Here’s what people were reading the most on FOSS Force during the month of November, 2025.
Pop!_OS 24.04 and COSMIC Betas Have Arrived — We’ve Got Screenshots by Christine Hall: Cosmic’s Rust-powered debut is here! Dive into Pop!_OS 24.04 beta and get your first look at the modern desktop that’s rewriting Linux history.
BigLinux: Samba, Software, and Surprises by Larry Cafiero: You all know the saying: Go big or go home. Brazil’s BigLinux delivers a feature-packed, user-friendly Linux experience — with a few playful twists along the way.
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.
openSUSE Tumbleweed: Built to Last, Built to Change, Built for Openness by Larry Cafiero: We put openSUSE Tumbleweed Xfce through install, configuration, and multitasking tests to see how its classic tools and new additions hold up in use.
And Now for Something Completely Different: Kicking the Tires and Test Driving a BSD by Larry Cafiero: What happens when a seasoned Linux user returns to BSD for a hands-on review? GhostBSD delivers unexpected surprises.
Red Hat Follows SUSE with EU Sovereignty Drive by Christine Hall: Red Hat follows SUSE’s lead with an EU support pledge — raising the stakes in the race for European digital sovereignty. It’s launching a program — called Red Hat Confirmed Sovereign Support — which will be available in early 2026
Our Look at Fedora 43 — With Screenshots, Elton John, and More! by Larry Cafiero: Take Fedora 43 Workstation for a spin with our hands-on review — plenty of screenshots, but don’t trample the Easter egg.
Shelf Stable Cosmic DE Will Arrive With a Pop! on December 11 by Christine Hall: What is likely the most anticipated desktop Linux launch in years kicks off on December 11 — are you ready to see the new Cosmic DE?
Make SSH as Easy as FTP with SSH Pilot by Jack Wallen: FTP’s simplicity came with security risks; SSH Pilot offers a familiar workflow for secure shell management and encrypted file transfers — without sacrificing security.
How to Run Windows Apps on Linux Using Bottles by Jack Wallen: It’s a rare occasion that I have to run a Windows app on Linux. When I do, I always know there are several possible means to that end. One of these is Bottles, an app that supplies a compatibility layer for running Windows apps on Linux. It’s built on top of Wine and includes a user-friendly GUI for managing your apps.
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