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Jack Wallen is an award-winning writer for TechRepublic, ZDNET, The New Stack, and Linux New Media. He's covered a variety of topics for over twenty years and is an avid promoter of open source. Jack is also a novelist with over 50 published works of fiction. For more news about Jack Wallen, visit his website.
As the old year is replaced by the new, here’s Jack Wallen’s wish list for Linux and open source in 2026 -- from the desktop to the developers who keep it alive.
After looking at the new Calibre 8.16 which puts AI on the playing field, our writer wonders if that's a good idea.
This week’s App of the Week takes a fresh look at VLC 3.0.22, from dark mode on Plasma and Cosmic to niche perks like proper playback of classic Doom and Hexen music files.
Mission-Center offers a single interface for tracking resource usage and managing processes and services, making routine system checks easier from the desktop.
Don’t leave deleted files behind—Raider File Shredder offers an uncomplicated solution for permanently erasing data.
FTP's simplicity came with security risks; SSH Pilot offers a familiar workflow for secure shell management and encrypted file transfers -- without sacrificing security.
No more guessing where your favorite series lives—Ticket Booth lets you keep your database of titles up to date.
Windows 10 support has ended, but Bottles offers a reliable bridge to keep favorite Windows apps running for those who are shifting to Linux.
My Five Linux and Open Source 2026 Resolutions (Oh… and BSD)
Commentary, Distros and Operating Systems
After a rough 2025, Jack Wallen maps out five practical resolutions for 2026, from covering BSD more seriously to actually speaking up when people complain about Windows.