Now independent, GOG is thinking about publishing games and embracing Linux
Freed from CD Projekt, buying forgotten IPs and reviving classics is now on the table
Wine 11.0 released with performance gains and WoW64 completion
Wine 11, the latest release of the Windows compatibility layer for Linux, introduces NTSYNC support and completes the new WoW64 architecture, delivering notable performance and compatibility improvements across Vulkan, Direct3D, and system integration.
Linus Torvalds has started vibe coding, just not on Linux
Ripple effect: Linus Torvalds, the creator of Linux and Git, has quietly joined the ranks of developers using generative AI to write code – though only as part of a small personal project. His recent experiment with vibe coding shows how even the most traditional programmers are beginning to incorporate AI tools into their workflows, at least for low-stakes development.
Nvidia GeForce Now expected to gain official Linux support as early as this week
The move could convince some gamers to switch to Linux
Tiny Core Linux is a minimalist distro built for speed and customization
Tiny Core Linux is one of the smallest and fastest Linux distributions, with a base image of just 24 MB. It boots quickly, runs entirely in RAM, and includes only the essentials, letting users add features through modular extensions. Like Tiny11 on Windows, Tiny Core Linux embraces an "only what you need" philosophy.
Valve is developing an Android-Linux bridge for Steam called "Lepton"
Steam Frame is likely the main reason behind Lepton
Bazzite is a Linux gaming distro built for PCs and handhelds
Bazzite is a Fedora-based Linux distribution tuned for gaming on both desktop PCs and handheld devices. It offers a preconfigured, ready-to-play environment with Steam pre-installed, but also handles non-Steam titles through Lutris and other launchers, integrating games from Epic, GOG, EA App, and more.
Valve Steam Controller 2, new Steam Machine PC console, and Steam Frame VR coming in early 2026
Pricing yet to be announced, but Valve is focusing on affordability
Nine out of ten Windows games can now run on Linux, data shows
Is 2026 the year Linux breaks through for PC gaming?
Game On: Compatibility between gaming applications and Linux operating systems keeps improving. According to recent statistics, most players can now expect to run the majority of their gaming sessions on an open source operating system. Only a few stubborn exceptions are still resisting this new reality.
ROG Xbox Ally X runs faster on Linux than Windows, early testing reveals
Is Windows 11 slowing down the system?
Commodore offers Windows 10 users an alternative with Linux-based Vision OS
The "new" Commodore is offering PC users a reset of sorts
Amazon's new budget Fire TV stick ditches Fire OS for Vega OS
Coming October 15 for $40
LockBit ransomware returns, targeting Windows, Linux, and VMware ESXi
LockBit 5.0 raises the stakes for defenders with stronger obfuscation and broader reach
Elementary OS offers a polished Linux alternative to Windows and macOS
elementary OS is based on Ubuntu LTS and offers a sleek, beginner-friendly Linux experience. Its signature is designed with simplicity and consistency in mind. Unlike many Linux setups that emphasize extensive customization, Elementary focuses on providing a curated and cohesive user experience that bears a strong resemblance to macOS (in a good way).
Kali Linux 2025.3 released with ten new hacking tools
Kali Linux 2025.3 introduces ten new tools, including AI-assisted scanning and car hacking utilities. It also restores Nexmon support for monitor mode and packet injection on Broadcom/Cypress Wi-Fi chips, including the Raspberry Pi 5. The update refreshes VM build scripts with HashiCorp tooling, while Kali NetHunter gains wireless injection, and more.
ATI's vintage R300 GPU continues to evolve with Linux driver updates
Open-source keeps older graphics technology fresh
Linus Torvalds calls Google engineer's RISC-V code "garbage" in Linux 6.17 dispute
The engineer took the criticism well
Battlefield 6 anti-cheat system requires Secure Boot, shutting out Linux and legacy PCs
The requirement explains the game's lack of compatibility with Linux and Steam Deck
Nova Lake architecture breaks from Intel tradition with Family 18 ID
Breaking a decades-old tradition to signal new advancements in the x86 CPU line
July Steam Survey: RTX 5000 surge, new top GPU, 4 in 10 participants using AMD CPUs
Linux use has hit an all-time high, too
What just happened? Here's a clear indication that the supply and pricing problems which have plagued Nvidia's RTX 5000 series are easing: the cards experienced a large uptick in user share in the latest Steam survey. However, there's still no sign of AMD's 9000-series in the main GPU chart, where the RX 7600 XT has only just appeared. Elsewhere, we've got a new most-popular card among participants, and AMD processors have passed a milestone.
Debian plots fix for Y2K38 bug by upgrading to 64-bit timekeeping
The Epochalypse is coming, and no one wants another "Millennium bug" situation
Raspberry Pi Imager is the easiest way to install an OS on your Raspberry Pi
Raspberry Pi Imager is the quick and easy way to install Raspberry Pi OS and other operating systems to a microSD card, ready to use with your Raspberry Pi. The software allows you to select from a variety of official and third-party OS images. It also enables basic configuration options such as Wi-Fi setup and SSH activation before flashing the card.
Steam and AAA games now run on RISC-V thanks to emulator breakthrough
felix86 emulator makes gaming possible on open hardware architecture
Linux surpasses 5% market share on US desktops for the first time
Linux's momentum is largely driven by user dissatisfaction with Microsoft's ecosystem
Nvidia to drop driver support for Maxwell, Pascal, and Volta GPUs
Legendary GPU architectures that once ruled PC gaming