Linux's 2026 Rise: New Distros, Challenges, and the Future of Open Source
Originally Published 15 days ago — by ZDNET

The article predicts 2026 will be a pivotal year for Linux and open-source, with continued growth in desktop adoption, the formalization of Rust as a core language for Linux, the rise of immutable Linux distributions, enhanced security measures, and open-source playing a crucial role in AI development, despite challenges faced by Firefox.