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He/Him/Dad. Antifascist. Writes 'Distro of the Week.' Retired. @fcstpauli / @LFC /@hammarbyfotboll / #Bfcdublin fan. #ForzaStPauli #YNWA #Bajen #DublinsFinest

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This week's Distro of the Week is Noid Linux, an Algerian distro based on Void. Among other things, it's the perfect entry point into Void Linux family of distros, because it gives the user a polished Linux experience. distrooftheweek.com/2026/10/…
Noid Linux KDE Plasma

Noid Linux KDE Plasma

Algerian distro based on Void turns heads with its quickness and dependability By Larry Cafiero Last week, I was in Seattle at SeaGL – the annual Seattle GNU/Linux conference – giving a talk about …

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Coffee? Check. Scone? Check. Ready for day 1 at the Seattle GNU/Linux conference? Absolutely! #SeaGL2026
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Made it! In Seattle for the Seattle GNU/Linux conference, and I'm speaking tomorrow at 11. If you're near the U of Washington, stop by! #SeaGL2026 pretalx.seagl.org/2026/talk/…

Choosing a Distro SeaGL 2026

This is a presentation about how to pick a Linux distribution. For new users, it can be a guide. For intermediate and experienced users, it can be a refresher as to what's out there.

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Ubuntu 26.10 was released to a lukewarm response from the Linux media. While the latest advances may not be profound, the improvements offered provide users with the next step in the natural order of this particular distro. distrooftheweek.com/2026/10/…
Ubuntu 26.10 ‘Stonking Stingray’

Ubuntu 26.10 ‘Stonking Stingray’

While press reception may be lukewarm, Ubuntu’s latest version packs a punch By Larry Cafiero Like April, October is a busy month in the Linux universe, for no other reason than two of the to…

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Bits & Bobs, from Distro of the Week, provides a recap of the week's Linux news. Of note is KDE's birthday, Peppermint OS going Void, and others. Enjoy! distrooftheweek.com/2026/10/…
Bits & Bobs: Happy Birthday, KDE

Bits & Bobs: Happy Birthday, KDE

Compiled by Larry Cafiero Marcus Nestor of 9 to 5 Linux, among other outlets, reported on Wednesday that KDE is celebrating its 30th birthday while also releasing the KDE Plasma 6.8 desktop environ…

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Asmi - pronounced like “us” and “me and is Sanskrit for “I am” or “I exist” - is this week's Linux "Distro of the Week." Based on Debian with the Xfce desktop, it aims to provide a modern Xfce experience with a wealth of distro-specific tools. distrooftheweek.com/2026/10/…
Distro of the Week: Asmi 13.6 Linux

Distro of the Week: Asmi 13.6 Linux

Indian distro based on Debian provides a hefty toolset, setting it apart from others By Larry Cafiero Today’s Distro of the Week comes to us all the way from India, and comes with an interesting st…

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Bits & Bobs, from Distro of the Week, recaps the Linux news from the past week. Enjoy! distrooftheweek.com/2026/10/…

Bits & Bobs: ‘Forky’ artwork sought

Compiled by Larry Cafiero Marcus Nestor at 9 to 5 Linux reported on Thursday that Debian 14 “Forky” artwork proposals are now open for submission, with the final release of Debian 14 operating syst…

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Had an interesting couple of days choosing this week's Distro of the Week, but a German distro based on Debian came through. Along with being a solid Linux distro, VailuxOS helps Windows users convert almost seamlessly. distrooftheweek.com/2026/10/…
Distro of the Week: VailuxOS 1.6.1.4

Distro of the Week: VailuxOS 1.6.1.4

German distro based on Debian opts to make it easy for Windows refugees By Larry Cafiero After a trying day last week while choosing a distro for this week’s column, augmented with an unusually wid…

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Bits & Bobs, from Distro of the Week, presents a recap of Linux news during the week every Saturday. Here's today's briefing. Enjoy! distrooftheweek.com/2026/10/…
Bits & Bobs: Tails 7.14 gets update

Bits & Bobs: Tails 7.14 gets update

Compiled by Larry Cafiero Bobby Borisov at Linuxiac reported on Wednesday that The Amnesic Incognito Live System – otherwise known in the Linuxsphere as Tails – has made several updates focused on …

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'67 in the heat of Lisbon / the fans came in the thousands / to watch the Bhoys become champions. 1967 European Cup final: Celtic v Inter Milan
The Extreme Football Enthusiast (@ExtremeFootbal4) profile pictureThe Extreme Football Enthusiast
@ExtremeFootbal4Sep 30
What football match was this???
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We get mail . . . part deux: A reader suggested to Distro of the Week test-drive a Debian-based Spanish distro, and we obliged. Soplos Linux Tyron, in short, wowed us on several levels. distrooftheweek.com/2026/09/…
Distro of the Week: Soplos Linux Tyron

Distro of the Week: Soplos Linux Tyron

Spanish distro based on Debian excels on many fronts, could be good for new users By Larry Cafiero We get mail, part deux . . . where we take suggestions from our readership, and one reader comment…

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In Bits & Bobs today, we recap the Linux news of the week, including Cosmic upgrade, PeppermintOS happenings, and more. distrooftheweek.com/2026/09/…
Bits & Bobs: Cosmic 1.9 released

Bits & Bobs: Cosmic 1.9 released

Compiled by Larry Cafiero Marcus Nestor at 9 to 5 Linux reported on Thursday that the Cosmic 1.9 desktop has been released, with improvements including upgrades on the Cosmic Viewer, Cosmic OSK, an…

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Distro of the Week visits Brazil, not exactly a hotbed of Linux development, but they hold their own. This week we test-drive Mauna Linux 25.3 MATE, based on Debian and adds to the country's reputation in the Linuxsphere. distrooftheweek.com/2026/09/…
Distro of the Week: Mauna Linux 25.3

Distro of the Week: Mauna Linux 25.3

Debian-based distro from Brazil adds much to its nation’s rep in Linuxsphere By Larry Cafiero When it comes to creating and maintaining Linux distros, Brazil doesn’t jump out as the first place you…

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There's a lot on our proverbial plate for Bits & Bobs today, with Gnome and Debian and seven old-school applications still rocking the Linux world. Enjoy! distrooftheweek.com/2026/09/…
Bits & Bobs: Gnome 51 released

Bits & Bobs: Gnome 51 released

Compiled by Larry Cafiero Michael Larabel at Phoronix reported on Wednesday that Gnome 51 was released, complete with improved frame scheduling among it many improvements. “Gnome 51 debuted today w…

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And yet, here we are . . .
Liam Nissan™ (@theliamnissan) profile pictureLiam Nissan™
@theliamnissanSep 17
This is my monthly apology to actor Liam Neeson and everyone at the Nissan Motor Corporation. I never expected the MAGAs to be this stupid.
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Saturday's Bits & Bobs from Distro of the Week features Linux news from the past week. Enjoy! distrooftheweek.com/2026/09/…
Bits & Bobs: KDE Plasma ready to test

Bits & Bobs: KDE Plasma ready to test

Compiled by Larry Cafiero The KDE Plasma beat goes on . . . Marcus Nestor at 9 to 5 Linux reports on Thursday that the KDE Plasma 6.8 desktop environment is ready for public beta testing, and a sec…

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When Distro of the Week looked at SparkyLinux last year, we liked the Polish distro. Fast-forward a year, and SparkyLinux 8.4 - code-named Seven Sisters, keeping with the distro's constellation motif - made several improvements to be even better. distrooftheweek.com/2026/09/…
Distro of the Week: SparkyLinux 8.4

Distro of the Week: SparkyLinux 8.4

Polish distro based on Debian continues to impress and is still a joy to use By Larry Cafiero When we last left SparkyLinux – back in July of last year reviewing version 7.7 for FOSS Force – the di…

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In a word, yes.
Dr. Hank Desmond (@HankDesmondPhD) profile pictureDr. Hank Desmond@HankDesmondPhDSep 8
When you call President Trump a “rapist” or “pedophile,” you’re not only insulting your president — but also supporters like me. After all, if you think I’m the type of person who would vote for a rapist — you must not think highly of me. Is that the message you want to send?
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We get mail: Distro of the Week heard from a reader suggesting we take this week's entry - Fluff Linux - out for a spin. The American distro based on Arch Linux with the KDE Plasma desktop environment impressed on several levels. distrooftheweek.com/2026/09/…
Distro of the Week: Fluff Linux

Distro of the Week: Fluff Linux

American distro based on Arch and featuring KDE Plasma stands out as a pleasant surprise By Larry Cafiero Today’s Distro of the Week comes from our proverbial mailbag, sort of. From time to time, w…

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Bits & Bobs, Birthday edition: Happy Birthday, Linux. And Happy Birthday, Linux Mint. And other news developments in the Linuxsphere. Enjoy! distrooftheweek.com/2026/08/…
Bits & Bobs: Birthday edition

Bits & Bobs: Birthday edition

Compiled by Larry Cafiero Marcus Nestor of 9 to 5 Linux, among a plethora of other publications, wished Linux a happy 35th birthday on Tuesday. “Today is August 25th, which marks 35 years since Lin…

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