HarfBuzz at 20!
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1o9Exz1c-Lr-dJjA8dcBn_Vl_Y37cupmFzmclMjBE_Bc/view

https://redd.it/1qxcb3v
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Oh my goodness...
https://redd.it/1qxemud
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VirtualBox upstream now supports KVM as a (still experimental) backend on Linux.
https://www.phoronix.com/news/VirtualBox-Upstream-With-KVM

https://redd.it/1qxfqrp
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I made an open source image and video converter
https://redd.it/1qxj8uw
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Intel Arc B390 iGPU beats AMD Radeon 890M by 23% in Phoronix Linux gaming tests
https://videocardz.com/newz/intel-arc-b390-igpu-beats-amd-radeon-890m-by-23-in-phoronix-linux-gaming-tests

https://redd.it/1qxjeyp
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"Work has started" on native Linux support for GOG Galaxy, co-founder says they're "a big fan of Linux"
https://www.pcguide.com/news/work-has-started-on-native-linux-support-for-gog-galaxy-co-founder-says-theyre-a-big-fan-of-linux/

https://redd.it/1qxmazn
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Bits from the DPL (Debian Project Leader)
https://lists.debian.org/debian-devel-announce/2026/02/msg00000.html

https://redd.it/1qxipvz
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A Very Short/Quick Post-Announcement Update - Orbitiny Desktop Pilot 9 (Repackaged)

This is a very quick follow up update to my Pilot 9 release announcement yesterday. If you tried to download the file but were unable to start the desktop, I'd like to let you know that the issue is now fixed. I have repacked the tar file with the fix included.

One user (only) notified me yesterday that they were unable to start the desktop on a specific distribution. This is now fixed and it was caused by a missing library file. I have included the missing library file, have tested it and it now starts up like it should.

I overlooked this file because Qt5 did not require it but Qt6 does but when I tested the package locally, it worked so it stayed undetected and I tested it on multiple distros.

That's all. So to all who tested it but experienced the issue, it is now fixed. If you have further issues, please notify me and I will fix it.

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Dude holy sh*t every time I have a problem with this OS but then find a solution and get it right, I feel like a fking demon

And it's literally like some dude on youtube saying "type this into the terminal" and I'm just sitting there doing exactly what they say, but afterwards, when it works, I feel like a hacker god.

It's so rewarding having a problem and then you solve the problem and your shit works.
It's like I just want it to be easy, like windows, just works, but when I just put in the small amount of work required it's always sooo worth it, especially having such a nice OS like this rather than dog windows.

And every time I get some little thing right I fall more and more in love with my system. Really feels like it's MINE.

Anyway, big shout-out to this community, ya'll rock

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Linux XR desktop and gaming update, 6DoF now supported
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFLmjpjF-rA

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Amazing how far linux has come!

Hi all,

I was just thinking about how far Linux has come.

I remember getting my first PC in the 90s — a 486 DX50 — and trying to put Red Hat on it. Even getting hold of a CD back then (especially in Australia) was a mission in itself. Then came figuring out drivers, wrestling with X just to get a desktop, and hoping you picked the right video card option.

Choosing between KDE and GNOME felt like a big decision. If you really wanted to rice things up, you’d run Enlightenment on top of GNOME. Multiple virtual desktops blew my mind at the time — it felt genuinely futuristic.

I even tried compiling my own kernel and broke my system more times than I can count. Frustrating, educational, and honestly… a lot of fun.

Over the years I kept trying to switch to Linux permanently, but something always dragged me back to Windows — usually work or software compatibility.

Now though, with Proton and so many applications being web-based, I think I’ve finally made the move for good. I still keep a Windows VM around for the odd work-specific app, but I don’t feel like I’m missing out on anything anymore.

If anything, it’s the opposite. These days, not using Linux feels like a performance hit. Going back to Windows just feels sluggish and buggy by comparison.

Anyway, not sure there’s a point to this post — just feeling a bit nostalgic and no one I know would really understand this post, lol.

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Busy months in KDE Linux – Adventures in Linux and KDE
https://pointieststick.com/2026/02/06/busy-months-in-kde-linux/

https://redd.it/1qye8xc
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Linux 6.19 Features Include Many Benefits For Intel & AMD Users
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-6.19-Best-Feature-Changes

https://redd.it/1qyqo6s
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KMS Recovery Mechanism Being Worked On For Linux Display Drivers
https://www.phoronix.com/news/KMS-Recovery-Mechanism

https://redd.it/1qynifh
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GNOME's Glycin 2.1 Beta Enables JPEG 2000 Support By Default
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Glycin-2.1-Beta-JPEG-2000

https://redd.it/1qyrvm9
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How I Made a 4K 144Hz USB Capture Cards Work on Linux (Kernel Patch!)
https://youtube.com/watch?v=bcApBYGp2Hs&si=Qx0F5PNSTBa9Rg28

https://redd.it/1qydjsr
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Recently migrated to Linux/ First Linux Application (Elgato lights controller)

Last week I decided to give Linux a try for the first time in about a decade due to my growing frustrations with Windows. (I am using Bazzite with KDE) I have been recreating my set up and getting all of the tools and apps that I use on the daily for gaming, content, and development work.

I was essentially able to get everything I use on windows with one exception. Elgato doesn't have a version of control center for Linux so I can't control the lights. This pushed me straight into my first development cycle on Linux. I created a simple daemon and controller gui to fill this hole in the ecosystem. I hope to additionally create a plugin from here that will allow these controls to be run on open deck as well. If anyone else uses Elgato lights enjoy!

It can either be build from the source code or run as a flatpak.

https://github.com/Chimi6/limelight-linux-elgato-lights-controller

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NetBSD 11.0-RC1 Available For Testing With Enhanced Linux Emulation
https://www.phoronix.com/news/NetBSD-11.0-RC1

https://redd.it/1qynmqz
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Is it common to have nightmares about Windows installing itself back on my computer?

Sometimes i have those nightmares where Windows survived somewhere in the darkest corners of my hard disk. Then it overrides my boot order and boots itself instead my Ubuntu, wiping out my distro completely.

Those dreams aren't that stupid, since i've heard stories about Windows not liking being on dual boot with Linux systems

https://redd.it/1qz7vye
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LibreOffice 26.2 – New features (video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WeQJjzCPls

https://redd.it/1qz7ky6
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I built a simple tool to install .deb, AppImage, Flatpak and Snaps by just dragging them
https://redd.it/1qz9mlo
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