The 6 Linux distros I expect to rule 2026 - and why

Which Linux distributions will rise above the competition in 2026 to dethrone the old guard? These are my picks.

Doubtful Linux can ever meaningfully challenge Windows 11? This new distro may change your mind

Does the future belong to Linux? It's way too early to call that, but new Loss32 project should make Microsoft sit up and ...

I tried the new Linux Mint 22.3 - it's a masterclass in polish and quality-of-life fixes

Mint Zena provides more information than ever on what your hardware's doing.
XDA Developers on MSN

I gave this security-centric Linux OS a try, and it's an ethical hacker's dream

The OS comes with all the basics, like image editing tools, browsers (including Tor Browser for privacy), and even a chess ...
Linux Journal

Linux's Ascendancy: Charting the Open-Source Surge in the Desktop OS Arena

The gaming sector has played a pivotal role in Linux's rising popularity. Valve's Steam Deck, a handheld gaming device running on Linux-based SteamOS, has introduced a new audience to the capabilities ...
Liliputing

loss32 is an operating system that combines Win32 apps with a Linux kernel (and other open source software)

Basically it’s an operating system that uses a Linux kernel, the WINE compatibility layer for Windows applications, and the ...