike what Microsoft has turned Windows into, cramming AI into different corners of the OS. Now Canonical seems to be heading down the same path with Ubuntu. Read more...

Popular open-source editor Zed hits 1.0 with DeepSeek-V4 support and major fixes

Paul Hill — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:26:01 +0000

Created by the minds behind Atom, Zed 1.0 is officially ready for prime time. Discover how the latest update improves performance and fixes long-standing bugs on Windows and Linux. Read more...

Windows 10 gets a funeral in France as furious activists parade a coffin, blasting Microsoft

Usama Jawad — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:28:01 +0000

A literal coffin for Windows 10 hits the streets as protesters slam Microsoft's cutoff, warning millions of PCs could be pushed to the grave next. Read more...

Microsoft brings Linux-inspired feature to Windows 11 with major PowerToys update

Sayan Sen — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:34:01 +0000

PowerToys has received its latest update and it's a major one for sure. The release brings a new utility borrowed from Linux, and many more changes. Read more...

Your Ubuntu 16.04 systems are now sitting ducks unless you pay up or move out

Paul Hill — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:02:01 +0000

Running a decade-old OS is a ticking time bomb for your data security. With standard ESM over, you're forced to choose between a risky migration or a pricey legacy subscription. Read more...

Linux 7.1 arrives with a massive NTFS speed boost and the end of an era for i486

Paul Hill — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 02:06:02 +0000

The first Linux 7.1 candidate is here, packing everything from next-gen Intel graphics support to game-changing NTFS performance. Discover why this kernel marks a major turning point. Read more...

Niri 26.04 lands with long-awaited blur support

David Uzondu — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 22:16:01 +0000

Niri is one of the fastest-growing window managers out there, and the new version, 26.04, brings (among other improvements) support for the ext-background-effect Wayland protocol. Read more...

Good news for Intel users as KDE adds support for a feature AMD users have had for a while

David Uzondu — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:58:01 +0000

The KDE team has released their usual "This Week in Plasma" update, covering many new features coming to Plasma, including one that Intel GPU users will appreciate. Read more...

Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Resolute Raccoon is now available with Linux 7.0 and native CUDA

Paul Hill — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:38:02 +0000

The Resolute Raccoon has arrived as Ubuntu's 11th LTS release. Discover how the shift to Linux 7.0 and native AI toolkits transforms performance on the latest Intel and NVIDIA hardware. Read more...

System76 has launched Thelio Mira desktop and Thelio Major workstation based on Linux

Sanket Mungase — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:26:02 +0000

Two new products have been added to the Thelio series by System76, namely Thelio Mira and Thelio Major, which are more efficient and dissipate heat more effectively. Read more...

CachyOS has released a performance oriented Linux 7.0 kernel

Sanket Mungase — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:08:01 +0000

CachyOS has rolled out a new Linux 7.0 kernel, which features new and updated drivers and packages for a fast, performance-oriented system for heavy users. Read more...

After 21 years of waiting, KDE Plasma is finally adding this long-requested feature

David Uzondu — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:30:01 +0000

For two decades, users have been requesting this feature for virtual desktops. It is now finally on its way, helped by KDE's shift from X11 to Wayland. Read more...

Microsoft supercharges Visual Studio Code 1.116 with native AI and deep agent debugging

Paul Hill — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:38:01 +0000

Stop hunting for extensions. Visual Studio Code 1.116 is here, baking GitHub Copilot directly into the core and giving you total transparency over how your AI agents think. Read more...

Zorin OS 18.1 arrives to lure Windows users with a massive app database and Lite revival

Paul Hill — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:20:01 +0000

Zorin OS 18 has already hit 3.3 million downloads, and version 18.1 is ready to supercharge your desktop with sleek new themes and a smarter way to ditch Windows. Read more...

Raspberry Pi OS 6.2 locks down security with a major change to sudo access

Paul Hill — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:12:01 +0000

Is your Raspberry Pi truly secure? Version 6.2 flips the switch on a long-standing security hole, changing how you run every admin command. Here is why it matters. Read more...

Linux 7.0 arrives as Linus Torvalds embraces a new era of AI-driven kernel development

Paul Hill — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:42:01 +0000

Linus Torvalds has officially unleashed Linux 7.0. From "corner case" AI fixes to major performance boosts, here is how the world's most famous open-source kernel is evolving for 2026. Read more...

Linux kernel allows AI-assisted code, as long as you follow these rules

Usama Jawad — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:14:01 +0000

Guidelines backed by Linus Torvalds reveal how AI tools and AI-generated code can contribute to the Linux kernel, but with notable limits. Read more...

France ditches Windows in favor of Linux

Usama Jawad — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 22:12:02 +0000

France is preparing to replace Windows across its government, marking a major move toward EU- and Linux-based alternatives and greater control over its digital infrastructure. Read more...

Anthropic just unveiled its most dangerous AI model and is keeping it out of public hands

Karthik Mudaliar — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:36:02 +0000

Anthropic has unveiled Project Glasswing, a coalition with Apple, Google, Microsoft, and others built around an AI model it is deliberately keeping from public release. Here's why. Read more...

KDE is bringing back the Oxygen and Air themes, here's what they look like

David Uzondu — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:20:02 +0000

KDE cited technical debt and maintenance burden as reasons for removing the Oxygen and Air themes from Plasma. Now it is bringing them back in time for its 30th anniversary. Read more...

Ubuntu 26.04 LTS makes it even easier to enable 10 years of security updates

Paul Hill — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:10:01 +0000

Ubuntu 26.04 LTS users can soon opt into a decade of security patches during setup. Here is how the new Welcome tool streamlines the process for personal and pro users. Read more...

Linus Torvalds confirms Linux 7.0 is on track for final release next week

Paul Hill — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 06:02:01 +0000

Linux 7.0 is almost here after a bumpy development cycle. Discover why this milestone release is larger than usual and what it means for your hardware support. Read more...