Linus Torvalds created two of the most widely used tools in modern computing: the Linux kernel and Git.Git, of course, is a version control system primarily used by programmers.But Theena makes a strong case that Git and plain text are the best tools a writer can use. Not just for backup but for building a writing practice that is truly their own.. At its core, the argument is about breaking free from platform dependency, long-term preservation, and treating your body of work as something worth designing around rather than just storing somewhere convenient.Here are other highlights of this edition of FOSS Weekly:sudo tips and tweaks.Apt's new version has useful features.Opera GX arriving as a gaming browser for Linux.A Linux driver proposal to catch malicious USB devices.And other Linux news, tips, and, of course, memes! Tired of AI fluff and misinformation in your Google feed? Get real, trusted Linux content. Add It’s FOSS as your preferred source and see our reliable Linux and open-source stories highlighted in your Discover feed and search results. Add It's FOSS as preferred source on Google (if you use it) 📰 Linux and Open Source NewsNot open source software but Opera GX, the gaming-focused Chromium browser that's been on Windows and macOS for years, has finally landed on Linux. Sourav took the early access build for a spin and tested the features it's known for, like GX Control for capping RAM and CPU usage while gaming and GX Cleaner for cleaning up junk data.The Linux kernel is finally dropping i486 support, queued for Linux 7.1. The first patch removes the relevant Kconfig build options, with a fuller cleanup covering 80 files and over 14,000 lines of legacy code still to follow.Proton has launched two new things: Proton Workspace, a bundled suite of all their services aimed at businesses looking for a privacy-first alternative to Google Workspace or Microsoft 365, and Proton Meet, an end-to-end encrypted video conferencing tool using the open source MLS protocol.A proposal has been submitted to the Linux kernel mailing list for a new HID driver called hid-omg-detect that passively monitors USB keyboard-like devices for suspicious behavior.Another proposal, but for Fedora was recently struck down. It looked to move per-user environment variable management from shell RC files into systemd.Remember the glass UI from the Windows 7 era? KDE is considering bringing back the older classic Oxygen and Air themes. These themes will be optional, of course.Anthropic, the company behind Claude AI, has donated $1.5 million to Apache Software Foundation. The donation aims to secure the open source stack AI tools depend on. 🧠 What We’re Thinking AboutFirefox has been losing ground for a decade, and Mozilla is trying something new. A built-in VPN and a growing set of AI features. Roland's piece looks at whether either of those things is likely to actually work.Puter, the open source browser-based desktop OS, has added ONLYOFFICE to its app marketplace, giving it a full office suite covering documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and PDF editing. YOUR support keeps us going, keeps us resisting the established media and big tech, keeps us independent. And it costs less than a McDonald's Happy Meal a month. Support us via Plus membership and additionally, you:✅ Get 5 FREE eBooks on Linux, Docker and Bash✅ Enjoy an ad-free reading experience✅ Flaunt badges in the comment section and forum✅ Help creation of educational Linux materials for everyone Join It's FOSS Plus 🧮 Linux Tips, Tutorials, and LearningsNot many people know that sudo command's behavior can be tweaked as well. Here are a few sudo tweaks.Tennis is a Zig-written terminal tool that renders CSV files as clean, color-coded tables with solid borders and auto-detected themes.APT package manager's latest version 3.2 has a rollback feature. Sourav briefly tested it.📚 Linux eBook bundle (don't miss)No Starch Press needs no introduction. They have published some of the best books on Linux. And they are running an ebook bundle deal on Humble Bundle. I highly recommend checking it out and getting the bundle.Plus, part of your purchase supports Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF).👷 AI, Homelab and Hardware CornerThe Linux kernel dropped i486 support and added GD-ROM driver support for the Sega Dreamcast in the same breath.✨ Apps and Projects HighlightsHideout is a minimal GTK4/Adwaita desktop app for file encryption and decryption, powered by GnuPG.📽️ Videos for YouHere are some Linux terminal tricks to save you time.Subscribe to It's FOSS YouTube Channel💡 Quick Handy TipYou can copy a file in Nautilus by pressing Ctrl+C, then press Ctrl+M to paste it as a symbolic link instead of an actual copy. This is a handy way to create a symlink without ever needing to open a terminal! 0:00 /0:15 1× 🎋 Fun in the FOSSverseIn this members-only crossword, you will have to name systemd's ctl commands.An appropriate meme on the OS-level age verification topic.🗓️ Tech Trivia: On April 8, 1991, a small team at Sun Microsystems quietly relocated to work in secret on a project codenamed "Oak", a programming language that would eventually be renamed Java and go on to become one of the most widely used languages in the world, powering everything from Android apps to enterprise software.🧑‍🤝‍🧑 From the Community: A FOSSer is wondering if anyone has ever jailbroken a Kindle for KOReader use.