The Linux Rain Linux General/Gaming News, Reviews and Tutorials

Articles found under tag: wayland

Solus - Impressive, Most Impressive

 By Andrew Powell Previews

If you pay attention to happenings in the Linux world, chances are you've heard the name 'Solus' being bandied around quite a bit. The Solus project (formally known as SolusOS) has been gathering momentum and popularity lately and I figured it was high time I actually try the operating system out.…

 Read Article

Here's how GNOME Shell can look like Ubuntu Unity

 By Andrew Powell Tutorials

With the recent bombshell that Canonical is quitting the Unity desktop project as well as the overall goals for convergence and returning to GNOME, one can't help but wonder what Ubuntu 18.04 LTS will look like. However, as you will see it is very easy to tweak GNOME to look and feel quite similar…

 Read Article

Canonical Quits Unity/Mir/Convergence; My Thoughts

 By Andrew Powell Editorials

In stunning news, which is apparently NOT a late April Fools joke, Mark Shuttleworth has announced that Canonical will be dumping the Unity, Mir projects and ultimately the goal of 'convergence'. Canonical is also planning to then return to GNOME as the default desktop by the release of Ubuntu…

 Read Article

Review: Fedora 25 - The Trail Blazer that is Blazing Fast

 By Andrew Powell Reviews

Not long after being released to the wild, I decided it was time to retire old faithful Ubuntu GNOME in favour of Fedora 25 on my main laptop (an Optimus equipped machine). The Ubuntu install had served me very well indeed, but with Fedora's latest offering featuring the latest stable version of…

 Read Article

Redshift functionality on Fedora 25 (GNOME + Wayland). Yes, it's possible!

 By Andrew Powell Tutorials

For those who can't live without screen colour shifting technology such as Redshift or f.lux, myself being one of them, using Wayland did pose the challenge of having these existing tools not working with the Xorg replacement. Thankfully, all is not lost and it is possible even right now. Thanks to…

 Read Article

News Elsewhere

Linux Today

Pangolin Reverse Proxy Moves to Dual Licensing With New Enterprise Edition

Discover how Pangolin Reverse Proxy's new dual licensing model enhances flexibility with its Enterprise Edition, catering to diverse business needs.

The post Pangolin Reverse Proxy Moves to Dual Licensing With New Enterprise Edition appeared first on Linux Today.

Fedora Opens the Door to AI Tools, Demands Disclosure and Oversight

Discover how Fedora is paving the way for AI tools while advocating for transparency and oversight in technology. Explore the future of responsible AI.

The post Fedora Opens the Door to AI Tools, Demands Disclosure and Oversight appeared first on Linux Today.

DietPi 9.18 Adds NanoPi R3S, R76S, and M5 Support

Discover the latest features of DietPi 9.18, now supporting NanoPi R3S, R76S, and M5. Enhance your lightweight OS experience today!

The post DietPi 9.18 Adds NanoPi R3S, R76S, and M5 Support appeared first on Linux Today.

SuperTuxKart 1.5 Open-Source Kart Racing Game Released with Major Changes

Discover the exciting updates in SuperTuxKart 1.5! Explore major changes and enhancements in this open-source kart racing game. Join the fun today!

The post SuperTuxKart 1.5 Open-Source Kart Racing Game Released with Major Changes appeared first on Linux Today.

VirtualBox 7.2.4 Released with Initial Support for Linux Kernel 6.18

Discover the latest features of VirtualBox 7.2.4, now with initial support for Linux Kernel 6.18. Upgrade your virtualization experience today!

The post VirtualBox 7.2.4 Released with Initial Support for Linux Kernel 6.18 appeared first on Linux Today.

Clonezilla Live 3.3.0-33 Adds Support for Cloning MTD Block and eMMC Boot Devices

Discover Clonezilla Live 3.3.0-33, now featuring enhanced support for cloning MTD block and eMMC boot devices. Streamline your backup process today!

The post Clonezilla Live 3.3.0-33 Adds Support for Cloning MTD Block and eMMC Boot Devices appeared first on Linux Today.

Ubuntu 26.04 LTS “Resolute Raccoon” Daily Builds Are Now Available for Download

Discover the latest Ubuntu 26.04 LTS "Resolute Raccoon" daily builds. Download now to experience cutting-edge features and improvements in your system.

The post Ubuntu 26.04 LTS “Resolute Raccoon” Daily Builds Are Now Available for Download appeared first on Linux Today.

The Complete Guide to Best Linux Distros for Beginners in 2025

Discover the best Linux distros for beginners in 2025 with our comprehensive guide. Find the perfect fit for your needs and start your Linux journey today!

The post The Complete Guide to Best Linux Distros for Beginners in 2025 appeared first on Linux Today.

How to Dual Boot Windows and Linux on the Same SSD

Discover the step-by-step guide to dual boot Windows and Linux on the same SSD. Maximize your system's potential with this comprehensive tutorial.

The post How to Dual Boot Windows and Linux on the Same SSD appeared first on Linux Today.

Raspberry Pi 5 Desktop Mini PC: Internet Radio

Discover the Raspberry Pi 5 Desktop Mini PC, your ultimate solution for internet radio. Stream your favorite stations with ease and enjoy high-quality sound.

The post Raspberry Pi 5 Desktop Mini PC: Internet Radio appeared first on Linux Today.

GamingOnLinux Latest Articles

Proton Experimental brings fixes for ARC Raiders, The Finals and various other games

Valve just launched their latest upgrade for Proton Experimental to get as many Windows games as possible running on Linux / SteamOS..Read the full…

Total War: MEDIEVAL III announced by Creative Assembly

Creative Assembly recently held their 25th Anniversary Showcase for the Total War series, with Total War: MEDIEVAL III being announced..Read the full…

War Thunder is getting infantry combat

Oh no, it's going to pull me back in isn't it? War Thunder is finally adding infantry combat to its roster of war games in a future update..Read the…

Classic roguelike top-down shooter Nuclear Throne major update 100 out now

A lovely blast from the past of 2015, Nuclear Throne from the revived Vlambeer has update #100 out now with some major additions and…

Discord gets improvements for video on Linux PCs and Steam Deck

The developer team at Discord released a new engineering blog post yesterday (December 8th) detailing lots of fixes, along with some Linux…

Hytale will run on Linux PCs via Flatpak but Steam Deck will require more work

With the first release of Hytale finally approaching, the developers are still working through getting it running on Linux and macOS..Read the full…

Team Fortress 2 Classic becomes Team Fortress 2 Classified and arrives January 30

Developer team EMINOMA have officially rebranded Team Fortress 2 Classic into Team Fortress 2 Classified, and they've set a release date for January…

Framework greatly expand their open source event and Linux distribution sponsorships

Framework Computer BV have announced a nice big expansion of their sponsorship program with many open source events and Linux distributions…

POSTAL: Bullet Paradise gets cancelled over generative AI with Goonswarm Games shutting down

Oh dear. Goonswarm Games are shutting down after Running With Scissors cancelled POSTAL: Bullet Paradise due to the use of generative AI..Read the…

Netflix want to acquire Warner Bros. but they have to fight off Paramount

While I was off running around the woods for the weekend, Netflix announced their intention to acquire Warner Bros. but now Paramount want to…

GE-Proton 10-26 released with FEX included, improvements for DLSS and game fixes

The Windows compatibility layer GE-Proton 10-26 has released with a bunch of technical improvements, along with various game fixes too..Read the full…

Windows compatibility layer Wine 11 gets a first Release Candidate

We're on the road to the release of Wine 11 early next year with the first Release Candidate now available for the Windows compatibility layer..Read…

Building a Retro Linux Gaming Computer Part 49: One More to Go!

Candy Cruncher stands as an interesting piece of Linux gaming convergence, with it pulling on almost all of the major threads that defined the…

Four Total War classics join GOG in their Preservation Program with more on the way

GOG have announced today that as part of the 25th anniversary of the series, four classic Total War games are now on GOG in their Preservation…

Epic and Steam banned it but HORSES is out now on other stores

From Andrea Lucco Borlera / Santa Ragione, HORSES has proven to be a highly controversial title with both Epic Games and Steam banning its…

Get some great Raw Fury games like Kathy Rain, Sable and more in a new Humble Bundle

Another fresh bundle of games to keep you warm with the RAWcember to Remember Humble Bundle..Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.

FIXKIN: A Long Way Home is a cozy, rhythmic, narrative road trip in a suddenly upside down world

Sonderland Games (Bella Wants Blood, Landnama) announced FIXKIN: A Long Way Home - a new cozy rhythm-based adventure and there's a demo…

Guild Wars Reforged has arrived on Steam

ArenaNet have released Guild Wars Reforged bringing together the Prophecies, Factions, and Nightfall campaigns together along with various…

The Logitech G305 Lightspeed Wireless mouse is a great reasonably priced pick

I decided to upgrade my mouse from a cheap unbranded USB wired to the Logitech G305 Lightspeed Wireless, so here's my thoughts on it..Read the full…

Check out the demo for Chipmatic an upcoming mining and automation game

A mining incremental inspired by Motherload, Dome Keeper and Super Mining Mechs with some added automation - Chipmatic looks like one to keep an eye…

Unreal Tournament 2004 is getting revived by OldUnreal with approval from Epic Games

Just like Epic Games did for the original Unreal Tournament, they're giving full approval to OldUnreal to revive Unreal Tournament 2004 and keep it…

Mesa 25.2.8 and Mesa 25.3.1 released for open source Linux graphics drivers

After being delayed, both Mesa 25.2.8 and Mesa 25.3.1 have been released with an assortment of bug fixes for open source Linux graphics drivers..Read…

The RAM price and availability situation is going to worsen as Micron pull their Crucial consumer business

As RAM prices explode and availability becomes an issue thanks to AI companies, Micron announced their Crucial consumer business is no longer a…

Humble Choice for December 2025 has Nine Sols, Like a Dragon Gaiden, Streets of Rage 4 and more

Another pretty great selection of games overall here for the new Humble Choice games bundle for December 2025..Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.

The response to s&box from Facepunch going open source has been "overwhelmingly positive"

Open source rocks so it's pleasing to see it go well for Facepunch with s&box. They've now added native Linux binaries for the dedicated server…

Survivor-like bullet heavens are going first-person POSTAL with POSTAL: Bullet Paradise

Ready to go POSTAL once more? This time it's in a survivor-like bullet-heaven styled setting, because obviously every developer needs to be in this…

No Players Online returns after an 'unfounded DMCA claim' halted sales for nearly three weeks

Showing yet again that the DMCA system is not fit for purpose, No Players Online launched on Steam on November 6 and then got taken down but it's…

HELLDIVERS 2 file-size on Steam gets massively reduced

One problem with a lot of modern games is just how big they're getting, but HELLDIVERS 2 is about to massively shrink thanks to work behind the…

There's now an AI warning notice browser plugin for itch.io as well as Steam

The developer behind the useful AI notice browser plugin for Steam has now done the same for itch.io, and they've made it easier to use the…

Valve have been funding FEX to get x86 games on Arm Linux

It turns out that not only are Valve using the open source FEX for the Steam Frame but they have been funding FEX since the beginning of it..Read the…

Half-Life Legacy arrives December 12 but you'll need Proton on Linux due to Native Linux issues

Half-Life Legacy is an enhanced fan mod of Valve's original shooter and it's releasing December 12th..Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.

Fedora Linux 44 will get improved NTSYNC enabling for Proton / Wine

NTSYNC has been available in the Linux kernel for a while, but it's taking distributions a while to actually use it - Fedora Linux 44 will make it…

Fanatical launch new Play on the Go Bundle - great for Steam Deck and other handhelds

Fanatical are running various new game bundles during their Bundlefestive 2025 event, with a just launched Play on the Go Bundle that's great for…

NVIDIA Beta driver 590.44.01 released for Linux

The first release of the 590 driver branch has arrived in Beta for Linux with 590.44.01 now available for those willing to give it a test..Read the…

Star Fox spiritual successor Wild Blue Skies gets a fresh gameplay trailer

Originally called Wild Blue and now Wild Blue Skies, recently we had a fresh proper gameplay reveal and it's clear this is the spiritual successor to…

Mewgenics will be "100%" Steam Deck compatible at launch

From the creators of The Binding of Isaac and The End is Nigh, Mewgenics is promising to be one of the most interesting roguelites released in…

Pixel-art RTS game TFC: The Fertile Crescent joins with MicroProse Software and it's now Steam Deck Verified

Now freshly Steam Deck Verified and with MicroProse Software backing it as publisher, TFC: The Fertile Crescent has a big upgrade out now..Read the…

Valve's version of Android on Linux (based on Waydroid) is now called Lepton

Lepton appears to be the new official name for Valve's version of Waydroid (Android in a Linux container)..Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.

Linux players on Steam hit an all-time high for November 2025

Valve released the statistics from the Steam Hardware & Software Survey for November 2025, which shows once again that Linux use is trending…

Building a Retro Linux Gaming Computer Part 48: Byzantine Labyrinthine

Part 48 of the long running series of retro Linux gaming goodness. This time it's all about point and click adventuring..Read the full article on…

Hytale devs confirm they are working to bring it to Linux and macOS

With the revival of Hytale ongoing towards an Early Access release in January, we now have it confirmed that it will be coming officially to Linux…

The Jingle Jam 2025 charity event is live with a new bundle of games

Jingle Jam is a great gaming initiative to help various charities. Run every year, they have a new bundle of games available to grab when you…

GOG add the huge S.T.A.L.K.E.R. G.A.M.M.A. as a one-click mod install

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. G.A.M.M.A. is a big mod for the already big standalone experience of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Anomaly and now easier to install thanks to…

A retro Acorn RISC OS gem returns with Exodus: The Colonization of Space now on Steam

A bit of gaming history returns to modern platforms with the release of Exodus: The Colonization of Space now available on Steam..Read the full…

Arch-based distro EndeavourOS gets a new Ganymede release

Easily one of the best ways to try out a form of Arch Linux, the popular EndeavourOS has a new release with Ganymede out now..Read the full article…

Here's the 50 most popular Steam Deck games for November 2025 - with Dispatch the winner

It's a fresh month and that means we can take a look and see what's been popular for players on Valve's SteamOS powered handheld the Steam Deck..Read…

Raspberry Pi prices are rising due to RAM costs, plus a new 1GB Raspberry Pi 5 now available

With RAM costs spiralling upwards right now, we're going to see increases to the pricing of lots of hardware - and now it's hit Raspberry Pi..Read…

KDE Connect security advisory released due to possible authentication bypass

KDE Connect is a popular cross-platform app that allows you to send files across devices and more - with a security advisory being sent out due to a…

Piece by Piece is a sweet looking puzzle platformer where you literally connect pieces to progress

This looks absolutely wonderful! A puzzle platformer that takes things quite literally with you running, jumping and building your path from puzzle…

UZDoom the successor to GZDoom has a first proper release out now

What will now be the main modern feature centric port for all Doom engine games, UZDoom has a first proper release out to take over from GZDoom..Read…