How everyone else ranks Linux distros doesn't have to be how you rank them.

Eighteen new GNU releases in the last month (as of June 30, 2026): apl-2.0: GNU APL is a free interpreter for the programming language APL. It is an implementation of the ISO stan ...

Kali Linux 2026.2, the second release of the year, is now available for download, featuring 9 new tools and numerous Kali ...

Plenty of proof that a Linux distro can be polished, stable, and easy to use.

In a weirdly surprising move, Facebook is restricting posts related to Linux content on its platform and flagging them against its Community Guidelines, including popular site DistroWatch. In an odd ...

Linux gaming has undergone a remarkable evolution, becoming a legitimate choice for gamers seeking alternatives to traditional platforms. A key factor in this progress is Valve’s Proton compatibility ...

Following Mac and Windows versions, Google Chrome will soon support ARM64 Linux devices. Google released a version of its browser for Apple Silicon in 2020, while support for ARM-powered Windows ...

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Can Linux finally hold its own as a gaming platform? Reluctant Anarchist takes a closer look at how the open source operating system has transformed into a legitimate contender for gamers, breaking ...

The United Kingdom's Fyde Innovations has a new release this week. What is FydeOS? Well, many people want to find out, judging by DistroWatch figures. To be clear, it is not a brand-new distro: ...

Android’s Linux Terminal app can now run graphical Linux apps in the latest Canary build, a major step forward for the feature. A new “Display” button launches a graphical environment, letting users ...