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March 10, 2026How to run most Windows apps on Linux, and why it won't really help
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
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01:51 Winboat: decent, but not there yet
06:00 Wine: still not reliable enough?
10:31 Why it doesn't matter
14:53 Windows software on Linux is a crutch
16:16 Conclusion
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March 06, 2026Age Laws impact Linux, Graphene's new partner, Plasma drops X11 in August - Linux Weekly News
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:43 Sponsor: SquareSpace
01:59 Californian law forces distros to add age verification
06:58 Motorola announces GrapheneOS partnership
08:22 Plasma will drop X11 in August this year
09:58 Mesa ponders their AI or NO AI policy
12:13 Firefox shows its UI redesign
13:47 LibreOffice takes shots as Microsoft and OnlyOffice
15:33 Google opens Android up to stores, reduces commissions
19:03 EA hires to bring their anti cheat to Linux
20:17 Playstation stops porting their games to PC
22:24 Sponsor: Tuxedo Computers
Links:
Californian law forces distros to add age verification
https://natlawreview.com/article/california-introduces-new-age-verification-requirements-software-applications
https://9to5linux.com/ubuntu-fedora-linux-mint-eye-age-verification-amid-california-law-backlash
https://blog.system76.com/post/system76-on-age-verification
Motorola announces GrapheneOS partnership
https://motorolanews.com/motorola-three-new-b2b-solutions-at-mwc-2026/
Plasma will drop X11 in August this year
https://community.kde.org/index.php?title=Plasma%2FWayland_Known_Significant_Issues&diff=106180&oldid=106129
Mesa ponders their AI or NO AI policy
https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/mesa/mesa/-/merge_requests/40109/diffs?commit_id=0c1a286f2aea094f6a4709b160632ee1403db596
Firefox shows its UI redesign
https://www.soeren-hentzschel.at/firefox/exklusiv-so-sieht-das-neue-nova-design-von-firefox-aus/?ref=omgubuntu.co.uk
LibreOffice takes shots as Microsoft and OnlyOffice
https://blog.documentfoundation.org/blog/2026/02/27/odf-is-just-the-first-of-lo-advantages/
Xournal++ gets a tablet mode for its UI
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/03/xournalpp-tablet-mode-ui
Google opens Android up to stores, reduces commissions
https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2026/03/a-new-era-for-choice-and-openness.html
https://www.theverge.com/news/889595/tim-sweeney-signed-away-his-right-to-criticize-google-until-2032
EA hires to bring their anti cheat to Linux
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/03/ea-javelin-anticheat-job-listing-mentions-future-support-for-linux-and-proton/
Playstation stops porting their games to PC
https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/kiss-goodbye-to-ghost-of-yotei-on-pc-sony-is-u-turning-on-its-lets-put-our-games-on-pc-strategy-and-bunkering-back-down-with-console-exclusives-says-bloomberg/
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February 28, 2026Nvidia & Intel focus on Linux, KDE Connect redesign, standard for digital apps - Linux Weekly News
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:30 Sponsor: Proton Pass
01:40 Nvidia & Intel hire Linux devs
04:25 KDE Connect plans full redesign
07:03 New open standard aims to unify digital services
09:25 Ubuntu adds password feedback for sudo
11:08 Firefox 148 out with AI killswitch
14:06 LibreOffice Online resumes efforts
16:10 ARM & Linaro create CoreCollective for ARM
18:02 SystemD removes support for SysV Init
20:06 Microsoft improves compatibility between DX and Vulkan
21:30 Sponsor: Tuxedo Computers
Links:
Nvidia &Intel hire Linux devs
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/nvidia-hiring-linux-driver-engineers-to-help-with-vulkan-proton-and-more/
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Intel-Linux-Jobs-February-2026
KDE Connect plans full redesign
https://tintotint.eu/programming/kde-connect/
New open standard aims to unify digital services
https://goodtech.info/openburo-standard-europeen-orchestration-alternative-microsoft-365-dinum-linagora/
https://open-buro.eu/#news
Ubuntu adds password feedback for sudo
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/02/ubuntu-26-04-sudo-password-asterisks
Firefox 148 out with AI killswitch
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/02/firefox-148-released-ai-kill-switch
LibreOffice Online resumes efforts
https://linuxiac.com/libreoffice-online-project-reopened-with-new-community-focus/
https://en.ubunlog.com/LibreOffice-Online-Resurrection-Conflict-Collabora-Document-Foundation/
ARM & Linaro create CoreCollective for ARM
https://www.phoronix.com/news/CoreCollective
SystemD removes support for SysV Init
https://github.com/systemd/systemd/releases/tag/v260-rc1
Microsoft improves compatibility between DX and Vulkan
https://www.phoronix.com/news/DX-Shader-Compiler-Better-VLK
#linuxdistro #linuxdesktop #technews
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February 26, 2026Ranking Linux desktop environments for 2026 !
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:38 Cosmic
02:48 Pantheon
04:30 KDE Plasma
06:26 Cinnamon
08:29 Budgie
10:34 XFCE
12.36 MATE
14:21 GNOME
17:07 Deepin
18:46 Unity
20:10 LXQt
21:21 Conclusion
23:54 Sponsor: Tuxedo Computers
#linuxdesktop #linuxdistro #tierlist
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February 21, 2026GNOME 50 and GNOME OS progress, KDE debunks systemD FUD - Linux weekly News
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:32 Sponsor: Proton VPN
01:44 GNOME 50 got a massive beta
04:10 GNOME OS nearing stable release
07:19 Plasma 6.6 released
10:17 KDE debunks FUD around systemD
13:06 Budgie 11 gearing up for first preview
14:48 EU takes aim at infinite scrolling
17:45 EU parliament blocks AI features
19:52 AsteroidOS brings Linux to your smartwatch
21:57 Project aims to bring NetBSD utilities to Linux
23:41 Sponsor: Tuxedo Computers
Links:
GNOME 50 got a massive beta
https://9to5linux.com/gnome-50-desktop-environment-enters-public-beta-testing-with-more-new-features
GNOME OS nearing stable release
https://blogs.gnome.org/adrianvovk/2026/02/18/gnome-os-hackfest-fosdem-2026/
Plasma 6.6 released
https://kde.org/announcements/plasma/6/6.6.0/
KDE debunks FUD around systemD
https://www.reddit.com/r/kde/comments/1r68jmi/a_quick_antifud_faq_to_debunk_the_kde_is_forcing/
Budgie 11 gearing up for first preview
https://buddiesofbudgie.org/blog/chirp-5
EU takes aim at infinite scrolling
https://www.politico.eu/article/tiktok-meta-facebook-instagram-brussels-kill-infinite-scrolling/
EU parliament blocks AI features
https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-parliament-blocks-ai-features-over-cyber-privacy-fears/
AsteroidOS brings Linux to your smartwatch
https://itsfoss.com/news/asteroidos-2-release/
Project aims to bring NetBSD utilities to Linux
https://linuxiac.com/netbase-brings-netbsd-userland-utilities-to-linux/
#linuxdesktop #linuxdistro #technews
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February 17, 2026KDE Plasma 6.6 : still the best Linux desktop environment, in my opinion
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:29 Sponsor: Proton Mail
01:33 Plasma Login Manager
03:13 Desktop: Look & Feel
06:48 Under The Hood
08:36 Window Manager & Wayland
10:25 Widgets & other desktop changes
14:15 System Monitor
15:21 Spectacle
16:17 Discover
17:28 Settings
20:23 Sponsor: Tuxedo Computers
#linuxdesktop #linuxdistro #kdeplasma
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February 13, 2026New kernel boosts Linux performance, Mint makes big changes, Discord Backlash - Linux Weekly News
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:44 Sponsor: SquareSpace
02:00 Mint thinks about making fewer releases
05:26 Discord facing backlash over privacy and ID checks
09:07 Linux kernel 6.19 released
11:37 Machine Learning proposed as a kernel recommendations tool
13:52 Ubuntu drops their repo management GUI
15:45 KDE Linux makes big progress with a beta
18:45 Experimental Wayland protocol for multi windows app
20:54 Steam Deck sold out in North America and Asia
22:56 New system proposed to fight AI slop contributions
Links:
Mint thinks about making fewer releases
https://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=4991
Discord facing backlash over privacy and ID checks
https://www.techradar.com/computing/social-media/discord-tries-to-share-clarity-on-disastrous-age-verification-plans-amid-mass-cancellations-but-safe-to-say-its-not-helping-its-getting-thoroughly-community-noted
Linux kernel 6.19 released
https://linuxiac.com/linux-kernel-6-19-released/
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/02/linux-6-19-kernel-features-amd-performance
Machine Learning proposed as a kernel recommendations tool
https://lore.kernel.org/lkml/[email protected]/
Ubuntu drops their repo management GUI
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/02/ubuntu-26-04-drops-software-and-updates-gui
KDE Linux makes big progress with a beta
https://pointieststick.com/2026/02/06/busy-months-in-kde-linux/
Experimental Wayland protocol for multi windows app
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Wayland-Experimental-Zones
Steam Deck sold out in North America and Asia
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/steam-deck-completely-out-of-stock-in-the-us-canada-and-asia/
New system proposed to fight AI slop contributions
https://github.com/mitchellh/vouch?ref=itsfoss.com
#linuxdesktop #linuxdistro #technews
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February 07, 2026Is Vibe coding hurting open source_ Big Cosmic desktop roadmap - Linux Weekly News
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:32 Sponsor: SquareSpace
01:48 Vibe coding is killing open source?
06:09 System76 details a big Cosmic Roadmap
09:34 Steam machine and Frame delayed
11:54 More EU moves away from big tech
14:39 SUSE proposes to better structure the openSUSE project
16:36 Linux From Scratch drops System V Init
18:58 Sudo maintainer calls for financial sponsors
20:14 Sponsor: Tuxedo Computers
21:09 Support the Channel
Links:
Vibe coding is killing open source?
https://www.404media.co/vibe-coding-is-killing-open-source-software-researchers-argue/
System76 details a big Cosmic Roadmap
https://blog.system76.com/post/cosmic-epoch-2-and-3-roadmap
Steam machine and Frame delayed
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/steam-machine-steam-frame-faq-ram-and-storage-crisis-to-blame-for-no-pricing-or-dates/
More EU moves away from big tech
https://www.euractiv.com/news/commission-trials-european-open-source-communications-software/
https://www.techradar.com/pro/another-european-government-agency-is-preparing-to-ditch-microsoft-if-needed
SUSE proposes to better structure the openSUSE project
https://linuxiac.com/suse-vp-jeff-mahoney-publishes-draft-governance-proposal-for-opensuse/
Linux From Scratch drops System V Init
https://linuxiac.com/linux-from-scratch-drops-system-v-init-calls-decision-regrettable/
GIMP wants GPU acceleration
https://www.phoronix.com/news/GIMP-Post-3.2-Features
Sudo maintainer calls for financial sponsors
https://www.millert.dev/
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January 31, 2026France moves to open source, modular Linux handheld PC, Linux gaming progress - Linux Weekly News
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:34 Sponsor: Tuxedo Computers
01:27 France moves to Open Source
03:24 Modular handheld Linux PC raises €500K
05:49 Open Gaming Collective shares resource for Linux gaming
08:10 Contingency plan for the Linux kernel
10:17 XFCE develops Wayland compositor
12:25 SonicDE wants to keep KDE X11 alive
15:00 Cosmic shows their blurred transparent look
16:28 Bottles adds Analysis tool to make EXEs run better
18:37 GeForce Now has a Linux app
20:32 Vortex Mod manager comes to Linux after all
22:30 Mesa update to reduce game stuttering
Links:
France moves to Open Source
https://www.euronews.com/next/2026/01/27/france-to-ditch-us-platforms-microsoft-teams-zoom-for-sovereign-platform-amid-security-con
Modular handheld Linux PC raises €500K
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mecha-systems/mecha-comet-modular-linux-handheld-computer/description
Open Gaming Collective shares resource for Linux gaming
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/open-gaming-collective-ogc-formed-to-push-linux-gaming-even-further/
Contingency plan for the Linux kernel
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-Kernel-Continuity-Doc
XFCE develops Wayland compositor
https://alexxcons.github.io/blogpost_15.html
SonicDE wants to keep KDE X11 alive
https://www.phoronix.com/news/SonicDE-Improving-KDE-X11-Code
Cosmic shows their blurred transparent look
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/01/cosmic-desktop-frosted-glass-effect
Valve sued in the UK for dominant position
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/uk-lawsuit-against-valve-given-the-go-ahead-steam-owner-facing-up-to-656-million-in-damages/
Bottles adds Analysis tool to make EXEs run better
https://usebottles.com/blog/2026-01-25-bottles-61-with-eagle.md
GeForce Now has a Linux app
https://www.techradar.com/gaming/pc-gaming/nvidia-just-gave-gamers-another-reason-to-switch-to-linux-a-shiny-new-geforce-now-app
Vortex Mod manager comes to Linux after all
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/nexus-mods-say-they-are-committed-to-supporting-vortex-on-steamos-linux/
Mesa update to reduce game stuttering
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Mesa-Merges-Present-Timing
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January 24, 2026Budgie & GNOME drop X11, Wikipedia signs deal with AI companies - Linux weekly News
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:37 Sponsor: ProtonVPN
01:32 New phone brings Android, Linux & Windows together
05:26 Photoshop can now install and run with Wine
07:50 A lot of Cosmic updates
11:16 New Plasma Login manager requires SystemD
13:10 Ubuntu works on making NVidia faster on GNOME
14:52 Snap malware rises up again
17:13 Parental controls work completes for GNOME
18:46 LLVM compiler sets AI policy
21:26 Desktop portals updated
23:20 Sponsor: Tuedo Computers
#linuxdesktop #linuxdistro #technews
Links:
New phone brings Android, Linux & Windows together
https://nexphone.com/
Photoshop can now install and run with Wine
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/01/adobe-creative-cloud-linux-wine-patches
A lot of Cosmic updates
https://linuxiac.com/cosmic-desktop-adds-rounded-corners-and-window-shadows/
https://blog.system76.com/post/cosmic-epoch-1-updates
https://linuxiac.com/cosmic-desktop-1-0-3-brings-file-manager-improvements/
New Plasma Login manager requires SystemD
https://linuxiac.com/kde-plasma-login-manager-wont-support-systemd-free-linux-or-bsd-systems/
Ubuntu works on making NVidia faster on GNOME
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Ubuntu-26.04-Faster-NVIDIA
Snap malware rises up again
https://blog.popey.com/2026/01/malware-purveyors-taking-over-published-snap-email-domains/
Parental controls work completes for GNOME
https://blogs.gnome.org/ignapk/2026/01/20/digital-wellbeing-contract-conclusion/
LLVM compiler sets AI policy
https://www.phoronix.com/news/LLVM-Human-In-The-Loop
Desktop portals updated
https://github.com/flatpak/xdg-desktop-portal/releases/tag/1.21.0
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