His eight-patch series takes advantage of AI assistance to cut the extra work the kernel does when many threads read the same file.

https://itsfoss.com/news/linus-torvalds-claude-code-linux/

Goodbye heavy setups, hello speed. Here's why llama.cpp just won me over:

https://itsfoss.com/llama-cpp/

This open source, browser-based PDF toolkit is free to use and ships with a surprisingly long list of tools.

https://itsfoss.com/bentopdf/

The project has been around since 2021, runs its own kernel, and is written in V.

https://itsfoss.com/vinix-overview/

Another reminder of why open source saves software from being lost forever.

https://itsfoss.com/news/siemens-openradioss-fork/

Quick GNOME Tip 💡

Stop a held key from typing the same character repeatedly.

In Settings, go to Accessibility > Typing > Type Assist, then turn off the repeat key option. Now, holding down a character key will insert it only once.

Quick KDE Tip 💡

Dolphin's toolbar can sit at the top, bottom, left, or right.

Right-click an empty toolbar area and uncheck “Lock Toolbar Positions.” Right-click the newly visible handle → “Orientation,” then choose a position. Re-enable “Lock Toolbar Positions” to keep it there.

The Compose-based 2.0 app release marks the largest update in the storefront's history.

https://itsfoss.com/news/f-droid-revamp/

Last call ⏲️

24 DRM-free ebooks on Linux, Kubernetes, Terraform, Docker and cloud ops.

Ends in 3 hours. Hurry up!

Get it here 👉 https://humblebundleinc.sjv.io/n46JoR

Previously in public preview, it now offers new commands, Consommé networking, and Intune registry controls.

https://itsfoss.com/news/wslc-general-availability/

📣 Event alert for folks in India and nearby

UbuCon India brings Ubuntu enthusiasts, developers, and open source contributors together for two days of talks and workshops.

📍 Bengaluru, India
📆 November 14–15, 2026
🌐 https://in.ubucon.org/events/india-2026/?ref=itsfoss.com

France’s digital agency has been using NixOS on internal workstations for months through Sécurix, its open-source, security-hardened configuration.

https://itsfoss.com/news/france-nixos-move/