📰 Ubuntu 26.04 is polished, but Fedora 44 asked less from me out of the box
After installing both distros on the same hardware, Fedora’s cleaner defaults and smoother app experience made a stronger first impression.
🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/ubuntu-2604-polished-fedora-44-less-out-box/
#fedora#ubuntu
📰 7 Features I Like in Ptyxis (The New Default Ubuntu Terminal)
After using it for a while, I understood why Ubntu and Fedora opted for Ptyxis as their new default terminal.
🔗 Source: https://feed.itsfoss.com/link/24361/17328480/ptyxis-terminal-features
#fedora#ubuntu
📰 CachyOS Linux Performance Leading Over Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, Fedora Workstation 44
It's not too entirely surprising given the aggressive stance that the CachyOS Linux distribution has taken on out-of-the-box performance, but for those curious, it continues largely leading over the newly-released Ubuntu 26.04 LTS and Fedora Workstation 44 distributions for the leading performance on modern hardware.
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/review/cachyos-ubuntu-2604-fedora-44
#fedora#linux#ubuntu
📰 Fedora is becoming the default Linux recommendation, and Ubuntu did this to itself
Ubuntu used to be the easiest recommendation for a new Linux user, but recent bad decisions have caused things to shift in favor of Fedora.
🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/fedora-becoming-default-linux-recommendation-ubuntu-fault/
#fedora#linux#ubuntu
📰 Ubuntu, Fedora, Linux Mint Eye Age Verification Amid California Law Backlash
California's upcoming Digital Age Assurance Act law requires OSes to let users input their birth date during the setup to follow child privacy rules.
🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/ubuntu-fedora-linux-mint-eye-age-verification-amid-california-law-backlash
#ubuntu#fedora#linux
📰4 derivatives of popular Linux distros that are better than the originals
There will always be a dedicated group of people that think the original is better than the spin-off, and that's true with Linux distros as well. The big names like Ubuntu, Fedora, Arch, and others have played a massive role in the creation of other distros, and as a beginner, you wouldn't be blamed for thinking that using one of the originals should be better because of their ubiquity.
🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/derivatives-of-popular-linux-distros-that-are-better-than-the-originals/
#fedora#arch#ubuntu#linux
📰 Fedora AI Desktop Initiative Blocked After Council Vote Reversal
Fedora’s AI Developer Desktop proposal is now blocked after two Council members reversed their initial approvals.
🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/fedora-ai-desktop-initiative-blocked-after-council-vote-reversal/
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📰 Fedora 44 Releasing Next Week
After being deemed not ready for debuting this week as an early release target, Fedora stakeholders have decided that Fedora 44 will be ready to officially debut next Tuesday...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Fedora-44-Next-Week
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📰 Fedora 44 Release Delayed as Final Blocker Bugs Remain Open
Fedora 44 missed its April 14 release target after final blocker bugs forced a delay, pushing the expected launch to at least April 21.
🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/fedora-44-release-delayed-as-final-blocker-bugs-remain-open/
#fedora
📰 Fedora 45 Aims For IPv6-Mostly Support Out-Of-The-Box
One of the early features for Fedora 45 that was approved this week is enabling IPv6-mostly support within NetworkManager for a more modern out-of-the-box network experience...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Fedora-45-IPv6-Mostly
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📰Mesa 26.0 Will Make It In Time For The Fedora 44 Release
With the recent Fedora 44 beta release, Mesa 25.3 graphics drivers were in use rather than the newest Mesa 26.0 series. The good news is that there is now approval for getting Mesa 26.0 drivers to land in time for next month's official Fedora 44 release...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Mesa-26.0-For-Fedora-44
#fedora
📰 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
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