This week in our forums…
Key Stats
In the past week, our Linux forums had the following activity and key statistics:
Total New Posts: 187
Total New Topics: 13
Top Contributors
@Jymm: 15 posts, 55 likes received
@DenalB: 16 posts, 42 likes received
@ericmarceau: 13 posts, 39 likes received
@Norm24: 7 posts, 32 likes received
@Bombilla: 17 posts, 21 likes received
@Brian_Masinick: 7 posts, 19 likes received
@toadie: 8 posts, 17 likes received
@Bobsa57: 4 posts, 16 likes received
@shybry747: 4 posts, 15 likes received
Interesting Topics
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In General Discussions, @Norm24 asked the timeless question in Weather apps/widgets. Members compared Typhoon, KWeather, OpenWeather, and Weawow, while @tkn and @ericmarceau shared Conky weather configs and scripts. @andreas mentioned Breezy Weather on mobile, and @ClaudioDC highlighted xfce4-weather-plugin and My Weather Indicator for a DE-agnostic option.
“My wife says weather forecaster is the only job you can be wrong 80% of the time and still keep your job!” — @Jymm
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@n0bod1 started a standout Showcase thread with Odyssey Linux — a Void-based distro trying to make no-systemd approachable (with a verifiable supply chain). The post outlines installer polish, multiple desktops and WMs, and dual-signed packages logged to Sigstore, verifiable with
odyssey-challenge. @pavlos spun it up in Proxmox, @DenalB appreciated an easier path than vanilla Void, and @Jymm chimed in on the name while @Halano asked for system requirements and RAM usage details. -
In Ubuntu, new member @bhubanstha requested a capable PDF editor in Recommendation for pdf editor. Suggestions ranged from Master PDF Editor to self-hosted web apps like StirlingPDF and BentoPDF from @benowe1717, while @MarshallJFlinkman recommended Xournal++. The thread compares features like highlighting, signatures, page management, and export options.
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@Jymm shared a thoughtful find in General Discussions with (OSINT) tools to help find missing persons. The Trace Labs OSINT VM aggregates open-source tools to aid real-world investigations. Members discussed both the positive potential and ethical risks, with @ericmarceau raising concerns about misuse and @IronRod reiterating that tools reflect their users’ intent.
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In server, @hydn posted Ln Command in Linux: Hard Links vs. Symlinks, a practical guide on the nuances of links. @tkn urged caution with hard links unless you have a very specific use case, and @ericmarceau added that firmware images under extreme space constraints may be a rare exception.
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@Corzaryo74 asked for installation help in Spanish in Ubuntu with Instalación de linux. @Bombilla and @hydn welcomed them, and @Jymm and @ClaudioDC followed up with clear troubleshooting steps in Spanish about verifying the ISO, using a USB live session, and capturing any error messages to pinpoint the failure.
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In General Discussions, @Norm24 flagged a timely heads-up in AMDGPU regression in kernal 7.0.0-28.28, pointing to Ubuntu Discourse for details. If you’re on AMD graphics, it’s worth a read before your next kernel jump.
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@toadie started a quick pulse-check in General Discussions with Any Kubernetes folks here?. @Jymm owned up to looking it up and finding it a bit much while @DenalB kept it short and sweet. If you run k3s, minikube, or full clusters, feel free to jump in and share your stack.
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In Showcase, @zokrezyl presented Yetty (yetty.dev) terminal emulator, which goes far beyond a typical terminal with VNC, mp4 recording, crisp msdf font rendering, and a bundled remote-capable browser. @toadie tested install paths and reported issues that the author quickly addressed, while @Brian_Masinick offered a warm welcome and encouragement.
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@Runi and other learners kept momentum going in General Discussions with Newbies with Questions? …Ask away!. @ericmarceau explained dual-boot best practices, @rogerp shared academic background with practical advice, @shybry747 reported success running Affinity via Lutris on Fedora Sway, and @Sanjana_Rathnayake compared distro experiences on gaming laptops. The thread’s a great on-ramp for new users weighing their first installs.
Activity by the @staff Group
- @system published this week’s curated news in Linux Weekly News: Key Stories Ahead of This Week, highlighting Debian stable updates around Secure Boot CA expiry and the latest mainline kernel snapshot.
- @hydn clarified how to generate invitations now that the sidebar shortcut was retired for most users. See the direct guidance here: Invite link now available in the sidebar.
- A friendly cross-community exchange unfolded in 10 Best Linux Desktop Environments in 2026 (My Picks) where @hydn welcomed @jaymo_chicago from the MATE community and asked what keeps Unity as a daily driver.
- In Emigrating from Windows - Outlook Replacement, @shybry747 reported a switch from Thunderbird to Evolution to better handle complex email formatting and tables, which may help others exploring Outlook alternatives.
Best Reply or Topic of the Week
- Most useful reply: @IronRod’s clear fix confirmation in the AMD GPU regression thread — “The fix was made and available in 7.0,” which helped users decide on their next step quickly. Read it here: AMD GPU Linux regression in 6.10 — solution reply.
Top Contributor
Congratulations to @Jymm on earning this week’s Top Contributor badge! 
Thanks for reading. See you again next week! 
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