I've spent 30 years with Microsoft but Linux and Pop! OS might have converted me Linux has saved me from the grubby claws of Windows hell, but it comes with a catch. #Microsoft #years #spent #Linux #Pop #Windows_hell
'For many such issues the simplest mitigation is to stop calling the buggyfunction. Killswitch provides that': Experts propose Linux kernel "killswitch" following worrying recent security issues A maintainer wants a first-aid kit for the Linux kernel and a proposal is currently being reviewed. #Linux_kernel #Linux #simplest_mitigation #stop_calling #Experts_propose #propose_Linux #buggyfunction
A killswitch has been pitched for the Linux kernel that could shut down vulnerable functions while users wait for patches Is the 'nuclear option' sometimes the best one? #Linux_kernel #Linux #nuclear #nuclear_option #vulnerable_functions #users_wait
Maybe it really is the year of Linux, as Framework claims more people are buying Ubuntu versions of its new laptop than Windows options It's also "selling far above our forecast" in general. #Linux #Framework #Framework_claims #buying_Ubuntu #Ubuntu_versions #Windows_options
I found out the hard way that Linux is not a dad-friendly gaming OS, and maybe neither is the PC PC gaming still has accessbility issues, and Linux gaming doubly so. #gaming #Linux #Linux_gaming #accessbility_issues #dad-friendly_gaming #gaming_doubly
France has ditched Windows 11 for Linux on 2.5 million government PCs — here's why Microsoft should worry that millions more could follow by the end of 2026 Is 2027 set to be the year of Linux? There are signs that this might actually be the case, for sure. #France #Windows #Microsoft #Linux #ditched_Windows #government_PCs #million_government
A Valve developer has just made it easier to run games on Linux with 8 GB cards thanks to a simple fix You just need to be on an Arch-based distro, for now. #Valve #Linux #Arch-based_distro #Valve_developer #run_games #simple_fix
28 years after the final Intel 486 desktop CPUs rolled off assembly lines, Linux is finally dropping support for it Rest now, i486. You did good. #Intel #Linux #final_Intel #desktop_CPUs #assembly_lines
43% of you have, or will be switching to gaming on Linux this year, but more surprising than that over a quarter of you actually don't mind Windows Aww bless, Windows is really not that bad after all is it? But Linux is fun. #Windows #year #Linux #Aww #Windows_Aww #Aww_bless #mind_Windows
One penguin that isn't suitable for kids? Linux will now carry out age verification checks Recent systemd updates store user birth dates for age verification, causing debate across Linux distros over legal compliance and privacy concerns. #age_verification #kids #Linux #checks_Recent #Recent_systemd #penguin #suitable
Linux kernel maintainer says AI has suddenly become useful for devs: 'We can't ignore this stuff. It's coming up, and it's getting better' Though that's primarily for security reports and code reviews at the moment. #stuff #Linux_kernel #Linux #devs #kernel_maintainer #kernel #maintainer
I'm a Linux bore now, so I used my new powers to resurrect a ten year-old laptop forgotten by Windows It was all going so well... #Linux #Linux_bore #ten_year-old #year-old_laptop #laptop_forgotten
The Best Linux Laptops (I Install Linux on Every Laptop I Test) (2026) Whether you want a beast of a machine with dedicated graphics or a light, easy-to-upgrade PC, we have the perfect rig for you. #Linux #Test #Install_Linux #Linux_Laptops #dedicated_graphics #perfect_rig
This Linux tool was the last thing I needed to wave goodbye to Windows Not to brag but my range is high AND dynamic. #Windows #Linux #dynamic #Linux_tool #wave_goodbye
Nvidia getting more serious about gaming on Linux and Arm: hiring engineer to work on 'native-speed x86-64 gaming on Linux/ARM64 platforms' Along with a few more job roles with similar remits. #Linux #hiring_engineer #similar_remits #job_roles #Arm #native-speed
Kubuntu Focus Zr Gen 1 Review: A Powerhouse Linux Laptop Need the power of a Linux desktop in a laptop? Kubuntu Focus’ latest laptop is perfect for developers, video editors, and anyone who needs serious computing power. #Gen #Linux_desktop #Review #Linux #Powerhouse_Linux #Kubuntu_Focus #Linux_Laptop
'We have a new major number purely because I'm easily confused and not good with big numbers' says Linus Torvalds about Linux 7.0 Totally relatable, carry on. #Linus_Torvalds #Linux #Totally_relatable #Totally #major_number #number_purely
We might finally be getting Linux 7.0 at last Linux 6.19 is out which can only mean one thing – Torvalds confirms Linux 7.0 is coming next. #Torvalds_confirms #confirms_Linux #Linux #Torvalds #thing
