Here’s what people were reading the most on FOSS Force during the month of March, 2026.
Greg Kroah-Hartman Stretches Support Periods for Key Linux LTS Kernels by Christine Hall: Linux kernel maintainer Greg Kroah-Hartman has extended the support lifetimes of several long-term kernels, after consultations with major users and fellow maintainers.
PrismLinux: A No‑Drama, Sane Approach to Arch-Based Linux by Larry Cafiero: A polished Arch-based distro with a stellar installer, sane defaults, and plenty of choices to keep power users happy.
Is Manjaro Done? Stick a Fork in It by Christine Hall: A rebellion inside the Manjaro project, a community strike, and a threatened fork raise a hard question for users and contributors alike: is it time to rescue Manjaro, or walk away?
Our Trip With Mindful Bodhi Linux 7.0 by Larry Cafiero: Think of Bodhi Linux 7.0 as a digital walk for peace: a lightweight Moksha desktop, a small install footprint, and just enough polish to keep your aging hardware serene.
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.
AnduinOS 1.4.2 Offers Redesigned GNOME for Windows Refugees by Larry Cafiero: AnduinOS 1.4.2 pairs Ubuntu’s already easy-to-use foundation with a heavily customized GNOME desktop and Flatpak apps to ease the transition from Windows to Linux.
Meet Flow, a Fresh New Browser for Linux by Jack Wallen: If you miss Arc’s design and want something similar on Linux — but open source and without the AI baggage — Flow Browser is worth a look.
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.
Martin Wimpress Wants Out at Ubuntu MATE by Christine Hall: Evidently, the thrill is gone. After about a dozen years at the helm of the Linux distribution he started, Martin Wimpress says it’s time for somebody else to take charge at Ubuntu MATE.
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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