4 reasons every software enthusiast should try a Linux VM (even if you don't always use it)
https://www.xda-developers.com/why-every-software-enthusiast-should-try-a-linux-vm/
https://www.xda-developers.com/why-every-software-enthusiast-should-try-a-linux-vm/
XDA
4 reasons every software enthusiast should try a Linux VM (even if you don't always use it)
Here's why you should consider at least testing Linux out if you're into software.
System Cleaner BleachBit Gets First βMajor Updateβ Since 2023
β> https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/05/system-cleaner-bleachbit-gets-major-update
β> https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/05/system-cleaner-bleachbit-gets-major-update
Redox OS Seeing More Software Porting, Many Internal Improvements - Phoronix
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Redox-OS-April-2025
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Redox-OS-April-2025
Phoronix
Redox OS Seeing More Software Porting, Many Internal Improvements
The open-source, Rust-based Redox OS operating system has published their April 2025 status report to outline interesting changes made over the past several weeks to this innovative project.
21-Way Intel Core / AMD Ryzen Linux Laptop Comparison On Ubuntu 25.04 Review - Phoronix
https://www.phoronix.com/review/ubuntu-linux-2504-laptops/14
https://www.phoronix.com/review/ubuntu-linux-2504-laptops/14
Phoronix
21-Way Intel Core / AMD Ryzen Linux Laptop Comparison On Ubuntu 25.04
Separate from the graphics result file is this result page for 198 CPU benchmarks to complement the three dozen graphics tests.
I've tested every Linux music player, and this one is my new favorite - here's why | ZDNET
https://www.zdnet.com/article/ive-tested-every-linux-music-player-and-this-one-is-my-new-favorite-heres-why/
https://www.zdnet.com/article/ive-tested-every-linux-music-player-and-this-one-is-my-new-favorite-heres-why/
ZDNET
I've tested every Linux music player, and this one is my new favorite - here's why
Don't sleep on Tauon. It has all the features you need without bloat.
Clonezilla Live 3.2.1-28 Is Out Based on Ubuntu 25.04 and Linux Kernel 6.14 - 9to5Linux
https://9to5linux.com/clonezilla-live-3-2-1-28-is-out-based-on-ubuntu-25-04-and-linux-kernel-6-14
https://9to5linux.com/clonezilla-live-3-2-1-28-is-out-based-on-ubuntu-25-04-and-linux-kernel-6-14
9to5Linux
Clonezilla Live 3.2.1-28 Is Out Based on Ubuntu 25.04 and Linux Kernel 6.14 - 9to5Linux
Clonezilla Live 3.2.1-28 disk imaging/cloning distribution is now available for download based on Ubuntu 25.04 and Linux kernel 6.14.
Kurchu Tool Taking Shape For Assembling Fedora / CentOS Linux Distro ISOs - Phoronix
https://www.phoronix.com/news/CentOS-Kurchu
https://www.phoronix.com/news/CentOS-Kurchu
Phoronix
Kurchu Tool Taking Shape For Assembling Fedora / CentOS Linux Distro ISOs
As an alternative to the likes of the Pungi tool, Kurchu is a newer project within the CentOS/Fedora space for assembling content collections or ISO images of Linux distribution builds
Junkyard Space Agency is a 'scrappier, multiplayer version' of Kerbal Space Program
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/05/junkyard-space-agency-is-a-scrappier-multiplayer-version-of-kerbal-space-program/
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/05/junkyard-space-agency-is-a-scrappier-multiplayer-version-of-kerbal-space-program/
GamingOnLinux
Junkyard Space Agency is a 'scrappier, multiplayer version' of Kerbal Space Program
Junkyard Space Agency is an upcoming co-op space agency simulator that the developer said is like a scrappier, multiplayer version of Kerbal Space Program.
RISC-V LLVM Scheduler Tuning For SpacemiT-X60 On Clang Yields 4~18% Speedups - Phoronix
https://www.phoronix.com/news/SpacemiT-X60-LLVM-Scheduler
https://www.phoronix.com/news/SpacemiT-X60-LLVM-Scheduler
Phoronix
RISC-V LLVM Scheduler Tuning For SpacemiT-X60 On Clang Yields 4~18% Speedups
The SpacemiT-X60 RISC-V SoC can enjoy some very healthy performance improvements with scheduler definitions now merged for the LLVM/Clang 21 compiler.
KDE Plasma 6.3.5 Improves Support for Multi-Screen Setups, NVIDIA GPU Users - 9to5Linux
https://9to5linux.com/kde-plasma-6-3-5-improves-support-for-multi-screen-setups-nvidia-gpu-users
https://9to5linux.com/kde-plasma-6-3-5-improves-support-for-multi-screen-setups-nvidia-gpu-users
9to5Linux
KDE Plasma 6.3.5 Improves Support for Multi-Screen Setups, NVIDIA GPU Users - 9to5Linux
KDE Plasma 6.3.5 is now available for download as the last point release to the latest KDE Plasma 6.3 desktop environment series.
Huawei MateBook X Pro 2024 (Linux Edition) Goes on Sale
β> https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/05/huawei-matebook-x-pro-2024-linux-edition-goes-on-sale
β> https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/05/huawei-matebook-x-pro-2024-linux-edition-goes-on-sale
BleachBit 5.0 System Cleaning Utility Released with Major Upgrades
https://linuxiac.com/bleachbit-5-0-system-cleaning-utility-released-with-major-upgrades/
https://linuxiac.com/bleachbit-5-0-system-cleaning-utility-released-with-major-upgrades/
Linuxiac
BleachBit 5.0 System Cleaning Utility Released with Major Upgrades
BleachBit 5.0 open-source system cleaning utility is out now with new cleaners, security patches, and better cross-platform performance.
Ubuntu 25.10 (Questing Quokka) Daily Build ISOs Are Now Available for Download - 9to5Linux
https://9to5linux.com/ubuntu-25-10-questing-quokka-daily-build-isos-are-now-available-for-download
https://9to5linux.com/ubuntu-25-10-questing-quokka-daily-build-isos-are-now-available-for-download
9to5Linux
Ubuntu 25.10 (Questing Quokka) Daily Build ISOs Are Now Available for Download - 9to5Linux
Ubuntu 25.10 (Questing Quokka) daily build ISO images are now available for download for early adopters and application developers.
Fedora 42 now an official WSL2 distro β’ The Register
https://www.theregister.com/2025/05/07/fedora_42_wsl2_official/
https://www.theregister.com/2025/05/07/fedora_42_wsl2_official/
The Register
Fedora 42 now an official Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 distro
: Modern Linux, vintage kernel
LVFS/Fwupd Talked Up For Linux Servers & Being What Customers Want - Phoronix
https://www.phoronix.com/news/LVFS-Fwupd-PremDay-2025
https://www.phoronix.com/news/LVFS-Fwupd-PremDay-2025
Phoronix
LVFS/Fwupd Talked Up For Linux Servers & Being What Customers Want
Lead LVFS/Fwupd developer Richard Hughes of Red Hat was at the PremDay on-premise computing conference in Paris to talk up this open-source firmware updating solution and being what customers want
Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 Gets a Price Cut
β> https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/05/raspberry-pi-compute-module-4-price-cut
β> https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/05/raspberry-pi-compute-module-4-price-cut
Game Bub is an open source, FPGA-based handheld with support for Game Boy, GBC, and GBA games (crowdfunding)
--> https://liliputing.com/game-bub-is-an-open-source-fpga-based-handheld-with-support-for-game-boy-gbc-and-gba-games-crowdfunding/
--> https://liliputing.com/game-bub-is-an-open-source-fpga-based-handheld-with-support-for-game-boy-gbc-and-gba-games-crowdfunding/
Liliputing
Game Bub is an open source, FPGA-based handheld with support for Game Boy, GBC, and GBA games (crowdfunding)
Game Bub is an open source, FPGA-based handheld with support for Game Boy, GBC, and GBA games (crowdfunding)
New GNOME Executive Director Named: Steven Deobald - Phoronix
https://www.phoronix.com/news/GNOME-Executive-Steven-Deobald
https://www.phoronix.com/news/GNOME-Executive-Steven-Deobald
Phoronix
New GNOME Executive Director Named: Steven Deobald
Last July it was announced Holly Million was stepping down as the GNOME Foundation's Exeuctive Director after less than a year at the helm