Linux NewsVentoy 1.1.13 Updates Secure Boot Support
Ventoy 1.1.13 updates its Secure Boot shim file to address the UEFI CA 2023 issue, alongside VentoyPlugson changes.
5 Linux distros that are perfect for running in a VM
Not every distro is suited for every job.
SilverStone RM32 3U Server Chassis + 1000W Extreme 1000Rz Platinum PSU
For those with limited rack space and wanting to assemble a high-end server/workstation, the SilverStone RM32 provides a lot of opportunities in being a 3U rackmount chassis that can accommodate an E-ATX or SSI-EEB motherboard, up to a 360mm liquid cooling radiator, and up to four full-size expansion cards all within 3U height requirements. Paired with the SilverStone Extreme 1000Rz Platinum 1000W PSU, you can patch a lot into 5.25 inches.
ProtonUp-Qt 2.15.1 Linux Gaming Utility Released with ARM GE-Proton Fix
ProtonUp-Qt 2.15.1 improves GE-Proton architecture detection, updates Luxtorpeda sources, and enables Proton-CachyOS for Lutris.
New AMD Linux Patches Expose Gamma 2.4 + Gamma 2.6 Curves
In addition to AMD engineers being busy rolling out HDMI 2.1 for their open-source Linux driver at long last, another notable display-related improvement on the way to their AMDGPU kernel graphics driver is exposing the Gamma 2.4 and Gamma 2.6 curves support...
"So Many AI-Fueled Fixes" Means No New ARM64 KVM Features For Linux 7.2
The KVM virtualization-related changes were merged a few days ago for the ongoing Linux 7.2 kernel merge window. While there are a number of features/improvements for AMD and Intel virtualization as well as the likes of s390 and RISC-V, there aren't any new features on ARM64. The lack of ARM64 feature work this cycle is being attributed to "so many AI-fueled fixes" swamping the ARM Linux developers...
Software Freedom Conservancy Sets Rules for AI-Assisted Code
Software Freedom Conservancy says AI-assisted FOSS contributions should be reviewed, understood, and disclosed by humans.
One Line x86 Change To GCC Compiler Nets +12% Benchmark Win For Modern Intel/AMD CPUs
A one line code change to the GNU Compiler Collection (GCC) for its generic x86 tuning is benefiting modern Intel and AMD processors...
Steam Gets Second June Update with Remote Play Improvements
Steam’s latest client update adds a 100 Mbit/s Remote Play option, Steam Deck fixes, and several controller-related improvements.
Linux 7.2 Protects Against Crafted Perf Data From Going Rogue
With the help of Claude Opus 4.6, the Linux 7.2 kernel added protections to fend off specially crafted or corrupted perf data for the perf tool that could cause a number of issues for the running system...
Latest Steam Client Update Improves PipeWire Session Logic on Linux
Valve released a new stable Steam Client update that promises to improve the PipeWire session logic on Linux systems, add support for the Malay language, and address various bugs.
QSOE v0.1 Released As A QNX-Inspired RISC-V OS
QSOE 0.1 has made its debut as a QNX-inspired, dual kernel architecture open-source operating system just targeting RISC-V...
Linux 7.2 Ready With IMA and EVM Post-Quantum ML-DSA Signature Support
The integrity subsystem changes merged last week for the Linux 7.2 kernel include support now for IMA and EVM post-quantum ML-DSA signature support...
COSMIC desktop update delivers a new system monitor app
A new update to System76’s COSMIC desktop is now rolling out with a new system monitoring tool and a fresh set of fixes and fine-tuning. COSMIC Epoch 1.1.0 also sees the developers behind the Rust-based desktop opting to “[increment] the minor version regularly in order to allow for mid-release patch versions if necessary”. The biggest new feature is COSMIC Monitor, a native system monitoring tool built using the same Iced toolkit and widget set the rest of the desktop’s core apps are built in. It will replace the GTK-based GNOME System Monitor in Pop!_OS 24.04, but users can continue to […]
PINE64's Smart Speaker is a Home Assistant Powered Alternative to Amazon Echo
It is powered by a RISC-V chip, has a hardware mic mute switch, and costs $49.99.