often told not to worry, that “there is no malware” on Linux desktops. At the same time, we have seen how Arch's AUR repository has been detected with malware, or how certain vulnerabilities have affected Linux this year (Sudo having a PAM vulnerability allowing full root access, two CUPS bugs that let attackers remote DoS and bypass auth, DoS flaw in the kernel's KSMBD subsystem, Linux kernel vulnerability exploited from Chrome renderer sandbox... And all of that, only in the last 2 months).
Related to this are questionable configurations, such as trusting Flatpak 100%, even though the software available there can often be packages created by anonymous third parties and not the original developer, or the use of browsers installed in this way, even though this means that the browser's own sandbox is replaced by Flatpak's sandboxing.
6) Updates that have the capacity to break entire systems, to the point of recommending reinstalling the system from scratch in some cases. This is almost on par with Windows or worse, depending on the distribution and changes that have taken place. It is well known that in Linux, depending on the distro, updating is a lottery and can leave you without a system. This should be unacceptable, although understandable, given that Linux is still a base (monolithic kernel with +30M lines) with a bunch of modules linked together on top, each one different from the other. In the end, it is very easy for things to break when updating.
In part, immutable distributions help with this, allowing you to revert to a previous state when, inevitably, the day comes when the system breaks, unless you can afford to have a system with hardly any modifications, with software as close to a “clean” state as possible.
If the system breaks and you are not on an immutable distribution, you have already lost the casual user.
At the end, I want to love Linux, but I see that many of the root causes preventing its popularity from growing (on the desktop, I'm not counting its use as a kernel for heavily modified things like Android, or its use by professional people in servers) haven't consideribly improved. The community remains deeply divided, fighting amongst itself even on some issues, and continues to scare away the general public who come with the idea of “just having work done”.
Because of all this, a few days ago, I was surprised to see that Linux in the Steam survey remains at 2.64%. It's better than the 1.87% from just a year ago (Sept. 24), of course, and I suppose SteamDecks have helped a lot too, but it's a shame that it's not able to attract the audience that is migrating elsewhere on Windows (Windows 11 went from 47.69% to 60.39% in the same period, even with all the TPM thing that will make millions of PCs "incompatible" with Win11). In other words, for every person who switched to Linux in the survey, more than 16 people switched to Windows 11.
What are your thoughts on improving Linux (if it were up to you)? Do you think there will come a time when Linux will have a significant share of the desktop market, so that it will at least be taken into account in software development?
(And please, I would ask that haters refrain from contributing nothing, simply accusing me of something or telling me to “go to Windows.” I hate gatekeeping and not being able to have real discussions sometimes in this community. Thank you).
https://redd.it/1ns8qzz
@r_linux
Related to this are questionable configurations, such as trusting Flatpak 100%, even though the software available there can often be packages created by anonymous third parties and not the original developer, or the use of browsers installed in this way, even though this means that the browser's own sandbox is replaced by Flatpak's sandboxing.
6) Updates that have the capacity to break entire systems, to the point of recommending reinstalling the system from scratch in some cases. This is almost on par with Windows or worse, depending on the distribution and changes that have taken place. It is well known that in Linux, depending on the distro, updating is a lottery and can leave you without a system. This should be unacceptable, although understandable, given that Linux is still a base (monolithic kernel with +30M lines) with a bunch of modules linked together on top, each one different from the other. In the end, it is very easy for things to break when updating.
In part, immutable distributions help with this, allowing you to revert to a previous state when, inevitably, the day comes when the system breaks, unless you can afford to have a system with hardly any modifications, with software as close to a “clean” state as possible.
If the system breaks and you are not on an immutable distribution, you have already lost the casual user.
At the end, I want to love Linux, but I see that many of the root causes preventing its popularity from growing (on the desktop, I'm not counting its use as a kernel for heavily modified things like Android, or its use by professional people in servers) haven't consideribly improved. The community remains deeply divided, fighting amongst itself even on some issues, and continues to scare away the general public who come with the idea of “just having work done”.
Because of all this, a few days ago, I was surprised to see that Linux in the Steam survey remains at 2.64%. It's better than the 1.87% from just a year ago (Sept. 24), of course, and I suppose SteamDecks have helped a lot too, but it's a shame that it's not able to attract the audience that is migrating elsewhere on Windows (Windows 11 went from 47.69% to 60.39% in the same period, even with all the TPM thing that will make millions of PCs "incompatible" with Win11). In other words, for every person who switched to Linux in the survey, more than 16 people switched to Windows 11.
What are your thoughts on improving Linux (if it were up to you)? Do you think there will come a time when Linux will have a significant share of the desktop market, so that it will at least be taken into account in software development?
(And please, I would ask that haters refrain from contributing nothing, simply accusing me of something or telling me to “go to Windows.” I hate gatekeeping and not being able to have real discussions sometimes in this community. Thank you).
https://redd.it/1ns8qzz
@r_linux
Reddit
From the linux community on Reddit
Explore this post and more from the linux community
An Omakub Review for Potential macOS Switchers
https://dominickm.com/omakhub-review/
https://redd.it/1ns9wck
@r_linux
https://dominickm.com/omakhub-review/
https://redd.it/1ns9wck
@r_linux
dominickm.com
Omakub: When Opinionated Software Just Works - dominickm.com
For years, getting a solid Linux development environment meant engaging in the "configuration treadmill"—a never-ending process of tuning, installing, and debugging. Omakub provides a pre-configured solution for the most common developer stacks (Ruby, Python…
Does linux have OCR based vim-like hinting?
In windows I can go fully mouseless because a program called fluent search allows me to press a key and then it tags all UI elements using OCR then lets me click on any one I want by pressing the key in the hint.
Does Linux have a similar feature?
https://redd.it/1nsca1m
@r_linux
In windows I can go fully mouseless because a program called fluent search allows me to press a key and then it tags all UI elements using OCR then lets me click on any one I want by pressing the key in the hint.
Does Linux have a similar feature?
https://redd.it/1nsca1m
@r_linux
Reddit
From the linux community on Reddit
Explore this post and more from the linux community
What's the highest # of tabs you've opened while troubleshooting something? (linux or not linux related)
\>300 tabs.
Linux undoubtedly requires lots of troubleshooting and searching. Lately I've been spending hours (and still aren't done with) setting up a Windows VM with good graphics support on NixOS. I've opened >300 tabs as counted with a browser addon, having looked up stuff like "best way to install Windows VM on linux with , "best VM software for linux", and more specific things like how to setup WinApps, but I've been told that it has very poor graphics performance, since it doesn't include anything to make it better, so now I'm torturing myself trying to get Looking Glass to work. I opened an feature request today to make better support for NixOS but it was closed stating that documentation is for deb-based distros and "a niche distro such as NixOS", RIP.
https://redd.it/1nseeyu
@r_linux
\>300 tabs.
Linux undoubtedly requires lots of troubleshooting and searching. Lately I've been spending hours (and still aren't done with) setting up a Windows VM with good graphics support on NixOS. I've opened >300 tabs as counted with a browser addon, having looked up stuff like "best way to install Windows VM on linux with , "best VM software for linux", and more specific things like how to setup WinApps, but I've been told that it has very poor graphics performance, since it doesn't include anything to make it better, so now I'm torturing myself trying to get Looking Glass to work. I opened an feature request today to make better support for NixOS but it was closed stating that documentation is for deb-based distros and "a niche distro such as NixOS", RIP.
https://redd.it/1nseeyu
@r_linux
Reddit
From the linux community on Reddit
Explore this post and more from the linux community
Lenovo BIOS does not persist the boot drives ordering?
So just bought a Lenovo Yoga pro 7i and dual booted linux onto it with a spare external SSD. Installation went fine, but even though I have secure boot disabled, I have to manually reorder and put the linux SSD boot drive on top in the BIOS. Once the PC is restarted, it defaults to windows everytime.
Never had this problem on Dell, is there something else that needs to changed for Lenovo BIOS to persist?
https://redd.it/1nsgzud
@r_linux
So just bought a Lenovo Yoga pro 7i and dual booted linux onto it with a spare external SSD. Installation went fine, but even though I have secure boot disabled, I have to manually reorder and put the linux SSD boot drive on top in the BIOS. Once the PC is restarted, it defaults to windows everytime.
Never had this problem on Dell, is there something else that needs to changed for Lenovo BIOS to persist?
https://redd.it/1nsgzud
@r_linux
Reddit
From the linux community on Reddit
Explore this post and more from the linux community
Linux 6.18 Audit Code To Properly Handle Multiple Linux Security Modules
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-6.18-Audit-Subsystem
https://redd.it/1nsny45
@r_linux
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-6.18-Audit-Subsystem
https://redd.it/1nsny45
@r_linux
Phoronix
Linux 6.18 Audit Code To Properly Handle Multiple Linux Security Modules
The Linux kernel's audit subsystem/framework for greater insight into system activity for security purposes will now be able to properly cope with multiple Linux Security Modules (LSMs).
17+ practical terminal commands that make daily work easier
I collected a list of practical terminal commands that go beyond the usual `cd` and `ls`. These are the small tricks that make the shell feel faster once you get used to them:
* `!!` to rerun the last command (handy with `sudo`)
* `!$` to reuse the last argument
* `^old^new` to fix a typo in the last command instantly
* `lsof -i :8080` to see which process is using a port
* `df -h` / `du -sh *` to check disk space in human-readable form
Full list (21 commands total) here: [https://medium.com/stackademic/practical-terminal-commands-every-developer-should-know-84408ddd8b4c?sk=934690ba854917283333fac5d00d6650](https://medium.com/stackademic/practical-terminal-commands-every-developer-should-know-84408ddd8b4c?sk=934690ba854917283333fac5d00d6650)
I’m curious what other small-but-powerful shell tricks you folks rely on daily.
https://redd.it/1nsudn8
@r_linux
I collected a list of practical terminal commands that go beyond the usual `cd` and `ls`. These are the small tricks that make the shell feel faster once you get used to them:
* `!!` to rerun the last command (handy with `sudo`)
* `!$` to reuse the last argument
* `^old^new` to fix a typo in the last command instantly
* `lsof -i :8080` to see which process is using a port
* `df -h` / `du -sh *` to check disk space in human-readable form
Full list (21 commands total) here: [https://medium.com/stackademic/practical-terminal-commands-every-developer-should-know-84408ddd8b4c?sk=934690ba854917283333fac5d00d6650](https://medium.com/stackademic/practical-terminal-commands-every-developer-should-know-84408ddd8b4c?sk=934690ba854917283333fac5d00d6650)
I’m curious what other small-but-powerful shell tricks you folks rely on daily.
https://redd.it/1nsudn8
@r_linux
Medium
Practical Terminal Commands Every Developer Should Know
Most developers know the basics cd, ls, pwd, maybe even grep. But the terminal has a lot more under the hood. There are commands and…
How do Linux distros keep software packages and the kernel up-to-date, what does the process look like?
Somehow, I been using Linux and different Linux distros in all sorts of fashion on and off for years but I never really looked much at inner workings of distros and how things go together, in the grand scheme of things. I want to learn more about that!
By chance I read someone's website about their preferred system settings, and I am not sure how valid and relevant their criticism is; in the first long paragraph they are describing essentially shortcomings in the arduous process of package-maintenance (especially for stable/LTS) and what they think e.g. archlnx does better especially regarding the kernel. Specifically, they are describing that due to many factors, (less-than critical or high) CVE fixes in the kernel might only be merged or pickedup into e.g. debian much later or sometimes not at all for years.
I have no idea what this whole process of "maintenance" in distros looks like, neither for general software nor for the kernel. I know pretty much all FOSS nowadays provide some stable/longterm version, as does the kernel, and these versions then contain all the fixes for stable. But what does e.g. debian or ubuntu do then - do they keep all software including the kernel in sync with these original vanilla updates and patches? Does e.g. "ubuntu lts" include all "linux longterm" patches? Or do all distros have some sort of their own versions of all that software and manually bring in patches from the actual developers whenever "they feel like it", whenever they have the time, or whenever it is critically necessary?
And what about backports then?
Is there any Linux distro that "just" gives you the latest stable/longterm version of all the software, 1-to-1 without any of their own stuff mixed in? It sounds like arch does that with the kernel? And on Slackware I could just always compile all the latest stable versions, but then I am probably re-installing some packages every single day..?
The more I kept thinking about this, the more I realized I really dont have the first clue how all this works - and what I really actually get when I run my beloved apt update.
https://redd.it/1nsv29p
@r_linux
Somehow, I been using Linux and different Linux distros in all sorts of fashion on and off for years but I never really looked much at inner workings of distros and how things go together, in the grand scheme of things. I want to learn more about that!
By chance I read someone's website about their preferred system settings, and I am not sure how valid and relevant their criticism is; in the first long paragraph they are describing essentially shortcomings in the arduous process of package-maintenance (especially for stable/LTS) and what they think e.g. archlnx does better especially regarding the kernel. Specifically, they are describing that due to many factors, (less-than critical or high) CVE fixes in the kernel might only be merged or pickedup into e.g. debian much later or sometimes not at all for years.
I have no idea what this whole process of "maintenance" in distros looks like, neither for general software nor for the kernel. I know pretty much all FOSS nowadays provide some stable/longterm version, as does the kernel, and these versions then contain all the fixes for stable. But what does e.g. debian or ubuntu do then - do they keep all software including the kernel in sync with these original vanilla updates and patches? Does e.g. "ubuntu lts" include all "linux longterm" patches? Or do all distros have some sort of their own versions of all that software and manually bring in patches from the actual developers whenever "they feel like it", whenever they have the time, or whenever it is critically necessary?
And what about backports then?
Is there any Linux distro that "just" gives you the latest stable/longterm version of all the software, 1-to-1 without any of their own stuff mixed in? It sounds like arch does that with the kernel? And on Slackware I could just always compile all the latest stable versions, but then I am probably re-installing some packages every single day..?
The more I kept thinking about this, the more I realized I really dont have the first clue how all this works - and what I really actually get when I run my beloved apt update.
https://redd.it/1nsv29p
@r_linux
vez.mrsk.me
Linux Security Hardening and Other Tweaks
A collection of kernel and userland settings one can change to improve the security and usability of a Linux system. Targeted at Arch, but should work for other distros too.
Linux kernel 6.17 has been released!
https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/
https://redd.it/1nt0xi0
@r_linux
https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/
https://redd.it/1nt0xi0
@r_linux
F-Droid and Google's Developer Registration Decree
https://f-droid.org/en/2025/09/29/google-developer-registration-decree.html
https://redd.it/1nt503k
@r_linux
https://f-droid.org/en/2025/09/29/google-developer-registration-decree.html
https://redd.it/1nt503k
@r_linux
Reddit
From the linux community on Reddit: F-Droid and Google's Developer Registration Decree
Explore this post and more from the linux community
New LockBit (ransomware as a service (RaaS)) 5.0 Targets Windows, Linux, ESXi
https://www.trendmicro.com/en_gb/research/25/i/lockbit-5-targets-windows-linux-esxi.html
https://redd.it/1nte5gv
@r_linux
https://www.trendmicro.com/en_gb/research/25/i/lockbit-5-targets-windows-linux-esxi.html
https://redd.it/1nte5gv
@r_linux
Trend Micro
New LockBit 5.0 Targets Windows, Linux, ESXi
Trend™ Research analyzed source binaries from the latest activity from notorious LockBit ransomware with their 5.0 version that exhibits advanced obfuscation, anti-analysis techniques, and seamless cross-platform capabilities for Windows, Linux, and ESXi…
Choosing the best Linux distro for AI development
I’m a software developer working with LLMs, and I recently built a gaming PC powered by a Ryzen 7 9800X3D, 32GB of RAM, and an AMD 9070 XT. I’ve always used Ubuntu, but I’m not sure if it’s the best choice for this GPU. Would you recommend another distro?
https://redd.it/1ntglqo
@r_linux
I’m a software developer working with LLMs, and I recently built a gaming PC powered by a Ryzen 7 9800X3D, 32GB of RAM, and an AMD 9070 XT. I’ve always used Ubuntu, but I’m not sure if it’s the best choice for this GPU. Would you recommend another distro?
https://redd.it/1ntglqo
@r_linux
Reddit
From the linux community on Reddit
Explore this post and more from the linux community
Yo, w11 is coming and im not touching that, its about time I swap to linux
I mostly use my pc for gaming, watching vids/movies or reading so im mostly looking for a distro optimized for gaming, yall got any recommendation? It's my first time interacting with Linux but ill have a friend help me set it up, he just asked me to find a distro
https://redd.it/1ntigdd
@r_linux
I mostly use my pc for gaming, watching vids/movies or reading so im mostly looking for a distro optimized for gaming, yall got any recommendation? It's my first time interacting with Linux but ill have a friend help me set it up, he just asked me to find a distro
https://redd.it/1ntigdd
@r_linux
Reddit
From the linux community on Reddit
Explore this post and more from the linux community
CopyQ (clipboard manager) 12.0 released
https://github.com/hluk/CopyQ/releases/tag/v12.0.0
https://redd.it/1ntn3ms
@r_linux
https://github.com/hluk/CopyQ/releases/tag/v12.0.0
https://redd.it/1ntn3ms
@r_linux
GitHub
Release 12.0.0 · hluk/CopyQ
Added
Wayland: Global shortcuts are now registered using Portal if available.
Black theme (#3142). Thanks to @FadeMind.
Adds attributes for controlling the dialog window created via dialog()
...
Wayland: Global shortcuts are now registered using Portal if available.
Black theme (#3142). Thanks to @FadeMind.
Adds attributes for controlling the dialog window created via dialog()
...