Linus Torvalds released the eighth release candidate (RC8) for the upcoming Linux Kernel version 6.19 on 1 February 2026. This release is the final RC in the 6.19 testing cycle. In the Linux 6.19-rc8 ...

After years of testing, this distro caused the least disruption.

You’ve probably heard — we’re currently experiencing very high RAM prices due mostly to increased demand from AI data centers ...

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Linus plans to live forever. But just in case he doesn't, there's now a succession plan (though no actual successor).

"Shall we give forensics a little work?" Singularity is a powerful Linux Kernel Module (LKM) rootkit designed for modern 6.x kernels. It provides comprehensive stealth capabilities through advanced ...

Linux is set for a big year in 2026. There will be a few distributions that will surprise people. These six distros will be on everyone's list by year's end. It seems I went to bed, and it was just ...

NVIDIA already added Steam Deck support for GeForce NOW and they're now expanding it with a dedicated Native Linux app for desktops. Truly beginning to show how far things have come for Linux gaming ...