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Just weeks after Intel announced the termination of its Clear Linux OS, another specialized Linux distribution is reaching the end of its journey. Kaisen Linux, a system known for its wide range of diagnostic and recovery tools for IT professionals, is being discontinued by its creator, Kevin Chevreuil. In a heartfelt message to the community,… Read More »Kaisen Linux Discontinued: Developer Ends Project After 5 Years
Red Hat has officially announced the upcoming release of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 (RHEL 10), marking a significant milestone in enterprise open-source computing. This major version ushers in a new era of performance, security, and scalability—tailored to meet the evolving needs of modern IT infrastructure, from traditional data centers to hybrid and edge computing… Read More »Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10: A Bold New Chapter in Enterprise Computing
Ubuntu 25.04, codenamed “Plucky Puffin,” was officially released on April 17, 2025. This interim release brings a host of updates across the core system and its official flavors, catering to both general users and developers. Ubuntu 25.04: Plucky Puffin Key Features Official Ubuntu Flavors In addition to the main Ubuntu release, several official flavors have… Read More »Ubuntu 25.04 released
Ubuntu 24.10, codenamed “Oracular Oriole,” has been released, bringing a variety of significant updates and features. This version is powered by the Linux 6.11 kernel, providing improved hardware support and performance. Canonical has shifted to a more aggressive kernel selection policy, ensuring that users have access to the latest features at the time of release.… Read More »Ubuntu 24.10 codenamed Oracular Oriole, released
Linux Mint 22 “Wilma” is a new milestone for the popular Linux distribution, bringing several noteworthy improvements and features designed to enhance user experience and system performance. This article will delve into the major updates and changes that come with this release, covering everything from system enhancements to application updates. System Enhancements One of the… Read More »Linux Mint 22 Released
Ubuntu, the widely acclaimed Linux distribution, announced its 23.10 (Mantic Minotaur) release on October 12, 2023. With a support period of nearly nine months, the end of life for Ubuntu 23.10 is approaching on July 11, 2024. This marks the end of official support and updates for this version. End of Support for Ubuntu 23.10… Read More »Ubuntu 23.10 (Mantic Minotaur) Nears End of Life: Upgrade to Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
Introduction Linux, an open-source operating system, has seen a significant rise in popularity since its inception in the early 1990s. Initially created by Linus Torvalds as a hobby project, Linux has evolved into a robust and versatile platform that powers a vast array of devices, from personal computers and smartphones to servers and supercomputers. This… Read More »The Rise of Linux: A Comprehensive Exploration
The Linux open-source operating system has reached a significant milestone. When it comes to desktop operating systems, the majority of humanity opts for plug & play solutions like the ever-present Windows versions or macOS, which do not require deeper expertise from users to handle the most common tasks. However, alongside these, Linux has long been… Read More »Linux popularity: Linux has never been as popular as it is now
The developers of WINE, the software that enables the running of programs originally designed for Windows on Linux and *nix-based systems, announced the release of a new major version this week. The WINE 9.0 marks a significant leap in the tool’s history, opening up new possibilities for running Windows programs on entirely new hardware by… Read More »Two Major Developments Coming to the New WINE 9.0 for Linux
The second update in the MX “Libretto” series, version 23.2, brings enhanced themes, new tools, and PipeWire 1.0. This should suffice as a basic overview, but let’s delve a bit deeper into the topic. The beloved MX Linux has released another incremental update. Those who already have it installed will receive the updates automatically, requiring… Read More »Another Update Arrives for MX Linux