Linux NewsArmbian Imager 2.0 Flashing Tools Debuts with First-Boot Setup Profiles
Armbian Imager 2.0 now allows users to preconfigure a username, password, Wi-Fi, timezone, locale, SSH keys, and shell before flashing.
Wayland Protocols 1.49 Released With Improved Multi-GPU Support, Windows BT.2100
Simon Ser just published Wayland Protocols 1.49 as the latest version for this primary set of Wayland protocol definitions...
"Flatten The Pick" Linux Patches Progress For Better cgroup Scheduling While Linux Gaming
A month ago I wrote about Linux scheduler work to help boost gaming performance on old "potato" hardware with Intel engineer Peter Zijlstra noting that Linux cgroup scheduling has continued to be "a pain in the arse." This work continues advancing with a third iteration of these "flatten the pick" patches being posted...
Mesa 26.2 Lands VK_GOOGLE_display_timing Support For Direct Display Mode
The VK_GOOGLE_display_timing extension for obtaining display timing information that can be useful for frame-pacing and eliminating micro-stuttering in games now has direct display mode support with KHR_display for the Mesa Vulkan drivers. This now merged addition immediately benefits the Intel ANV and Radeon RADV drivers as well as the PowerVR, Turnip, and V3DV drivers too...
Linux 7.1-rc7 Adding More AMD Zen 6 CPU Models
Ahead of the Linux 7.1-rc7 test kernel release due out later today, a pull request has been submitted of some "x86 fixes" for this kernel release. Most notable with this pull request is acknowledging some additional AMD Zen 6 CPU models...
Some Broadcom V3D Graphics Support On Path For Removed Over Lack Of Testing
Broadcom V3D 3.3 and V3D 4.1 graphics IP is set to be deprecated and removed from the V3D kernel graphics/display driver after the Mesa driver support was removed two years ago already. The situation in both cases amount to lack of hardware by developers for testing and with that likely no other known users of these particular Broadcom graphics in selects SoCs...
Armbian Imager 2.0 Flashing Tool for Armbian Linux Officially Released
Armbian Imager 2.0 open-source utility for flashing the Armbian Linux operating system on single-board computers is now available for download with a completely new design and rewritten flashing engine.
FreeBSD 15.1 Delayed To Mid-June Due To Critical x86 Bug Fixes
FreeBSD 15.1 was supposed to be out at the start of June but a second release candidate pushed it back by a week and now a third needed release candidate has pushed out the stable release by an additional week...
XLibre Marks Its First Anniversary With Stable 25.1 Xserver Release
XLibre celebrates its first anniversary with the stable 25.1 Xserver series, new features, distro adoption, and security fixes.
Ladybird Browser Closes Public Pull Requests Ahead of First Alpha
The still-in-development Ladybird browser ends public pull requests as it prepares for its first alpha, citing weakened trust around AI-generated code.
Shelly 2.3.2.2 GUI Package Manager for Arch Linux Now Improves CachyOS Support
Shelly 2.3.2.2 open-source graphical package manager for Arch Linux-based distributions is now available for download with drag-and-drop AppImage installation, CachyOS updater parity, and other changes.
FOSS Force’s Top Five Articles — For the Week Ending June 5, 2026
Did you miss this week’s top articles? Here are the five most read articles on FOSS Force for the week that just ended. The post FOSS Force’s Top Five Articles — For the Week Ending June 5, 2026 appeared first on FOSS Force.
Kdenlive 26.04.2 Released with Long-Awaited Windows Export Fix
Kdenlive 26.04.2 open-source video editor fixes a four-year-old Windows bug that blocked exporting videos directly to network drives.
Star Labs Releases Firmware 26.06 with Support for AMD Cezanne-Based Systems
Star Labs releases Firmware 26.06 with various improvements to enhance the reliability, performance, and overall experience of your Star Labs Linux machine.
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