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FOSS Force’s Top Ten for August

Here’s what people were reading the most on FOSS Force during the month of August, 2025.

  1. The default menu in RefreshOS gives descriptions of the software before the actual name.

    RefreshOS 2.5: Smooth, Stylish, and Almost Spotless Linux by Larry Cafiero: After spending nearly a week with this distro, our Larry Cafiero tells us that RefreshOS “would be flawless if it wasn’t for the long boot time.”

  2. The menu on the Xfce version shows which software is available.

    CachyOS — Distrowatch’s Top Distro Has Speed, Polish and Features by Larry Cafiero: CachyOS delivers top‑tier performance, modern desktop choices, and hassle‑free software management — a standout among Arch‑based distros.

  3. The KDE Plasma desktop on PCLinuxOS without menus.

    From Mandrake to Modern: PCLinuxOS Stays Strong by Larry Cafiero: Old-school DNA, modern-day muscle. PCLinuxOS keeps rolling forward—faster, friendlier, and ready for anything you throw at it.

  4. The KDE Plasma desktop environment is standard issue on Regata OS.

    Regata OS 25: Gaming, Work, and More in One Polished Distro by Larry Cafiero: Brazil’s Regata OS 25 balances gaming and daily tasks in a polished package. Take a closer look at what this distro brings to the table.

  5. Warehouse Packages page.

    Don’t Struggle with Flatpaks—Warehouse Gives Easy Control on Any Distro by Jack Wallen: If you’re not using one of the many Linux distro’s that comes with Flatpak management already built in, Warehouse is here to help.

  6. The Proton Authenticator main window, highlights how easy the app is to use.

    Inside Proton’s New Two-Factor Authenticator App by Jack Wallen: Proton Authenticator is an open source (licensed under the GPL), privacy-focused Authenticator app that lets you securely sync and manage 2FA codes across all your devices—without ads, tracking, or lock-in.

  7. The KaOS desktop features a right-side panel for ease of use.

    Scratch-Built KaOS and Its Latest KDE-Driven Evolution by Larry Cafiero: KaOS doesn’t follow the crowd; it sets its own course with a bold KDE twist. This just might be the Linux distro you’ve been waiting for.

  8. data sovereignty

    Your Country’s Digital Sovereignty Index Score– and Why It Matters by Christine Hall: Think your country’s got its digital act together? The Digital Sovereignty Index might have a few surprises for you.

  9. The KDE Plasma desktop immediately after installation.

    Bluestar Linux: Arch Power, User-Friendly Polish by Larry Cafiero: Think Arch is only for the hardcore? Bluestar Linux rewrites the rules—delivering power, polish, and zero intimidation. While the Linux universe is full of distros—314 active distributions, only a handful strike a good balance between performance and aesthetics.

  10. Thief breaking into Arch AUR.

    Arch’s AUR Battles DDoS Attacks and Persistent Malware All Summer (So Far) by Christine Hall: Arch’s AUR has been busy battling DDoS attacks and malware. Trouble’s not over—and it’s anybody’s guess what’s next… if anything.

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