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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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January 20, 2026This solid 14'' AMD laptop is perfect for Linux! Tuxedo InfinityBook Pro 14 Gen 10 review
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:24 Chassis & design
03:37 Ports
05:20 Specs
06:32 Display
07:32 Performance & battery life
09:44 Keyboard and Touchpad
11:23 Speakers and Mic
12:32 Configs and Prices
14:37 Conclusion
#linuxlaptop #linuxdesktop #linuxdistro
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January 17, 2026Budgie & GNOME drop X11, Wikipedia signs deal with AI companies - Linux weekly News
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:36 Sponsor: SquareSpace
01:52 Budgie 10.10 released, Budgie 11 based on Qt
04:43 GNOME 50 alpha drops X11
07:26 KDE 6.6 beta released
09:36 New GNOME based desktop being researched
11:49 Wikipedia signs deals with AI companies
13:20 Mint 22.3 released
15:08 Orion Browser gets first alpha
16:56 Firefox 147 brings a lot of good stuff
19:12 Nexus mods Linux app discontinued
21:25 Even more AMD performance boosts
23:39 Wine 11 released
25:44 Sponsor: Tuxedo Computers
#linuxdesktop #linuxdistro #linux
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January 13, 2026Linux Mint 22.3: making the terminal even more optional!
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:25 Sponsor: Proton Mail
01:30 New Menu
03:38 File Manager changes
05:06 Keyboard layouts
06:53 System Information tool
09:33 System Administration tool
10:39 Other Desktop Changes
15:18 App changes
#linux #linuxdesktop #linuxmint
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January 10, 2026Torvalds on AI in the kernel, EU prepares for FOSS, Goodbye Middle click to paste? Linux Weekly News
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:37 Sponsor: SquareSpace
01:53 Torvalds chimes in on AI code in the Linux kernel
05:09 EU consultation on making FOSS a priority
07:21 GNOME & Firefox propose disabling middle click to paste
09:33 Google locks down Android development even more
11:21 loss32 wants to make a full Windows DE for Linux
14:04 AMD drivers get big performance boost
16:02 Rockchip's repo closed after FFMPEg's DMCS takedown
17:48 Fedora moves to the new Plasma Login manager
19:35 Linux reaches another high in gaming marketshare
21:25 Geforce Now gets a Linux client
Links:
Torvalds chimes in on AI code in the Linux kernel
https://lore.kernel.org/lkml/CAHk-=wg0sdh_OF8zgFD-f6o9yFRK=tDOXhB1JAxfs11W9bX--Q@mail.gmail.com/
EU consultation on making FOSS a priority
https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/16213-European-Open-Digital-Ecosystems_en
GNOME & Firefox propose disabling middle click to paste
https://www.phoronix.com/news/GNOME-Firefox-MiddleClick-Paste
Google locks down Android development even more
https://www.androidauthority.com/aosp-source-code-schedule-3630018/
loss32 wants to make a full Windows DE for Linux
https://loss32.org/
AMD drivers get big performance boost
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Mesa-26.0-RADV-RT-RDNA2-Faster
https://www.phoronix.com/news/RADV-More-RT-Performance-2026
Rockchip's repo closed after FFMPEg's DMCS takedown
https://linuxiac.com/github-takes-down-rockchip-mpp-repository-after-ffmpeg-copyright-claim/
Fedora moves to the new Plasma Login manager
https://pagure.io/fesco/issue/3523
Linux reaches another high in gaming marketshare
https://store.steampowered.com/hwsurvey/Steam-Hardware-Software-Survey-Welcome-to-Steam
Geforce Now gets a Linux client
https://linuxiac.com/nvidia-geforce-now-gains-native-linux-support/
#linuxdesktop #linuxdistro #linux
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December 27, 2025New X11 server, New portable package manager, no more Steam Deck LCD - Linux Weekly News
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:51 Sponsor: Proton Mail
01:40 Brand new X11 server in the works
04:36 New packaging solution for portable apps
08:10 Steam Deck LCD is discontinued
10:11 Linux Foundation publishes annual report
12:58 elementary OS 8.1 released
15:57 Older AMD GPUs get 30% performance boost
17:41 CachyOS looks at the server now
20:09 Italy fines Apple for their privacy framework
23:24 Sponsor: Tuxedo Computers
Links:
Brand new X11 server in the works
https://git.dec05eba.com/phoenix/tree/README.md
https://linuxiac.com/phoenix-emerges-as-a-modern-x-server-written-from-scratch-in-zig/
New packaging solution for portable apps
https://itsfoss.com/pkgforge/
Steam Deck LCD is discontinued
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/valve-discontinuing-the-last-steam-deck-lcd-model/
Linux Foundation publishes annual report
https://linuxiac.com/the-linux-foundation-spent-8-4-million-on-the-linux-kernel-project-in-2025/
elementary OS 8.1 released
https://blog.elementary.io/os-8-1-available-now/
Older AMD GPUs get 30% performance boost
https://www.phoronix.com/review/linux-619-amdgpu-radeon/5
CachyOS looks at the server now
https://cachyos.org/blog/2025-christmas-new-year/
Italy fines Apple for their privacy framework
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/italy-fines-apple-116-million-over-app-store-tracking-privacy-practices/
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December 23, 2025elementary OS 8.1 is amazing, but still not for everyone
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:33 Sponsor: TuxCare
02:03 Wayland by default
07:46 AppCenter
11:55 Visual Updates
13:47 New Apps & updates
18:47 Settings
21:22 Accessibility
22:54 Parting Thoughts
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How many episodes does The Linux Experiment have?

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