Linux and Open Source news headlines
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Mon, 05/26/2025 - 22:20
Today, Linus Torvalds announced the release and general availability of Linux 6.15, the latest stable kernel version that introduces several new features and improvements, better hardware support, and more.
Mon, 05/26/2025 - 22:20
The PicoCore MX93 from F&S Elektronik Systeme is a compact Computer on Module measuring just 35 x 40 mm. Designed for industrial and embedded edge applications, it supports up to 2GB of LPDDR4 memory, Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity, and a wide range of display and I/O interfaces including MIPI-DSI, LVDS, CAN-FD, and dual […]
Mon, 05/26/2025 - 22:20
With Linux 6.15 there are many exciting new features for this kernel version expected to debut as stable later today. Following the Linux 6.15 stable release, the Linux 6.16 merge window will then open. Here is an early look at a portion of the changes anticipated to be submitted and more than likely merged for this next kernel version...
Mon, 05/26/2025 - 22:20
While plenty are scoffing at the billions big tech is burning on generative AI, there’s growing evidence that a pot of gold really does wait at the end of this rainbow.
Mon, 05/26/2025 - 22:20
Ahead of the Linux 6.16 merge window opening, several early pull requests were already sent out this week in advance of Linux 6.15 expected for release later today. Among those early feature pulls was Btrfs maintainer David Sterba sending out updates to this advanced copy-on-write file-system...
Mon, 05/26/2025 - 22:20
Tired of outdated ideas about Linux? We debunk the most common Linux myths and misconceptions, revealing the truth about the Linux OS.
Mon, 05/26/2025 - 09:07
Firefox’s address bar just got an upgrade, and it’s all about putting you in control. It’s faster, easier to use and built to support how you search and browse — while staying true to what makes Firefox, Firefox: real user choice, strong privacy and transparency. Built to help you search faster and get things done […]The post A smarter, simpler Firefox address bar appeared first on The Mozilla Blog.
Mon, 05/26/2025 - 09:07
This article will help you solve a common issue with the update-grub command not found in Arch Linux or other Linux distros with a quick solution.
Mon, 05/26/2025 - 09:07
As time goes by, operating systems like EndeavorOS (an Arch Linux derivative) will store various temporary files, old package caches, system logs, and packages that are no longer needed. If left alone, these files can take up quite a lot of disk space.For Linux users like me who use SSDs with small storage capacity (120GB), you need to pay attention to storage that is getting thinner over time. If not monitored and cleaned regularly, it will take up even more storage, apart from files that can be seen.
Mon, 05/26/2025 - 09:07
In this article, we'll explore how to integrate SELinux into Debian, one of the most widely used and respected GNU/Linux distributions. We'll break down its architecture, setup procedures, policy management, and troubleshooting techniques. Whether you're running a mission-critical server or seeking to harden your desktop environment, this guide will show you how SELinux can elevate your system security to enterprise-grade standards.
Mon, 05/26/2025 - 09:07
Merged on Friday for the GCC 16 compiler is better handling of the "-march=" compiler option on RISC-V systems when seeing multiple -march= hits and wanting to specify the RISC-V CPU name for targeting...
Mon, 05/26/2025 - 09:07
NixOS 25.05 lands with Plasma 6.3.5, GNOME 48, Linux kernel 6.12/14, 7840 new packages, and early COSMIC desktop support.
Mon, 05/26/2025 - 09:07
Roblox is one of the most popular games besides Minecraft. At first glance, this game is similar to Minecraft when viewed from the character shape. But currently Roblox has various character shapes. Minecraft with its typical voxel, and Roblox with characters that are diverse.
Mon, 05/26/2025 - 09:07
The developers of the independent distro NixOS, whose set of packages can be used on other GNU/Linux distributions, released NixOS 25.05 today, a major update that introduces support for recent technologies and other changes.
Sun, 05/25/2025 - 22:34
For those not yet on the newest GCC 15 compiler that debuted as stable one month ago, GCC 14.3 is out today in delivering the latest fixes for the GCC 14 stable series...
Sun, 05/25/2025 - 22:34
This week Intel released the Compute Runtime 25.18.33578.6 release for Windows and Linux. This updated open-source GPU compute stack for OpenCL and Level Zero brings the latest work on Ultra Low Latency Scheduling (ULLS) for Xe2 Lunar Lake graphics and other ongoing Xe2 improvements along with further preparations for next-gen Xe3 hardware. This new Intel Compute Runtime release is clocking in around 76x lower OpenCL kernel latency and other nice wins for those with current-generation Intel Lunar Lake hardware.
Sun, 05/25/2025 - 22:34
Rhino Linux debuts its first official UBXI KDE 6 Desktop port and starts testing RPK2, a complete rewrite of its package manager.
Sun, 05/25/2025 - 22:34
Sublime Text 4 Code Editor build 4200 adds right-side sidebar support, plugin host settings, TOML and Zsh syntax, and more.
Sun, 05/25/2025 - 22:34
The coffee shows no signs of coolingFeature It was 30 years ago when the first public release of the Java programming language introduced the world to Write Once, Run Anywhere – and showed devs something cuddlier than C and C++.…
Sun, 05/25/2025 - 22:34
With the Linux 6.15 kernel expected to be released as stable on Sunday unless Linus Torvalds has last-minute reservations, here's a look back at some of the most interesting Linux 6.15 changes...