Here’s what people were reading the most on FOSS Force during the month of February, 2025.
We Look at Debian 13.3 ‘Trixie,’ the Latest From the Crown Jewel of Linux Distros by Larry Cafiero: ‘Trixie’ doesn’t reinvent Debian so much as reaffirm it, with updated packages, subtle polish, and the same rock‑solid base that keeps it the go‑to choice for many serious Linux users.
Hands-On With Lilidog Linux 26.02.06, the New Debian-Based Openbox Distro by Larry Cafiero: When Lilidog Linux 26.02.06 was released on Friday, our Larry Cafiero opened it up and took a look to become one of the first to review it. As you will see, he was pleasantly surprised by what he found.
MiniOS Ultra 5.1 Shrinks the ISO, Not the Experience by Larry Cafiero: From Russia with software freedom, MiniOS Ultra 5.1 serves up a compact Debian‑based distro with an impressive range of built‑in tools. We have screenshots!
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.
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 the revamped Pop!_OS 24.04 beta and get your first look at the modern desktop that’s rewriting Linux history.
The Wild‑West Napster Is Gone. What’s Left Is an AI Mall by Christine Hall: Remember when Napster meant free music and trouble with record labels? Now it means glossy AI therapists, fake experts, and generative “content” on tap.
Need Help Remembering Linux Commands? Try Brief by Jack Wallen: Wanna learn the command line? If you’ve been looking for an app to help you get to know Linux commands, Brief is a great option.
Q4OS 6 Andromeda: More Than Just Debian on a Diet for Old Machines by Larry Cafiero: From hand‑me‑down laptops to brand‑new desktops, this Debian-based distro with Trinity or KDE Plasma keeps things fast and familiar.
Take Our Poll: Do You Support Linux Mint’s Slower Release Plan? by Christine Hall: Record donations, busy developers, and now the distro’s lead developer says he’s thinking about throttling the distro’s release schedule in order to spend more time developing new features. We wanted to know if you’re on board, and apparently you are.
Stop Living in the Browser: Run Your Favorite LLMs on Linux with Cherry Studio by Jack Wallen: Cherry Studio wraps Ollama and other backends in a polished desktop client, so your AI tools feel like part of Linux instead of an afterthought.
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