Solution for raw.githubusercontent.com PORT 443: Connection refused

Fixing the annoying error "Failed to connect to raw.githubusercontent.com port 443: Connection refused" during the download process from GitHub.

Intel Adds OpenMP Multi-Threading To Its Speedy x86-simd-sort Library

Microsoft Open-Sources Windows Subsystem for Linux

Well here’s a turn up: Microsoft just released the source code for Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), making its nifty fully open source after almost a decade of development. The tech giant a...

Samsung Back To Working On Upstreaming Tesla FSD SoC Support In The Linux Kernel

In early 2022 Samsung engineers began working on upstreaming support for the Tesla Full Self-Driving 'FSD' SoC to the mainline Linux kernel

Fanatical have a big May Madness sale with steep discounts, along with multiple major new game bundles

Along with some big discounts during their new May Madness sale, Fanatical also have some great new bundles to give you some easy discounts to build up your game collection on Linux, SteamOS / Steam Deck.

Open-Source NVIDIA Blackwell + Hopper Support Slated For Linux 6.16

Coming somewhat as a surprise is the Nouveau driver patches for enabling NVIDIA Blackwell and Hopper GPUs has now been queued to DRM-Next ahead of the Linux 6.16 merge window

Avaota Previews C1 SBC in Raspberry Pi A Form Factor with Allwinner H618 Avaota Previews C1 SBC in Raspberry Pi A Form Factor with Allwinner H618

Avaota has recently shared details about the C1, a compact single-board computer in the Raspberry Pi A form factor.

GOG add support for authenticator apps for two-factor authentication (2FA)

Good news for keeping your games secure, as GOG have announced they've added support for authenticator apps for two-factor authentication (2FA).

Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is now open source

Microsoft just announced that the Windows Subsystem for Linux is now open source is now officially open source. While it doesn't necessarily mean much for traditional desktop Linux, it's still a nice move.

GIMP 3.0.4 Is Out Focused on Fixes

GIMP 3.0.4 is out, bringing bug fixes, UI polish, and performance improvements—especially for font handling and non-destructive filters.

Microsoft Makes "Edit" Command Line Editor Open-Source, WSL Going Open-Source Too

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Search engines are getting worse, so OpenWebSearch funded by the European Union want to fix it

Not gaming news but an important subject to cover anyway since it's something that affects me and GamingOnLinux directly, as well as all of you who regularly use a search engine. The OpenWebSearch might be one way to save us all.

Microsofters Issuing Threats to Microsoft Critics Who Blog About Microsoft

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GE-Proton 10-2 brings some essential fixes for Windows games on Linux, SteamOS / Steam Deck

Following on from the big GE-Proton 10-1 version that updated the community-maintained Windows compatibility layer to Proton 10, a smaller bug-fix release is out with some essential fixes.

Vivaldi 7.4 Update Adds Keyboard Shortcut Controls

A new version of the Vivaldi web browser is available to download, carrying changes said to make our collective “everyday browsing smoother, faster, and just a little more delightful.” ...

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Utopia Must Fall is easily one of the best modern arcade shoot 'em ups

Utopia Must Fall from developer Pixeljam has absolutely absorbed my attention recently. It's easily one of the best modern arcade shoot 'em ups I've ever played with a great moody atmosphere.

Intel Gaudi 3 PCIe Accelerator Cards Now Available - Still Waiting On Upstream Linux Driver

In addition to announcing the Arc Pro B-Series workstation graphics cards and 'Project Battlematrix' Linux software improvements, Intel also used Computex 2025 for announcing that Gaudi 3 accelerators are now available in PCIe card form factors and r…

You are the final boss in Noobs Are Coming, an over the top arena roguelike

Solo developer Overboy has announced that Noobs Are Coming, their chaotic over the top arena roguelike, is set for release in 2025 with full Native Linux and Steam Deck support.

Chaotic spider-physics sandbox A Webbing Journey is out now in Early Access

A game that finally made me think a Spider could be adorable? Nah, they still terrify me, but A Webbing Journey really is wholesome. Great idea for a game too with some fun physics and web-slinging.

Mineshaft is a tough but unique Tetris-like with crafting and mining for gems

Mineshaft is a clever blending of genres that takes the very basics from Tetris but makes it quite an interesting challenge with resource gathering, tool crafting and puzzle solving. It's like a mini Minecraft / Terraria version of Tetris.

Intel Announces Arc Pro B-Series, "Project Battlematrix" Linux Software Improvements

Sirocco Thugs is an upcoming first-person boomer beat 'em up with a demo out now

With a focus on flashy kicking, punching and beating, Sirocco Thugs could be one to watch if you love boomer shooters but fancy smacking people with a lead pipe or knuckledusters instead whole you do combos.

Open-Source NVIDIA Blackwell + Hopper Support Slated For Linux 6.16

Beyond All Reason, a free and open source RTS gets a big visual overhaul

Beyond All Reason is an incredibly impressive free and open source RTS, with The Lightbringer update out now that's a huge advancement for the visuals. If you love massive battles you need to play this one.

Device Memory TCP TX Support Queued Ahead Of Linux 6.16

Google engineers the past few years have been working on Device Memory TCP for the Linux kernel to allow zero-copy receive of TCP payloads to DMA-BUF regions such as device memory attached directly to a GPU or AI accelerator or other device memory ac…

Microsoft finally solve the Linux dual-boot issue after 9 months

Back in August 2024, Microsoft released an update for various versions of Windows including Windows 10 and 11 that broke dual-booting with Linux on some setups. They've now finally solved it.

PowerVR Rogue BXS-4-64 GPU Firmware Uploaded To linux-firmware.git

FUSE To Enjoy A Performance Improvement With Linux 6.16

Queued up via the FUSE 'for-next' Git branch ahead of the upcoming Linux 6.16 merge window is a change to increase the read directory buffer size to in turn enhance the performance.

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.

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.

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.

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