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dlvr.it Nov 04
Fedora 45 is finally finished and fit: After two last-minute delays, it's here and running – albeit with a kernel series already at upstream end of life
theregister.com/os-platforms/2026/11/04/fedora-45-is-finally-finished-and-fit/5307631
ubuntu.com Nov 05
Fixes are available in Ubuntu for the CVE-2026-109518 vulnerability affecting APT. […]
ubuntu.com/blog/apt-vulnerability-fixes-available
I moved away from Ubuntu on bare metal to WSL, and my Windows 11 PC handles my everyday Linux tasks now
xda-developers.com/i-moved-away-from-ubuntu-on-bare-metal-to-wsl-and-my-windows-11-pc-handles-my-everyday-linux-tasks-now/
Key FactsAuthor replaces Ubuntu dual boot with WSL on Windows 11
Oct 22, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
- The author reports that Windows 11 updates repeatedly broke Ubuntu’s bootloader; a live USB repaired the installation each time.
- WSL, including its engine and Ubuntu files, uses less than 15GB on the Windows 11 host and dynamically expands its Linux disk.
- WSL supports GPU acceleration for the author’s RTX 3080 Ti and enables editing Windows files directly from the WSL Ubuntu environment.
- The author reports setting up WSL and a distribution in well under 30 minutes, with no performance or deal-breaking compatibility problems after years.
the whole experience left a bad taste in my mouth.— Ayush Pande, describing the frustration of Windows 11 updates breaking the Ubuntu bootloader during dual-boot, and the resulting experience
Ubuntu Core Desktop: Canonical revives the system: Canonical is making another attempt with its desktop based on Ubuntu Core. After a long period of silence ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/ubuntu-core-desktop-canonical-belebt-das-system-wieder/
dlvr.it Oct 27
Year of Linux on the Beach confirmed: Don't forget to keep code up to date. Even with a cold beverage in hand
theregister.com/offbeat/2026/10/27/year-of-linux-on-the-beach-confirmed/5305385
My favorite GNOME-based Linux distros - for minimalists who like options - ZDNET: The GNOME desktop has evolved into a desktop environment that can work for all ...
zdnet.com/tech/best-gnome-linux-distros/
Microsoft Defender now supports Linux desktops.
^P
Public preview announced today. All server distros supported on desktops too: RHEL CentOS Ubuntu Debian ... Show more
Microsoft Defender now supports Linux desktops
Microsoft Defender now supports Linux desktops
My favorite Xfce-based Linux distros - because your desktop shouldn't be boring - ZDNET
zdnet.com/tech/top-linux-distros-xfce-desktop/
dlvr.it Oct 16
Ubuntu Stonking Stingray swims into spotlight with pre-release kernel: 26.10 is here, with not-quite-ready kernel 7.3 and speech-to-text recognition
theregister.com/os-platforms/2026/10/16/ubuntu-stonking-stingray-swims-into-spotlight-with-pre-release-kernel/5303580
dlvr.it Oct 15
KDE hits 30, decides it's time to move out of the X11 era: Wayland-only Plasma 6.8 heads for Kubuntu 'Tenacious T-Rex' early next year
theregister.com/software/2026/10/15/kde-hits-30-decides-its-time-to-move-out-of-the-x11-era/5303293
Fedora KDE made Linux simple in ways Ubuntu couldn't, even though everyone said to start there
xda-developers.com/fedora-kde-made-linux-simple-ubuntu-couldnt/
Ubuntu 26.10 debuts Myna, a local AI voice agent named after a talking bird.
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Stonking Stingray out now, non-LTS 9 months support ... Show more
Ubuntu 26.10 debuts Myna, a local AI voice agent named after a talking bird
Ubuntu 26.10 debuts Myna, a local AI voice agent named after a talking bird
Ubuntu 26.10: New version of the Linux distro is available - | What's new: Ubuntu 26.10 is now available for download. The update brings several new features ...
winfuture.de/news,161984.html
Ubuntu 26.10: These are the most important new features for the desktop: Canonical has released Ubuntu 26.10, codenamed Stonking Stingray. As this is a regular ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/ubuntu-26-10-das-sind-die-wichtigsten-neuerungen-fuer-den-desktop/
My top 5 Linux server distros for your home network - and they're all free - ZDNET
zdnet.com/tech/best-linux-server-distributions-home-network/
KDE Plasma is getting its own "safe mode," and it'll start appearing sometime in Q4
xda-developers.com/kde-plasma-is-getting-its-own-safe-mode-q4/
I gave this $699 Mini PC the same task as my System76 Thelio - here's how it fared - ZDNET
zdnet.com/tech/geekom-a7-mini-handles-local-ai/
Ubuntu stopped being the lightweight Linux distro, and Linux Mint filled the gap it left behind
xda-developers.com/linux-mint-is-the-best-ubuntu-replacement/
Ubuntu: Kernel updates weekly, AI finds more vulnerabilities: Canonical is switching kernel updates for Ubuntu to a weekly schedule starting September 28th ...
pcgameshardware.de/Linux-Software-26761/News/Ubuntu-Kernel-Updates-woechentlich-KI-Sicherheitsluecken-1555106/
Linux Mint replaced Ubuntu as the best first distro, and Ubuntu's own choices explain why
xda-developers.com/linux-mint-replaced-ubuntu-best-first-distro/
dlvr.it Sep 30
Canonical begins pushing Resolute Raccoon: Users on Ubuntu 24.04 will begin to get nagged to update to 26.04.1. Here's how to proceed
theregister.com/os-platforms/2026/09/30/canonical-begins-pushing-resolute-raccoon/5300225
Qualcomm announces Linux support for Snapdragon X2: In the future, Qualcomm processors will also support Linux operating systems, initially Debian ...
heise.de/news/Qualcomm-kuendigt-Linux-Support-fuer-Snapdragon-X2-an-11463854.html
UJ study uses Ubuntu to shape culturally sensitive care for children: Study highlights Ubuntu philosophy as foundation for nurse-family collaboration
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Developers: Windows? No thanks: A survey of software developers shows: macOS is the most used operating system. Ubuntu is clearly in the lead among Linux users.
heise.de/news/Entwickler-nutzen-Macs-11462286.html
I used lightweight Linux to revive a Windows PC that Microsoft gave up on, and it's not Ubuntu
xda-developers.com/lightweight-linux-to-revive-a-windows-pc-that-is-not-ubuntu/
Meta Muse runs agents on AMD EPYC Turin hosts with two cores and 8GB of memory — AI agent can pass terminal commands to Ubuntu host system
tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/meta-muse-runs-agents-on-amd-epyc-turin-hosts-with-two-cores-and-8gb-of-memory-ai-agent-can-pass-terminal-commands-to-ubuntu-host-system
Paid articlePaywallI switched Ubuntu's desktop to Cinnamon for speed, but the real upgrade was how I work
xda-developers.com/switched-ubuntus-desktop-cinnamon-speed-real-upgrade-how-work/
Ubuntu on WSL finally replaced my Linux partition, and my Windows 11 PC no longer needs dual-boot
xda-developers.com/ubuntu-on-wsl-finally-replaced-my-linux-partition-and-my-windows-11-pc-no-longer-needs-dual-boot/
Key FactsWSL Replaces the Author’s Linux Partition on Windows 11
Sep 25, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
- A major Windows 11 update overwrote GRUB, disabling the Linux installation; the author needed a live USB for repairs.
- A separate 1TB SSD for Ubuntu would have cost well over $150, while the author already had a 2TB primary drive.
- WSL lets the author switch between Windows 11 and Ubuntu without restarting the PC for each individual application.
- According to the author, WSL2 also supports CUDA-accelerated tasks with an RTX 3080 Ti, including LLM training and CAD applications.
Maintaining dual-boot environments on the same SSD is really annoying.— Ayush Pande, author of the article, describing his frustration with dual-boot configurations on the same SSD.
I ditched dual boot for WSL and VMs, and my PC stopped breaking every time Windows updated
xda-developers.com/ditch-dual-boot-for-wsl-vm/
Ubuntu is growing faster on Windows than on Linux, and it could soon become its biggest user base
xda-developers.com/ubuntu-is-growing-faster-on-windows-than-on-linux-and-it-could-soon-become-its-biggest-user-base/
5 free Linux distros I wish had premium versions - and why I'd pay for them - ZDNET
zdnet.com/tech/linux-distros-premium-version-wish-list/
How ‘ubuntu’ mindset is bringing UTSA back to Traylor’s roots: The Roadrunners' guiding philosophy "ubuntu" has created a close-knit group that reminds coach ...
expressnews.com/sports/colleges/utsa/article/ubuntu-mindset-bringing-utsa-back-22446158.php
VideoCardz Sep 24
Snapdragon X2 gets Linux developer preview, Ubuntu certification expected in 2027
videocardz.com/newz/snapdragon-x2-gets-linux-developer-preview-ubuntu-certification-expected-in-2027
sabcnews.com Sep 24
Key FactsRamaphosa condemns gender-based violence after Ekurhuleni deaths
Sep 24, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: dailymaverick.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: dailymaverick.co.za
- The Oudtshoorn celebration highlighted living heritage and the strengthening of ties binding South Africans.
- Ramaphosa called violence against women a national shame after nine women were found dead in Ekurhuleni.
- He said he would address the nation in coming days on government GBV measures and the investigation into the women’s deaths.
- He said freedom is experienced unequally in South Africa across wealth, safety, basic services and opportunities.
The abuse, rape and killing of women is not our heritage. There is no culture worthy of the name that diminishes the dignity of women. The women of South Africa have the right to walk the streets of their country at any hour without fear.— President Cyril Ramaphosa; Heritage Day address condemning gender-based violence (in response to violence against women and the Ekurhuleni killings).
Ubuntu completes Rust migration: Ubuntu 26.10 migrates all standard core utilities to Rust. cp, mv, and rm are now included.
heise.de/news/Ubuntu-schliesst-Rust-Umstieg-ab-11456307.html
5 Linux distros worth paying for in 2026 - ZDNET: Sure, virtually all Linux distributions are free. But added features, extended support and other special powers ...
zdnet.com/tech/free-linux-distros-worth-paying-for/
Ubuntu's snap obsession and GNOME pushed me to Fedora, and I'm not going back: Ubuntu may have been king of the hill for a long time, but I've finally made the ...
xda-developers.com/ubuntu-snap-obsession-gnome-pushed-me-fedora-not-going-back/
Linux vs. Windows 11: CachyOS wins benchmark with 8 GB: Phoronix compared Windows 11 Pro, CachyOS, and Ubuntu 26.04 on 8 GB of RAM. CachyOS is on average 6 ...
pcgameshardware.de/Linux-Software-26761/News/achyOS-Windows-11-Ubuntu-26-04-Benchmark-8-GiB-Wildcat-Lake-1553644/
Key FactsCachyOS Leads Windows 11 in 8-GiB Benchmark
Sep 14, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: pcgameshardware.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: pcgameshardware.de
- Phoronix tested Windows 11 Pro, CachyOS, and Ubuntu 26.04 LTS with default settings on a Chuwi Unibook with 8 GiB.
- CachyOS delivered roughly 6% higher performance than Windows 11 Pro across the geometric mean of nearly 100 tests.
- Phoronix mainly attributed Windows’ lead over Ubuntu to stronger graphics performance; CachyOS used Linux 7.2, Ubuntu Linux 7.0.
- The measurement covers only one device and reflects Windows 11 before Microsoft’s IFA announcement.
dlvr.it Sep 14
Ubuntu Noble's likely last point release lands, then loses its desktop download: Installer bug crashes extended setups while Stonking Stingray circles ahead of ...
theregister.com/os-platforms/2026/09/14/ubuntu-nobles-likely-last-point-release-lands-then-loses-its-desktop-download/5296292
Ubuntu on Windows is about to become more popular than Ubuntu itself: But it's not as far-fetched as it may sound.
xda-developers.com/ubuntu-windows-more-popular-ubuntu-itself/
Canonical unveils official Ubuntu 26.10 Stonking Stingray wallpapers: Beyond the desktop artwork, Canonical's release schedule sets the Ubuntu 26 ...
neowin.net/news/canonical-unveils-official-ubuntu-2610-stonking-stingray-wallpapers/
Ubuntu 24.04 to 26.04 upgrade path opens with point release: Ubuntu 24.04 LTS users had to wait until now to upgrade to Ubuntu 26.04 LTS to maintain stability ...
neowin.net/news/ubuntu-2404-to-2604-upgrade-path-opens-with-point-release/
Canonical MicroCloud does what Proxmox won't: run on a Raspberry Pi without workarounds
xda-developers.com/canonical-microcloud-does-what-proxmox-wont-run-on-a-raspberry-pi/
dlvr.it Sep 04
Canonical shuttering some of its legacy chat channels: The Ubuntu Pastebin went in June, IRC gets demoted next
theregister.com/os-platforms/2026/09/04/canonical-shuttering-some-of-its-legacy-chat-channels/5294524
github.com Sep 06
GitHub - humblewolf/quick-explain: Ubuntu System-Wide LLM Text Explanation Tool that can be invoked on your clipboard using a hotkey ...
github.com/humblewolf/quick-explain
github.com Sep 02
Release b10763 · ggml-org/llama.cpp: LLM inference in C/C++. Contribute to ggml-org/llama.cpp development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com/ggml-org/llama.cpp/releases/tag/b10763
Canonical MicroCloud does what Proxmox won't: run on a Raspberry Pi without workarounds
xda-developers.com/canonical-microcloud-does-what-proxmox-wont-run-on-a-raspberry-pi/
Canonical MicroCloud does what Proxmox won't: run on a Raspberry Pi without workarounds
xda-developers.com/canonical-microcloud-does-what-proxmox-wont-run-on-a-raspberry-pi/
OpinionColonialism, xenophobia and SGBV — SA must reclaim ubuntu: Both gender-based and xenophobic violence have a deep-rooted legacy in South Africa’s colonial past ...
dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2026-08-17-colonialism-xenophobia-and-sgbv-sa-must-reclaim-ubuntu/
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Ubuntu on Windows outgrowing native installs? Not according to Canonical's Jon Seager
zdnet.com/article/ubuntu-on-windows-outgrowing-native-installs-not-according-to-canonicals-jon-seager/
dlvr.it Aug 18
Sponsor gives KDE Plasma 6.6 the LTS treatment: Kubuntu 26.04 gets three years of fixes for the desktop, frameworks, and apps
theregister.com/software/2026/08/18/sponsor-gives-kde-plasma-66-the-lts-treatment/5288531
Forgot your Ubuntu password? Here's how to reset it in recovery mode: You can change a known password directly in the system settings or via the terminal ...
fr.de/verbraucher/ubuntu-passwort-vergessen-so-setzen-sie-es-im-recovery-modus-zurueck-zr-94460646.html
Tuxedo OS on Debian: Open Beta with Plasma 6.7.2 Available: Tuxedo Computers GmbH has released the first open beta of Tuxedo OS based on Debian Testing for ...
pcgameshardware.de/Linux-Software-26761/News/Tuxedo-OS-Debian-Open-Beta-Download-1551358/
KDE cancelled its “fake” LTS release a year ago: now, Plasma 6.6 is getting a real three-year one
xda-developers.com/kde-cancelled-its-fake-lts-releases-a-year-ago-now-plasma-66-is-getting-a-real-three-year-one/
I rebuilt my home servers from scratch, and this is the OS setup I wish I'd started with
xda-developers.com/rebuilt-my-home-server-from-scratch-this-is-the-os-wish-started-with/
Key FactsAuthor Hosts LLMs on an Old Ryzen PC with Proxmox
Aug 8, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
- According to the author, the lightweight Proxmox platform runs directly on the old system, providing KVM, a web interface, and native LXC containers without requiring a premium license purchase.
- In an LXC running llama.cpp, he uses the 8GB GTX 1080 and part of the 32GB RAM, with Gemma-4-26B-A4 reaching 14 tokens per second.
- Blinko, Open Notebook, Paperless AI, and Karakeep also run as lightweight services in a Docker virtual machine, where he occasionally tests other LXCs.
- Before using the system for local AI, he passed the GPU through to a Windows 11 virtual machine as a headless remote gaming server and also temporarily ran OPNsense and a Hackintosh virtual machine.
OpenAI Now Has a ChatGPT Desktop App for Linux - CNET: Ubuntu, Debian and Fedora distributions get first dibs.
cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/openai-now-has-a-chatgpt-desktop-app-for-linux/
ChatGPT is now also available for Linux - | but one important feature is missing: OpenAI is launching ChatGPT as an official desktop app for the Linux ...
t3n.de/news/chatgpt-linux-desktop-app-1757914/
The quiet Rust migration reshaping Linux from the inside out — and why it matters for security
xda-developers.com/quiet-rust-migration-linux-security/
Core Ubuntu package to be turned into a Snap; Deb ditched: By converting the package to a Snap, it will make Ubuntu systems slightly more secure thanks to ...
neowin.net/news/core-ubuntu-package-to-be-turned-into-a-snap-deb-ditched/
Ubuntu running club supports CURE Children’s Hospital 🏃🏾♂️❤️
Standing with children in need of lifesaving care.
Ubuntu running club continues to support ... Show more
An AI for Africa would be built on Hunhu/Ubuntu ethics: Western-developed AI rides roughshod over Ubuntu values of connection and community that animate African ...
aeon.co/essays/an-ai-for-africa-would-be-built-on-hunhu-ubuntu-ethics
An AI for Africa would be built on Hunhu/Ubuntu ethics: Western-developed AI rides roughshod over Ubuntu values of connection and community that animate African ...
aeon.co/essays/an-ai-for-africa-would-be-built-on-hunhu-ubuntu-ethics
Performance benchmark shows Windows 11 totally dominates Linux in one absolutely key area
neowin.net/news/performance-benchmark-shows-windows-11-totally-dominates-linux-in-one-absolutely-key-area/
AMD driver causing massive performance loss on all major Linux distros: AMD graphics driver is causing absolutely massive performance loss across all major Linux ...
neowin.net/news/amd-driver-causing-massive-performance-loss-on-all-major-linux-distros/
I rebuilt my home servers from scratch, and this is the OS setup I wish I'd started with
xda-developers.com/rebuilt-my-home-server-from-scratch-this-is-the-os-wish-started-with/
I tried this Linux distro that looks like Windows, is made by a Microsoft engineer, and is based on Ubuntu
xda-developers.com/i-tried-this-linux-distro-that-looks-like-windows-is-made-by-a-microsoft-engineer-and-is-based-on-ubuntu/
Key FactsAnduinOS: Windows-Like Linux Built on Ubuntu Foundation
Jul 17, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
- AnduinOS is an Ubuntu-based Linux distribution providing both long-term support and short-term release options.
- Its desktop environment closely replicates Windows 11’s interface, including the taskbar and start menu, using GNOME extensions.
- Flatpak is favored over Snap for software management, enhancing access to a wide range of Linux applications.
- Users can easily personalize the system through built-in and additional GNOME extensions for a tailored experience.
As Ubuntu embraces AI, Debian discusses banning all AI-generated code: Linux distros are defining the line in the sand.
xda-developers.com/as-ubuntu-embraces-ai-debian-discusses-banning-all-ai-generated-code/
I tested a premium Linux laptop that's as light as it is powerful - here's why I love it
zdnet.com/article/kubuntu-focus-air-gen-1-review/
Ubuntu kernel update slows down AMD GPUs by a factor of 42 in ROCm: The Ubuntu kernel team warns users of Ubuntu 26.04 LTS and 24.04 LTS about kernel 7.0.0-28 ...
pcgameshardware.de/Linux-Software-26761/News/Ubuntu-Kernel-AMD-GPU-Performance-Regression-Faktor-42-1548871/
Fedora can't beat Ubuntu at this one thing, but it wins everywhere else: Fedora has no real answer for users who need a stable LTS base for multiple years
xda-developers.com/fedora-cant-beat-ubuntu-at-this-one-thing-but-it-wins-everywhere-else/
Fedora quietly turned into a serious gaming distro while everyone argued about Ubuntu
xda-developers.com/fedora-quietly-turned-into-a-serious-gaming-distro/
Ubuntu on Android isn't a gimmick — it's how I manage my homelab from anywhere: The "just in case" laptop just got replaced.
xda-developers.com/ubuntu-on-android-isnt-a-gimmick-its-how-i-manage-my-homelab-from-anywhere/
Fedora Xfce or Xubuntu: Which is the best Linux desktop?: Xfce is a Linux desktop environment that is great at giving old machines new life ...
zdnet.com/article/fedora-xfce-or-xubuntu-which-is-the-best-linux-desktop/
Ubuntu: Root vulnerability in snapd endangers countless Linux systems - | Golem.de
golem.de/news/ubuntu-root-luecke-in-snapd-gefaehrdet-unzaehlige-linux-systeme-2607-211151.html
Ubuntu: Enterprise Store distributes Snaps without direct internet access: Canonical introduces an Enterprise Store: This is a proxy for the local distribution ...
heise.de/news/Ubuntu-Enterprise-Store-verteilt-Snaps-ohne-direkten-Internetzugang-11373918.html
How I configure DNS on Ubuntu Linux distros via the command line - it's easier than you think
zdnet.com/article/how-to-set-dns-servers-on-ubuntu-based-linux-distros/
I'm a serial Linux distro hopper - these 7 signs mean it's time to switch: If you're looking to try a different Linux distribution, it's time you do the 'distro ...
zdnet.com/article/the-reasons-that-make-you-want-to-distro-hop/
I'm a Windows user who installed Linux for the first time - here's how the experience changed me
zdnet.com/article/windows-user-installed-linux-for-the-first-time/
