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Linux kernel developers are moving forward with plans to remove the crypto_rng API layer, a long-standing component of the kernel's cryptographic subsystem. The proposed change is part of a broader effort to simplify the kernel's internal architecture by eliminating redundant code paths and encouraging developers to rely on the kernel's modern random number generation interfaces instead.

The latest Hyprland patch release improves fullscreen handling, floating window rendering, monitor scale reporting, and screen capture behavior.

For those with one of the original Valve Steam Controllers from a decade ago and looking to make use of it with the native HID Linux driver outside of the Steam client or SDL, an important addition is coming with the Linux 7.3 kernel release later in the year...

The Rust-based core utilities project reaches a 93.48% GNU test pass rate while improving compatibility, security, and reliability.

The GNOME Project released GNOME 50.4 today as the fourth maintenance update to the latest GNOME 50 desktop environment series to fix more bugs across various core apps and components.

Mesa 26.2 is now available, delivering new features, performance optimizations, and broader hardware support across its open-source graphics drivers.

FEX 2608 is now available as the newest monthly feature update to this open-source emulator sponsored by Valve for running x86_64 binaries on ARM64, including Steam and Windows games with Steam Play (Proton)...

GStreamer 1.28.6 has been released today as the sixth maintenance update to the latest and greatest GStreamer 1.28 series of this powerful, free, open-source, and cross-platform multimedia framework.

Tails 7.10.1 patches critical Linux kernel and Expat vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to gain administrator privilege

The British Linux distro Peppermint OS, based on either Debian or Devuan, offers much to users of all stripes, yet presents itself as an empty vessel for the individual user to fill with their particular needs and wants. Which, in their opinion, is as it should be.

Cloudflare today announced the open-sourcing of Cloudflare OS as an "open platform for agents, apps, and work." Cloudflare OS is an AI "operating system" but not in the traditional OS sense...

I rarely accept requests to write about paid, partially open source (hybrid model) software or tools. I only accept the ones that I believe can genuinely improve the Linux user experience, especially tools that make the migration from Windows to GNU/Linux easier. Today’s software is one of those cases: Migrate PC, a tool that automates the migration from Windows to Linux.

C-Kermit, the long-running communications utility born at Columbia in 1981, is back with its first major new release in 15 years.

Bottles 65 improves Windows app and game management on Linux with Steam integration, backups, file associations, and numerous fixes.

Mozilla released Firefox 153.0.3 today as the second update in the latest Firefox 153 ESR release of this popular open-source web browser to fix more issues and also add some improvements.

Uptime Kuma 2.5 introduces an NTP monitor, a rootless Docker image, unlimited check intervals, new notification providers, and multiple bug fixes.

AMD has posted patches proposing a new Linux subsystem for the Enhanced Serial Peripheral Interface (eSPI) standard that was in turn originally developed by Intel. With AMD now making use of eSPI, they are proposing a new subsystem for it within the Linux kernel, which includes a new driver for their hardware...

Decimen is an open-source web app that moves files between devices through an animated QR stream, requiring no direct network connection, pairing, account, or native app.

Fwupd maintainer and Linux Vendor Firmware Service (LVFS) creator Richard Hughes announced that NVIDIA has also agreed to become a premier sponsor for the Linux Vendor Firmware Service.

For those with a MSI Claw A8 BZ2EM handheld gaming system, the model powered by the latest AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme SoC, an important addition is coming to the Linux 7.3 kernel so that the M-Center keys will be properly supported...