STARPro64 Brings 32GB LPDDR5 and 20 TOPS NPU to RISC-V SBC Platform STARPro64 Brings 32GB LPDDR5 and 20 TOPS NPU to RISC-V SBC Platform
The STARPro64 is one of the latest RISC-V single-board computers from PINE64, based on the ESWIN EIC7700X system-on-chip. Now in stock, the board offers key features such as dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, PCIe Gen3.Giorgio Mendoza (LinuxGizmos.com)
Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 20 (May 12 – 18, 2025)
Catch up on the latest Linux news: Debian 12.11, Nobara 42, GIMP 3.0.4, Archinstall 3.0.5, Inkscape 1.4.2, Debian 13 enters hard freeze, Rust celebrates 10 years, how to keep containers up-to-date with WUD, and more.Bobby Borisov (Linuxiac)
GIMP 3.0.4 Open-Source Image Editor Is Now Available for Download with Bug Fixes - 9to5Linux
GIMP 3.0.4 open-source image editor is now available for download with various fixes for bugs, crashes, regressions, and other issues.Marius Nestor (9to5Linux)
GIMP 3.0.4 Brings More Bug Fixes
GIMP 3.0.4 released today with more bug fixes to this popular image editor as a free software alternative to the likes of Adobe Photoshop...
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Debian Trixie Enters Hard Freeze, Edging Closer to Release
Debian Trixie’s hard freeze phase begins, dropping mips64el and adding riscv64 to the release architecture list as the final release nears.Bobby Borisov (Linuxiac)
SUSE Is Giving YaST the Dodo Bird Treatment - FOSS Force
A quarter-century ago when SUSE was the cream of the crop, most Linux distros were envious of the YaST configuration tool.Christine Hall (FOSS Force)
Linux 6.15-rc7 Released With AMD Zen 6 CPU Identification, New Intel & ARM Mitigations
Linus Torvalds released today the seventh weekly release candidate to Linux 6.15 with the stable kernel potentially debuting next Sunday...
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How to Keep Containers Up-to-Date with What’s Up Docker (WUD)
Learn how to automate Docker container updates using What’s Up Docker (WUD) to get notified and keep your images fresh.Bobby Borisov (Linuxiac)
Google Caves on Nextcloud App Permissions - FOSS Force
After Google removed needed permissions from the Nextcloud app, it refused to return them for months, until the press got involved.Christine Hall (FOSS Force)
Linux 6.16 To Support The Realtek RTL8127A 10GbE Ethernet Controller
On the networking front with the upcoming Linux 6.16 merge window is supporting the new Realtek RTL8127A 10GbE Ethernet Controller...
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ByoWave Proteus Controller Support Coming To Linux
The ByoWave Proteus Controller Kit is a modular gaming controller that allows snapping together different combinations of input toggles and to reposition the triggers and buttons depending upon your preferences. Support for the ByoWave Proteus Controllers is already supported by Valve's SteamOS while now the controllers will soon be supported by the mainline Linux kernel...
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Ubuntu 25.04 Delivers Decisive Lead Over Fedora 42 For Ampere Altra Performance
With the recently-launched Ubuntu 25.04 and Fedora 42 Linux distributions I've been seeing very healthy competition on Intel and AMD x86_64 hardware between these two leading Linux operating systems.lxer.com
Debian 13 "Trixie" Now In Hard Freeze: MIPS64EL Demoted, RISC-V 64-bit Promoted
Debian 13.0 is now one step closer to release with Debian developers having moved Debian "Trixie" into a hard freeze state ahead of the official release this summer...
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Debian 13 "Trixie" Now In Hard Freeze: MIPS64EL Demoted, RISC-V 64-bit Promoted
Debian 13.0 is now one step closer to release with Debian developers having moved Debian 'Trixie' into a hard freeze state ahead of the official release this summer.www.phoronix.com
Linux 6.14.7 & Other Stable Kernel Releases Bring ARM64 Security Fix
Linux 6.14.7 and other new point releases for stable and maintained Linux kernel series were released today. Among the fixes incorporated were a notable ARM64 security fix...
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Kiwi DVK Pairs SFP and 2.5GbE with PoE and Modular Expansion for Embedded Development Kiwi DVK Pairs SFP and 2.5GbE with PoE and Modular Expansion for Embedded Development
The Kiwi DVK is a compact development kit designed for high performance networking and flexible I O expansion. It supports a range of interfaces and slots for prototyping advanced connectivity and power configurations in embedded systems.Giorgio Mendoza (LinuxGizmos.com)
Ubuntu 25.04 Delivers Decisive Lead Over Fedora 42 For Ampere Altra Performance
With the recently-launched Ubuntu 25.04 and Fedora 42 Linux distributions I've been seeing very healthy competition on Intel and AMD x86_64 hardware between these two leading Linux operating systems. But, surprisingly, after evaluating the AArch64 performance I was surprised to find Ubuntu 25.04 delivering a decisive advantage over Fedora 42 when testing on…
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NVIDIA Upstreams Newer GSP Firmware For Open-Source Nouveau Driver
NVIDIA has supplied updated GPU System Processor (GSP) firmware derived from their R570 driver series to the upstream linux-firmware.git repository.lxer.com
Wine 10.8 Improves TIFF Support and Shared Memory Handling
Wine 10.8 is out now, bringing shared memory for user handles, improved TIFF support, and 18 bug fixes, including issues with Final Fantasy XI and git clone.Bobby Borisov (Linuxiac)
FreeBSD 14.3 Beta 3 Brings KDE Plasma 6 Packages To The DVD ISOs
FreeBSD 14.3 Beta 3 is ready for testing as the newest test release on the road to the FreeBSD 14.3 point release due out in June.lxer.com
Celluloid 0.29 Video Player Fixes Nvidia Flickering and UI Glitches
Celluloid 0.29 open-source video player is out, fixing black screen issues on Nvidia GPUs and improving playlist controls, preferences saving, and more.Bobby Borisov (Linuxiac)
Debian 12.11 Pulls In Dozens Of Fixes
While Debian 13 is coming soon, for the moment the Debian 12 series remains the latest stable series for this widely-used Linux distributionlxer.com
M0SS-101 Synth with BL616 RISC-V Delivers Classic Controls in a Compact DIY Kit M0SS-101 Synth with BL616 RISC-V Delivers Classic Controls in a Compact DIY Kit
The M0SS-101 is a compact virtual analog monosynth designed for hands-on subtractive synthesis. It features 42 editable parameters accessible through 26 buttons and a rotary encoder, with RGB LEDs providing visual feedback for signal flow and modulat…Giorgio Mendoza (LinuxGizmos.com)
Debian Installer Trixie RC 1 Adds Rescue Support On Btrfs, Upgraded Linux 6.12 Kernel
Released today is the RC1 version of Debian Installer for Debian 13 'Trixie'.lxer.com
Debian 12.11 “Bookworm” Released with 81 Bug Fixes and 45 Security Updates - 9to5Linux
Debian 12.11 is now available for download as a new point release to Debian 12 “Bookworm” with 81 bug fixes and 45 security updates.Marius Nestor (9to5Linux)
AMD Zen 6 Feature Flag Merged For Linux 6.15
First on Phoronix earlier this week was highlighting AMD making their first step toward Zen 6 CPU feature development for the Linux kernel with introducing a "ZEN6" feature flag and filling out the Family 1Ah models that will be attributed to those next-gen CPUs. That patch has now been merged for Linux 6.15 and will be found in tomorrow's Linux 6.15-rc7 release...
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AMD Zen 6 Feature Flag Merged For Linux 6.15
First on Phoronix earlier this week was highlighting AMD making their first step toward Zen 6 CPU feature development for the Linux kernel with introducing a 'ZEN6' feature flag and filling out the Family 1Ah models that will be attributed to those n…www.phoronix.com
Debian 12.11 Pulls In Dozens Of Fixes
While Debian 13 is coming soon, for the moment the Debian 12 series remains the latest stable series for this widely-used Linux distribution. Out today is Debian 12.11 that adds in dozens of bug fixes...
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Debian 12.11 Released with Security Fixes and Stability Updates
Debian 12 "Bookworm" receives its eleventh refresh (12.11), featuring 81 bug fixes and 45 security updates. Here's more on that.Bobby Borisov (Linuxiac)
Niri 25.05 Brings New Features To This Innovative Wayland Compositor
Niri 25.05 is out today as the newest major step forward for this scrollable-tiling Wayland compositor that has developed a devoted following...
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KDE Plasma 6.4 Introducing An HDR Calibration Wizard
Nate Graham is out with his weekly development summary to highlight all of the interesting Plasma happenings for the past week...
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Debian Installer Trixie RC 1 Adds Rescue Support On Btrfs, Upgraded Linux 6.12 Kernel
Released today is the RC1 version of Debian Installer for Debian 13 "Trixie"...
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Debian Installer Trixie RC 1 Adds Rescue Support On Btrfs, Upgraded Linux 6.12 Kernel
Released today is the RC1 version of Debian Installer for Debian 13 'Trixie'.www.phoronix.com
Debian 13 (Trixie) Installer Reaches First Release Candidate
Debian Installer Trixie RC 1 is here with Linux kernel 6.12, improved EFI support, better firmware handling, and expanded ARM device support.Bobby Borisov (Linuxiac)
NVIDIA Upstreams Newer GSP Firmware For Open-Source Nouveau Driver
NVIDIA has supplied updated GPU System Processor (GSP) firmware derived from their R570 driver series to the upstream linux-firmware.git repository...
phoronix.com/news/NVIDIA-GSP-R…
Direct I/O For DMA-BUF Can Yield A Big Performance Win
Smart device manufacturer HONOR has posted a patch series adding direct I/O support to DMA-BUF with the 'DMA_BUF_IOCTL_RW_FILE' flaglxer.com
FreeBSD 14.3 Beta 3 Brings KDE Plasma 6 Packages To The DVD ISOs
FreeBSD 14.3 Beta 3 is ready for testing as the newest test release on the road to the FreeBSD 14.3 point release due out in June...
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T-LoRa Pager Combines ESP32-S3, LoRa, NFC, and GNSS in Handheld IoT Device T-LoRaPager Combines ESP32-S3, LoRa, NFC, and GNSS in Handheld IoT Device
The T-LoRa Pager is a compact, programmable IoT development device designed by LILYGO. It integrates LoRa connectivity, NFC capabilities, GNSS positioning, and motion sensing via an embedded IMU, all within a portable form factor.Giorgio Mendoza (LinuxGizmos.com)
Intel Core Ultra 7 256V "Lunar Lake" Linux Performance In Mid-2025 vs. Launch Day
Given the significant gains to the Intel Arrow Lake performance on Linux since launch that I showcased last month on Phoronix, I was also eager to see how the Intel Lunar Lake performance has evolved since its debut last year.lxer.com
Rockchip Open-Source NPU Driver "RKNN" Continues Making Progress
Started just over one year ago was the effort to create an open-source Rockchip NPU driver. While not yet mainlined to the Linux kernel, progress on this kernel driver and associated user-space driver continues...
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Intel ISPC 1.27 Released With AVX10.2 Support
Intel's Implicit SPMD Program Compiler (ISPC) is out with a new feature release in preparing for AVX10.2-enabled processors and bringing other enhancements to this C programming language variant focused on single program, multiple data (SPMD) programming...
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AMD Is Hiring Again To Help Enhance Ryzen On Linux
AMD is once again hiring more Linux engineer(s) to work on their Ryzen client efforts under Linux with next-gen hardware enablement, enhancing features/support for existing Ryzen systems, and related efforts.lxer.com
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