Open source software is a vital part of modern computing; it’s involved in much of the software we use every day. But is it too good to be true, and is it really free, in either sense of the word?

EmeritOSS provides a new lease of life for three open-source projects. The tool adds a way to patch otherwise abandoned programs. More open-source projects will be added if there's demand. Chainguard ...

The Linux desktop will continue to grow. Linux and open-source security will both improve. Firefox is in deep, deep trouble. Clearly, AI will play a larger role in Linux and open source next year, but ...