📰Linus T tells The Reg how Linux solo act became a global jam session
Ts'o, Hohndel and the man himself spill beans on how checks in the mail and GPL made it all possible If you know anything about Linux's history, you'll remember it all started with Linus Torvalds posting to the Minix Usenet group on August 25, 1991, that he was working on "a (free) operating system (just a hobby, won't be big and professional like gnu) for 386(486) AT clones.
🔗 Source: https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2026/02/18/linus_torvalds_and_friends/
#linux#gnu
📰Not a Firefox Fork! Kagi's Orion Browser Arrives on Linux as a Public Beta
The Flatpak-only build brings basic browsing but extensions and Kagi Sync aren't ready yet.
🔗 Source: https://feed.itsfoss.com/link/24361/17300329/orion-browser-linux-beta-release
#flatpak#firefox#linux
#javascript#linux#macos#ocr#pot#pot_app#recognize#tauri#translate#translation#tts#windows
Pot is a cross-platform translation tool that lets you quickly translate text by selecting it and using a shortcut, typing text to translate, or using OCR to translate text from screenshots. It supports many translation engines like OpenAI, Google, DeepL, and more, plus offline options. You can also add plugins to extend its features and use it on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Pot offers an API for integration with other software and works well even on Wayland systems. This makes translating easier, faster, and more flexible, helping you understand and work with multiple languages efficiently.
https://github.com/pot-app/pot-desktop
📰 The Integrated ROCm Story For Ubuntu 26.04 Still Playing Out
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS is just three weeks out for release with many great features in tow from the GNOME 50 desktop to the very leading-edge Linux 7.0 kernel and many other package updates. One feature that many had been looking forward to is Canonical's plans to ship AMD ROCm directly in the Ubuntu archive for a much cleaner experience for those wanting to make use of AMD's open-source GPU compute stack.
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Ubuntu-26.04-ROCm-State
#linux#amd#opensource#ubuntu#kernel#gnome
📰 AerynOS Gets New Branding and Updated Desktop Stacks
AerynOS 2026.05 arrives with refreshed branding, GNOME 50.1, KDE Plasma 6.6.4, COSMIC 1.0.11, and Linux kernel 7.0.2.
🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/aerynos-gets-new-branding-and-updated-desktop-stacks/
#gnome#kde#kernel#linux#plasma
📰 AerynOS March 2026 Update Brings GNOME 50, KDE 6.6.3, and Linux 6.18
AerynOS March alpha ISO brings GNOME 50, KDE Plasma 6.6.3, Linux kernel 6.18, and tooling improvements across moss and boulder.
🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/aerynos-march-2026-update-brings-gnome-50-kde-6-6-3-and-linux-6-18/
#kde#linux#kernel#plasma#gnome
📰 Slackware-Based PorteuX 2.6 Released with Linux 6.19, TLP Support, and More
PorteuX 2.6 Linux distribution is now available for download with Linux kernel 6.19, GNOME 49.4, KDE Plasma 6.5.5, Cinnamon 6.6, and more. Here’s what else is new!
🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/slackware-based-porteux-2-6-released-with-linux-6-19-tlp-support-and-more
#linux#gnome#kde#plasma#kernel
📰 Linux 7.0 Release, Age Verification Laws, Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 & Other April Happenings
A lot happened in the Linux and open-source world during the month of April. Ubuntu 26.04 LTS and Fedora 44 shipped, a lot of news around age attestation/verification laws, the Linux 7.0 kernel was released, Linux 7.1 is bringing many exciting changes as well as removing of old hardware drivers, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition CPU was released, we began testing the Intel Arc Pro B70 "BMG-G31", and much more software and hardware content that...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/April-2026-Highlights
#fedora#intel#kernel#linux#opensource#ubuntu
#qml#dotfiles#hyprland#linux#material_design#quickshell#rice#ricing#unixporn#wayland
This Hyprland dotfiles setup gives you a modern, easy-to-use Linux desktop with features like a live app overview, AI integration (Gemini and Ollama), and automatic, beautiful color themes that match your wallpaper. Installation is simple with a one-line command, and the default keybinds are familiar if you’ve used Windows or GNOME. The system uses Quickshell for widgets (not Waybar), shows every command during setup for transparency, and offers a friendly Discord community for help. You benefit from a polished, customizable environment that’s both visually appealing and practical, with support for new users and advanced customization options.
https://github.com/end-4/dots-hyprland