The Linux Foundation has been a major driving force in the Linux and open source space. Beyond their work on the Linux kernel and hosting critical projects like Kubernetes, they run one of the most comprehensive technology training and certification programs around.
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Most new Linux distributions tend to follow a familiar formula: take a well-known base, add a desktop environment, sprinkle in some theming, and call it a day. Sometimes it works; sometimes the distro disappears in six months. What you don’t often see,
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The development for Ubuntu 26.04 codenamed ‘Resolute Raccoon’ has already begun. It is a long-term support (LTS) release and a particularly important one as we venture more into the Wayland-only era of Linux. Let’s have a look at the release schedule of
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The GNOME app ecosystem is on fire these days. Whatever your needs, there’s probably an app for that. Or two. Or three (no kidding)! Two of the sleekest apps for monitoring your system (aptly called, “system monitors”, of course) are Mission Center,
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Pebble, the e-paper smartwatch that first launched on Kickstarter in 2012, gained a cult-like following for its innovative approach to wearable tech. Sadly, Fitbit acquired and shut it down in 2016, taking with it the intellectual property (IP) of the brand. The
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In a previous column, I argued that self-hosting is resistance in an age where ownership is increasingly illusory. There is increasing evidence that self-hosting is becoming popular among a certain kind of user, say the typical readership of ItsFoss. There is a
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A growing number of Linux desktop environments (DEs) are moving towards Wayland, the modern display protocol designed to replace the aging X11 window system. X11 has been the foundation of Linux graphical interfaces for over three decades now, but it carries significant
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If you spend a lot of time on a computer, then fonts matter more than you think. A good one reduces eye strain and makes reading the contents of the screen easier. The right one can drastically improve your entire desktop experience.
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As Linux users, most of us prefer open-source software. But if you’ve been using Linux for a while, you know this truth too: in daily workflows, you may have to rely on proprietary software. And sometimes, you use software that feels like
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Happy Thanksgiving 🦃 I’m incredibly thankful for this community. To our Plus members who support us financially, and to our free members who amplify our work by sharing it with the world — you all mean a lot to us. Your belief
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