The FOSS Force Almost Open Tech News Quiz (3/7/25)
A new botnet with up to 86,000 nodes launching massive DDOS attacks has recently been discovered by Nokia’s Deepfield Emergency Response Team. The botnet is believed to be composed of what kind of devices?
Switching From Windows to Linux: A Step-by-Step Migration Guide
Looking to switch from Windows to Linux? Want to ensure a seamless migration? Well, here’s a detailed guide to help you avoid unnecessary hiccups and ensure your Linux transition is as smooth as possible.
Huawei Matebook E Go Laptops To Be Better Supported With Linux 6.15
For those that happen to have a Huawei Matebook E Go 2-in-1 laptop or have been considering these ARM laptops, the upcoming Linux 6.15 kernel will be better supporting these devices thanks to a new driver set to be merged.
Dash to Panel maintainer quits after donations drive becomes dash to disaster
Tin rattling earns rebuke from GNOME extension's original developer as well as dozens of everyday users. The maintainer of one of the most popular extensions to customize the GNOME desktop is stepping down and seeking someone to take over development after a fundraising effort backfired.
Debian 12.10 Rolls Out with Security and Stability Improvements
Debian 12 "Bookworm" receives its tenth refresh (12.10), featuring 66 bug fixes and 43 security updates. Here's more on that!
As Epic Games continue ignoring Linux / Steam Deck for Fortnite they're putting it on Windows Arm
Ignoring one smaller market while gleefully supporting another, Epic Games have announced they're getting Fortnite along with Epic Online Services Anti-Cheat on Windows Arm.
6 Best Free and Open Source PHP Microframeworks
This article examines the best PHP microframeworks. Micro means the framework is small, with little or no tools and libraries. Microframeworks are designed with extensibility in mind.
Comet GL-RM1 Enables Remote Control with 2K Video Resolution
Comet (GL-RM1) is a hardware-based remote KVM solution for remote computer access and control. Its open-source design enables hardware-level interaction, making it useful for remote work, IT maintenance, and server management. It allows full control over offline computers, including BIOS access, troubleshooting, and boot failure recovery.
Linux 6.14-rc7 To Support A Few More Gaming Controllers
Ahead of the Linux 6.14-rc7 kernel release later today, a set of input subsystem updates were merged overnight that add in support for a few more gaming controllers.
11 Best Free and Open Source Graphical Email Clients
We’ve surveyed all of the graphical email clients that run under Linux and make our picks.
Debian 12.10 “Bookworm” Released with 66 Bug Fixes and 43 Security Updates
Today, the Debian Project announced the release and general availability of Debian 12.10 as the ninth ISO update to the latest Debian GNU/Linux 12 “Bookworm” operating system series.
Best Free and Open Source Alternatives to Apple Zoom
On a Mac, the Zoom settings for accessibility makes everything on the screen larger or enlarges just the area where the pointer is located. Zoom is part of macOS and is proprietary software. We recommend the best free and open source alternatives.
Git 2.49 Released With Faster Packing, Rust Foreign Language Interface
Git 2.49 is out today as the latest feature update for this widely-used distributed version control system.
Paid XR Desktop For GNOME "Breezy Desktop" In Open Beta With Multi-Display Support
The much anticipated GNOME 48 is releasing this coming week as a big step forward for this popular Linux desktop environment. In addition there are a lot of other interesting projects continuing in tandem around GNOME. This Week in GNOME is out with its latest issue to highlight some of these most recent GNOME-related changes...
PipeWire 1.4.1 Brings Bug Fixes and Stability Improvements
PipeWire 1.4.1 is a bugfix update that improves MIDI support on older kernels, fixes audio crashes, and enhances Bluetooth stability.
SUSE doubles down on AI and Multi-Linux Support to prove it's still in the game
What has more than a decade of support ahead of it cannot be dead. Veteran Linux wrangler SUSE confirmed its place aboard the AI train at its Orlando SUSECON25 shindig, where announcements were plentiful regarding the tech industry's latest obsession.
How To Replace Text In Multiple Files Using A Bash Script In Linux
In this guide, we will learn how to replace text across multiple files efficiently using a Bash script in Linux.
digiKam 8.6 Released with Many Face Management Updates and Improvements
Today, the digiKam team announced the release and general availability of digiKam 8.6, a new maintenance update for this open-source, free, and cross-platform professional photo management software.
8 Best Free and Open Source Linux Anti-Spam Tools
There are a number of techniques that help fight the tide of spam. These include whitelisting, spam buckets, Bayesian filtering, fuzzy logic techniques, and attachment scanning. We pick our favorite open source solutions to counter spam.
Free95 0.2 Alpha Released As Open-Source Windows Compatible OS
While ReactOS is widely known as the open-source operating system working on maintaining software and driver compatibility with Microsoft Windows, there's another new one in the field and it's Free95. The Free95 project is working to become an open-source, Windows-compatible operating system. Version 0.2 Alpha of Free95 was released today for testing.