Linux 6.14 with Rust: “We are almost at the ‘write a real driver in Rust’ stage now”
With the Linux 6.13 kernel, Greg Kroah-Hartman described the level of Rust support as a “tipping point” for Rust drivers with more of the Rust infrastructure having been merged. Now for the Linux 6.14 kernel, Greg describes the state of the Rust driver possibilities as “almost at the “write a real driver in rust” stage now, depending on what you want to do.“ ↫ Michael … ⌘ Read more
Meerkat Mini PC Supports Linux with Intel Core Ultra and Quad Display Output
The Meerkat is a compact mini PC designed to deliver high performance while maintaining a small physical footprint. It is powered by Intel Core Ultra processors and features Intel Arc graphics. The system supports multiple Linux operating systems, including Pop!_OS 22.04 LTS and Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, among others. The system is available with either the […] ⌘ Read more
next-20250129: linux-next
Version:next-20250129 (linux-next)Released:2025-01-29 ⌘ Read more
Ahh yes, what I like to call “wild wild west” upgrading.😂
Felt like that when I upgraded/updated an Arch Linux machine that had been sitting for a couple years unused.
next-20250128: linux-next
Version:next-20250128 (linux-next)Released:2025-01-28 ⌘ Read more
AI bots paralyze Linux news site and others
Apparently, since the beginning of the year, AI bots have been ensuring that websites can only respond to regular inquiries with a delay. The founder of Linux Weekly News (LWN-net), Jonathan Corbet, reports that the news site is therefore often slow to respond. The AI scraper bots cause a DDoS, a distributed denial-of-service attack. At times, the AI bots would clog the lines with hundreds of IP addresses simultaneously as soon as they decided … ⌘ Read more
No, Facebook is Not Censoring “Linux”, Only “DistroWatch”.
Facebook is flagging and censoring links to DistroWatch.com as “malware”. ⌘ Read more
FRDM-IMX93 with Arm Ethos U-65 MicroNPU Runs on Debian Linux
The NXP Semiconductors FRDM-IMX93 Development Board is a development platform designed for industrial and IoT applications. Key features include dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, multiple display and camera interfaces, and support for CAN bus communication. The board is built around the i.MX 93 applications processor, which integrates dual Arm Cortex-A55 cores operating at 1.7GHz and an […] ⌘ Read more
When a sole maintainer steps down, Linux drivers become orphans
The Linux kernel has become such an integral, core part of pretty much all aspects of the technology world, and corporate contributions to the kernel make up such a huge chunk of the kernel’s ongoing development, it’s easy to forget that some parts of the kernel are still maintained by some lone person in Jacksonville, Nebraska, or whatever. Sadly, we were reminded of this today when the sole maintainer of … ⌘ Read more
next-20250124: linux-next
Version:next-20250124 (linux-next)Released:2025-01-24 ⌘ Read more
Linux Foundation’s Mandatory DEI Training
Lunduke takes the “Inclusive Open Source Community Orientation” certification, which focuses on BLM, Pronouns, Critical Race Theory, Micro-Inequities, and DEl. ⌘ Read more
5.15.177: longterm
Version:5.15.177 (longterm)Released:2025-01-23Source:linux-5.15.177.tar.xzPGP Signature:linux-5.15.177.tar.signPatch:full ( incremental)ChangeLog:ChangeLog-5.15.177 ⌘ Read more
https://dyne.org/tomb/ minimalistic command line tool based on Linux #dmcrypt and #LUKS
next-20250123: linux-next
Version:next-20250123 (linux-next)Released:2025-01-23 ⌘ Read more
Toradex Adds SMARC iMX8M Plus and iMX95 to Its Embedded Portfolio
Toradex has introduced a new System on Module family to support projects requiring the SMARC standard. Featuring connectivity, advanced multimedia, and machine learning capabilities, the modules are compatible with Torizon Embedded Linux, offering long-term support and secure remote management. The SMARC iMX8M Plus incorporates four Arm Cortex-A53 cores at 1.6 GHz for general processing and […] ⌘ Read more
next-20250122: linux-next
Version:next-20250122 (linux-next)Released:2025-01-22 ⌘ Read more
6.6.73: longterm
Version:6.6.73 (longterm)Released:2025-01-21Source:linux-6.6.73.tar.xzPGP Signature:linux-6.6.73.tar.signPatch:full ( incremental)ChangeLog:ChangeLog-6.6.73 ⌘ Read more
next-20250121: linux-next
Version:next-20250121 (linux-next)Released:2025-01-21 ⌘ Read more
Linux Distro Declared “Non-Woke”, Causing New Users & Interest to Skyrocket
While “Woke” Linux Distributions (like openSUSE) are struggling to survive, interest in OpenMandriva - a non-Woke Open Source project - is exploding. ⌘ Read more
Linux 6.13 released
Linux 6.13 comes with the introduction of the AMD 3D V-Cache Optimizer driver for benefiting multi-CCD Ryzen X3D processors, the new AMD EPYC 9005 “Turin” server processors will now default to AMD P-State rather than ACPI CPUFreq for better power efficiency, the start of Intel Xe3 graphics bring-up, support for many older (pre-M1) Apple devices like numerous iPads and iPhones, NVMe 2.1 specification support, and AutoFDO and Propeller optimization support when compiling the Linux kernel with … ⌘ Read more
6.13: mainline
Version:6.13 (mainline)Released:2025-01-19Source:linux-6.13.tar.xzPGP Signature:linux-6.13.tar.signPatch:full ⌘ Read more
6.1.126: longterm
Version:6.1.126 (longterm)Released:2025-01-19Source:linux-6.1.126.tar.xzPGP Signature:linux-6.1.126.tar.signPatch:full ( incremental)ChangeLog:ChangeLog-6.1.126 ⌘ Read more
Monero Dev Activity Report - Week 3 2025: 66 PRs, 12 Issues
This weekly report aims to provide a big picture view of Monero development activity, increase community support for existing devs and, hopefully, encourage new contributions.
Opened (13)
monero-project/monero:
6.6.72: longterm
Version:6.6.72 (longterm)Released:2025-01-17Source:linux-6.6.72.tar.xzPGP Signature:linux-6.6.72.tar.signPatch:full ( incremental)ChangeLog:ChangeLog-6.6.72 ⌘ Read more
6.1.125: longterm
Version:6.1.125 (longterm)Released:2025-01-17Source:linux-6.1.125.tar.xzPGP Signature:linux-6.1.125.tar.signPatch:full ( incremental)ChangeLog:ChangeLog-6.1.125 ⌘ Read more
next-20250117: linux-next
Version:next-20250117 (linux-next)Released:2025-01-17 ⌘ Read more
next-20250116: linux-next
Version:next-20250116 (linux-next)Released:2025-01-16 ⌘ Read more
Luckfox Brings Linux to Stamp Form Factor with Rockchip RV1106 Processor
The Luckfox Core1106 is a compact development board built around the Rockchip RV1106 chip. Designed to simplify hardware integration, it allows developers to efficiently verify designs or embed the board into products. With dimensions of 30 × 30 mm, the Core1106 is suitable for applications such as edge computing, IoT devices, and video processing. The […] ⌘ Read more
next-20250115: linux-next
Version:next-20250115 (linux-next)Released:2025-01-15 ⌘ Read more
Will The Linux Foundation Purchase Chrome?
The courts are primed to force Google to sell Chrome, & Google is preparing by setting up a “Chrome” organization within The Linux Foundation. ⌘ Read more
next-20250114: linux-next
Version:next-20250114 (linux-next)Released:2025-01-14 ⌘ Read more
next-20250113: linux-next
Version:next-20250113 (linux-next)Released:2025-01-13 ⌘ Read more
6.13-rc7: mainline
Version:6.13-rc7 (mainline)Released:2025-01-12Source:linux-6.13-rc7.tar.gzPatch:full ( incremental) ⌘ Read more
Linux Foundation Launches Pay-to-Play, Inclusive “Supporters of Chromium-Based Browsers”
Because doing something about “Linux” just isn’t the Linux Foundation’s style. ⌘ Read more
6.6.71: longterm
Version:6.6.71 (longterm)Released:2025-01-10Source:linux-6.6.71.tar.xzPGP Signature:linux-6.6.71.tar.signPatch:full ( incremental)ChangeLog:ChangeLog-6.6.71 ⌘ Read more
next-20250110: linux-next
Version:next-20250110 (linux-next)Released:2025-01-10 ⌘ Read more
6.12.9: stable
Version:6.12.9 (stable)Released:2025-01-09Source:linux-6.12.9.tar.xzPGP Signature:linux-6.12.9.tar.signPatch:full ( incremental)ChangeLog:ChangeLog-6.12.9 ⌘ Read more
6.6.70: longterm
Version:6.6.70 (longterm)Released:2025-01-09Source:linux-6.6.70.tar.xzPGP Signature:linux-6.6.70.tar.signPatch:full ( incremental)ChangeLog:ChangeLog-6.6.70 ⌘ Read more
6.1.124: longterm
Version:6.1.124 (longterm)Released:2025-01-09Source:linux-6.1.124.tar.xzPGP Signature:linux-6.1.124.tar.signPatch:full ( incremental)ChangeLog:ChangeLog-6.1.124 ⌘ Read more
5.15.176: longterm
Version:5.15.176 (longterm)Released:2025-01-09Source:linux-5.15.176.tar.xzPGP Signature:linux-5.15.176.tar.signPatch:full ( incremental)ChangeLog:ChangeLog-5.15.176 ⌘ Read more
5.10.233: longterm
Version:5.10.233 (longterm)Released:2025-01-09Source:linux-5.10.233.tar.xzPGP Signature:linux-5.10.233.tar.signPatch:full ( incremental)ChangeLog:ChangeLog-5.10.233 ⌘ Read more
5.4.289: longterm
Version:5.4.289 (longterm)Released:2025-01-09Source:linux-5.4.289.tar.xzPGP Signature:linux-5.4.289.tar.signPatch:full ( incremental)ChangeLog:ChangeLog-5.4.289 ⌘ Read more
next-20250109: linux-next
Version:next-20250109 (linux-next)Released:2025-01-09 ⌘ Read more
Review: OpenMandriva Rolling Linux Distro
A Non-Woke, Truly Independent, Big-Tech-Free, Linux OS focused on the code instead of politics? Yes, please! ⌘ Read more
RUBIK Pi 3 Now Available for Ordering at $179 Following Global Launch at CES 2025
Thundercomm has officially launched the RUBIK Pi 3, a Linux-compatible development board powered by the Qualcomm QCS6490 processor, at CES 2025 in Las Vegas. This board is designed for on-device AI, machine learning, and prototyping advanced applications across robotics and smart devices. The RUBIK Pi 3 builds on its predecessor’s capabilities, offering 12 Dense TOPS […] ⌘ Read more
next-20250108: linux-next
Version:next-20250108 (linux-next)Released:2025-01-08 ⌘ Read more
US Government Bans Linux Foundation from Doing Business with Tencent, Huawei
In 2024, Biden banned Linux from working with Russian programmers. ⌘ Read more
next-20250107: linux-next
Version:next-20250107 (linux-next)Released:2025-01-07 ⌘ Read more
Anti-Conservative openSUSE Linux Spends December Begging for Board Candidates, Finds None
Back in early December, openSUSE delayed their elections after failing to find Board Member candidates. ⌘ Read more
OpenMandriva : The Non-Woke Linux Distro?
“We don’t do DEI (or DIE, as we prefer to call it),” says OpenMandriva President. ⌘ Read more