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France is making the biggest government tech switch in history, moving 2.5 million civil servants from Windows to Linux by 2027. The country already proved it works with 100,000 police computers running on their own Linux system for nearly 20 years.
After three months of using Linux as his main operating system, a veteran tech editor hasn't looked back. The transition proved surprisingly smooth, with only two brief returns to Windows needed.
France just announced it's switching all government computers from Microsoft Windows to Linux, joining a growing European movement toward tech independence. It's part of a broader plan to reduce reliance on American and Chinese technology.
An AI-powered security tool just caught a critical bug that sat hidden in Linux code for 15 years, proving machines can spot vulnerabilities even expert humans miss. The discovery is making software safer for millions while showing how AI and human expertise can work together to protect us all.
Eight major Linux gaming projects are joining forces to make gaming smoother for everyone. The Open Gaming Collective will share fixes and improvements instead of working separately.
Nine major Linux gaming projects just joined forces to stop duplicating work and start sharing solutions. When one team wins, everyone wins.
A Valve engineer just solved a frustrating bug that prevented old Apple iMacs from running modern Linux graphics drivers, breathing new life into machines nearly a decade old. The fix means better gaming and performance for owners who refused to give up on their trusty computers.
A Finnish company just launched a smartphone that blocks tracking at the system level while still running your favorite Android apps. The Jolla Phone promises real privacy without sacrificing functionality.
Open-source developers just scored a major victory for digital freedom. After one CEO's testimony, Colorado lawmakers rewrote their age-gating law to protect Linux users' privacy.
A journalist rescued a perfectly functional 2017 ThinkPad from obsolescence by installing Linux Mint instead of buying a new computer. Her experiment could help save hundreds of millions of working laptops from becoming electronic waste.
Sixteen AI agents worked together without human guidance to create a 100,000-line compiler that can build a bootable Linux kernel. The project shows both the promise and clear limits of AI coding tools.
A creator just open-sourced a graphics card that brings beautiful electroluminescent displays back to life. The design could help hobbyists and makers finally use these captivating glowing screens in their own projects.
A developer just proved the doubters wrong by successfully running Mac OS X on a Nintendo Wii after a Redditor said it was impossible. Bryan Keller spent years learning new skills and writing custom code to make the seemingly impossible project work.
Chinese tech giant Huawei has teamed up with OpenAI, Google, and other American companies to set global standards for AI development. The rare collaboration bridges geopolitical divides in the race to build safer, more accessible artificial intelligence.
Mozilla just released Thunderbolt, a free open-source AI platform that lets companies control their own artificial intelligence tools. Organizations can now deploy AI without handing over their data to big tech companies.
The legendary Commodore brand just released a flip phone that blocks social media and web browsers at the system level while still letting you use maps, messaging, and music apps. It's designed for people who want to stay connected without the doomscroll.
After flooding developers with fake bug reports for years, AI models finally got good at finding real security vulnerabilities in early 2026. The breakthrough could help protect the software running everything from your phone to medical devices.
The original developers behind ZSNES, a beloved 1990s Super Nintendo emulator, have returned after nearly two decades with a completely new project. Super ZSNES gives classic games modern graphics and audio upgrades while preserving the nostalgia of retro gaming. #
A new privacy-focused tablet lets you swap out batteries and storage yourself, built to stay useful for up to a decade instead of ending up in a landfill. Physical switches for cameras and connectivity give users complete control over their privacy.
Anthropic just launched Claude Science, an AI platform that helps scientists discover new drugs faster and cheaper. The company is also using it to develop treatments for rare diseases that big pharma often ignores.
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