The annual assertion by open-source developers that the year of the Linux desktop is here may finally be more than a mere catchphrase. According to the web traffic analysis website StatCounter, Linux ...

Do you want to run a full Linux desktop installation on your Chromebook without giving up ChromeOS? This alteration will give you access to both complete operating systems running simultaneously so ...

Some software developers and companies are considering whether the open source movement is at a crossroads and needs to change direction. Open-source software (OSS), which originated in the 1960s with ...

In 2025, open-source technology will navigate growing challenges, from security and sustainability to funding. New AI projects may offer solutions, but uncertainty remains. However, the open-source ...

Linux client users of Atlas VPN may be at risk of data leaks, at least temporarily. Experts confirmed an Atlas VPN zero-day flaw impacting the Linux client that can reveal the user's IP address by ...

Firefox is the default browser on many Linux distros, including Ubuntu and Fedora Workstation. While it already includes strong privacy protections like Enhanced Tracking Protection (ETP), several ...

Canonical released Ubuntu 24.04 “Noble Numbat” on April 25. Noble Numbat marks Ubuntu's tenth LTS (Long Term Support) release and contains several security and performance improvements. Ubuntu 23.10 ...

I've had a love/hate relationship with productivity apps for years. Programs that claimed to help me master time tracking, project organization, or task management worked for me for a while — until ...

Collaboration between Linux computer and software firm System76 and HP is pushing for greater commercial adoption of open-source software and hardware optimized for Linux. System76 and HP on Thursday ...

Linux SSH servers, in particular, stand out to cyberattackers. Their ability to provide remote command-line access positions them as essential conduits for controlling and managing server operations.

Open-source security experts say the recent GitHub Remote Code Execution (RCE) flaw, CVE-2026-3854, may be patched, but it exposes a much bigger problem: implicit trust in the software supply chain.

Open-source software and Linux are no longer fringe technologies in 2026. After decades of steady adoption, they now sit at the core of enterprise computing, cloud infrastructure, and the ...