FOSS Weekly #26.43: Kernel 7.3, Non-Linux OS, de-Googled Phone, DuxOS, Podcasts, De-bloating TVs, KDE Dock and More

Ubuntu 26.10 is now available, completing the rustification of core utilities, adding Sequoia PGP to the main archive, and shipping Linux 7.3 with Snapdragon X2 Elite support and improved GPU memory handling, It's FOSS reported. The interim release arrives as Fedora 45 slips to an expected October 30 launch, and Steam's Linux client moves to a 64-bit, containerized build running inside Steam Runtime containers for more consistent behavior across distributions. CutefishOS also returns with a desktop rebuilt using Anthropic's Fable and Opus AI models, featuring its own Wayland compositor and graphics library and skipping Qt and GTK entirely.

Steam’s Linux client is going 64-bit and containerized https://itsfoss.com/news/steam-linux-64-bit-client/ . Running the client inside Steam Runtime containers, like its games already do, should make it behave more consistently across different distros. Ubuntu 26.10 https://itsfoss.com/news/ubuntu-26-10-release/ is out now. This interim release completes the rustification of core utilities, adds Sequoia PGP to the main archive, and brings Linux 7.3 https://itsfoss.com/news/linux-kernel-7-3-release/ with Snapdragon X2 Elite support and better GPU memory handling. Fedora 45 release is delayed, and it should now be released on 30th October. CutefishOS is making a comeback with a completely rebuilt desktop https://itsfoss.com/news/cutefishos-vibe-coded-desktop/ written using Anthropic’s Fable and Opus AI models. Ships with its own Wayland compositor and graphics library, skips Qt and GTK entirely, and launches apps quickly. Dux Labs is the new name for Dank Linux https://itsfoss.com/news/dank-linux-dux-labs-rebrand/ and its Wayland suite, now that DMS has grown beyond a single product. The rebrand coincides with DMS 2.0, which adds Material 3 design, a new file manager, and widget support. 🧠 What We’re Thinking About A €115 billion price tag for Europe’s cloud independence sounds steep until you note who paid for the study https://itsfoss.com/news/eu-cloud-sovereignty-cada-cost-study/ . Amazon, Google, and Meta funded the report through their lobby group, warning against rules that would dilute their market power. 🛍️ Get certified for less The Linux Foundation's Kubernetes Security Certifications bundle is up to 40% off https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=85919&awinaffid=429005&ued=https%3A%2F%2Ftraining.linuxfoundation.org%2Foctober-2026-promo%2F&platform=pl&ref=itsfoss.com until October 23. That's tomorrow. If you are looking for a career in DevOps, you can purchase the exam for less and schedule it within a year of time. There is also a 3-day money-back guarantee. 🧮 Linux Tips, Tutorials, and Learnings Our newly-updated podcast roundup covers 15 Linux shows active in 2026 https://itsfoss.com/linux-podcasts/ , from news digests like This Week in Linux to community shows like mintCast. Which ones are your favorites? Want to dress up your Linux desktop for Halloween? At least Hyprland users can follow this customization tutorial https://itsfoss.com/hyprland-halloween-customization/ that covers everything from the Gothic theme to wallpapers. Grab the config files from GitHub and turn your desktop into something out of a nightmare. 🎃👻 Looking beyond Linux, here are nine open source operating systems https://itsfoss.com/open-source-non-linux-os/ 9-kolibrios that cover wildly different purposes. Haiku mimics BeOS for responsive desktops, Redox pursues pure-Rust design, FreeBSD dominates servers, and ReactOS attempts Windows compatibility from scratch. And if you are in a mood to test your Linux command line knowledge, challenge yourself by attempting this CTF https://linuxhandbook.com/ctf/command-conqueror/?ref=itsfoss.com . 👷 Homelab and Hardware Corner Android TV owners are using AI to strip ads and bloat https://itsfoss.com/news/debloat-smart-tv/ straight from their hardware. I have to accept that this is the most amusing usage of AI I have seen so far. There is a n ew de-googled phone worth a look https://itsfoss.com/news/brax-wink-pre-order/ for privacy enthusiasts. It's 4 inches in size and has both a keyboard and a touchscreen. You may also want to take a look at MAKERphone 2.0 https://itsfoss.com/news/makerphone-2-annoucement/ if such devices interest you. ✨ Apps and Projects Highlights Here's a terminal text editor https://itsfoss.com/terminal-text-editor/ that you can use with a mouse. It's like VS Code's terminal equivalent. 📽️ Videos for You If you are a KDE user, you should see this awesome Dock in action in the latest video https://youtu.be/kFfdxMg8d7Q?ref=itsfoss.com . 💡 Quick Handy Tip On KDE Plasma, if you have Filelight https://apps.kde.org/filelight/?ref=itsfoss.com installed, then you can quickly analyze disk usage for any directory right from Konsole. Just right-click any folder or empty space in the terminal, select " Open With ", and choose " Filelight " to launch a visual breakdown of your files. 🎋 Fun in the FOSSverse I have redesigned the Quizzes page https://itsfoss.com/quiz/ . You can now see most of the quizzes neatly displayed in categories. Over 140 crosswords, quizzes, and puzzles to enjoy. Are you willing to make that sacrifice? 🤔 🗓️ Tech Trivia : Ubuntu first arrived on October 20, 2004, with the 4.10 release, nicknamed Warty Warthog https://itsfoss.com/all-ubuntu-mascots/ :~:text=Ubuntu%204.10%20%3A%20Warty%20Warthog . Since then, it has stuck to a standardized rhythm, putting out a new release every six months and an LTS version every two years. 🧑🤝🧑 From the Community : Pro FOSSer Mikael is looking for a printer https://itsfoss.community/t/advice-on-a-printer-that-works-with-linux/16344?ref=itsfoss.com that is compatible with Linux. Got any suggestions for him? 🖨️❓ If this helped you, consider supporting It's FOSS It's FOSS has been helping people use Linux for the past 14 years. Help us stay independent from big tech. Become a Plus member, enjoy ad-free reading and get 5 eBooks. 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