Sells laptops and desktops with Linux preinstalled, based in Germany but they ship internationally. You can customise the hardware (including custom keyboards) and they offer a variety of different Linux distros. They can also provide Windows/Linux dual boot systems if needed.
Fediverse address (in English and German):
@tuxedocomputers@linuxrocks.online
Conference for the GNOME community in Latin America, held online and in person.
Fediverse address (in Spanish):
@GNOMELatam@floss.social
Linux distribution based on the “unstable” branch of Debian.
Fediverse address:
@siductionlinux@floss.social
Develops and maintains Ubuntu Touch, a Linux-based operating system for smartphones and tablets. Ubuntu Touch was originally started by Canonical, but UBports took over development and maintenance in 2017.
Fediverse address:
@ubports@mastodon.social
KDE developer posting lots of interesting videos all about software created by the KDE community and related topics.
Fediverse address:
@veggero@tube.kockatoo.org
Grassroots group that holds an annual event to promote free open software and hardware. They are based in Seattle, WA, USA, but their events have been online recently due to the pandemic.
Fediverse address (main):
@SeaGL@mastodon.social
Fediverse address (photos):
@SeaGL@pixelfed.social
Blog all about Linux, FOSS and related topics. Sister publication to the OMG! Ubuntu website.
Fediverse address:
@omglinux@mastodon.social
Videos devoted to the Linux OS, software for Linux, Linux-based phones, FOSS, de-Googlising and related topics. The videos include news items, reviews, features and tutorials aimed at a wide range of skill levels.
Fediverse address (main):
@thelinuxEXP@mastodon.social
Fediverse address (videos):
@thelinuxexperiment@tilvids.com
Spanish-language news site and forum about Linux gaming.
Fediverse address (main account, in Spanish):
@jugandoenlinux@mastodon.social
Fediverse address (photo account, in Spanish):
@Jugandoenlinux@pixelfed.social
Version of Ubuntu Linux using the KDE Plasma desktop interface.
Fediverse address:
@kubuntu@fosstodon.org
German-language news site and podcast about Linux and free open source software.
Fediverse address (in German):
@gnulinux@social.anoxinon.de
Portuguese user group supporting Ubuntu and promoting contributions to its ecosystem.
Fediverse address (in Portuguese):
@ubuntuportugal@masto.pt
Lightweight version of Ubuntu using LXQt desktop instead of GNOME.
Fediverse address:
@LubuntuOfficial@fosstodon.org
Portuguese language podcast about Ubuntu, libre software and other topics.
Fediverse address (in Portuguese):
@pup@masto.pt
Portguese community for sharing hands-on knowledge about Linux, Free Software/Open Source Software and related topics. Has a dedicated computer lab and physical location.
Fediverse address (in Portuguese):
@centrolinux@masto.pt
The oldest Linux gaming site in the world that is still operating, Holarse was founded in 2000. German-language website which also provides a variety of libre services including XMPP chat, a Matrix room and Minetest servers.
Fediverse address (in German):
@holarse@mastodon.social
General purpose Linux distribution which is shipped as a minimal base system by default, letting the user add what they need.
Fediverse address:
@archlinux@fosstodon.org
Worldwide free open source software community which creates all kinds of popular useful projects such as the Plasma desktop, Kdenlive, Krita and lots more.
Fediverse address (main):
@kde@floss.social
Fediverse address (videos):
@kde_community@tube.kockatoo.org
Fediverse address (conference videos):
@kde@conf.tube
Fediverse address (Spanish language community):
@kde_espana@floss.social
Physical and digital magazine with news and features about Linux, FOSS, software development, electronics projects etc.
Fediverse address:
@linuxmagazine@fosstodon.org
Free open source audio and video server and user space API for Linux systems.
Fediverse address:
@pipewire@fosstodon.org
FOSS smartphone interface developed by KDE which runs on top of a Linux distribution.
Fediverse address:
@plasmamobile@fosstodon.org
AUR-style package manager for Ubuntu.
Fediverse address:
@pacstall@social.linux.pizza
Version of Debian Linux designed for mobile devices.
Fediverse address:
@mobian@fosstodon.org
News site about games that run on Linux PCs and the Steam Deck. One of the longest-running accounts on the Fediverse.
Fediverse address:
@gamingonlinux@mastodon.social
Live streaming account mainly about Linux and Linux gaming.
Fediverse address:
@ozoned@stream.ozoned.net
Does regular live streams of Linux games.
Fediverse address:
@stream@cast.samsai.eu
German company which sells smartphones with pre-installed de-googlised Android or Ubuntu Touch.
Fediverse address (in English and German):
@volla@mastodon.social
Community-run Linux distribution which is 100% compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
Fediverse address:
@rockylinux@fosstodon.org
Linux distribution based on Ubuntu, featuring a customised desktop environment called “COSMIC”. Maintained by the computer manufacturer System 76.
Fediverse address:
@pop_os_official@fosstodon.org
Free open source operating system for smartwatches, based on Linux.
Fediverse address:
@AsteroidOS@fosstodon.org
Debian-based GNU/Linux distro aimed at mobile devices, with the aim of running Debian on Android smartphones.
Fediverse address:
@droidian@fosstodon.org
Video series featuring informal discussion of the history of various Linux distributions and related topics
Fediverse address:
@linuxuserspace@tilvids.com
News site featuring tips and articles about Ubuntu, Linux, free open source software and related topics.
Fediverse address:
@omgubuntu@floss.social
Version of Linux for smartphones, based on the Alpine Linux distro.
Fediverse address:
@postmarketOS@fosstodon.org
Database of info about thousands of games for Linux, in English and French.
Fediverse address (in English and French):
@Le_bottin_des_jeux_linux@mastodon.social
An entertaining collection of videos about Linux, FOSS, computing, gaming, technology and sometimes random other stuff such as tea, vegan food and fountain pens. Were presents with a laid back, calm style which is relaxing to watch.
Fediverse address (new account):
@chris@video.thepolarbear.co.uk
Fediverse address (old account):
@chriswere@share.tube
Long-running free PDF magazine and podcast devoted to the Ubuntu and Linux communities, founded in 2007.
Fediverse address:
@fullcirclemagazine@mastodon.social
Community developed distro of Ubuntu Linux using the Budgie Desktop Environment.
Fediverse address:
@ubuntubudgie@mastodon.social
Develops and maintains a free open source desktop environment used by many popular versions of Linux including Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora etc.
Fediverse address (main):
@gnome@floss.social
Fediverse address (in Portuguese):
@gnome_br@mastodon.social
French language site helping people run games from other operating systems on Linux.
Fediverse address (in French):
@linuxplay@mastodon.social
Video blogger who covers FOSS, community projects, Linux and other related tech stuff.
Fediverse address:
@geotechdigital@tilvids.com
Linux distribution intended for creative people, and includes preinstalled free open source software for image, audio, video and text editing.
Fediverse address:
@ubuntustudio@mastodon.art
Sells privacy-friendly FOSS security keys, de-Googled smartphones, Linux laptops etc.
Fediverse address:
@nitrokey@nitrokey.com
Popular long-established Linux distribution first released in 2003, sponsored by the US software company Red Hat.
Fediverse address:
@fedora@fosstodon.org
Free open source operating system which visually resembles MacOS, but is built upon Ubuntu Linux.
Fediverse address:
@elementary@mastodon.social
Free open source personal information manager software (includes email, contacts, calendars, tasks, notes).
Fediverse address:
@EvolutionGnome@floss.social
Video maker, FOSS and Linux enthusiast. Especially interested in Linux gaming and the Steam Deck, which feature regularly in their videos.
Fediverse address (main):
@gardiner_bryant@mastodon.online
Fediverse address (videos):
@gbryant@subscribeto.me
Community-driven Linux distribution based on the now-defunct Mandriva.
Fediverse address
@openmandriva@linuxrocks.online
Beautifully put together video guides about modern Linux, retro computing and all kinds of random tech stuff.
Fediverse address (main):
@vkc@mspsocial.net
Fediverse address (videos):
@vkc@tinkerbetter.tube
Prolific livestreamer who plays Linux games on the Fediverse, with streams alternately in English or German. They also have an archive of streams on their video account.
Fediverse address (live stream, in English and German):
@hatnix@live.hatnix.net
Fediverse address (main, in English and German):
@hatnix@social.tchncs.de
Fediverse address (videos, in English and German):
@hatnix@diode.zone
Lightweight and secure Linux distribution based on musl libc and busybox.
Fediverse address:
@alpinelinux@fosstodon.org
Free open source software enthusiast, teaches computing with FOSS, blogs about Ubuntu and libre software.
Fediverse address:
@ademalsasa@floss.social
Linux distribution based on Ubuntu with emphasis on ease of use. Comes bundled with popular and useful free open source apps.
Fediverse address:
@linuxmint@mastodon.social
A special version of Linux that aims for maximum privacy and anonymity. Tails runs entirely off a USB stick, it uses the Tor network to connect to the internet, and by default it resets/forgets everything you’ve done when you switch it off. (You can also optionally save encrypted data if you need to keep something.)
Fediverse address:
@tails@fosstodon.org
News, reviews, tutorials and videos about Linux and free open source software.
Fediverse address (main):
@9to5linux@floss.social
Fediverse address (videos):
@9to5linux@tilvids.com
Linux distribution based on Debian designed for computer security tasks such as digital forensics, penetration testing, security research and reverse engineering.
Fediverse address:
@kalilinux@infosec.exchange
Manufacturer of low-price Linux-based smartphones, computers, smartwatches etc. Their products are aimed at technology fans who like to customise and tinker with gadgets.
Fediverse account (main):
@PINE64@fosstodon.org
Fediverse account (videos):
@pine64tilvids@tilvids.com
Fediverse account (European shop):
@pine64eu@fosstodon.org
App directory for Linux-based smartphones, listing all kinds of software available for them.
Fediverse address:
@linuxphoneapps@linuxrocks.online
Videos mostly about technology, especially free open source software, Linux and PC accessories. The videos are a mixture of features, tutorials and news items. There are also some interesting wild card non-technical videos too.
Fediverse address:
@art@tilvids.com
Version of Linux aimed at software developers and system administrators.
Fediverse address:
@opensuse@fosstodon.org
Gaming news site and podcast, focusing on games for Linux including PCs and the Steam Deck.
Fediverse address:
@boilingsteam@mastodon.cloud
Discussion group about Ubuntu Linux and the various other Ubuntu-based distros. (Click here ⧉ for more info on how to use Fediverse groups.)
Fediverse address:
@ubuntu@a.gup.pe
Linux distribution that makes it easier to create and maintain your own home server. It works on a variety of hardware including older or lower powered computers, and you can also buy it pre-installed on a single board computer.
Fediverse address:
@freedomboxfndn@mastodon.social
Unofficial website devoted to the Steam Deck, featuring game optimisations, reviews, news and guides.
Fediverse address:
@steamdeckhq@mastodon.world
One of the internet’s longest-running news sites about free open source software and software development. Originally founded in 1998 when “LWN” stood for “Linux Weekly News”, but they now cover much more than that, with new items appearing daily.
Fediverse address:
@LWN@fosstodon.org
Version of Linux which makes it as easy as possible to install and maintain your own self-hosted online services. There’s a really easy graphical interface, it works on home servers or remote ones, and it supports older and lower powered computers too.
Fediverse address (main account in English and French):
@yunohost@mastodon.social
Fediverse address (video account in English and French):
@yunohost@cinema.yunohost.support
Manufacturers of the famous single board computer. Low price, low power consumption computing that can be used in all kinds of computing and electronics projects.
Fediverse address:
@Raspberry_Pi@raspberrypi.social
Weekly podcast about Linux and Free Open Source Software.
Fediverse address:
@thelinuxcast@fosstodon.org
Discussion group about mobile devices running on Linux. (Click here ⧉ for more info on how to use Fediverse groups.)
Fediverse address:
@linuxphones@a.gup.pe
Lets you easily download and install an operating system in a virtual machine.
Fediverse address:
@gnomeboxes@floss.social
Flexible Linux distribution where the source is compiled locally according to the user’s preferences.
Fediverse address:
@gentoo@fosstodon.org
Educational version of Ubuntu Linux, designed for schools and students of all ages.
Fediverse address:
@edubuntu@ubuntu.social
Independent site with news and articles about mobile devices running Linux.
Fediverse address:
@tuxdevices@fosstodon.org
An attempt to provide a user-friendly desktop based on Sway, a popular tiling window manager (compositor) using the modern Wayland graphics stack.
Fediverse address:
@ubuntusway@mas.to