Posted Jun 5, 2026 at 6:08 PM UTCSThe VergeStevie BonifieldLinux has had a lot going on this week.Colorado’s governor signed the SB26-051 age verification bill into law with its exemption for open-source, while Linux usage on Steam is down a little over one percent from April’s peak.Microsoft launched Coreutils for Windows. Phoronix reports that Linux 7.2 will be able to boot on M3 Macs and will include support for HDMI 2.1 FRL on AMD GPUs. Plus, 2026’s best game (so far) has native Linux support!If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement.Linux devs are fighting the new age-gated internetStevie BonifieldMay 14Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.Stevie BonifieldLoading commentsGetting the conversation ready...Most PopularMost PopularValve says it’s ready to launch the Steam Machine this summerWindows is back on the Microsoft menuBelkin’s new Joy-Con grips also boost the Switch 2’s battery lifeRivian’s software chief thinks you don’t need CarPlay or buttonsVideoMicrosoft and OpenAI broke up — now they’re ready to fightThe Verge DailyA free daily digest of the news that matters most.Email (required)By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policyand Terms of Serviceapply.