How to Install MariaDB on AlmaLinux 10 | RoseHosting
Learn how to install MariaDB on AlmaLinux 10 using our latest easy-to-follow guide, or have our Linux admins install it for you.Jeff Wilson (RoseHosting)
Hyprland 0.49 Introduces Fine-Grained Permissions
Hyprland 0.49 tiling Wayland compositor is out with permission management, breaking changes, new protocols, and many fixes.Bobby Borisov (Linuxiac)
GSoC 2025 Projects: AI-Powered Log Analyzer For Fedora, Better AMD ROCm On Debian
This week Google announced all of the accepted projects for this year's Google Summer of Code (GSoC). There are 1,272 accepted students/projects this year for student developers working on various interesting open-source efforts over the summer...
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The Linux Kernel Dropping Its Unused Built-In Software Echo Cancellation Code
Queued up for removal in the upcoming Linux 6.16 kernel cycle is dropping "echo", a software-based echo cancellation code within the kernel intended for telecommunications use. But it's old, unmaintained, and likely not actively used...
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The Linux Kernel Dropping Its Unused Built-In Software Echo Cancellation Code
Queued up for removal in the upcoming Linux 6.16 kernel cycle is dropping 'echo', a software-based echo cancellation code within the kernel intended for telecommunications usewww.phoronix.com
SiFive and Kinara Partner to Launch USB-Based X280 RISC-V Vector Development Board SiFive and Kinara Partner to Launch USB-Based X280 RISC-V Vector Development Board
SiFive and Kinara have announced a new partnership to offer developers direct access to the SiFive Intelligence X280 RISC-V vector processor through a compact USB-based enablement board.Giorgio Mendoza (LinuxGizmos.com)
KDE Frameworks 6.14 Revamps New Files Dialog, Expands KRunner Unit Conversion - 9to5Linux
KDE Frameworks 6.14 open-source software suite is out now with various improvements and bug fixes for KDE apps and the Plasma desktop.Marius Nestor (9to5Linux)
Intel oneDNN 3.8 Brings More CPU & GPU Performance Optimizations
Intel software engineers released oneDNN 3.8 to end out the week with various new performance optimizations and more...
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Bcachefs, Btrfs, EXT4, F2FS & XFS File-System Performance On Linux 6.15
With the copy-on-write Bcachefs file-system considering its on-disk format now 'soft frozen' and nearing the point of potentially removing the 'EXPERIMENTAL' flag on it, a number of Phoronix readers have been requesting some fresh benchmarks of this …lxer.com
Milk-V Showcases Jupiter NX, a RISC-V-Based Alternative to Jetson Nano Modules
Milk-V has unveiled the Jupiter NX, a compact system-on-module built around the SpacemIT K1/M1 octa-core processor based on the RISC-V architecture.Giorgio Mendoza (LinuxGizmos.com)
How to Install Node.js on AlmaLinux 10 - RoseHosting
Learn how to install Node.js on AlmaLinux 10 using our latest easy-to-follow guide, or have our Linux admins install it for you.Jeff Wilson (RoseHosting)
Debian Endorses “End of 10” Campaign, Calls for Broader Action on Dormant Packages
The Debian Project supports “End of 10” to defend software freedom, while also seeking better tools to revive or retire neglected packages.Bobby Borisov (Linuxiac)
KDE Frameworks 6.14 Revamps New Files Dialog, Expands KRunner Unit Conversion - 9to5Linux
KDE Frameworks 6.14 open-source software suite is out now with various improvements and bug fixes for KDE apps and the Plasma desktop.Marius Nestor (9to5Linux)
openSUSE deep sixes Deepin desktop over security stink
: Linux giant finds Chinese environment to be perilous beneath pretty exteriorLiam Proven (The Register)
Calibre 8.4 Open-Source Ebook Manager Improves KEPUB Output, Fixes Bugs - 9to5Linux
Calibre 8.4 open-source ebook management software is now available for download with improvements to KEPUB Output and e-book viewer.Marius Nestor (9to5Linux)
Bcachefs, Btrfs, EXT4, F2FS & XFS File-System Performance On Linux 6.15
With the copy-on-write Bcachefs file-system considering its on-disk format now "soft frozen" and nearing the point of potentially removing the "EXPERIMENTAL" flag on it, a number of Phoronix readers have been requesting some fresh benchmarks of this open-source file-system. For your viewing pleasure today are some fresh benchmarks of Bcachefs and other file-systems atop…
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Bcachefs, Btrfs, EXT4, F2FS & XFS File-System Performance On Linux 6.15
With the copy-on-write Bcachefs file-system considering its on-disk format now 'soft frozen' and nearing the point of potentially removing the 'EXPERIMENTAL' flag on it, a number of Phoronix readers have been requesting some fresh benchmarks of this …www.phoronix.com
(Updated) Upcoming Tab5 Terminal Features 5” Display and RISC-V ESP32-P4 for Edge Applications Upcoming Tab5 Terminal Features 5” Display and RISC-V ESP32-P4 for Edge Applications
M5Stack is preparing to launch the Tab5, a 5-inch smart touch terminal powered by the ESP32-P4 RISC-V processor, in early May.Giorgio Mendoza (LinuxGizmos.com)
KDE Plasma Will Now Make Sure Your System Doesn't Suspend When Transferring Files
KDE Plasma 6.4 embarked on its soft feature freeze this week. Thus KDE Plasma developers are now predominantly working on bug fixing and UI polishing for this next open-source desktop release...
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KDE Frameworks 6.14 Is Out, Here’s What’s New
KDE Frameworks 6.14 lands with updates across libraries, including fixes for Baloo, KIO, KWallet, and enhanced support for Telegram Snap icons.Bobby Borisov (Linuxiac)
Linux Lands Fix For Some TLB Flushes Being Inadvertently Skipped
Merged yesterday to Linux 6.15 Git and marked for back-porting to stable kernel series in the coming days is an x86 memory management fix to eliminate a window whereby TLB flushes could be inadvertently skipped...
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Servo Browser Engine Now Rendering Gmail & Google Chat, Decides Against AI Contributions
The Servo browser engine project has published a status update outlining some of the enhancements made over the past two months for this Rust-based web layout engine. This includes hitting a notable milestone that some websites like Gmail and Google Chat can now render correctly...
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'End of 10' Campaign Highlights Benefits of Linux Transition
With Windows 10's end near, Endof10.org advocates for Linux adoption, helping users keep their devices functional and secure.Bobby Borisov (Linuxiac)
Oxidizr: Try Modern Rust Alternatives To Legacy Unix Tools In Ubuntu
Learn how oxidizr lets you safely switch to Rust-based Unix tools on Ubuntu and test their performance, safety, and stability.sk (OSTechNix)
Calibre 8.4 E-book Manager Brings KEPUB Enhancements
Calibre 8.4 adds improved KEPUB output for better text justification on Kobo, with new features in the e-book viewer and several key bug fixes.Bobby Borisov (Linuxiac)
Start Planning Fedora 43 Test Days! - Fedora Magazine
Article describes the steps in proposing and scheduling test days.Sumantro Mukherjee (Fedora Project)
ASUS Unveils Q870 ATX Motherboard with LGA1851 and Intel Core Ultra Series 2 Support ASUS Unveils Q870 ATX Motherboard with LGA1851 and Intel Core Ultra Series 2 Support
ASUS has recently unveiled a new ATX motherboard based on the Intel® Q870 chipset, designed to support Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) using the LGA1851 socket.Giorgio Mendoza (LinuxGizmos.com)
Linux kernel to drop 486 and early 586 support
: Get in the bin: For the first time since 2012, some older CPU generations are being choppedLiam Proven (The Register)
GNOME Showtime Accepted As Video Player App For GNOME 49
Back in January you may recall the news of GNOME's Showtime app looking to replace Totem as the default video player. That didn't happen in time for GNOME 48 back in March but this week all the formalities were met that Showtime has been cleared to replace the outdated Totem with GNOME 49...
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The Gerstnerisation of Microsoft: Seventh Wave of Microsoft Layoffs (Over 20,000 to be Cut) Allegedly Going to Start Shortly, Probably Start of Next Week, Microsoft Spreads Chaff and Noise Before the Big Axes Fall
we might be looking at about 50,000 people that Microsoft gets rid of this yearRoy Schestowitz
Nominate Your Fedora Heroes: Mentor and Contributor Recognition 2025 - Fedora Magazine
Invitation to nominate those individuals who’ve made a lasting impact on the Fedora Project, the ones who’ve guided, inspired, or stood out through their unwavering contributions.Sumantro Mukherjee (Fedora Project)
Ubuntu 25.10 (Questing Quokka) Daily Build ISOs Are Now Available for Download - 9to5Linux
Ubuntu 25.10 (Questing Quokka) daily build ISO images are now available for download for early adopters and application developers.Marius Nestor (9to5Linux)
Node.js 24 Drops MSVC, Embraces ClangCL on Windows
Node.js 24 is here with V8 13.6 engine, npm 11, global URLPattern, and ClangCL support on Windows.Bobby Borisov (Linuxiac)
Sudo-rs make me a sandwich, hold the buffer overflows
: Ubuntu 25.10 fitted with Rust-written admin tool by default for memory safety's sakeThomas Claburn (The Register)
System Cleaner BleachBit Gets First ‘Major Update’ Since 2023
Open source system cleaning app BleachBit has put out its first major update in more than a year, adding improved cleaning capabilities, security fixes, and stability buffs. For the benefit of th...Joey Sneddon (OMG! Ubuntu!)
MeshWalkie Combines ESP32, GNSS, and LoRa in UV-K6 Radio Enclosure MeshWalkie Combines ESP32, GNSS, and LoRa in UV-K6 Radio Enclosure
OpenEmbed is developing the MeshWalkie, a handheld wireless device built around the ESP32-S3, SX1262 LoRa module, and L76K GNSS, using the enclosure of a Quansheng UV-K6 radio.Giorgio Mendoza (LinuxGizmos.com)
Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G81SF 4K UHD HDR Monitor
With modern Linux distributions beginning to see good support for HDR displays, if you have been looking to upgrade to a high dynamic range OLED monitor, one of the newest options that recently launched by Samsung is the Odyssey OLED G8 G81SF. I've been testing out the Samsung G81SF the past few weeks and it's been working out well paired with the likes of Ubuntu 25.04 and Fedora 42 to deliver a b…
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System76 Refreshes Serval WS Linux Laptop with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU - 9to5Linux
System76 unveiled a new version of their Serval WS Linux laptop with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU, up to 96GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 2K display.Marius Nestor (9to5Linux)
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RADV Vulkan Driver Lands BFloat16 Support In Mesa 25.2
Introduced at the end of March was Vulkan 1.4.311 with VK_KHR_shader_bfloat16 for allowing BFloat16 "BF16" operations within SPIR-V shaders with SPV_KHR_bfloat16. This BFloat16 support can be beneficial for Vulkan machine learning / AI workloads and other use cases moving forward. Now the Mesa Radeon Vulkan driver "RADV" is the newest wiring up support for VK_KHR_shader_bfloat16...
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RADV Vulkan Driver Lands BFloat16 Support In Mesa 25.2
Introduced at the end of March was Vulkan 1.4.311 with VK_KHR_shader_bfloat16 for allowing BFloat16 'BF16' operations within SPIR-V shaders with SPV_KHR_bfloat16www.phoronix.com
DeepComputing's DC-ROMA RISC-V Mainboard II For Framework Laptop Launches For $349
The past year we've been looking forward to a RISC-V motherboard option coming to the Framework Laptop 13 via Framework's partnership with DeepComputing. There was early access in late 2024 while this week DeepComputing has formally announced the DC-ROMA RISC-V AI PC Mainboard II now available at $349 USD...
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