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AlmaLinux 9.4 beta: RHEL compatible, but a little different https://www.theregister.com/2024/04/17/almalinux_94_ciq_lts_kernels/
The Register
AlmaLinux 9.4 beta prepares to tread where RHEL dares not
CIQ also has an alternative approach to compatible kernels with RockyLinux
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VirtualBox 7.0.16 Released with Initial Support for Linux 6.8 and 6.9 Kernels - 9to5Linux
https://9to5linux.com/virtualbox-7-0-16-released-with-initial-support-for-linux-6-8-and-6-9-kernels
https://9to5linux.com/virtualbox-7-0-16-released-with-initial-support-for-linux-6-8-and-6-9-kernels
9to5Linux
VirtualBox 7.0.16 Released with Initial Support for Linux 6.8 and 6.9 Kernels - 9to5Linux
VirtualBox 7.0.16 open-source virtualization software is now available for download with initial support for Linux 6.8 and 6.9 kernels.
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Widely-Used PuTTY SSH Client Found Vulnerable to Key Recovery Attack
https://thehackernews.com/2024/04/widely-used-putty-ssh-client-found.html?m=1
https://thehackernews.com/2024/04/widely-used-putty-ssh-client-found.html?m=1
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Ghost of Tsushima PC specs revealed - should work on Steam Deck | GamingOnLinux
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/04/ghost-of-tsushima-pc-specs-revealed-should-work-on-steam-deck/
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/04/ghost-of-tsushima-pc-specs-revealed-should-work-on-steam-deck/
GamingOnLinux
Ghost of Tsushima PC specs revealed - should work on Steam Deck
Sony has released the specifications needed for the upcoming PC release of Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT, and it seems like it scales quite well so it should run on the Steam Deck (and Desktop Linux will no doubt be fine).
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Don't like your Linux desktop? Here's how to install an alternative https://www.zdnet.com/article/dont-like-your-linux-desktop-heres-how-to-install-an-alternative/
ZDNET
Don't like your Linux desktop? Here's how to install an alternative
If you're not happy with the desktop environment your chosen distribution uses, you have plenty of options available to you. Find out how easy it can be to install here.
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Rocky Linux To Support Upstream Stable Kernels - Phoronix
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Rocky-Linux-Upstream-Kernels
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Rocky-Linux-Upstream-Kernels
Phoronix
Rocky Linux To Support Upstream Stable Kernels
With the various Linux distributions derived from Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), we're beginning to see more features to distinguish between them rather than just 'RHEL clones'
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Lubuntu 24.04 LTS to Include Snap Installation Monitor for a Smoother Experience - 9to5Linux
https://9to5linux.com/lubuntu-24-04-lts-to-include-snap-installation-monitor-for-a-smoother-experience
https://9to5linux.com/lubuntu-24-04-lts-to-include-snap-installation-monitor-for-a-smoother-experience
9to5Linux
Lubuntu 24.04 LTS to Include Snap Installation Monitor for a Smoother Experience - 9to5Linux
The Lubuntu 24.04 LTS distribution will come with a Snap installation monitor tool to inform users when Snaps have been installed at boot.
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Free Stars: Children of Infinity coming to Linux after smashing Kickstarter goals https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/04/free-stars-children-of-infinity-coming-to-linux-after-smashing-kickstarter-goals/
GamingOnLinux
Free Stars: Children of Infinity coming to Linux after smashing Kickstarter goals
Well that really was fast. Free Stars: Children of Infinity, the sequel to The Ur-Quan Masters (Star Control 2) is now confirmed to be supporting Linux (and macOS).
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Rust-Written LAVD Kernel Scheduler Shows Promising Results For Linux Gaming - Phoronix
https://www.phoronix.com/news/LAVD-Scheduler-Linux-Gaming
https://www.phoronix.com/news/LAVD-Scheduler-Linux-Gaming
Phoronix
Rust-Written LAVD Kernel Scheduler Shows Promising Results For Linux Gaming
Changwoo Min with Igalia presented yesterday at Open-Source Summit North America on optimizing the kernel's scheduler for Linux gaming
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Linus Torvalds takes on evil developers, hardware errors and 'hilarious' AI hype https://www.zdnet.com/article/linus-torvalds-takes-on-evil-developers-hardware-errors-and-hilarious-ai-hype/
ZDNET
Linus Torvalds takes on evil developers, hardware errors and 'hilarious' AI hype
While all is 'calm and steady and boring' with the next kernel, Linux creator Torvalds tells an Open Source Summit crowd exactly how he feels about almost everything else.
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LXQt 2.0 Desktop Environment Officially Released, This Is What's New - 9to5Linux
https://9to5linux.com/lxqt-2-0-desktop-environment-officially-released-this-is-whats-new
https://9to5linux.com/lxqt-2-0-desktop-environment-officially-released-this-is-whats-new
9to5Linux
LXQt 2.0 Desktop Environment Officially Released, This Is What's New - 9to5Linux
LXQt 2.0 desktop environment is now available ported to the latest Qt 6 framework and advancing support for the Wayland display protocol.
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Team Fortress 2 64bit support released, plus Vulkan for Linux via DXVK https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/04/team-fortress-2-gets-64bit-support-released-plus-vulkan-for-linux-via-dxvk/
GamingOnLinux
Team Fortress 2 64bit support released, plus Vulkan for Linux via DXVK
Valve has now launched the 64bit update for Team Fortress 2, which should bring performance improvements for most users. Plus we get Vulkan now too.
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Fedora Linux 40 Cleared For Release Next Week - Phoronix
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Fedora-40-Next-Week
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Fedora-40-Next-Week
Phoronix
Fedora Linux 40 Cleared For Release Next Week
After not being ready in time for this week's early release target date, it's now been determined today that Fedora 40 is ready for release next week.
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You can buy a refurbished Steam Deck for almost half off https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/19/24135233/value-steam-deck-deal-sale
The Verge
You can now buy a refurbished Steam Deck for just $279
The 512GB model is $359.
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Boox Palma review: Palm-sized e-reader with Android is a joy to use https://www.xda-developers.com/boox-palma-review/
XDA
Boox Palma review: Palm-sized e-reader with Android is a joy to use
The Boox Palma is a phone-shaped e-reader that fits in the palm easily and runs full Android with app support
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Volla Tablet Launches on Kickstarter with Support for Ubuntu Touch - 9to5Linux
https://9to5linux.com/volla-tablet-launches-on-kickstarter-with-support-for-ubuntu-touch
https://9to5linux.com/volla-tablet-launches-on-kickstarter-with-support-for-ubuntu-touch
9to5Linux
Volla Tablet Launches on Kickstarter with Support for Ubuntu Touch - 9to5Linux
Volla Tablet crowdfunding campaign launches on Kickstarter with support for the Ubuntu Touch mobile operating system.
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Miracle-WM 0.2 Released For Mir-Based Wayland Compositor https://www.phoronix.com/news/Miracle-WM-0.2
Phoronix
Miracle-WM 0.2 Released For Mir-Based Wayland Compositor
Announced back in February was Miracle-WM as a Wayland compositor built atop Mir and developed by Canonical engineer Matthew Kosarek
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LinkStar H68K-V2 is an updated version of the $99 pocket-sized 4-port router with Android, OpenWrt, and Armbian support https://liliputing.com/linkstar-h68k-v2-is-an-updated-version-of-the-99-pocket-sized-4-port-router-with-android-openwrt-and-armbian-support/
Liliputing
LinkStar H68K-V2 is an updated version of the $99 pocket-sized 4-port router with Android, OpenWrt, and Armbian support
LinkStar H68K-V2 is an updated version of the $99 pocket-sized 4-port router with Android, OpenWrt, and Armbian support
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