Hacker News·40wOpen Source & Linux
AnduinOS is a lightweight Ubuntu-based Linux distribution designed for users transitioning from Windows. It features a 2GB ISO size, GNOME desktop environment, privacy-focused design with no user tracking, and compatibility with Ubuntu packages. The distribution offers both LTS and Standard versions, uses Flatpak for application management, and maintains GPL-v3 licensing for complete open-source freedom.
ForrestKnight·46wMy Linux Ubuntu Setup for Software Development
A developer shares their Ubuntu 24.04 setup using Omakub, a development configuration by DHH. The setup includes multiple workspaces, tiling window management, and various AI-powered coding tools like Zed, VS Code with Augment, and Warp terminal. The configuration emphasizes productivity through workspace organization and AI assistance while maintaining traditional development workflows with IntelliJ for Java and multiple browsers for testing.
Hacker News·50wBuilding an AI Server on a Budget ($1.3K)
A comprehensive guide to building a custom AI server for $1,300, covering hardware selection (RTX 4070 GPU, motherboard, CPU, RAM), assembly process, Ubuntu Server installation, and software setup including NVIDIA drivers and CUDA toolkit. The build prioritizes cost-effectiveness for AI workloads while maintaining upgrade flexibility for future expansion.
Hacker News·46wMake your computer better.
Zorin OS is a Linux distribution designed as an alternative to Windows and macOS, emphasizing ease of use for newcomers with familiar desktop layouts. Built on Ubuntu, it offers enhanced performance, security, and privacy while supporting older hardware up to 15 years old. Key features include Windows app compatibility, gaming support, mobile device integration through Zorin Connect, and dual-boot capabilities. The Core edition is free, with a Pro version available for advanced features.
The New Stack·37wLinux: Deploy a Honeypot to Catch Your Server’s Attackers
Learn how to deploy Cowrie, an open-source SSH/telnet honeypot on Ubuntu Server to detect and study unauthorized access attempts. The guide covers installation dependencies, creating a dedicated user, setting up a Python virtual environment, configuring port redirection, and monitoring logs to catch potential attackers before they reach production systems.
Phoronix·23wUbuntu Studio 26.04 May Modernize Its Desktop Layout
Ubuntu Studio is considering changing its default desktop layout for the upcoming 26.04 LTS release. Currently using KDE Plasma with a top panel (inherited from its previous Xfce setup), the distribution is polling its community to choose between a macOS-like layout with top panel and bottom dock, or a Windows-like layout with a single bottom panel. The change would only affect new installations, not upgrades.
Community Picks·1yCode snippet organizer for pros
A detailed guide on setting up a Rails application on a DigitalOcean droplet using Ubuntu 16.04. The guide covers the creation of a non-root Rails user, adding swap space, installing and configuring NGINX, ElasticSearch, RVM, Rails, and Postgres. Additionally, it includes steps for deploying with Capistrano and securing the server with Let's Encrypt.
omg! ubuntu!·1y11 Things to Do After Installing Ubuntu 25.04
The Ubuntu 25.04 release brings fresh features and updates aimed at enhancing user experience. Key tasks suggested after installation include checking for updates, configuring the Ubuntu Dock, enabling battery percentage display, using the Night Light feature, setting up fractional scaling, and installing essential applications. Customization options such as personalizing the desktop and exploring GNOME Extensions are also highlighted, along with tips to optimize Firefox and make use of new wellbeing reminders.
omg! ubuntu!·31wZorin OS 18 Broke Download Records on Windows 10 EOL Day
Zorin OS 18 achieved over 100,000 downloads in just two days following its launch on October 14, 2025, coinciding with Windows 10's end of support. Over 72% of downloads came from Windows users seeking alternatives to avoid hardware upgrade requirements for Windows 11 or paying for extended Windows 10 support. The Ubuntu-based distribution includes features specifically designed for Windows migrants, such as expanded Windows application compatibility, OneDrive integration, and web app tools. If even a small fraction of Windows 10's 40% global market share switches to Linux, it could significantly boost Linux adoption and the open source community.
The New Stack·51wLinux: Install a Web-Based Admin Console on Ubuntu Server
Cockpit provides a web-based graphical interface for managing Ubuntu Server, eliminating the need for command-line administration. The installation process involves installing the cockpit package, enabling the service, configuring firewall access on port 9090, and optionally adding Podman support for container management. Users need sudo privileges to access administrative functions, and the interface can be extended with additional plugins for features like file sharing.
The Register·35wZorin OS 18 beta makes Linux look like anything but Linux
Zorin OS 18 beta introduces a highly customizable Linux distribution that can mimic the appearance of Windows, macOS, and other operating systems through layout switching. Built on Ubuntu 24.04 with GNOME 46, it features improved window tiling, better performance, enhanced web app support, and tools to help Windows users migrate to Linux. The Pro edition costs $47.99 and includes additional software and layouts, while the Core edition remains free.
omg! ubuntu!·45wRio is a Fast, WebGPU-Powered Terminal for Ubuntu
Rio is a cross-platform terminal emulator built in Rust that uses WebGPU for hardware acceleration, promising fast and efficient performance. It features font ligatures, terminal splits, theme support, and image protocol compatibility. The app relies heavily on keyboard shortcuts for navigation and requires manual configuration file editing. Rio reuses code from Alacritty and supports both Wayland and X11 on Linux, with installation available through Flathub or DEB packages.
omg! ubuntu!·1yZorin OS 17.3 Released with New Default Browser
Zorin OS 17.3 is now available, bringing significant changes including a new default browser, Brave, replacing Firefox due to privacy concerns. The release also improves Windows app handling and updates the Zorin Connect app with new features and a redesigned interface. Other enhancements include better touchscreen interaction and new hardware drivers, notably for NVIDIA RTX 5000 series. Existing users can upgrade via the Software Updater, while new users can choose between the Pro and Core editions.
Josean Martinez·27wSo I Finally Tried Linux (As A Developer)
A Mac developer shares their experience transitioning to Linux for software development by setting up Ubuntu in a virtual machine. The setup includes the i3 tiling window manager, Polybar menu bar, and various terminal tools like Wezterm, Neovim, and Zsh with plugins. While ARM architecture limitations caused some compatibility issues with apps like Spotify, the experience highlighted Linux's superior customization and control compared to macOS. The author plans to continue using Linux for development work and eventually transition to a dedicated x86 machine.
omg! ubuntu!·24wUbuntu 26.04 Will Look More Like Vanilla GNOME Shell
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS will adopt a new approach to theming GNOME Shell by using symlinks to point directly at default GNOME style files and applying overrides, rather than maintaining a separate custom stylesheet. This reduces maintenance burden for the Yaru theme team while keeping Ubuntu-specific elements like the Ubuntu font, panel sizing, and orange accent color. The change means Ubuntu will present GNOME Shell closer to upstream design intentions, with some visual elements like rounded corners and button spacing matching vanilla GNOME defaults.
omg! ubuntu!·32wGhostty 1.2 Adds Quick Terminal Support on Linux
Ghostty 1.2.0 brings significant improvements for Linux users after 6 months of development. The terminal emulator underwent a complete GTK rewrite for better integration, added quick terminal support on Wayland using wlr-layer-shell protocol, and introduced a command palette for keyboard-driven actions. Linux-specific features include a new app icon, titlebar tabs configuration, DBus/systemd activation for faster startup, on-screen keyboard support, and global keybindings via XDG portals. Additional updates include background image support, custom cursor shaders, FreeBSD support, and improved shell integration for SSH compatibility.
omg! ubuntu!·31wSuperTuxKart 1.5 Released with Improved Graphics + More
SuperTuxKart 1.5 arrives after 3 years of development as the final 1.x release before version 2.0. Key improvements include enhanced graphics with better Level of Detail settings and shadow mapping, frame rates up to 1000fps, 200% supersampling support, and a new benchmarking mode for testing performance. The release adds 3 new soccer fields, 3 egg hunt tracks, improved UI with favorite marking and search functionality, granular audio controls, and numerous bug fixes. Available for Windows, macOS, Android, and Linux.
omg! ubuntu!·32wZorin OS 18 Released with New Look, New Apps + More
Zorin OS 18 has been released, based on Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS with Linux kernel 6.14 and GNOME Shell 46. The update features a redesigned desktop with a floating rounded panel, preinstalled Tiling Shell extension for advanced window management, new theme colors, and a Web Apps tool for creating desktop apps from websites. It includes Brave as the default browser, expanded Windows compatibility suggestions, and support until April 2029. The Pro version adds three new desktop layouts and additional preinstalled software including Deskflow, Warp, and Valot.
Mental Outlaw·1yA Microsoft Engineer Made This Great Beginner Linux Distro
Anduin OS is a Linux distribution based on Ubuntu designed to ease the transition for Windows users by adopting a Windows-like appearance. It uses Gnome as its desktop environment and includes pre-installed applications like the Gnome software store for easy app installation. Developed by a Microsoft engineer, Anduin OS aims to offer a polished experience without overwhelming users with extensive customization options typical in Gnome.
AnduinOS·25wAnnouncing AnduinOS new build 1.3.8, 1.1.11 and 1.4.1
AnduinOS releases three new builds (1.3.8, 1.1.11, and 1.4.1) with printer and scanner support, improved hardware compatibility, system repair tools, and Russian localization updates. The builds add system-config-printer and scanning packages, refactor daemon code for better .desktop file handling, and introduce a do-anduinos-autorepair command for automated system fixes. Users can upgrade within the same fork version using the do_anduinos_upgrade command, while cross-fork upgrades (1.3 to 1.4) will be available January 1st, 2026.
AnduinOS·31wAnnouncing AnduinOS 1.4
AnduinOS 1.4 has been released, upgrading the base system from Ubuntu 25.04 to 25.10, with Gnome 49 and kernel 6.17. Key changes include dropping X11 support in favor of Wayland-only, switching to Firefox ESR, replacing the default terminal with ptyxis, and adding Romanian language support. The OS branding now identifies as 'anduinos' instead of 'ubuntu', requiring patches to maintain PPA compatibility. Direct upgrades from 1.3 to 1.4 are not yet supported, but a migration script is planned before January 2026 while version 1.3 remains under maintenance.
omg! ubuntu!·51wUbuntu 25.10 Switches to Rust-based Sudo
Ubuntu 25.10 will replace the traditional C-based sudo command with sudo-rs, a Rust rewrite that maintains the same user interface while providing enhanced memory safety and security. The change aims to prevent buffer overflow and use-after-free vulnerabilities through Rust's compile-time memory checks. Users won't need to change their workflow as sudo-rs is a drop-in replacement, though some lesser-used features won't be implemented. Canonical will keep the original sudo available for those who need to revert, and the transition serves as preparation for the Ubuntu 26.04 LTS release.
Phoronix·1yUbuntu 25.04 vs. Windows 11 CPU Performance For The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 Review
The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 was tested for CPU performance on both Ubuntu 25.04 and Windows 11 using a Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6. The comparison involved benchmarks of Zen 5(C) cores with configurations left at their defaults. The hardware included 32GB of LPDDR5-7500 memory and a 1TB Kioxia NVMe SSD.
Ubuntu·47wHow to get a job at Canonical
A Canonical hiring lead shares insider guidance on successfully applying for jobs at the company. Key advice includes applying for the right roles rather than spraying multiple applications, demonstrating specific achievements instead of generic claims, preparing thoroughly for interviews, and avoiding AI-generated content. The company receives around one million applications annually for 300-400 positions, emphasizing the importance of standing out through concrete examples of excellence, initiative, and technical contributions. Canonical uses human reviewers rather than AI screening and values academic achievement as an indicator of personal qualities alongside professional experience.
omg! ubuntu!·29wUbuntu 26.04 LTS Release Date & Schedule
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS 'Resolute Raccoon' releases April 23, 2026, with 5 years of standard support and 5 additional years through Ubuntu Pro. Key milestones include feature freeze on February 19, beta release March 26, and release candidate April 16. Monthly development snapshots start in November 2025. Expected features include GNOME 50, latest Linux kernel, improved TPM encryption, and potential amd64v3 package support. Upgrades from Ubuntu 24.04 LTS will be enabled with the 26.04.1 point release in August 2026.