Linux will be unstoppable in 2026 - but one open-source legend may not survive

Linux and open source are also on track to become more secure in 2026, as the ecosystem simultaneously hardens the kernel, professionalizes supply-chain defenses, and scales coordinated security ...

Over 1 million Windows users have jumped ship — Zorin OS 18 is booming

Zorin OS 18 passes 2 million downloads in under three months, with most coming from Windows users as Windows 10 support ends ...

I tried the new Linux Mint 22.3 - it's a masterclass in polish and quality-of-life fixes

Mint Zena provides more information than ever on what your hardware's doing.
Linux Journal

Introducing Loss32: A New Lightweight Linux Distro With a Focus on Legacy Hardware

Loss32 is more than just another Linux distribution — it’s a focused attempt to unlock the potential of underpowered ...
Windows Report

Zorin OS 18 Sees Massive Windows Migration Amid Rising Hardware Requirements

Zorin OS 18 downloads surge as Windows users look for Linux alternatives amid Copilot fatigue and rising Windows 11 system ...

Vanilla OS vs. Bazzite: Which immutable Linux distro is right for you?

ZDNET's key takeaways Vanilla OS and Bazzite are both immutable distributions.One is geared for general use and the other for ...
Linux Journal

Linux's Ascendancy: Charting the Open-Source Surge in the Desktop OS Arena

The gaming sector has played a pivotal role in Linux's rising popularity. Valve's Steam Deck, a handheld gaming device running on Linux-based SteamOS, has introduced a new audience to the capabilities ...
Liliputing

loss32 is an operating system that combines Win32 apps with a Linux kernel (and other open source software)

Basically it’s an operating system that uses a Linux kernel, the WINE compatibility layer for Windows applications, and the ...