Issue #312 / Nov 2026

AI sure has been dominating the tech news. I guess I should admit, the fact that AI insiders are predicting that this technology will soon destroy humanity is probably news worth covering. But is it the only news?

In the news: Ubuntu Stonking Stingray Gets Even Rustier; AI Fixes Linux Bottlenecks Using "Hideous" Code; Advanced Video Coding Still Under Patent; 2,000 Vulnerabilities per Linux Release; Linux Exempt from California's Age Verification Law; China Switching from Windows to Linux; Pine64 Halts Production of Linux Devices; and The Bullet-Proof KDE Software Initiative Is Coming.

Chronicler Zack Brown reports on process play in the Linux kernel community.

Do you trust a cloud-based AI with your sensitive data? If you're looking for privacy, or if you just want a less expensive way to experiment, an air-gapped local AI system might be on the cards.

This month, we explore TUXEDO OS Debian Open Beta, NetHydra 1.1.0, Manjaro Linux 26.1.0, and Soplos Linux 2026.08.

The Radicle collaboration tool offers the power of Git without the need for a centralized server.

The ecosystem for Python developers has evolved remarkably during the past few years. Much of this is due to three new tools created by Astral: uv, Ruff, and ty.

Traditional SSH requires public IP addresses, port forwarding, and constant key management. Tailscale offers a modern alternative built on WireGuard that eliminates open ports while providing zero-trust remote access.

Which image in a series is the sharpest? Mike Schilli explores the depths of sharpness physics with homemade Go tools.

The Technitium DNS server helps you get rid of web ads and other browsing annoyances.