Ubuntu turns 20: 'Oracular Oriole' shows this old bird's still got plenty of flight
The 24.10 release offers fun and freshness, but not immutability
Software11 Oct 2024 | 44
Liam is an EMEA-based Register journalist covering free-and-open-source software (FOSS), operating systems, and cloud developments. Prior to joining our publisher, he has had decades of experience in the worlds of IT and publishing, with roles ranging from tech support and IT manager to teacher, technical writer, and software director.
Apple macOS 15 Sequoia is officially UNIX. If anyone cares...
Explainer But what does that mean?
OSes11 Oct 2024 | 53
Version 7.6 – the 'OpenBSD of Theseus' – released
Ideal for black-clad ultra-minimalist types. You probably wouldn't like it
OSes10 Oct 2024 | 32
Thunderbird for Android is go – at least the beta is
A traditional-style rich email client – but for tablets
Applications09 Oct 2024 | 40
Switching customers from Linux to BSD because boring is good
EuroBSDcon 2024 Stability? Predictability? Reliability? Where's the fun in that?
OSes08 Oct 2024 | 120
Xfce 4.20 creeps toward Wayland support while Mint 22.1 polishes desktop routine
A couple of FOSS goodies that should be ready for the festive season
OSes07 Oct 2024 | 12
Busybox 1.37 is tiny but capable, the way we like Linux tools to be
Self-proclaimed Swiss Army knife of embedded Linux moves slow and fixes things in latest release
Software04 Oct 2024 | 45
Valve powers up Arch Linux – because who needs Windows when you have a Steam Deck?
Distro behind the handheld console announces corporate sponsorship
OSes03 Oct 2024 | 47
After 27 years, Tcl/Tk 9 finally arrives with 64-bit power and Zip file magic
Now that's the kind of stability we like
Software02 Oct 2024 | 17
Germany's Sovereign Tech Fund throws cash at FreeBSD and Samba
EuroBSDCon Unix-like to work on infrastructure, SMB reimplementation on 'key milestones'
OSes01 Oct 2024 | 46
Linux kernel 6.11 lands with vintage TV support
Open Source Summit Europe
io_uring is getting more capable, and PREEMPT_RT is going mainstream
OSes30 Sep 2024 | 11
GNOME 47 brings back some customization options, but let's not go crazy
Release codenamed 'Denver' will hit Fedora and Ubuntu next month
OSes30 Sep 2024 | 22
Fedora 41 beta arrives, neck-and-neck with Ubuntu – but with a different focus
Text Edit emerges, plus tinted terminal title bar when it's time to tread tactfully
OSes27 Sep 2024 | 31
The early bird gets a touch of nostalgia as Ubuntu 24.10 hits beta
Fun retro tweaks, App Center facelift, and more as Oracular Oriole moves into view
OSes25 Sep 2024 | 6
While HashiCorp plays license roulette, Virter rolls out to rescue FOSS VM testing
Open Source Summit Europe BSL shenanigans continue to make waves
Devops20 Sep 2024 | 7
The case for handcrafted software in a mass-produced world
Part 2 As AI automates programming, it could be worth exploring the value of bespoke code
Software18 Sep 2024 | 39
The future of software? Imagine a bot, stamping on a human face – forever
Part 1 Automation is driving the next wave of commoditization, threatening to replace skilled workers
Software16 Sep 2024 | 59
Pop!_OS 24.04 and new COSMIC desktop reach alpha
It's quite a long way from ready – but it's clearly visible in the distance
OSes12 Sep 2024 | 43
OneFileLinux: A tiny recovery distro that fits snugly in your EFI system partition
The kind of thing the big names should be doing instead of working with proprietary vendors
Software09 Sep 2024 | 27
Ubuntu Noble updates on hold while 20th anniversary teaser bears retro-styled gifts
22.04 to 24.04 upgrade temporarily withdrawn, but will be back
OSes09 Sep 2024 | 11
Raspberry Pi 4 bugs throw wrench in the works for Fedora 41
Problems also afflict the Pi Pico 2's chip
OSes05 Sep 2024 | 37
Firefox 130 lands with a yawn, but 131 beta teases a long-awaited feature
The upcoming version might bring tab previews, cookie banner block, and vertical tabs
Software04 Sep 2024 | 36
Double Debian update: 11.11 and 12.7 arrive at once
But Bullseye's days are numbered and it's time to think about upgrading
OSes04 Sep 2024 | 10
What is this computing industry anyway? The dawning era of 32-bit micros
Part 3 And you may ask yourself, 'How do I work this?' And you may ask yourself, 'Where is that large computer?'
Personal Tech04 Sep 2024 | 109
GNU screen 5 proves it's still got game even after 37 years
First major version in two decades is worth getting to know
Applications03 Sep 2024 | 61
Brace for glitches and GRUB grumbles as Ubuntu 24.04.1 lands
Updated Now the Numbat has been neatened, you can replace your Jellyfish – if you dare
OSes03 Sep 2024 | 16
Zen Browser is a no-Google zone that offers tiling nirvana
A Firefox fork aimed at power surfers
Software02 Sep 2024 | 83
Sweet 16 and making mistakes: More of the computing industry's biggest fails
Part 2: The 16-bit era As the hardware got more capable, the messes got more expensive
Personal Tech29 Aug 2024 | 121
'Uncertainty' drives LinkedIn to migrate from CentOS to Azure Linux
Significant improvements to Microsoft's in-house Linux may follow
OSes28 Aug 2024 | 75
Where the computer industry went wrong – the early hits
Part 1: The eight-bit era A personal collection of the memorable missteps and fumbles
Personal Tech28 Aug 2024 | 215
Linux Deepin 23: A polished distro from China that Western desktops could learn from
A glimpse into the rapidly advancing world of Chinese open source
OSes23 Aug 2024 | 53
LibreOffice 24.8: Handy even if you're happy with Microsoft
Mature, stable – and can rescue corrupt files
Applications23 Aug 2024 | 76
HMD Skyline: The repairable Android that lets you go dumb in a smart way
Nokia custodian makes efforts to help you fight fondleslab fixation
Personal Tech22 Aug 2024 | 85
Oreon Lime is AlmaLinux with a desktop twist
Enterprise-level long-term stability, but a little friendlier
OSes20 Aug 2024 | 19
Gentoo Linux to drop Itanium support as Funtoo fork enters 'Hobby Mode'
Founder's side-project is letting in water
OSes19 Aug 2024 | 25
Ubuntu 24.04.1 will be late, but fresher kernels are coming
Bad news for impatient LTS users, balanced out by tweaked policy
OSes19 Aug 2024 | 10
WordStar 7, the last ever DOS version, is re-released for free
The preferred tool of Arthur C Clarke, Anne Rice and George R R Martin
Applications06 Aug 2024 | 131
Punkt MC02: As private, and pricey, as a Swiss bank account
A de-Googled Android phone with extra security – and a subscription
Personal Tech05 Aug 2024 | 36
50 years ago, CP/M started the microcomputer revolution
In 1974, Gary Kildall got the first version working and changed the world of operating systems
OSes02 Aug 2024 | 135
Linux updates with an undo function? Some distros have that
Snapshots, failover, recovery, and uninstallation on a plate
OSes01 Aug 2024 | 31
Compared to other distros, Vanilla OS 2 'Orchid' is rewriting how Linux works
In front, unmodified GNOME; underneath, it's all a bit strange, but purposefully so
OSes31 Jul 2024 | 44
Latest update for 'extremely fast' compression algorithm LZ4 sprints past old versions
New release does something you might have thought it already did
Applications30 Jul 2024 | 32
Linux Mint 22 'Wilma' still the Bedrock choice for moving off Windows
Outsmarting Ubuntu's midlife crisis and dodging Flintstone-sized bugs
OSes29 Jul 2024 | 134
X.org lone ranger rides to rescue multi-monitor refresh rates
X11 isn't dead while people still keep working on it
Applications25 Jul 2024 | 34
OpenBSD enthusiast cooks up guide for the technically timid
If you want a simple step-by-step, this is the best we've seen
OSes25 Jul 2024 | 30
CrowdStrike fiasco highlights growing Sino-Russian tech independence
Analysis China is playing a long game, which could pay off on an enormous scale
Software24 Jul 2024 | 62
Arch-based CachyOS promises speed but trips over its laces
Hands-on Strictly for performance fiends with ultra-modern kit who want a distro to match
OSes23 Jul 2024 | 17
The Clacktop: A Thinkpad Yoga with a mechanical keyboard
Impressively home-made, this is the sort of laptop we wish we could buy new
Personal Tech22 Jul 2024 | 69
Nvidia's next Linux driver to be… just as open
Big Green's software remains tricky, but Fedora and AMD are finding ways to cope
Software18 Jul 2024 | 26
Thunderbird is go: 128 now out with revamped 'Nebula' UI
Give it a try, if only in case you lose your webmail account
Applications18 Jul 2024 | 86
GNOME head honcho Holly Million steps down
As nonprofit behind the desktop environment of the world's most profitable Linux distro maker scours around for cash
OSes17 Jul 2024 | 44
Windows NT on a whole new platform: PowerMac
Got a G3 iMac? Want to run NT? Now you can!
Personal Tech17 Jul 2024 | 46
Linux kernel 6.10 arrives with punched-up hardware support
Plus: Broader Rust abilities, better sandboxing, and more
OSes15 Jul 2024 | 6
Fresh programmer's editor on Linux lies Zed ahead
New project from Atom developer gains a second host OS
Software15 Jul 2024 | 48
PowerToys bring fun tweaks to Windows 10 and 11
Friday FOSS Fest Mac migrants (if any exist) will find Powertoys Run strangely familiar
OSes12 Jul 2024 | 39
Smartphone is already many folks' only computer – say hi to optional desktop mode in Android 15 beta
Future Androids may let you dock them and use them as a desktop – as standard
Personal Tech12 Jul 2024 | 71
OpenSSH bug leaves RHEL 9 and the RHELatives vulnerable
Newly discovered flaw affects OpenSSH 8.7 and 8.8 daemon
Security11 Jul 2024 | 5
Firefox 128 bumps system requirements for old boxes
Get comfortable, it'll be here for a while
Software11 Jul 2024 | 39
How NeWS became yesterday's news in the window system wars
X co-designer David Rosenthal looks back at why his other project failed
Software10 Jul 2024 | 14
Raspberry Pi OS airs out some fresh options for the summer
Why go outside in the sunshine when you could play with tiny computers in a darkened room?
OSes09 Jul 2024 | 43
Biting the hand that feeds IT
