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While most users frown upon the increasing number of CPU security mitigations in part due to the additional overhead commonly introduced, a new Linux kernel patch by a Google engineer would allow users/developers to opt-in to forcing CPU bugs and their mitigations even if the system in use isn't known to be vulnerable...

All of the block subsystem changes were sent out today for the in-development Linux 6.13 kernel, including a prominent set of NVMe additions.

In addition to the EXT4 and XFS atomic write support, another interesting pull request sent in today by Microsoft's Christian Brauner is adding case-insensitive file/folder support for the Tmpfs file-system to benefit use-cases like Wine / Steam Play compatibility layers and sandboxing/container facilities like Flatpak.

MediaTek is advancing its IoT Edge AI capabilities by expanding upstream support for its Genio platforms. Building on the success of the MediaTek Kompanio Chromebook project, this new initiative brings the focus to MediaTek’s Genio Evaluation Kits, which are being integrated into Collabora’s Linux development ecosystem.

A new patch series posted today to the Linux kernel mailing list would block kernel modules/drivers from TUXEDO Computers from accessing GPL-only symbols in the kernel.

In the digital age, data loss is a critical concern, and effective backup and recovery systems are vital for any Debian system administrator or user. Debian, known for its stability and suitability in enterprise, server, and personal computing environments, offers a multitude of tools for creating robust backup and recovery solutions. This guide will explore these solutions, from basic backup methods to advanced recovery techniques, ensuring your data remains secure even in the face of hardware failures, accidental deletions, and cyber threats.

Here at Mozilla, we are the first to admit the internet isn’t perfect, but we know the internet is pretty darn magical. The internet opens up doors and opportunities, allows for human connection, and lets everyone find where they belong — their corners of the internet. We all have an internet story worth sharing. In […]

Memory-safe variant is planned for next year. Exclusive C and C++ programmers may not need to learn Rust after all to participate in the push for memory safety.…

Due to the possibility of DMA attacks from connected Thunderbolt devices, Linux and other platforms have built up safeguards over the years and different security levels for Thunderbolt to better protect systems having this high speed interface exposing PCIe.

To clear up the ever-growing stack of laptops, I recently bought a TOUPUWAN 30-Slot Laptop/Tablet Storage Cart. This laptop/tablet storage cart can accommodate 32 devices in total while slots for up to 30 laptops/tablets 16.3-inches in size. It does have built-in power strips as well to easily facilitate charging of the devices while securely stored away but for my purposes I was just looking for something to better organize the mess of laptops I only occasionally pull out when running new Linux laptop benchmarks.

The x86-simd-sort project from Intel has been an interesting open-source software effort for much faster number sorting by using AVX-512. There's been lightning fast number sorting with AVX-512 and AVX2 code paths also added to broaden the appeal in helping CPUs without AVX-512. Projects like Numpy have been making use of this library while today x86-simd-sort 6.0 was released and also comes a few days after PyTorch has begun using this library too...

The Linux Mint crew is out with their newest monthly status update that outlines the activities of this desktop Linux distribution over the course of October.

WIZnet has revealed two new microcontroller evaluation boards, the W5500-EVB-Pico2 and W5100S-EVB-Pico2. These boards are based on the Raspberry Pi RP2350 microcontroller and are equipped with fully hardwired TCP/IP controllers, enhancing their networking capabilities.

Engicam has showcased a single-board computer based on the RockChip RK3568 series, targeting a range of embedded and industrial applications. This high-performance board offers dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, including one with PoE+ support, as well as an HDMI port capable of up to 4K resolution at 60Hz. Powered by the RockChip RK3568 or RK3568J CPU, […]

Blockchain technology and Linux, while seemingly different, share a foundational philosophy: openness, security, and decentralization. Linux, an open source operating system, powers an immense range of devices, from servers to embedded systems, due to its stability, security, and flexibility.

Fedora Silverblue is an operating system for your desktop built on Fedora Linux. It’s excellent for daily use, development, and container-based workflows. It offers numerous advantages such as being able to roll back in case of any problems.

The Tinker Board 3 is a compact, fanless single-board computer powered by the Rockchip RK3566 SoC, designed for embedded and IoT applications that require multi-display capabilities, wireless connectivity, or Gigabit Ethernet support.

Linus Torvalds, creator of the Linux kernel, thinks the majority of marketing circulated by the industry on Generative AI is simply fluff with no real substance - and it may take many years before the tech is proven.

Fedora Workstation 41 is the latest release of one of the leading providers of free, open source software, The Fedora Project. This article describes some of the user-facing changes in the newest version of Fedora Workstation. Upgrade today from the official website, or upgrade your existing install using GNOME Software or through the terminal with […]

I’m happy to once again announce an early release of Fedora Linux 41. Every cycle, our Quality team carefully validates candidate builds against our release criteria, and this time around, we felt confident that we were ready at our early target date. Thank you and congratulations to everyone in Fedora who worked so hard to […]