Linux and Open Source news headlines
Updated: 10 hours 29 min ago
Sun, 08/04/2024 - 22:20
Developer Ethan Lee yesterday announced the release of FNA 24.08, bringing with it preparation for the upcoming release of SDL 3 and a fun addition of Direct3D 11 support on Linux thanks to DXVK.
Sun, 08/04/2024 - 22:20
For those intrigued by the likes of the likes of Fedora Silverblue, Vanilla OS, and NixOS for an immutable Linux distribution but desiring something based on Arch Linux, Manjaro Linux has an immutable variant now available for testing.
Sun, 08/04/2024 - 22:20
The latest Firefox Nightly build provides a feature that dramatically improves how its picture-in-picture (PIP) feature works — and I’m totally digging it!
Sun, 08/04/2024 - 22:20
Mastodon has been one of the most popular alternatives to X in the past few years, with many making the jump to socialize with a more friendly crowd, according to their personal preferences.
Sun, 08/04/2024 - 22:20
Manjaro Linux expands its offerings with a new immutable edition now open for community feedback and testing. Here's more on that!
Sun, 08/04/2024 - 22:20
PeaZip 9.9 has been released today for this open-source, free, and cross-platform file compression and encryption software featuring both GTK and Qt graphical user interfaces.
Sun, 08/04/2024 - 22:20
Following below is an implementation of some DPI bypass methods.The program is a local SOCKS proxy server. Download zip-arcihve from https://github.com/hufrea/byedpi
Sun, 08/04/2024 - 22:20
The DFI RPP051 is a compact 2.5-inch Pico-ITX board equipped with the latest 13th Generation Intel Core Processors, making it suitable for space-constrained applications in digital signage, IoT and more. Its small form factor combined with powerful multi-core capabilities offers an ideal solution for developers prioritizing efficiency and performance.
Sun, 08/04/2024 - 22:20
While Intel's upcoming Core Ultra Series 2 "Lunar Lake" laptop processors are doing away with Hyper Threading (HT) and instead focusing more on additional E cores. AMD has asserted Simultaneous Multi-Threading (SMT) is still beneficial and supported across both their Zen 5 and Zen 5C cores.
Sun, 08/04/2024 - 22:20
To accelerate the transition to memory safe programming languages, the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is driving the development of TRACTOR, a programmatic code conversion vehicle.
Sun, 08/04/2024 - 22:20
OpenTofu 1.8 open-source infrastructure as a code tool delivers early variable evaluation, new testing options, and key fixes.
Sun, 08/04/2024 - 22:20
Discover a fantastic Gear Lever user-friendly application for Linux that allows you to streamline, configure, and manage your AppImages.
Sun, 08/04/2024 - 22:20
This is your friendly reminder that the Linux 6.9 kernel series has reached the end of its supported life and that you should consider upgrading to Linux kernel 6.10 as soon as possible.
Sun, 08/04/2024 - 22:20
...how to install and set up Linux Mint 22 alongside Windows or directly as a new operating system.
Sun, 08/04/2024 - 22:20
Learn how to reset (or update and change) the MySQL admin password using either the MySQL command-line tool or the WP-CLI tool.
Sat, 08/03/2024 - 22:20
Google has announced a clutch of new AI-powered features have begun rolling out to users of Chrome on Windows, macOS, and —for once!— Linux.
Sat, 08/03/2024 - 22:20
With the start of a new month comes the latest Steam Survey statistics from Valve for providing interesting software and hardware insight. In May of this year Steam on Linux use hit 2.32% as an exciting high but then in June dipped to 2.08%. For the July numbers published this evening, the Linux use is reported flat at 2.08%.
Sat, 08/03/2024 - 22:20
This week, SeeedStudio introduced the ReSpeaker Lite Voice Assistant Kit, a budget-friendly device designed for advanced voice processing and audio playback. The kit features a dual microphone array, an XMOS XU-316 AI chip for audio processing, and a high-quality speaker.
Sat, 08/03/2024 - 22:20
In today's time when Linux distributions based on Debian, Fedora, and Arch are everywhere, it's a breath of fresh air when I come across independent distros that try to be different from the rest.
Sat, 08/03/2024 - 22:20
As far as retro-styled shooters go, Selaco is probably one of the best I've ever played. With chunky visuals, fun combat and some really nice level design. Now, it's Steam Deck Verified and we have a better idea of what's to come next.