Software Updates
The Rust-based, GPU-accelerated spiritual successor to Atom has exited beta
Version 1.0.0 brings a better Markdown experience and more LLM access.
Ubuntu
What's happening with Ubuntu and AI (and why it's a problem)
The details are unclear, but you can expect AI features to be arriving in Ubuntu in the coming year.
Linux Laptops
You're getting 10 ports on this new Linux laptop from System76
One of them is a sort of surprising OCuLink port, in case you have an external GPU lying around.
curl
curl is facing a new AI problem
Bug reports written by LLMs are coming in big waves, and they can't just be dismissed as slop anymore.
Linux Laptops
A rare Linux-first touchscreen laptop has arrived
The Framework 13 Pro goes where few Linux notebooks go: touchscreen displays. Its firmware can also be updated through LVFS, and it starts at 16GB of RAM.
DietPi
DietPi adds support for a new monitoring app and a new board
The April update also removes an old RSS reader.
KDE
Power users will love these new KDE app features
KDE Gear 26.04 brings keyboard shortcuts galore to the file browser.
Software Updates
An anti-AI fork of KeePassXC just appeared
While KeePassXC has officially started accepting LLM code contributions, the developers of KeePassChi have forked an earlier version and hope to keep it clean.
News
Kernel 7.0 makes Linux an even better choice for old laptops
Swap memory optimizations make it easier to put off upgrading your RAM, meaning Linux kernel 7.0 comes just in time for the computer parts price apocalypse.
News
What's new in Ubuntu 26.04 LTS 'Resolute Raccoon', available now
GNOME has new controls, and X11 sessions are fully a thing of the past.
News
What's new in Wine 11.6, out now
This release is one for those who yearn for Android-on-Linux, and those who use VBScript on older Windows programs. MPEG-1 video support was also improved.