Ruby 3.4 is out today as yet another annual major feature release for this programming language known for its major updates on Christmas Day...

The December 23, 2024 release of DietPi v9.9 introduces several enhancements, new images for additional devices, and a range of bug fixes. This update improves support for single-board computers from Orange Pi and FriendlyELEC, enhances software tools, and addresses critical issues reported by the community.

Discover the biggest Linux updates, top FOSS breakthroughs, and community-driven innovations shaping the open-source landscape in 2024.

The CachyOS Linux distribution has really been on fire this year delivering impressive new features and performance optimizations for this Arch Linux derived OS...

Mixxx 2.5 has been released as a nice Christmas gift for those who want to use one of the best open-source, free, and cross-platform virtual DJ software for performing live mixes.

While so many of us take a break from writing this irresponsible person is running chatbots to saturate the Web with chaff, or with fake 'articles' that say "Linux" in the title

FreshRSS 1.25 self-hosted RSS feed aggregator, now requiring PHP 8.1+, brings advanced regex searches, new article policies, UI updates, and more.

4MLinux developer Zbigniew Konojacki announced today the release and general availability of 4MLinux 47.0 as the latest stable version of this mini Linux distribution featuring the lightweight JWM window manager.

Parabolic is a Qt and GTK-based utility which is a frontend for yt-dlp, a feature-rich audio/video downloader.

Mixxx, the free and open-source DJ software, released new major 2.5.0 version today!

The expectations are high for the Linux ecosystem in 2025. What do you think?

Let's find out which is better for running apps or games on Linux: wine and its wrappers or virtual machine's compatibility?

Agility and scalability are paramount for us Linux security admins, and traditional software deployment methods often fall short in these critical areas. Container technology is a game-changing innovation that has revolutionized how software is deployed, managed, and scaled.

It’s a Christmas miracle! The Moxie, that support robot thing for kids we talked about two weeks ago, seems to be getting a new lease on life.

If you're still using Windows 10, you know the end is nigh. If you want to keep your machine running smoothly and feeling familiar, check out these Linux distros.

The Valkey fork and Elasticsearch's return to open source got a lot of attention, but the open source world was full of news in 2024. Check out the highlights.

I've used and covered Linux for nearly 30 years. Here's my top pick for my favorite open-source distro in 2024.

AMD has squeezed in one more open-source Vulkan driver update for the year to benefit Linux gamers and others wanting to use this official AMD Vulkan Linux driver option.

The SignalSDR Pro is a Raspberry Pi-sized SDR that brings a credit-card-sized twist to software-defined radios (SDRs). It is a compact, streamlined device suitable for tasks ranging “from signal processing and spectrum analysis to communication systems and beyond.”

Now that 2024 is coming to an end, I feel it was a promising year for Linux and open source, with exciting updates, and interesting developments to look out for in 2025.