Tux Machines

Tux Machines is a popular news site focusing on Free/libre and Open Source software, especially GNU/Linux. Founded by Susan (srlinuxx) in 2004 and now operated by Bytes Media.

The site aims to share relevant news with its valued community of readers.

Recent Posts as of May 8, 2026

Good Politicians Don't Need to Spam You (Their Track Record Speaks for Itself)

The people we previously voted for disappointed us

GNU/Linux on Hardware: StarFighter, MultiSystem 2 Arcade, and Asahi on Macbook Air M2

Desktop/Laptop: 3 stories

Web Browsers and Google's Latest Evil (and Slop) Move Against Chrome Users (Violation of EU Law)

Web related news

Programming/Development: Multiplication Overflow, Godot, and Rust Versus C

programming leftovers

statCounter Measures GNU/Linux in Iraqi Desktops and Laptops at About Half the "Market Share" of Windows

we've repeatedly taken note of a shift to Free software there

Android Leftovers

I replaced my Android keyboard with this open-source one and it stuck

New to Ubuntu? Start With These 15 Pro Tips Before You Do Anything Else

I'm a Linux geek and have been using Ubuntu since its original release in 2004

4 reasons a Fedora Atomic desktop is the first distro every Linux beginner should use

Linux is more popular and accessible than ever

Free and Open Source Software

This is free and open source software

Today in Techrights

Some of the latest articles

200 Weeks Since Launching New Tux Machines

we have entered week 201 (since the overhaul)

Ubuntu Touch OTA 1.3 Improves Handling of Desktop Apps on Lomiri and Fixes Bugs

Ubuntu Touch OTA 1.3 update is now rolling out with improvements to handling of desktop apps on Lomiri, improved handling of docks with input devices, improved playback of AMR voice message sent via MMS, and other changes.

Free, Libre, and Open Source Software, Sharing, and Standards

mostly FOSS picks

Mozilla Trying to "Revive Interest in Firefox" Using Slop (Which Nobody Wants), Thoughts On Thunderbird Pro ($72 Per Year)

Mozilla has ideas

'Linux' Foundation Openwashing Services for Fake-Coins, Slop, and Other Ponzi Schemes

shameful, as usual

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