Qualcomm Prepares IFPC Feature For Adreno X1-85 GPU With The Snapdragon X Laptops
This past week Qualcomm sent out a set of 17 patches for the MSM DRM kernel graphics driver for enabling support for the Inter Frame Power Collapse (IFPC) feature with the X1-85 GPU found in the current Snapdragon X laptops...
Radxa Launches M.2 AI Accelerator with Axera AX8850 and 24 TOPS NPU
The Radxa AICore AX-M1 is an M.2 M Key AI acceleration module designed for edge computing systems that require high-throughput neural processing. Built around the Axera AX8850 system-on-chip, the module combines an octa-core Cortex-A55 processor with a 24?TOPS INT8-capable NPU and an 8K-capable video processing unit, delivering AI processing capabilities in a compact footprint. According […]
Fedora Considers Reducing The Scope That BIOS Systems Can Hold Up A Release
Given that non-UEFI BIOS systems are quite old at this point and Intel/AMD systems for the past number of years have all supported UEFI, another change proposal being considered this week by Fedoa Linux is limiting the release-blocking status of various (non-UEFI) BIOS systems...
MS-C926: Ultra-Slim Fanless Embedded System with Dual 2.5 GbE and M.2 Expansion
MSI has introduced the MS-C926, an ultra-slim, fanless embedded box PC based on the Intel Alder Lake-N and Twin Lake platforms. Designed for digital signage, industrial control, and space-constrained edge computing environments, the system measures just 19?mm in thickness and features a completely cableless internal layout to enhance durability and thermal reliability. The MS-C926 supports […]
Linux 6.17 Looks To Address An Old & Obscure Kernel Limitation From 1993
Assuming no objections are raised by Linus Torvalds, an early pull request has been submitted for the upcoming Linux 6.17 merge window to address an obscure kernel limitation that has been in place going back all the way to 1993 during the Linux v0.99 kernel days...
Linux's Modern NTFS Driver Will Now Correctly Handle Symlinks Created On Windows
One of the nice Linux kernel accomplishments during the pandemic was getting the NTFS3 driver upstreamed for that modern NTFS file-system read/write driver developed by Paragon Software. In recent times that NTFS3 driver has been seeing occasional fixes and for the Linux 6.17 kernel -- and perhaps then back-ported to existing kernels -- are some notable fixes for those relying on drives formatted with this Microsoft file-system...
Debian 13 to Ship with KDE Plasma 6.3.6 Desktop Environment
Plasma 6.3.6 has landed in Debian 13 just a day before the full freeze, giving users the most recent KDE desktop environment from the 6.3 series.
How to install Nextcloud on Debian 13
Nextcloud is free and open-source software written in PHP that is used for creating its own cloud storage and file-sharing services. The files are stored in MySQL, MariaDB, or PostgreSQL database management systems and can be synchronized across multiple devices, which makes the process of accessing the files easier.
FFmpeg 8.0 Preparing For Release In August With Many Great Features
We are just a few weeks out from seeing the release of the FFmpeg 8.0 multimedia library with many new features and improvements for this widely-used open-source software...
Tails 6.18 Released with WebTunnel Bridges and Updated Tor Browser
Tails 6.18, a privacy-focused Linux distro, adds WebTunnel bridges, making it easier to bypass censorship.
The Register UK Seems to Have Become American and Management is Changing (Microsofter as Editor in Chief)
The Register 'UK' is now run by a Microsofter from Directions on Microsoft
Linux 6.17 Will Be Exciting With Intel "Project Battlematrix" GPU Driver Changes & More
With Linux 6.16 expected to be released on Sunday unless an extra week of testing is deemed necessary, the Linux 6.17 merge window will then kickoff the next day. Based on monitoring the various subsystem "-next" trees and other mailing list activity, here is a look at many of the changes expected for Linux 6.17 barring last minute issues or other objections raised by Linus Torvalds...
Final Benchmarks Of Clear Linux On Intel: ~48% Faster Than Ubuntu Out-Of-The-Box
Last week Friday the unfortunate news came down that Intel was discontinuing their Clear Linux project effective immediately. For the past ten years Intel software engineers have been crafting Clear Linux as a high performance distribution that is extensively optimized for x86_64 processors via aggressive compiler tuning, various patches to the Linux kernel and other packages, and a variety of other optimizations throughout the operating system. For years Clear Linux has led Linux x86_64 performance not only on Intel desktop/mobile/server hardware but on AMD systems too. Here is a final look at the Clear Linux performance on the Intel side compared to the performance of the latest Ubuntu 25.04 release.
Intel Quietly Sunset Its PlaidML Open-Source Deep Learning Software
Another hit to the open-source Intel software ecosystem this year was the company formally archiving/discontinuing work on the PlaidML deep learning software. PlaidML was the deep learning framework that Intel acquired back in 2018 as part of their acquisition of Vertex.AI. PlaidML had a goal of "deep learning for every platform" but unfortunately those ambitions didn't materialize...
FreeBSD 15 installer to offer minimal KDE desktop
The FreeBSD Laptop project continues – and plans to offer a very visible change
FreeBSD 15 is coming, maybe at the end of this year – and along with other improvements, it may finally offer the option of installing with a graphical desktop.…
Securing Linux: Steady Momentum in AppArmor and SELinux Uptake
In recent times, two critical Linux security frameworks, AppArmor and SELinux, have seen noteworthy acceleration in real-world deployment. As Linux continues to anchor enterprise, container, cloud, and desktop systems, these Mandatory Access Control (MAC) tools have crossed threshold events signaling broader acceptance. This article examines those pivotal inflection points, dives into why they matter, and offers reflections on the shifting landscape of Linux security.
Linux Kernel Proposal Documents Rules For Using AI Coding Assistants
Longtime Linux developer Sasha Levin of NVIDIA (and formerly of Google and Microsoft) as well as being the Linux LTS kernel co-maintainer today proposed a Linux kernel AI coding assistant configuration and documentation/rules for contributing to the Linux kernel with patches that are (co)authored by AI coding utilities...
Cheers to the Guardians of the Terminal – Happy SysAdmin Day!
Happy SysAdmin Day! Here's to the Linux wizards who reboot reality, compile order from chaos, and always know where the logs are.
First release candidate of systemd 258 is here
The latest version of systemd looks to be a big one, with substantial new functionality. More to love – right?
Like it or not, systemd is the industry-standard init system these days. A new release is coming, and it's a big one.…
Linux 6.16 Is Exciting For Open-Source NVIDIA, OpenVPN DCO & More Performance
The Linux 6.16 kernel is expected to be released as stable this coming Sunday, 27 July, barring any last minute issues that cause Linus Torvalds to have reservations over issuing v6.16 stable and to instead do a v6.16-rc8 test release. With Linux 6.16 imminent, here's a reminder about some of the most interesting features in this next Linux kernel version...
Insights Into Arch Linux Users’ Preferences
Ever wondered which countries love Arch Linux the most or what desktop environment, browser, or shell its users prefer? Here are the answers.
LILYGO Launches Four New ESP32-S3 Boards for LoRa, Display, Motion, and CAN Applications
LILYGO has announced four new ESP32-S3-based development boards targeting a diverse range of embedded and IoT applications. These boards combine wireless connectivity with specialized hardware such as e-paper displays, CAN interfaces, motion sensors, and GPS modules, and are designed for rapid prototyping and deployment using familiar platforms like Arduino IDE, PlatformIO, and ESP-IDF. The T-Beam […]
What’s New in Debian 13 Trixie: RISC-V Support and Enhanced Security
The Linux community is preparing for a significant milestone as Debian 13 Trixie approaches its anticipated release date of August 9, 2025. This latest version of one of the most influential Linux distributions promises to bring substantial improvements and expanded hardware support that will impact millions of users worldwide. With its reputation for stability and reliability, Debian 13 represents a major step forward in open-source computing infrastructure.
How I Run Capcut On Linux!
How to run CapCut on Linux and can be used to edit videos
Zephyr RTOS 4.2 Released with Renesas RX Support, USB Video Class, MQTT 5.0, and Nearly 100 New Boards
Zephyr RTOS 4.2 introduces major updates in hardware support, networking, tooling, and power monitoring. With contributions from 810 developers, this non-LTS release brings key enhancements aimed at improving performance, flexibility, and overall developer experience. Zephyr now includes device-side support for the USB Video Class standard. A new sample application demonstrates how to convert a compatible […]
Ayn Gaming Handhelds To See Better Linux Support With New Open-Source Driver
Ayn is a Chinese brand of handheld gaming devices that have included Arm-based devices shipping Android as well as AMD Ryzen powered handhelds with Windows 11 or even the option of installing Ubuntu. Better support for the Ayn x86 gaming handheld devices is on the way with patches posted for a new Ayn platform driver for the Linux kernel...
The Popular Opensource 3D Software Blender Arrives on Android and iPad Tablets
The Blender team has announced that Blender is soon coming to iPad and Android tablets, making 3D creation more accessible than ever before.
Debian isn't waiting for 2038 to blow up, switches to 64-bit time for everything
We say everything... just not the oldest hardware. Unix Epochalypse less than 13 years away
Venerable Linux distribution Debian is side-stepping the Y2K38 bug – also known as the Unix Epochalypse – by switching to 64-bit time for everything but the oldest of supported hardware, starting with the upcoming Debian 13 "Trixie" release.…
Debian 13 Trixie Release Date is Officially Confirmed!
Mark Calendar today! After much anticipation and careful development, the Debian Release Team has announced the planned release date for Debian 13 Trixie.
Microsoft-owned GitHub: Open source needs funding. Ya think?
'Industry, national governments, and the EU' must pay for maintainers. El Reg says charity shouldn't start at home
GitHub, owned by money-bags Microsoft, has called upon the European Union to create a publicly funded "Sovereign Tech Fund" (EU-STF) to boost the open source software ecosystem.…
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