In an ecosystem dominated by giants—the Debian family, the Red Hat family, and the Arch family—it’s rare for a truly independent distribution to rise to prominence. Solus is that exception. Solus is an independent Linux distribution built entirely from scratch. It is not a fork of Ubuntu, Fedora, or anything else. It follows a unique “curated rolling release” model, designed to be a pragmatic and modern desktop OS that “just works” for the average user. It is also famous for being the original creator and flagship home of the Budgie desktop environment, a sleek, modern desktop that has since become…
Author: Theo
Read More
In the Linux world, distributions often force you to make a choice: do you want the rock-solid, unchanging stability of an enterprise system like Debian, or the bleeding-edge “rolling” updates of a distro like Arch? openSUSE is the project that famously answers: “Why not both?” openSUSE is an independent, community-driven, and enterprise-sponsored (by SUSE) distribution project. It is renowned for its exceptional flexibility, robust engineering, and one of the most powerful system configuration tools ever created: YaST. The project offers two distinct, equally powerful flavors: “Leap,” which is as stable as a bedrock, and “Tumbleweed,” which is perpetually on the…
In the world of Linux distributions, most projects try to give you a finished, polished product. They choose your desktop, your default apps, and your update schedule. Arch Linux is not one of them. Arch is a fiercely independent, minimalist, and “bleeding-edge” rolling release distribution. It is not a pre-built house; it is a complete set of high-end, professional tools and raw materials. It provides a simple foundation and then hands you the blueprints (and the world’s best instruction manual), expecting you to build your operating system exactly the way you want it, from the ground up. This “Do-It-Yourself” (DIY)…
In the vast ecosystem of Linux, many distributions are the branches of a tree. They offer different features, looks, and goals. But Debian is not a branch; it is the trunk. Referred to as “The Universal Operating System,” Debian is one of the oldest, largest, and most respected open-source projects in existence. It is more than just a Linux distro; it’s a foundation, a community, and a philosophy. It is the rock-solid base upon which countless other popular distributions, including Ubuntu, Linux Mint, and Zorin OS, are built. But what makes Debian so special, who is it for, and should…
Linus Torvalds has just announced the release of Linux kernel 6.18-rc4, keeping the development cycle for the next major kernel version on its regular Sunday schedule. While today also saw the release of several stable kernel updates, this new release candidate gives us a clear look at what’s coming in the near future. This week’s update is notable for including important fixes for upcoming and current-generation AMD hardware, as well as addressing a performance regression found in the power management code. Torvalds’s announcement (ki bi jo običajno našli na LKML – LINUX KERNEL MAILING LIST) indicates a relatively normal development…
If you are running a Linux system, it’s time to check for updates. Renowned kernel developer Greg Kroah-Hartman has just announced the release of a new batch of stable and long-term support (LTS) kernel updates. The updates, released on November 2, 2025, include Linux 6.17.7, 6.12.57, and 6.6.116. These are “point releases,” meaning they don’t introduce new features. Instead, they are crucial maintenance updates focused exclusively on bug fixes, stability improvements, and security patches. All users running the corresponding kernel series are strongly urged to upgrade as soon as the packages become available in their distribution’s repositories. What’s New in…
It’s a day many in the open-source community have been watching for: Linux has officially surpassed the 3% market share milestone on the OFFICIAL STEAM HARDWARE & SOFTWARE SURVEY. The results for October 2025, released today, place the Linux operating system at 3.05%, a significant jump of +0.41% from the previous month. While Windows continues to dominate at 94.84% (a decrease of -0.75%), this new all-time high for Linux is a testament to the platform’s accelerating growth in the gaming sphere. This isn’t just a random statistical blip; it’s the result of a consistent upward trend driven by one major…
In a significant move that could redefine performance standards for mainstream Linux distributions, Canonical has announced a major new feature for Ubuntu 25.10 “Questing Quokka”: Ubuntu 25.10 architecture variants. This new system, aOctober 30, 2025, by the Ubuntu Foundations team, with community discussion continuing into October 31, allows the distribution to provide specially optimized software packages that leverage modern CPU instructions. For years, Linux distributions have faced a difficult choice: compile software for the lowest common denominator (old CPUs) to ensure compatibility, or compile for modern CPUs and lock out users with older hardware. Ubuntu’s new approach aims to offer…
The open-source community is marking the end of an era today. Mozilla has rolled out the beta version of Firefox 145, and it carries a significant change that has been anticipated for years: the official discontinuation of support for 32-bit Linux (i686) builds. While this move will not affect the vast majority of Linux users, who have been running 64-bit (x86_64) hardware for the better part of two decades, it is a definitive milestone. For those dedicated users still running older hardware, this news signals a necessary shift in their software strategy. The release of Firefox 145 Beta 32-bit Linux…
When you install Debian, you are often greeted with a beautifully minimal, stable, and clean system. It’s the “Universal Operating System,” a blank canvas of immense potential. But for many users, especially professionals, scientists, or educators, this blank canvas is just the first step in a long journey of installing, configuring, and tweaking dozens—or even hundreds—of specific software packages to get a functional work environment. What if you could skip that entire process? What if you could tell Debian, “I’m an astronomer,” or “I’m a doctor,” or “I’m setting up a school computer lab,” and have it install everything you…