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Security researcher Andy Nguyen has shared a method for running Linux on certain PlayStation 5 units, along with setup instructions available on GitHub.
Linus Torvalds has announced the release of Linux kernel 7.
France's interministerial digital directorate, DINUM, has ordered government ministries to assess their reliance on outside EU technology and create exit strate
A patch proposed by Linux kernel developer Ingo Molnar aims to remove support for 80486-generation processors from the Linux kernel during the 7.
Kali Linux 2026.
Opera GX, the gaming-oriented browser from Opera, is now available for Linux users.
GNOME 50, also known as Tokyo, has been released with a significant update: the complete removal of the X11 session.
Google has announced that Chrome for ARM64 Linux will be available in the second quarter of 2026, sometime between April and June.
The Linux terminal can feel intimidating, especially for users who do not want to memorize commands such as cp, mkdir, or lsblk.
January 2026 delivered a surprisingly busy slate of Linux updates, with multiple well-known distros releasing major versions, ISO refreshes, or foundational cha
Linux Mint 22.
The next iteration of Linux Mint is going to make some interesting changes to the user experience, including a redesigned Start Menu for Cinnamon.
Linux Mint Debian Edition 7 has been released.
The first beta of Linux Mint Debian Edition 7 has been released.
