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Fedora's FESCo To Decide Whether To Replace Upstream X.Org Server With XLibre Fork

In addition to the Fedora Engineering and Steering Committee (FESCo) having to decide on whether i686 support should end for Fedora Linux (including multilib), another contentious proposal is on replacing the X.Org X11 Server with the controversial XLibre fork...

Tiling terminal multiplexers for the console connoisseur

  • The Register (Posted by bob on Jun 25, 2025 4:46 AM CST)
  • Story Type: News Story
Split your shell for fun and profit – even over remote connections All the fun of a tiling window manager right on the console, without needing a GUI at all. What's not to like?…

Cryptsetup 2.8 Released With Support For Inline Hardware Metadata Space

Cryptsetup 2.8 is out today as the newest feature release for this widely-used utility used to setup disk encryption under Linux around the DM-CRYPT kernel functionality for LUKS volumes and more...

From Windows to Freedom: How Zorin OS 18 Makes Migrating to Linux Seamless

In this article, we’ll explore how Zorin OS 18 bridges the gap between Windows and Linux, making the switch not only possible but pleasant.

Intel Graphics Compiler 2.12.5 Brings Fixes, C++20 Compatibility Updates

The Intel Graphics Compiler "IGC" 2.12.5 release just occurred as the next feature release to this open-source graphics compiler used by the Intel Compute Runtime and also by various graphics APIs under Microsoft Windows with the Intel graphics driver...

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.0 Performing Well, Achieving Faster Results On AMD EPYC 9005 Series

It has been one month since Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 was officially announced and it's proving to be a nice upgrade for enterprise Linux use. Jiving with what I had seen out of RHEL 10 beta performance and general expectations considering the plethora of software upgrades from RHEL 9 to RHEL 10, the new Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.0 release is helping tap additional performance out of modern servers.

Just say no to NO FAKES Act, EFF argues

  • The Register (Posted by bob on Jun 24, 2025 7:37 PM CST)
  • Story Type: News Story
The problem is focusing on property rights rather than privacy The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) says the revised version of the NO FAKES Act, reintroduced in April, would be a disaster for free speech and innovation if signed into law.…

mmc-utils 1.0 Released For Managing MMC Storage On Linux

  • Phoronix (Posted by bob on Jun 24, 2025 6:06 PM CST)
  • Groups: Linux; Story Type: News Story
Today marks the debut of mmc-utils 1.0 as the inaugural release for this de facto solution for managing MMC storage devices under Linux...

LLMs can hoover up data from books, judge rules

  • The Register (Posted by bob on Jun 24, 2025 3:03 PM CST)
  • Story Type: News Story
Anthropic scores a qualified victory in fair use case, but got slapped for using over 7 million pirated copies One of the most tech-savvy judges in the US has ruled that Anthropic is within its rights to scan purchased books to train its Claude AI model, but that pirating content is legally out of bounds.…

Disabling Intel Graphics Security Mitigations Can Boost GPU Compute Performance By 20%

While not talked about as much as the Intel CPU security mitigations, Intel graphics security mitigations have added up over time that if disabling Intel graphics security mitigations for their GPU compute stack for OpenCL and Level Zero can yield a 20% performance boost. Ubuntu maker Canonical in cooperation with Intel is preparing to disable these security mitigations in the Ubuntu packages in order to recoup this lost performance...

Banana Pi Puts RZ/V2N Vision AI MPU into Embedded Platform with Jetson-Like Form Factor

Banana Pi has shared hardware details about an embedded platform built around the Renesas RZ/V2N Vision AI MPU. Designed for applications such as smart cameras, industrial vision, and embedded AI systems, the BPI-AI2N combines a compact SoM with a versatile carrier board. The BPI-AI2N Core is a 260-pin SO-DIMM module measuring 45 by 69.6 millimeters. […]

Firefox 140 Released With "Unload Tab", CSS Custom Highlighting API

Mozilla Firefox 140 release binaries are available today as what's going to be the web browser project's next Extended Support Release (ESR) version...

System insights with command-line tools: free and vmstat

In this fifth article of the “System insights with command-line tools” series we explore free and vmstat, two small utilities that reveal a surprising amount about your Linux system’s health. free gives you an instant snapshot of how RAM and swap are being used. vmstat (the virtual memory statistics reporter) reports a real-time view of […]

ESPHome Updates Framework and Expands Chip Support in 2025.6.0 Release

  • LinuxGizmos.com (Posted by bob on Jun 23, 2025 4:48 AM CST)
  • Story Type: News Story
The June 2025 release of ESPHome (2025.6.0) introduces several technical updates, including a major framework upgrade, new device support, and foundational changes to ensure future compatibility and performance. ESPHome is an open-source system for building custom firmware for ESP32 and ESP8266 microcontrollers. It allows users to define device configurations using simple YAML files, which are […]

Linux 6.16-rc3 Released: Various Bug Fixes While Bcachefs Changes Not Pulled

Linus Torvalds just announced the release of Linux 6.16-rc3 in marching toward the Linux 6.16 kernel release due out around late July...

XLibre 25.0 Released As Inaugural Version Of X.Org Server Fork

  • Phoronix (Posted by bob on Jun 22, 2025 3:32 AM CST)
  • Story Type: News Story
XLibre 25.0 was just released as the first tagged release of this recent X.Org Server fork...

HackerBox 0115 Wispier Upgrades Wardriving with Dual-Band Wi-Fi and GPS

  • LinuxGizmos.com (Posted by bob on Jun 22, 2025 2:01 AM CST)
  • Story Type: News Story
HackerBox is a monthly subscription service offering development kits targeted at hobbyists, students, and electronics enthusiasts. HackerBox 0115, titled “Wispier,” is a follow-up to the earlier Wispy kit (HackerBox 0089). This latest version expands the wardriving platform with 5 GHz Wi-Fi scanning, updated firmware, improved form factor, and GPS-based geolocation. The Wispier kit is based […]

Elementary OS 8: Where Privacy Meets Design Simplicity for a Better Linux Experience

In the world of Linux distributions, many projects aim to strike a balance between functionality, aesthetics, and security. Few, however, have achieved the level of polish and principled focus that Elementary OS brings to the table. With the release of Elementary OS 8, the developers have doubled down on their vision of an operating system that champions privacy and design simplicity without compromising usability. This article takes a look at how Elementary OS 8 prioritizes these values and why it deserves attention from privacy advocates and design enthusiasts alike.

KDE Plasma Remains Committed To A Wayland Future: 70%+ Already On Wayland

Prominent KDE developer Nate Graham put out a blog post today reaffirming the KDE Plasma's intent that Wayland is their main focus and X11 support continues to be maintained but eventually it will go away. Nate Graham also noted around 73% of KDE Plasma 6 users are already using the Wayland session...

ASUS Broadens Its 3.5" SBC Lineup with New Intel Core Ultra Models

ASUS IoT has introduced two new 3.5-inch single board computers, the C5153ES-IM-AA and C7156ES-IM-AA, both based on Intel Core Ultra processors. According to ASUS, these boards are designed for embedded and industrial use cases, offering high performance, wide input voltage support from 9 to 36 volts, and multiple expansion options. Based on the official datasheets, […]

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