TweakTown

Ubuntu Linux raises minimum system memory requirements, but experts are calling it an 'honesty bump'

Increasing RAM requirements from 4GB to 6GB isn't a big ask, especially for better performance, but ongoing RAM shortages make the timing less ideal.
Tom's Hardware on MSN

Ubunto Linux raises minimum system requirements to 6GB of RAM

Not the best timing due to the RAMpocalpse, but there are leaner distros like Lubuntu available if you need them.
Rock Paper Shotgun

Linux has gotten a 3% usage bump in a month, latest Steam hardware survey suggests - though, it's still miles off Windows

Linux installs have jumped up to 5.33%, their highest mark in a while, according to the latest Steam hardware survey.

Ubuntu 26.04 beta arrives packing GNOME 50, which no longer supports Google Drive

Canonical has just released the beta of the next Ubuntu LTS – but what's grabbed the attention of many is that it features ...
GamingOnLinux

Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Beta released with GNOME 50, Linux kernel 7.0, Mesa 26

The next major release of Ubuntu is almost here with a Beta now available for Ubuntu 26.04 LTS (Long-term support) for ...
CNX Software

Enabling MediaTek M7902 WiFi and Bluetooth drivers on Ubuntu 24.04 the easy way

Instructions to installed MT7902 Linux drivers to support both WiFi and Bluetooth on Ubuntu 24.04 and other Linux ...
Windows Latest

Microsoft to upgrade Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) with faster file access, better networking and easier setup

Microsoft plans major WSL improvements in Windows 11 2026, with faster file performance, better networking, and easier setup ...