Linux Magazine

"Hello, this is Linus Torvalds, and I pronounce Linux, Linux." I remember it well. Any time I would install Linux in the early days, there was that audio file of Linus Torvalds telling me how to pronounce Linux. Even back then, I knew Linux would become something big. But did I know that, after 35 years of existence, it would pretty much run everything from a refrigerator to Amazon?

As more countries distance themselves from American software, even operating systems are getting hit. Such is the case in China, where (according to this Bloomberg report) its special version of Windows 10, developed in a joint venture between Microsoft and the state-owned China Electronics Technology Group, is being dropped in favor of two Chinese Linux distributions, KylinOS and UOS.

On Mastodon, Pine64 announced "there isn't any plans to continue producing more Linux devices in the near future. Whether production continues or not depends on the pricing situation for those components after mid 2027." Pine64 is best known for producing open hardware, such as phones, tablets, and single-board computers. It has also recently diversified into soldering irons and power supplies.

Over the next three years, Kubuntu Focus will give $100,000 to Techpaladin, KDE e.V (the foundation behind KDE), and developers to fund the continuous improvements for KDE 6.6 LTS, KDE Frameworks libraries, and the associated KDE Gear apps. During that same period, Kubuntu Focus will also sponsor three additional nodes for continuous integration (CI) testing for KDE e.V. on Kubuntu 26.04 LTS.

Designed for server, cloud, AI, and embedded systems, the enterprise-grade OpenAtom openEuler delivers an operating system (OS) that lets you “develop once and adapt to many scenarios.” openEuler features a wide range of tools for AI, edge, high-performance computing (HPC), embedded systems, and conventional server operations (see for an overview).

Linux Mint is always moving forward – and usually doing so in just the right ways. Such is the case with a new tool the developers have teased that could do a great job handling kernel cleanup. You know, when you've upgraded your kernel and there are still older versions lying around? Well, the developers are considering the idea of creating a system similar to what Fedora already has.

If you've not heard of CachyOS, then you've not been paying attention. This blazingly fast Arch-based distribution has quickly risen to the top of so many lists; it's sure to find itself winning prom queen and president of its class this year.

Firstly, it's important to understand that the developer staging area is a place for new kernel developers to get involved in Linux kernel development. "It contains loads of 'low-hanging fruit' with regards to code cleanups and API changes, perfect for new developers to learn the process in a safe and friendly way," said Greg Kroah-Hartman.

Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) [1] can be installed on older Raspberry Pi models, which was covered in a previous issue [2]. This lets you access the System Management BIOS and simplifies the use of the GRUB bootloader you know from the PC world. UEFI also provides a Secure Boot feature that prevents loading of unauthorized kernels or drivers/modules. This article shows you how to add Secure Boot. Including its predecessor EFI, the BIOS successor UEFI is already more than 20 years old.

Inkscape [1] began as a general-purpose vector graphics editor, and it's still best known for being a great tool for creating illustrations, icons, diagrams, logos, interface mockups, and annotated images. In recent releases, however, Inkscape has also become more useful for digital publishing work.