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Tuxedo won’t sell a Linux laptop with Qualcomm Snapdragon X after all

Last June German PC maker Schenker and Linux PC vendor Tuxedo Computers showed off a prototype of a Linux laptop with a Snapdragon X Elite processor. But nearly a year and a half later you’re still ...

Best Programmer Laptops 2025 : Top Picks for Coding, AI, Linux & More

Best Laptops for Programmers, 2025 Edition features a 32 GB memory baseline, 16-inch panels, and 400-nit screens so you choose confidently.

Want to save your old computer? Try one of these 9 Linux distros - for free

Ubuntu MATE uses the MATE desktop (which is lightweight yet full-featured), which makes it easy for new users to hop onto the Linux bandwagon. MATE is as easy as it gets, with a bottom panel, a top ...

Kali Linux 2025.4 released with 3 new tools, desktop updates

Kali Linux has released version 2025.4, its final update of the year, introducing three new hacking tools, desktop environment improvements, the preview of Wifipumpkin3 in NetHunter, and enhanced Wayland support.

OpenAI, Anthropic, and Block join new Linux Foundation effort to standardize the AI agent era

Anthropic, Block, and OpenAI are backing the Linux Foundation’s new Agentic AI Foundation, donating MCP, Goose, and AGENTS.md ...

Bye, Windows: Which Linux distribution is right for you?

There are many reasons to switch to Linux, such as security, free software, and data protection. We compare the distributions ...

openSUSE vs. Manjaro: Which powerhouse Linux distro is best for you?

ZDNET's key takeaways OpenSUSE and Manjaro are both powerhouse distributions.If you're new to Linux, only one of these may be ...

The 7 Linux distros I recommend most for gaming in 2025 - including my favorite

Ubuntu Game Pack includes Steam, Lutris, Itch.io, and Game Jolt, as well as PlayOnLinux, CrossOver, Wine, DosBox, ScummVM, and more. Some of those options are free, while others are pay-to-play or ...

AI is already part of Linux's plumbing - whether developers like it or not

ZDNET's key takeaways Linux kernel developers are using AI to support project maintenance.Writing kernel code with AI remains ...

Why Linux users are Laughing at Windows Right Now : Covered in 4 Minutes

I spent TWO HOURS trying to fix a simple Windows issue. My Linux friend? Fixed it in 15 seconds. That's when everything ...

Is Everyone Leaving Windows ? — Here’s Why Linux Is Taking Over

To learn for free on Brilliant, go to https://brilliant.org/SysHack/ . You'll also get 20% off an annual premium subscription. This video ...

SCO is dead, SCO Unix lives on

SCO, the anti-Linux lawsuit monster is dead. There are still twitches left in the corpse in the bankruptcy court morgue, but when even Groklaw retires from the field, you know SCO's as dead as a ...

Unix vs. Microsoft Windows: How system designs reflect security philosophy

Unix vs. Microsoft Windows: How system designs reflect security philosophy Your email has been sent There are distinct differences between Unix and MS Windows security philosophies. Two design ...

Have They Found A Complete UNIX V4?

If you’ve ever combed boxes of old tech detritus in search of a nugget of pure gold, we know you’ll appreciate the excitement of discovering, in a dusty University of Utah storeroom, a tape labelled ...

FreeBSD 15 trims legacy fat and revamps how OS is built

Project retires 32-bit ports, embraces pkgbase, and modernizes build process The latest release of FreeBSD contains a lot of ...

Ask HN: Modern C# book for experienced developers?

I worked with C# about 15 years ago. Due to some circumstances at work, I have the opportunity to use it again.<p>What are some great books that could help me learn to write *modern* C#?<p>I will mostly work with web and .NET Core, are there books specifically about using .NET Core on Linux?

Show HN: FlowCoder – Flowcharts for "Programming" Claude Code and Codex

This past year, I&#x27;ve become an avid Claude Code and Codex user. Over that time, I&#x27;ve repeatedly encountered a few frustrations:* When I provide long, detailed protocols in prompts or CLAUDE.md &#x2F; AGENTS.md files (e.g. make a plan, implement, test, debug, git commit, etc...) the agent will often skip or handwave steps.* Often I&#x27;ll find myself repeating the same patterns of prompts repeatedly. Examples: &quot;diagnose the error&quot; followed by &quot;fix it&quot;, looping back

November Steam survey: AMD CPUs and Linux hit new records as RTX 5000 series surges

Starting with the GPU section, much of this year has seen the RTX 3060, RTX 4060, and RTX 4060 Laptop GPU swapping places at the top.

I don't use Linux for free anymore, and you shouldn't either—here's why

The support you give doesn't even have to be at the distro level, it can be towards specific aspects of the overall Linux ...

This Linux distro is a new spin on my old favorite - and it's delightful

There's a new MX Linux spin in town - one that offers a unique desktop environment that's flexible and fun to use.