# Bor: Open-Source Policy Management Tool for Linux Desktops

A developer announced Bor, an open-source policy management tool for Linux desktops, on Hacker News. The tool aims to help users and administrators define and enforce security and configuration policies. This introduction adds a new option for streamlining desktop management in Linux environments.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [Hacker News](https://getbor.dev/blog/2026-08-02-bor-v080-release/) — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 09:06:33 +0000