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posted by Roy Schestowitz on Jul 31, 2026

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Updates:

1. GOG Galaxy Targets GNU/Linux, DRM Resistance
   GOG Galaxy ported
2. Framework Laptop 13 Pro Review: The Best Modular Laptop Ever Made
   You don't need Linux to bask in the joys of the ultra-repairable Framework Laptop 13 Pro
3. Shelly 3.0 GUI Package Manager for Arch Linux Released as a Major Update
   Shelly 3.0 graphical package manager for Arch Linux distributions is now available for download with a full rewrite in Zig, a completely rebuilt GTK4 experience, and more.

New:

1. Today in Techrights
   Some of the latest articles
2. Calibre 9.12 E-Book Manager Adds Option to Convert GIF Images to JPEG/WebP
   Calibre 9.12 open-source ebook manager is now available for download with a new option to convert GIF images to JPEG/WebP, Linux binaries improvements, and other changes.
3. Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers
   also education and sharing
4. GNU/Linux Leftovers
   today's leftovers
5. GNU/Linux Distributions and Operating Systems: EasyOS, Slackware, and Debian
   OS picks
6. Microsoft's Attacks on GNU/Linux Framed as "Embrace" or "Love"
   foolish takes
7. Web Browsers and Firefox Updates
   WWW picks
8. Programming Leftovers
   Development news
9. Security Leftovers and Microsoft TCO
   Microsoft TCO very high
10. Kernel: Linux News and Collabora Turning to Windows
    Collabora and more
11. Games: The Great Steam Deck Crash of 2026, "Valve Never Wanted to Save Linux", and More
    gaming leftovers
12. GNOME: IBM, GNOME Shell, and Session Restore
    GNOME picks
13. FreeBSD Changes and Reports
    FreeBSD picks
14. Open Hardware/Modding: Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and More
    hardware picks
15. Fedora and Red Hat Leftovers
    mostly Red Hat's site
16. today's howtos
    Instructionals/Technical picks
17. Much Ado Over AMD Linux Patch (Because of Steam Deck)
    Steam Deck and more
18. Voting Against Hate [original]
    Earlier today Rianne and I voted against hate
19. Android Leftovers
    Google brings its age-assurance technology to Android developers worldwide
20. I tried ArchEZ to see if it really makes Arch Linux easy for beginners - and it delivered
    Arch Linux doesn't have to be challenging, and ArchEZ proves that point with point-and-click ease
21. Private Law Firms Are Not Judges [original]
    If people want to know what the real (and only) judge decided, then they ought to read what the judge said after considering all sides' submissions
22. I tried OpenBSD as my main desktop OS, and it made me rethink Linux
    OpenBSD is known for its devotion to security, but can it work as a desktop
23. I tried COSMIC expecting a half-finished beta, and now I don't want to go back to KDE or GNOME
    KDE Plasma was one of the big reasons I stuck with Linux without bouncing back to Windows
24. I spent a week inside the operating system that refused to become Linux
    Originally known as OpenBeOS, it is a community-driven continuation of the now-discontinued BeOS
25. These 3 Linux distros are criminally underrated on DistroWatch
    Here are three Linux distros that are far better than their DistroWatch rankings suggest
26. 7 ways to turn an old laptop into a Linux appliance
    When a laptop starts showing its age, the usual advice is to install Linux to make it faster
27. Free and Open Source Software
    This is free and open source software
28. And Folks, We Have a Vibe Coded Linux Distro!
    Starling is a new open source Linux desktop environment
29. Stable kernels: Linux 6.18.41, Linux 6.12.100, Linux 6.6.147, Linux 6.1.180, Linux 5.15.213, and Linux 5.10.262
    I'm announcing the release of the 6.18.41 kernel
30. Stop Voting for Hate [original]
    Today we're voting
31. LWN on Linux Kernel
    articles outside paywall now
32. Games: Starship Simulator, Board Game Shelf Analysis, Steam Deck, More XBox (Microsoft) Layoffs
    mostly GamingOnLinux
33. LibreOffice, yours for a lifetime
    On 13 October 2026, Microsoft ends support for Office 2021
34. Free and Open Source Software, and Review
    This is free and open source software
35. GNOME 50.3 Enables Remote Desktop Hardware Acceleration for AMD GPUs
    GNOME 50.3 is now available as the third point release to the latest GNOME 50 desktop environment series with more bug fixes, updated translations, and various improvements.
36. Krita 5.3.3 Released!
    Today we're releasing Krita 5.3.3 and 6.0.3
37. Ubuntu Now Has a Rolling Release Model! But Not For The Distro
    Ubuntu is one of the most stable Linux distros out there
38. Slimbook Executive report 14 - I hope the good streak lasts
    Well, I invite you to read the last report, and work your way back, or go into my Linux section and read chronologically
39. Stable kernels: Linux 6.12.99, Linux 6.6.146, and Linux 6.1.179
    I'm announcing the release of the 6.12.99 kernel
40. I tested a premium Linux laptop that's as light as it is powerful - here's why I love it
    I've used and tested many Linux laptops over the years; sometimes they fall flat, and sometimes they rise above the competition
41. Today in Techrights
    Some of the latest articles

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