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
Particle's Tachyon single-board computer brings 5G, 12 TOPS NPU in a Snapdragon-powered package
It's currently raising funds via Kickstarter
In brief: IoT startup Particle looks geared to shake up the single-board computer market with their latest creation – the Tachyon. This credit card-sized Linux computer packs the kind of serious hardware normally found in mid-range smartphones. You get an 8-core Qualcomm chip, 5G cellular connectivity, Wi-Fi 6E, and dedicated AI acceleration.
CrowdStrike also broke Debian and Rocky Linux earlier this year – hackers are taking advantage of Friday's chaos
Can you trust CrowdStrike's software update procedures moving forward?
Nvidia will fully transition to open-source GPU kernel modules with R560 drivers
Open-source kernels are only available for newer platforms, including Ada, Grace Hopper and Blackwell
Linux Kernel hits version 6.10, introduces new features and hardware support
Linux Kernel 6.10 introduces Rust language support for the RISC-V architecture, as well as initial support for AMD Zen 5 processors and Intel's Battlemage GPUs.
Google to provide a four-year support period for Linux kernel releases used in Android phones
Mountain View is keeping Android Linux in shape
Linux updates improve Raspberry Pi performance and efficiency
Small improvements make the tiny single-board computer run better
A developer somehow got an entire OS running on Google Drive
No local storage needed
DeepComputing built the first RISC-V laptop designed to run Ubuntu Linux
Three companies join forces on a new portable platform for RISC-V code development
Kali Linux 2024.2 is out featuring 18 new tools and Gnome 46
Kali Linux 2024.2 also fixes the Y2038 bug for future package compatibility on 32-bit platforms and includes updates to the Xfce desktop.
Negating all VPNs may have been possible since 2002
All operating systems except Android are vulnerable, and the only foolproof mitigation is Linux-only
Valve's Proton 9.0 update makes more Windows games playable on Linux, including The Finals
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 and Tiberian Sun also now playable
The big picture: Proton is essential to the Steam Deck's ability to run thousands of PC games exclusively developed for Windows, and Valve hasn't stopped working to expand the range of its Linux compatibility layer. A major new update enables support for some important titles with the improvements permeating across all Linux systems.
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS lands with Gnome 46, Linux 6.8, and Raspberry Pi 5 support
The biggest Linux distro release of the year, Ubuntu 24.04 brings a new app center and firmware updater based on Flutter, an updated toolchain, and experimental support for TPM-backed full disk encryption.
Fedora 40 is out: Linux 6.8, Gnome 46 and KDE Plasma 6 environment
Fedora Linux 40 just got released with numerous under the hood improvements that include updates to Linux 6.8, GNOME 46, and for the first time a PyTorch package with tools for AI development.
Windows and Microsoft Office are being replaced with Linux and LibreOffice in this German state
Going open-source to ensure digital sovereignty