Epic Games Built Its Own Git Alternative For Handling Large Files
Written in Rust and released under the MIT license, Lore is a version control system for handling large, complex data.
Sourav Rudra
2 min read
Become a Better Linux User
With the FOSS Weekly Newsletter, you learn useful Linux tips, discover applications, explore new distros and stay updated with the latest from Linux world
Latest News
View allAfter the AUR Malware Flood, Yay v13 Lets You Script Your Own Safety Net
The release adds Lua-based hooks alongside a simpler way to see how recently a PKGBUILD was last touched.
Sourav Rudra
2 min read
Commodore's New Flip Phone Skips Android for Linux-Based Sailfish OS
The Callback 8020 still runs apps made for Android, btw.
Sourav Rudra
2 min read
KDE Plasma 6.7 Release Resurrects Two Themes From the KDE 4 Era
The release also brings per-screen virtual desktops and Union, a new CSS-based theming system.
Sourav Rudra
4 min read
Raven Prism is a Linux Computer That Happens To Be A Pair of Glasses
This eye-controlled smart glass is a San Francisco-based startup's bet on ambient computing.
Sourav Rudra
4 min read
Arch Linux Pulls the Plug on New AUR Registrations After Malware Flood
More than 1,500 AUR packages got hit, and new waves kept coming.
Sourav Rudra
2 min read
Other latest articles
View allFOSS Weekly #26.25: AUR Supply Chain Attack, Commodore Phones, SonicDE, Y Server, Kernel 7.1 and More
14 years of It's FOSS thanks you for your support
Abhishek Prakash
7 min read
KDE is Going Wayland Only So This New Project Gives You Plasma With X11
SonicDE went from a KWin patchset to a 40-repository desktop environment in a matter of months.
Sourav Rudra
3 min read
FOSS Weekly #26.24: Dank Linux Review, BitWarden Alternative, Mint Tips (And an Important Message)
14 years of It's FOSS needs your support
Abhishek Prakash
6 min read
Tired of File Size Limits? This Open Source Tool Sends Large Files Directly Browser to Browser
CheezyPizza is a free, open source tool that lets you transfer large files directly between browsers using WebRTC. No server, no account, no size limits.
Abhishek Prakash
4 min read
AliasVault is The BitWarden Alternative You Didn't Know You Needed
It is open source, self-hostable, and free. What more do you want?
Sourav Rudra
7 min read
Meet Melia: A Privacy-First, Modern Desktop Email Client Made Just for Linux
It is not an open source software but ticks a lot of other boxes for anyone looking for an alternative desktop email client on Linux.
Pulkit Chandak
6 min read
✨ Highlights of the month
Inside the Systemd Age Verification Debate: Developer Responds to Criticism
A single pull request turned a quiet open source contributor into the unlikely target of one of the Linux community's most heated controversies. We interacted with Dylan Taylor to hear his side of the story.
The Open Source Diary App for Android That Organizes Your Life on a Timeline
A well-designed diary app that keeps your data private, works offline, and respects your freedom.
This Open Source Android App Fights Brainrot With Basic Math Problems
Mental Math tests your arithmetic skills without tracking your every move.
There is No Future for Online Safety Without Privacy and Security
Alexander Linton of the Session Technology Foundation on building decentralized messaging and why platform-wide content moderation is impractical on encrypted platforms.
In Case You Missed It
Linux Market Share Statistics [March 2026 Report]
Curious to know the latest market share percentage for Linux desktop? You don't have to do the research; we've done it for you. We update this report at the beginning of each month.
Abhishek Prakash
3 min read
Deprecated Linux Commands You Should Not Use Anymore (And Their Alternatives)
Still using these obsolete Linux commands? Perhaps it is time to look for alternatives.
Abhishek Prakash
5 min read
These Linux Distros Turn Your PC into a Retro Gaming Console
Looking to spice up your system as a retro gaming console? These Linux distributions can help you do that.
Abhishek Prakash
4 min read
Getting Started With openEuler
openEuler is gaining steady popularity outside its homeland. Let's get started with it.
Using Linux With WSL on Windows
Get started with Linux within the comfort of your Windows system with WSL. Learn the essential WSL concepts.
Getting Started With Ubuntu
New to Ubuntu? Start here. Learn to use Ubuntu with these tutorials for beginners.
11 Ways to Improve Your Privacy in Online World
Bring your A game to improve your privacy online, whether you are a Linux user or not. Follow these tips for a secure experience!
The Ultimate Guide to i3 Customization in Linux
Learn about customizing your system's look and feel with i3 window manager in this super-detailed guide.
Bash Scripting for Beginners
Get acquainted with bash scripting in this course for beginners.
Getting Started With Linux Terminal
Want to know the basics of the Linux command line? Here's a tutorial series with a hands-on approach.
Getting Started With Manjaro
This is a collection of tutorials that are useful for new Manjaro users.
Getting Started With Markdown [Beginner's Guide]
Learning markdown could help you a lot with writing for web. Here's a complete beginner's guide to Markdown syntax with downloadable cheat sheet.
Beginner's Guide to Nano Text Editor
Though Nano is less complicated to use than Vim and Emacs, it doesn't mean Nano cannot be overwhelming. Learn how to use the Nano text editor.
The Ultimate Guide to PPA in Ubuntu
An in-depth article that covers almost all the questions around using PPA in Ubuntu and other Linux distributions.
