SteamOS is coming to third-party handhelds, starting with the Lenovo Legion Go S
Lenovo's handheld running SteamOS could cost $100 less than the Windows variant
Lenovo could unveil the first third-party SteamOS device at CES
Microsoft will also be in attendance
Powered by SteamOS: Valve's Linux gaming OS prepares to expand beyond the Steam Deck
Something to look forward to: Steam users have long wondered about when Valve might make the Steam Deck's custom Linux distro available for other devices. While the company hasn't disclosed its software roadmap, new internal guidelines provide the latest evidence that these plans are progressing. Interestingly, this development coincides with a new patent for a Linux-based handheld gaming device from Samsung.
Researchers discover "Bootkitty," the first UEFI bootkit for Linux
In a nutshell: A serendipitous discovery led to a new warning of threats against Linux. The open-source platform is becoming an increasingly tasty target for cyber-criminals, and malware writers are now looking to get to the lowest levels of the kernel as they already have on Windows.
DeepComputing unveils limited-edition RISC-V motherboard, it can be used to make cheap modular computers
The early access program will soon give way to mass production
Apex Legends will not support Linux and Linux-based Steam Decks anymore because of cheating
Facepalm: Prominent companies like Valve have tried to push Linux as a worthwhile gaming platform for a while now. However, some game developers argue that the open-source OS is not viable, especially for multiplayer games, since their anti-cheat systems, like BattlEye are incompatible.
Snapdragon 8 Elite arrives with Linux support, potentially unlocking PC gaming on phones and tablets
Running full-fledged PC apps on phones and tablets could become a lot easier
Most current AI tech is 90 percent marketing, says Linus Torvalds
And we tend to agree with the creator of Linux
Tinkerer converts Wii-sized ThinkCentre into compact SteamOS gaming console
He even managed to cram in a Radeon RX 6400
Linus Torvalds is "fed up" with making kernel changes to address faulty hardware
"Let's put the onus on where the blame lies ... bad hardware"
A hot potato: Linus Torvalds is sick and tired of trying to "fix" Linux to work on Intel's faulty processors. In his view, Linux isn't broken, so why should he (and other FOSS developers) fix anything? Intel is the one with the problems. He vented his ire in a thread recently.
New attack methods work against Spectre mitigations in modern PC CPUs
Speculation barriers don't work as intended
Facepalm: Spectre-based flaws are still causing some security issues in recent Intel and AMD CPUs. A newly developed attack can bypass protection "barriers" OEMs added to avoid personal data leakage. However, microcode and system updates should already be available for affected systems.
Asahi Linux distro can now run AAA games like Cyberpunk 2077 or The Witcher 3 on Apple Silicon chips
Highly anticipated: A few years after introducing Linux support for Apple's custom-designed Arm chips, Asahi developers are now shifting their focus to gaming. Getting modern Windows games to run on Apple Silicon isn't exactly a straightforward task, but the devs are clearly enjoying the challenge.
Android will soon let you run Linux apps with refreshed Terminal app
A streamlined process to download, set up, and use Debian on Android is on the way
Steam Deck shown running macOS Sequoia, faces limitations without GPU support
The revolutionary "Deckintosh" is here, though it can't game at the moment
Valve is pouring money into Arch Linux to further improve Steam gaming
Arch Linux is a crucial element in Valve's plans to bring gaming to more PC users
Zorin OS is ideal for reviving old computers, based on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
Zorin OS requires only 1.5 GB of RAM and 15 GB of storage, making it ideal for reviving old PCs or for those looking to try a lightweight operating system. The most recent 17.2 release is powered by Linux Kernel 6.8.
Hacker miraculously gets an Intel 4004 to run Linux, takes about five days to boot
It's more art piece than computer
WTF?! A well-known hacker has done the impossible. He got a stripped-down version of Linux to run on a 4-bit Intel chip from the early 1970s. Sure, it takes nearly five days for the kernel to boot, but hey, mission accomplished.
Valve appears to be testing ARM64 and Android gaming support for Steam on Linux
Showing Valve's ongoing investment in Linux
Real-time Linux has been integrated into the main kernel following two decades of development
A potential game-changer for industrial automation and safety-critical systems
Juno Tab 3 is a $699 Linux tablet with an Intel Alder Lake-N CPU
A little pricey for the hardware on offer
MNT's Reform Next is the latest modular laptop to push the boundaries of open hardware
New processor, sleeker design, and improved mouse controls
Kali Linux 2024.3 released with 11 new tools
Kali Linux 2024.3 introduces several new tools, including gsocket for communication between machines on different networks, mxcheck for scanning email servers, and hekatomb for extracting and decrypting credentials.
Microsoft security update breaks dual-boot Linux systems using Secure Boot
"Something has gone seriously wrong" with the August Patch Tuesday update
Ubuntu will use the latest version of the Linux kernel for new releases moving forward
A new kernel adoption policy for one of the most popular Linux OS distros
SteamOS could see a general distribution release, work with other handheld gaming PCs soon
A firmware update mentions the Asus ROG Ally, but could also make it to your Linux desktop PC if you wanted