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KDE Linux gets performance improvements, new default apps and goes all-in on Flatpak gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/kde-…
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KDE Linux gets performance improvements, new default apps and goes all-in on Flatpak
The KDE developers are working towards the first Beta release of KDE Linux, their own home-grown immutable operating system.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Linux kernel 6.19 arrives and the next will be 7.0 gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/linu…
Linux kernel 6.19 arrives and the next will be 7.0
Linus Torvalds announced Linux kernel 6.19 is officially out now and then next is planned to be the big 7.0 release.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Mesa 25.3.5 arrives with bug fixes for open source Linux graphics drivers gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/mesa…
#Mesa #Linux #OpenSource #Drivers #LinuxGaming
Mesa 25.3.5 arrives with bug fixes for open source Linux graphics drivers
Over the weekend we saw the release of Mesa 25.3.5, as we near the end of updates to Mesa 25.3 with developers moving onto the upcoming Mesa 26.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Vulkan-based translation layer D7VK officially expands to include Direct3D 5 support gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/vulk…
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Vulkan-based translation layer D7VK officially expands to include Direct3D 5 support
The Vulkan-based translation layer D7VK has version 1.3 out now, which officially expands it to also cover Direct3D 5 support for running more games on Linux.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Wine 11.2 released with optimizations in PDB loading, support for MSVC constructors gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/wine…
#Wine #Linux #OpenSource #LinuxGaming
Wine 11.2 released with optimizations in PDB loading, support for MSVC constructors
Wine 11.2 is the latest development release of the Windows compatibility layer towards Wine 12 early next year.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Check out if Linux kernel 6.19 is worth upgrading to:
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Linux Kernel 6.19 Arrives! You Get Intel, AMD Improvements, and ASUS Armoury Support
Hardware support gets major buffs across multiple architectures.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS)
System76 plans for COSMIC include Vulkan, HDR, gaming improvements and more gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/syst…
#Linux #System76 #COSMIC #PopOS #OpenSource
System76 plans for COSMIC include Vulkan, HDR, gaming improvements and more
System76 have outlined some of their plans for upcoming upgrades to the new COSMIC desktop, and I have to admit I'm quite excited about what's coming to it.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Steam Beta fixes games from large libraries on Linux / SteamOS showing as not valid on current platform gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/stea…
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Steam Beta fixes games from large libraries on Linux / SteamOS showing as not valid on current platform
Another day, another load of bug fixes coming from Valve for all Steam users and an especially nice one for Linux / SteamOS if you have a lot of games.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Hollow Knight gets a patch adding 21:9 & 16:10 resolution support and more gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/holl…
#HollowKnight #SteamDeck #Linux #Gaming #PCGaming
Hollow Knight gets a patch adding 21:9 & 16:10 resolution support and more
Team Cherry have given the original Hollow Knight a fresh coat of paint with a new patch out now to improve various parts of the classic metroidvania.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
2026 is a big year for these emerging Linux distros.
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9 New Linux Distros That Could Grow Big in 2026
We do not need a mythical “year of the Linux desktop” for Linux to keep growing. We just need good ideas, consistent execution, and projects that keep getting better with every release.Roland Taylor (It's FOSS)
DI.DAY is coming this Sunday, and the next, and the next. Learn what it's all about. 📣👇
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#linux #opensource #celebration
DI.DAY is a Movement to Encourage People to Ditch Big Tech
A new day for privacy advocates to look forward to.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS)
GeForce NOW celebrates six years with new games like Delta Force and PUBG: BLINDSPOT gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/gefo…
#GeForceNOW #NVIDIA #Linux #SteamOS #PCGaming #CloudGaming
GeForce NOW celebrates six years with new games like Delta Force and PUBG: BLINDSPOT
NVIDIA are today celebrating six years of the cloud gaming service GeForce NOW, which recently added Native Linux support that's in Beta.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Oops, VS Code's Snap version is basically a haven for bloat.
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Microsoft's VS Code in Ubuntu's Snap Format Eats Up Disk Space Like Bloatware Even After Removal
The bug itself was reported all the way back in November 2024, and the issue is still present for current Snap versions of VS Code and even VSCodium.Sreenath (It's FOSS)
Aaaaaand the #bananaphone is ringing! Thanks to @affe_null 🙏
cc @postmarketOS
#dumbphone #linux #linuxmobile
Look who's looking towards Linux for inspiration. 🙃
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Windows 11 May Introduce a Linux-like Feature for its Power Users
This sure does feel familiar to any Linux user. And it is for Windows power users.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS)
A quick reminder that itsfoss.com is the only URL for our publication. Sometimes, green is the impostor (IYKYK).
Civilization VII major update "Test of Time" will stop the forced civ swapping gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/civi…
#CivilizationVII #Civilization #Gaming #Linux #PCGaming
Civilization VII major update "Test of Time" will stop the forced civ swapping
Celebrating the first anniversary of Civilization VII, the developers at Firaxis put up a new video and developer blog post going over some big changes coming.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
A worthy recipient. 💯💪
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Linux's Second-in-Command Greg Kroah-Hartman Bestowed With The European Open Source Award
Linux kernel maintainer honored at Brussels ceremony for decades of critical infrastructure work.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS)
A simple way to create a bootable drive. ⚙️👇
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Valheim gets a big birthday update with optimizations, Steam Deck upgrades and new content gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/valh…
#Valheim #Linux #Gaming #SteamDeck #SurvivalGame
Valheim gets a big birthday update with optimizations, Steam Deck upgrades and new content
Valheim is celebrating five years of Early Access with a big upgrade that should make it perform better everywhere, especially on the Steam Deck.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Steam Survey for January 2026 shows a small drop for Linux and macOS gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/stea…
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Steam Survey for January 2026 shows a small drop for Linux and macOS
Valve have released the data for the Steam Hardware & Software Survey for January 2026, showing Windows getting a small bump while Linux and macOS drop.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Do you like nano, but want to try something different? 🤔
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Nano Feels Complicated? Try These 5 Easier Terminal Editors
The Linux terminal has come a long way from supporting only the keyboard to having software that can be navigated fully using a mouse.Pulkit Chandak (It's FOSS)
Here's the most played games on Steam Deck for January 2026 gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/here…
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Here's the most played games on Steam Deck for January 2026
With a fresh month here now it's February 2026, here's your most up to date look at what has been popular for players on the Steam Deck.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Our recent article on GPD x Bazzite was updated, as Bazzite have also put up their own statement:
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#GPD #Bazzite #Linux #LinuxGaming
GPD release their own statement on the confusion with Bazzite Linux support
In the continuing saga of GPD versus Bazzite Linux, the GPD team have now posted their own statement on what happened.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
CachyOS founder explains why they didn't join the new Open Gaming Collective (OGC) gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/cach…
#CachyOS #Linux #OpenSource #LinuxGaming
CachyOS founder explains why they didn't join the new Open Gaming Collective (OGC)
The Open Gaming Collective (OGC) was an interesting announcement recently from a few bigger names, but the CachyOS team opted out of it and now we know why.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
GPD release their own statement on the confusion with Bazzite Linux support gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/gpd-…
GPD release their own statement on the confusion with Bazzite Linux support
In the continuing saga of GPD versus Bazzite Linux, the GPD team have now posted their own statement on what happened.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)