The Linux kernel now has a succession plan for when Linus Torvalds checks out, which emerged after an apparently uplifting discussion about 'our eventual march toward …

"In the absence of an agreed-upon process, the community would find itself playing Calvinball at an awkward time." ...
CNX Software

FOSDEM 2026 schedule – Embedded, RISC-V, Robotics, Rust, Open Hardware, and more

FOSDEM 2026 will take place on January 31-February 1, with thousands of developers meeting in Brussels to discuss open-source ...

Linux after Linus? The kernel community finally drafts a plan for replacing Torvalds

Linux after Linus? The kernel community finally drafts a plan for replacing Torvalds ...

This new Linux distro folds a gorgeous COSMIC desktop into an immutable Fedora base

This new Linux distro folds a gorgeous COSMIC desktop into an immutable Fedora base ...
InfoQ

Rust Contributor Explores AI-Assisted Compiler Development with New Rue Language

Innovative programmer Steve Klabnik, known for his contributions to Rust, unveils Rue, a new systems programming language ...
OSTechNix

Linux Kernel 6.19 RC7 Released: A Large Release Candidate Justifies the Extra Week

Linus Torvalds released the seventh release candidate (RC7) for the upcoming Linux Kernel version 6.19. Here's what's new in Linux 6.19-rc7.
OSTechNix

How to Roll Back a Linux Kernel Safely (GRUB, All Distros)

Rolling back the Linux kernel can save the day when a bad update breaks your system. It should be done carefully, with backups and verification. Use it to regain a stable state, then address the root ...