The 6 Linux distros I expect to rule 2026 - as someone who's tested hundreds of them

Which Linux distributions will rise above the competition in 2026 to dethrone the old guard? Here are my picks.
PCMagOpinion

I Replaced Windows 11 With Linux Mint. Here Are 7 Things It Does Much Better

Interface elements in Windows 11, such as the Start menu and Settings app, have become increasingly cluttered in recent OS ...
GitHub

RAG-DDR: Optimizing Retrieval-Augmented Generation Using Differentiable Data Rewards

@article{li2024rag, title={RAG-DDR: Optimizing Retrieval-Augmented Generation Using Differentiable Data Rewards}, author={Li, Xinze and Mei, Sen and Liu, Zhenghao and Yan, Yukun and Wang, Shuo and Yu, ...
IEEE

Sea Ice Thickness Inversion Based on Support Vector Regression for FengYun-3E IDW Data

Abstract: Due to the increasing demand for monitoring sea ice thickness (SIT) in the global environment, the SIT inversion based on global navigation satellite system-reflectometry (GNSS-R) has ...
IEEE

Revealing the Effects of Data Heterogeneity in Federated Learning Regression Models for Short-Term Solar Power Forecasting

Abstract: Accurate short-term power forecasting is crucial for the successful commercialization of solar energy, helping to prevent financial losses in energy markets. Federated learning (FL) offers a ...
The Hacker News

China-Linked UAT-7290 Targets Telecoms with Linux Malware and ORB Nodes

A China-nexus threat actor known as UAT-7290 has been attributed to espionage-focused intrusions against entities in South Asia and Southeastern Europe. The activity cluster, which has been active ...
PC Gamer

I'm brave enough to say it: Linux is good now, and if you want to feel like you actually own your PC, make 2026 the year of Linux on (your) desktop

I'm all-in, baby. I'm committed. If upgrading any distinct component of my PC didn't require me taking out a loan right now, I'd be seriously considering switching my GPU over to some kind of AMD ...
ZDNet

This fully atomic Linux distro is a challenge to install but a treat to use

AerynOS is an independent Linux distribution. It includes a unique installation and package manager. You can download and install this OS for free. I love a good ...