Which Linux distributions will rise above the competition in 2026 to dethrone the old guard? These are my picks.

Linux and open source are also on track to become more secure in 2026, as the ecosystem simultaneously hardens the kernel, ...

Although most Linux distros can be secured, some stand out by delivering advanced privacy and security features out of the box. These distros employ a range of apps and services to ensure you and your ...

Rocky Linux—one of at least two new distributions created to fill the void left when CentOS Linux was discontinued by parent corporation Red Hat—announced general availability of Rocky Linux 8.4 today ...

The Tor Project is merging operations with Tails, a portable Linux-based operating system focused on preserving user privacy and anonymity. The merger comes against a backdrop of ongoing digital ...

What is a Linux distro? A desktop operating system comprises different parts, be it Windows, Linux, or macOS. You need the core of the OS, known as a kernel (in this case, the Linux kernel), and the ...

There are approximately 600 actively maintained flavors of Linux available. Making the right choice for what you need on your PC is a daunting task. Heading to DistroWatch and randomly picking out a ...

Kumander Linux is a refreshing blend of Debian 11.3 running the Xfce desktop redesigned with the look and feel of Windows 7. Numerous popular Linux distros already brand themselves as Windows-centric ...

Working at the intersection of Apple’s newest hardware and Linux kernel development, for the benefit of a free distribution, was never going to be easy. But it’s been an especially hard couple of ...