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Open-source developer Rui Ueyama who is the lead developer of the Mold high performance linker and previously on the LLVM lld linker has written a detailed mailing list post that highlights some observed performance bottlenecks within the Linux kernel.

This article focuses on useful PDF tools which can help you create PDFs as well as small utilities/libraries that help you work with PDF.

Ready to bring improved compatibility with Windows games to Steam Deck and Desktop Linux, Valve has a Proton 9.0-4 Release Candidate in need of testing. Confused on Proton? Check out my beginner's guide.

Creating a simple to-do list is a common task that can be accomplished using various programming languages. One straightforward option is to utilize a Bash script, which allows users to create, view, and manage tasks right from the command line. This article will guide you through setting up a simple to-do list using a Bash script.

Tails 6.10 privacy-focused Linux distro released with Thunderbird updates, Trezor wallet fixes, and no telemetry.

A Runtime provides the necessary libraries and environment for Flatpak applications to run. This tutorial explains which flatpak applications use a specific runtime in Linux.

The Linux Mint team released today the Cinnamon 6.4 desktop environment, which will be the default in the upcoming Linux Mint 22.1 (Xia) release expected in late December 2024 near the Christmas holidays.

For those making use of the Microsoft exFAT file-system on Linux systems, the upcoming Linux 6.13 kernel brings an optimization that will help some operations by reducing the FAT chain traversal.

Feeds is a minimal RSS/Atom feed reader built with speed and simplicity in mind.

The Raspberry Pi 5 offers impressive performance that you can push even further through overclocking. By boosting your CPU and GPU speeds beyond their stock settings, you can achieve significant performance gains for resource-intensive tasks like gaming, media streaming, and using your Pi as a desktop computer.

Originally two separate projects, the open source reimplementations of Tomb Raider 1 and Tomb Raider 2 now live under one roof with the TRX project. They're still having distinct individual releases though.

LXD 6.2 system container manager rolls out with GPU passthrough via CDI, enhanced VM migration, TLS fine-grained access, and more.

Need a "beginner" Linux distro? The super-simple elementary OS now features a more modern design, enhanced multitasking capabilities, more security features, and additional accessibility functionality in its OS 8 update.

The open source document collaboration platform introduces new upgrades with this release.

Back in April AMD announced the Versal Gen 2 Adaptive SoCs for AI-driven embedded systems. In preparing for Versal2 evaluation kits expected around the middle of the year and production silicon by the end of 2025, AMD software engineers have begun ramping up their open-source and upstream-focused Linux driver support.

Following the launch of the Raspberry Pi CM5, TECHBASE has introduced a new version of the ModBerry 500 series featuring this advanced embedded platform. The ModBerry 500 CM5 offers enhanced processing power and expanded features while maintaining compatibility with its predecessors, ensuring a streamlined transition for existing users.

If you were put off trying the Warp terminal app on Ubuntu (or another Linux distro) due to the account and login requirement, there’s good news.

Elementary OS is a desktop Linux distribution that features Pantheon desktop environment along with its own core apps. It used to be attractive, due to its desktop appearance, though now the UI is a bit lagging behind in my opinion.

Arch Linux post-installation steps to set up a desktop environment, configure your system, and add essential packages for everyday use.

Quantum computing, a revolutionary paradigm, promises to solve problems that are computationally infeasible for classical systems. By leveraging the peculiar principles of quantum mechanics—superposition, entanglement, and quantum interference—quantum computing has emerged as a transformative force across industries. From cryptography and drug discovery to optimization and artificial intelligence, its potential is vast.