Sublime Text 4 has received its first update in over a year.

Syntax highlighting was improved, a rewritten C# highlighter added and it now supports file icon themes to let users customise the sidebar.

Plus, a stack of bug fixes for Linux.

https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/09/sublime-text-python-3-14-update?v2

#Linux #DevTools #coding

[$] Listening to the radio with Rust

Many of the transmissions sent over the radio spectrum can be decoded with a relatively cheap hardware dongle. Thomas Eckert presented at RustConf 2026 in Montreal about his hobby [...]

https://lwn.net/Articles/1095721/

#LWN #Linux #Rust

The Kernel Report 2026 edition

https://lwn.net/Articles/1096411/

#LWN #Linux #kernel

Faugus Launcher 2.4.0 adds a backup system, new game overviews and more customization https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/faugus-launcher-2-4-0-adds-a-backup-system-new-game-overviews-and-more-customization/

#FaugusLauncher #Linux #LinuxGaming #SteamDeck #SteamMachine

Security updates for Thursday

https://lwn.net/Articles/1096407/

#LWN #Linux #security

Ubuntu to get quicker Linux kernel security updates due to so many AI reports https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/ubuntu-to-get-quicker-linux-kernel-security-updates-due-to-so-many-ai-reports/

#AI #Ubuntu #DistroNews #OpenSource #Linux

New Guide: How to find where Steam stores Proton game files https://www.gamingonlinux.com/guides/view/how-to-find-where-steam-stores-proton-game-files/

#Proton #Linux #SteamOS #LinuxGaming

Qualcomm announce Snapdragon X2 Series will support Linux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/qualcomm-announce-snapdragon-x2-series-will-support-linux/

#Linux #Snapdragon #Qualcomm #Arm

SteamVR Beta v2.18.1 brings more Linux fixes and general improvements https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/steamvr-beta-v2-18-1-brings-more-linux-fixes-and-general-improvements/

#SteamFrame #Valve #VirtualReality #VR #Steam #Linux #SteamOS

Ubuntu kernel security updates will soon be arriving weekly.

Canonical has changed it cadence to keep pace with what it says is an 'explosion' in vulnerabilities being found and reported by researchers using AI tools.

The changes take effect from the end of this month.

https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/09/ubuntu-kernel-security-updates-faster?v1

#ubuntu #linux #openSource

[$] LWN.net Weekly Edition for September 24, 2026

The LWN.net Weekly Edition for September 24, 2026 is available.

https://lwn.net/Articles/1094840/

#LWN #Linux

A new system monitor app that runs on Linux – from an unlikely author.

TMOG is made by David Plummer, a developer who worked on the original Windows Task Manager in the mid-90s.

Though free to use, it's not open-source, and some features require a $40 license.

https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/09/tmog-task-manager-linux-beta?v1

#linux #microsoft #tech

The Framework Laptop 12 ships with Fedora KDE Plasma pre-installed.

On Fedora Podcast 61, Framework's Michael Tunnell explains why KDE won on stylus and touchscreen support, and what officially supported actually means.

https://youtu.be/vcpIPi2kuYc

#Fedora #Framework #Linux

For the last week or so, I have been secretly cooking up a big change for Budgie Desktop View for the upcoming #Budgie Desktop 10.10.3 release.

Arbitrary desktop icon positioning is finally arriving!

YouTube: https://youtu.be/hwBdpU55mbY

MakerTube / PeerTube: https://makertube.net/w/61ouCSQb6AvVobRU2B2P1m

#OpenSource #linux #BudgieDekstop

[$] Ideas on modernizing the open-source desktop

Scott Jenson has been working on user interfaces (UIs) and user experience (UX) for many years at Apple, Google, and other companies. Now, he's trying to convince open-source proje [...]

https://lwn.net/Articles/1095425/

#LWN #Linux

Systemd v262 released

https://lwn.net/Articles/1096204/

#LWN #Linux #systemd

Critical security vulnerabilities in the Radicle network protocol

https://lwn.net/Articles/1096200/

#LWN #Linux #security

Critical WordPress RCE vulnerability announced

https://lwn.net/Articles/1096195/

#LWN #Linux #security

Security updates for Wednesday

https://lwn.net/Articles/1096191/

#LWN #Linux #security

The GNOME LLM Policy That I Want

https://blogs.gnome.org/alatiera/2026/09/23/the-gnome-llm-policy-that-i-want/

#gnome #linux

New Guide: Steam Deck / Steam Machine / SteamOS game won't launch: how to fix games that won't start https://www.gamingonlinux.com/guides/view/steam-deck-steam-machine-steamos-game-wont-launch-how-to-fix-games-that-wont-start/

#SteamOS #Linux #SteamDeck #SteamMachine #SteamFrame

NVIDIA recommended stable driver 595.104.02 released for Linux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/nvidia-recommended-stable-driver-595-104-02-released-for-linux/

#NVIDIA #Drivers #Linux #LinuxGaming

Obscura VPN now has a Linux desktop app – no more wrangling WireGuard config files.

VPNs aren’t exactly in short supply, but Obscura does do things differently to most: it routes your traffic through two providers. Obscura handles the entry node; Mullvad the exit. Neither can assemble a full picture.

And it’s now GPLv3-licensed, which is a nice bonus.

https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/09/obscura-vpn-linux-app?v2

#Linux #OpenSource #Privacy

OpenShot is now available as a snap – officially, too.

The Qt-based video editor is already available via a PPA with Deb builds, AppImage and an (unverified, outdated) Flathub listing for Linux.

https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/09/openshot-video-editor-snap?v2

#openSource #linux #ubuntu

How to choose the perfect #Linux #Distro for you

This guide may be a bit different from what you know. Linux offers a ton of choice, and there are some factors you might want to think of, rather than using #DistroWatch or #DistroChooser for a half-baked recommendation.

Dont hesitate to try them out! But for a longer investment, make a good decision!

https://slrpnk.net/post/21305064

#EndOf10 #SwitchToLinux #LinuxDesktop #Fedora #Debian #NixOS #UniversalBlue #HeliumOS #AtomicDesktops

Is there a lightweight audio editing app on linux that can be used to cut pieces of audio? Just to grab clips?

For example, I listen to a podcast and there's a quote I like, I wanna grab it and save just that quote.

I feel like Audacity and Tenacity are too heavy just for grabbing clips like that.

#techsupport #linux #audio

#Debian is lost.
The #Linux kernel is lost.
#KDE doesn't have to be.

#RESIST.

#NoSlop #Antifascist

JSAUX launch the E-Ink and Pixel Matrix Faceplates for Steam Machine https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/jsaux-launch-the-e-ink-and-pixel-matrix-faceplates-for-steam-machine/

#SteamMachine #Hardware #SteamOS #Linux #JSAUX

[$] Compiling the kernel with gccrs

Pierre-Emmanuel Patry and Arthur Cohen gave a talk at RustConf 2026 on the status of the Rust frontend for GCC (gccrs), with a particular eye toward the goal of compiling the Lin [...]

https://lwn.net/Articles/1095553/

#LWN #Linux #kernel #GCC #Rust

Security updates for Tuesday

https://lwn.net/Articles/1096022/

#LWN #Linux #security

Staatskanzlei Kiel ist fast vollständig auf Linux umgezogen :) Gute Neuigkeiten!

https://www.golem.de/news/umstellung-auf-linux-staatskanzlei-kiel-fast-vollstaendig-weg-von-windows-2609-213307.html

#kiel #linux

KDE developers' attempts at creating LLM guidelines are not going well https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/kde-developers-attempts-at-creating-llm-guidelines-are-not-going-well/

#KDE #AI #OpenSource #Linux

KDE Documentation incoming. I’m excited. @Migueldeicaza
#kde #linux #opensource

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P74996RVvXA

The Steam Frame is finally here and it’s not quite as expensive as we feared. Graham was selected in the lottery but will he actually buy one? We finally talk about Omarchy, its huge fundraising effort, and why we are disappointed in companies who are contributing. Plus LibreOffice’s enviable download numbers. With guest hosts @andybalaam from Linux Dev Time, and @randoming from Hybrid Cloud Show.

https://latenightlinux.com/late-night-linux-episode-404/

#podcast #linux #opensource

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Half-Life: Alyx will be playable on Steam Frame without a PC. It makes sense, but apparently it was not easy to port the game - and Valve employees explicitly state that using open source drivers was helpful, because they could improve them themselves and test immediately instead of waiting for the chip manufacturer to provide updates. This should also further improve all Linux systems running on ARM.
#Linux #VR

My /home partition is becoming full, so I check it. .cache is using 60 GB of which, 80% (48 GB) is "vscode-cpptools". A quick check shows hundreds of directories a few hundred MB in size, all containing ".browse.VC.db" SQLite database, and a lock file.

Anyone know WTH these are for? I've delved into the structure/data and cant see much, but there are numerous tables/indices and views to battle with.

Some are hours, days, weeks, months and years old.

#Linux #VSCode #Confused

We recently teamed up with @opensuse at Data Con LA 2026! 🚀 Check out our latest event report to see how we engaged with data professionals and students, showcased offline local AI on @AsahiLinux, and gathered key takeaways for future event organizers.

Read the full recap on the Community Blog: https://communityblog.fedoraproject.org/fedora-at-data-con-la-2026-open-source-local-ai/

#FedoraLinux #OpenSource #DataConLA #LocalAI #Linux

Igalia celebrates "Twenty-Five Years Upstream"

https://lwn.net/Articles/1095723/

#LWN #Linux

Three new stable kernels

https://lwn.net/Articles/1095703/

#LWN #Linux #kernel

[$] Testing compat_linux on NetBSD with the Linux Test Project

NetBSD has long had support for running Linux binaries via its kernel-level compat_linux feature, but test coverage for it was less complete than some might hope. In order to provi [...]

https://lwn.net/Articles/1094310/

#LWN #Linux #SUSE #ArchLinux #GCC #XFS