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These Linux distros still run on 32-bit hardware in 2026
Plus, what to expect when you install it.
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New In Linux
What's happening at New In Linux
I'm keeping you in the loop on my thinking and direction.
KDE
KDE just got a big investment
Does the nearly $1.5 million investment mean we're getting KDE Linux sooner? Only time will tell, but it's clear people want to get away from Microsoft.
RISC-V
This tiny PC runs Ubuntu 26.04 LTS on open source RISC-V
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS only supports RISC-V devices that meet RVA23 standards, and this one does.
Software Updates
FreshRSS just got a big upgrade
The open source and self-hostable news aggregator has better notification and article filtering controls, and feed icons can be directly fetched.
Linux Apps
Try a new Linux app: 3 more worth installing
This weekend we're zooming in on maps and multiplexers.
Security
[Updated] Another huge Linux vulnerability is here. This is how you can protect yourself
"Dirty Frag" was leaked before distribution maintainers could issue a patch, so it's out there for whoever to abuse right now.
News
Redox OS ports more software, makes it web-searchable
The nascent independent operating system written in Rust is also getting easier to boot on real hardware.
KDE
You can try KDE's new password manager now
KeepSecret, a replacement for KWalletManager, has been flying under the radar recently. You can install a lightweight early release now from KDE, though.
COSMIC
COSMIC desktop environment is coming along nicely with 1.0.12
Picking a wallpaper and dragging-and-dropping files are getting a little easier.
Distro Release
AlmaLinux 10.2 beta is here, this is what's new
"Lavender Lion" is coming with the ability to run 32-bit software in a x86_64 userspace.
Linux Kernel
Copy Fail: A simple guide to staying safe on your Linux desktop
You can confirm that you're secure with a simple check of your system info.