Free software news

Portals that cover free software, open source, and freeware. Links open each outlet's official site — SwitchToFree does not republish articles.

For technical help, see Where to get help. To replace a paid program, use the comparison and the catalog.

Desktop, apps, and tutorials

News and guides aimed at everyday users — not cracks or keygens.

• It's FOSS Linux news and guides for users; the FOSS Weekly summarizes the week.
• It's FOSS News News arm of It's FOSS — releases and ecosystem changes.
• OMG! Ubuntu Ubuntu, GNOME, and free apps on the Linux desktop.
• 9to5Linux App and distro releases plus weekly ecosystem roundups.
• Linuxiac Quick news on distros, kernels, and free tools.
• DebugPoint Tutorials and news on Linux apps, Flatpak, and desktop environments.
• GamingOnLinux Linux gaming, Proton, and Steam Deck — pairs with the Games page.

Technical and development

• LWN.net In-depth coverage of the Linux kernel and free software development.
• Phoronix Benchmarks, hardware, and open-source development — fast daily pace.
• DistroWatch Linux distribution releases and popularity rankings.
• Linux Journal Classic magazine with news and analysis from the Linux world.
• Opensource.com Articles on open-source culture, tools, and practices (Red Hat / IBM).

FOSS movement and community

• FSF News News from the Free Software Foundation — licenses, campaigns, and free software.
• FOSS Force Community, policy, and free software projects.
• OSNews Operating systems and software — FOSS mixed with other platforms.

Discover software

These are not newspapers — they help you find alternatives and releases. The SwitchToFree catalog remains the main curated list.

• AlternativeTo Search “alternative to X” with open-source / freeware filters. Complements the comparison.
• Flathub Flatpak app store — many open-source apps, with changelogs and project pages.
• F-Droid Android open-source app repository — clear updates and categories.
• GitHub Explore Trending and featured projects; check the license before trusting “free.”
• Fossies Archive and monitoring of open-source software releases (source code).

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