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Ubuntu 26.04 vs. Fedora 44: After years of testing both Linux distros, here's my verdict (zdnet.com)

2026-05-11 | by Jack Wallen | get Ubuntu 26.04 T-shirt → | tags: ubuntu, fedora, gnome

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Debian must ship reproducible packages (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-05-10 | get Debian Reproducible Builds Kit → | tags: debian, reproducible builds, binnmus

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Whohas – Command-line utility for cross-distro, cross-repository package search (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-05-01 | tags: whohas, arch linux, debian

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whohas – Command-line utility for cross-distro, cross-repository package search (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-05-01 | tags: whohas, arch linux, debian

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How the latest Netrunner distro delivers a Linux productivity powerhouse (zdnet.com)

2026-04-13 | by Jack Wallen | get Netrunner Linux Desktop Bundle → | tags: netrunner, kde plasma, debian

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30 years later, I returned to Enlightenment Linux to test the Elive beta - and it's much better (zdnet.com)

2026-04-12 | by Jack Wallen | get Elive Linux Live USB → | tags: elive, enlightenment, debian

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I tried CuerdOS and this niche Debian distro is dramatically fast (zdnet.com)

2026-04-09 | by Jack Wallen | get CuerdOS Linux Distribution → | tags: cuerdos, debian, gnome

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I tested CuerdOS and its unique app lineup is even better than its blazing speed (zdnet.com)

2026-04-09 | by Jack Wallen | get CuerdOS Custom Keyboard → | tags: cuerdos, debian, gnome

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Why I returned to Enlightenment Linux after 30 years: Testing the new Elive beta (zdnet.com)

2026-04-07 | by Jack Wallen | get Elive Linux Beta USB → | tags: elive, enlightenment desktop, debian 12

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I tried Peppermint Linux: How this bare-bones distro lets you build your ideal OS (zdnet.com)

2026-04-06 | by Jack Wallen | get Linux Mint Cinnamon → | tags: peppermint linux, debian, xfce

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No internet? This 'survival computer' has everything you need offline - including AI (zdnet.com)

2026-03-30 | by Jack Wallen | get Raspberry Pi 4 Kit → | tags: project nomad, offline ai, debian

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How to turn anything into a router (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-03-30 | get Wi-Fi Repeater Kit → | tags: linux, mini-pc, router

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How to Turn Anything into a Router (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-03-30 | get Wi-Fi Range Extender Kit → | tags: linux, mini-pc, router

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I tried Zenclora, a hyper-fast Linux distro with no bloat - and one truly standout feature (zdnet.com)

2026-03-16 | by Jack Wallen | tags: zenclora, debian, gnome

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Ageless Linux – Software for humans of indeterminate age (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-03-14 | get Linux Mint Cinnamon → | tags: ageless linux, debian, ubuntu

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8 powerful apt commands every Linux user should know - or else you're missing out (zdnet.com)

2026-03-11 | by Jack Wallen | get Linux Kernel → | tags: apt commands, linux distributions, debian

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I tried Zenclora, a super-fast Linux distro with zero bloat - and one truly special feature (zdnet.com)

2026-03-11 | by Jack Wallen | get Zenclora → | tags: debian, gnome, zenclora

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I'm going to build my own OpenClaw, with blackjack and bun (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-03-11 | get OpenClaw → | tags: pi-claw, docker, debian

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Debian decides not to decide on AI-generated contributions (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-03-10 | get Open Source → | tags: ai-generated, debian, lucas nussbaum

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Sending Jabber/XMPP Messages via HTTP (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-03-10 | get Jabber → | tags: xmpp, ntfy, prosody

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The Best Linux Laptops (I Install Linux on Every Laptop I Test) (2026) (wired.com)

2026-03-04 | by Scott Gilbertson | get Linux Laptop → | tags: linux laptops, system76, pentium 4

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California's Digital Age Assurance Act, and FOSS (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-03-04 | get Digital Age Assurance → | tags: alpine, debian, nix

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Love to customize your Linux desktop? This lightweight distro is great fun for newbies and experts (zdnet.com)

2026-03-04 | by Jack Wallen | get Linux → | tags: bunsenlabs, debian, crunchbang

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Debian Removes Free Pascal Compiler / Lazarus IDE (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-02-25 | get Free Pascal Compiler → | tags: compiler, compiler lazarus, debian

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I found the best Linux server distros for your home lab (zdnet.com)

2026-02-20 | by Jack Wallen | get Linux Server Distros → | tags: centos, debian, linux

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An ARM Homelab Server, or a Minisforum MS-R1 Review (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-02-20 | by Neel Chauhan | get Homelab Server → | tags: debian, fedora, linux

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Devuan – Debian Without Systemd (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-01-28 | get Debian → | tags: debian, dev org, devuan

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Debian vs. Arch vs. Fedora: Which Linux distro base is right for you (zdnet.com)

2026-01-21 | by Jack Wallen | get Debian → | tags: arch, based distributions, debian

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Want to try the original KDE desktop from 1996? I did, and it took me back - here's how (zdnet.com)

2026-01-07 | by Jack Wallen | get KDE Desktop → | tags: debian, debpkg, desktop

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Debian maintainer criticizes email-managed bug tracker as outdated for modern development — there is a web interface for viewing, but email remains the only way to perform critical functions (tomshardware.com)

2026-01-02 | by Luke James | get GitHub → | tags: bugs, control, debian