📰 Linux 7.1-rc5 Released With Fixes Ramping Up From AI Coding Agents
In the road to releasing Linux 7.1 in June, out today is Linux 7.1-rc5 that continues coming on heavy with fixes...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-7.1-rc5-Released
#linux
In the road to releasing Linux 7.1 in June, out today is Linux 7.1-rc5 that continues coming on heavy with fixes...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-7.1-rc5-Released
#linux
Phoronix
Linux 7.1-rc5 Released With Fixes Ramping Up From AI Coding Agents
In the road to releasing Linux 7.1 in June, out today is Linux 7.1-rc5 that continues coming on heavy with fixes.
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📰 Cinnamon’s new screenshot tool fixes app window shadow quirks
Linux Mint developers are building a new screenshot utility for the Cinnamon desktop, ahead of its next major release. The home-grown tool will give users more options when taking screenshots and will “accommodate the differences between CSD (Client Side Decoration) and SSD (Server Side Decoration) windows” to provide ‘cleaner’ looking screenshots. Currently, Cinnamon rolls with the GTK-based gnome-screenshot .
🔗 Source: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/05/linux-mint-new-cinnamon-screenshot-tool
#gnome #linux
Linux Mint developers are building a new screenshot utility for the Cinnamon desktop, ahead of its next major release. The home-grown tool will give users more options when taking screenshots and will “accommodate the differences between CSD (Client Side Decoration) and SSD (Server Side Decoration) windows” to provide ‘cleaner’ looking screenshots. Currently, Cinnamon rolls with the GTK-based gnome-screenshot .
🔗 Source: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/05/linux-mint-new-cinnamon-screenshot-tool
#gnome #linux
OMG! Ubuntu
Cinnamon desktop is getting its own, native screenshot tool
Linux Mint developers are building a new screenshot utility for the Cinnamon desktop, ahead of its next major release. The home-grown tool will give users
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📰 Rhino Linux 2026.1 Released with Lomiri Desktop Images
Ubuntu-based Rhino Linux 2026.1 is out with new Lomiri desktop images for x86_64 and ARM64, updated kernels, and Pacstall improvements.
🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/rhino-linux-2026-1-released-with-lomiri-desktop-images/
#linux #ubuntu
Ubuntu-based Rhino Linux 2026.1 is out with new Lomiri desktop images for x86_64 and ARM64, updated kernels, and Pacstall improvements.
🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/rhino-linux-2026-1-released-with-lomiri-desktop-images/
#linux #ubuntu
Linuxiac
Rhino Linux 2026.1 Released with Lomiri Desktop Images
Ubuntu-based Rhino Linux 2026.1 is out with new Lomiri desktop images for x86_64 and ARM64, updated kernels, and Pacstall improvements.
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📰 MX Linux 25.2 “Infinity” Released with Linux Kernel 7.0, Based on Debian 13.5
MX Linux 25.2 distribution is now available for download with a new text-mode installer, Debian 13.5 base, and Linux kernel 7.0 on the AHS builds. Here’s what’s new!
🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/mx-linux-25-2-infinity-released-with-linux-kernel-7-0-based-on-debian-13-5
#debian #kernel #linux
MX Linux 25.2 distribution is now available for download with a new text-mode installer, Debian 13.5 base, and Linux kernel 7.0 on the AHS builds. Here’s what’s new!
🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/mx-linux-25-2-infinity-released-with-linux-kernel-7-0-based-on-debian-13-5
#debian #kernel #linux
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📰 HID Remapper added support for the new Steam Controller
HID Remapper is a useful open-source programmable adapter for USB input devices, with a recent release adding support for Valve's new Steam Controller.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
🔗 Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/hid-remapper-added-support-for-the-new-steam-controller/
#opensource #steam
HID Remapper is a useful open-source programmable adapter for USB input devices, with a recent release adding support for Valve's new Steam Controller.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
🔗 Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/hid-remapper-added-support-for-the-new-steam-controller/
#opensource #steam
GamingOnLinux
HID Remapper added support for the new Steam Controller
HID Remapper is a useful open-source programmable adapter for USB input devices, with a recent release adding support for Valve's new Steam Controller.
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📰 AMD Pulls a Bait-and-Switch on Linux Users with Vivado Licensing Changes
Tells Linux users to either pay up or get stuck on an aging, unsupported version forever.
🔗 Source: https://feed.itsfoss.com/link/24361/17347774/amd-vivado-bait-and-switch-on-linux-users
#amd #linux
Tells Linux users to either pay up or get stuck on an aging, unsupported version forever.
🔗 Source: https://feed.itsfoss.com/link/24361/17347774/amd-vivado-bait-and-switch-on-linux-users
#amd #linux
It's FOSS
AMD Pulls a Bait-and-Switch on Linux Users with Vivado Licensing Changes
Tells Linux users to either pay up or get stuck on an aging, unsupported version forever.
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📰 Intel Introducing USB4STREAM Protocol For Linux - Opening Up Some Nifty Uses For USB4
An exciting Intel innovation expected to be added for the upcoming Linux 7.2 kernel is introducing the new USB4STREAM protocol for USB4/Thunderbolt as a "super simple" way to "basically just transfer raw packets from one host to another". This can be useful for quickly backing up a system from one host to another, sharing of web cameras or other peripherals across systems, or other environments where not having networking or wanting to avoid the...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Intel-Linux-USB4STREAM
#intel #kernel #linux
An exciting Intel innovation expected to be added for the upcoming Linux 7.2 kernel is introducing the new USB4STREAM protocol for USB4/Thunderbolt as a "super simple" way to "basically just transfer raw packets from one host to another". This can be useful for quickly backing up a system from one host to another, sharing of web cameras or other peripherals across systems, or other environments where not having networking or wanting to avoid the...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Intel-Linux-USB4STREAM
#intel #kernel #linux
Phoronix
Intel Introducing USB4STREAM Protocol For Linux - Opening Up Some Nifty Uses For USB4
An exciting Intel innovation expected to be added for the upcoming Linux 7.2 kernel is introducing the new USB4STREAM protocol for USB4/Thunderbolt as a 'super simple' way to 'basically just transfer raw packets from one host to another'
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📰 MKVToolNix 99.0 MKV Manipulation Tool Improves the MKVToolNix GUI, mkvmerge
MKVToolNix 99.0 open-source MKV manipulation tool is now available for download with the ability to remember the last used directory when selecting audio files, and many other changes. Here’s what’s changed!
🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/mkvtoolnix-99-0-mkv-manipulation-tool-improves-the-mkvtoolnix-gui-mkvmerge
#opensource
MKVToolNix 99.0 open-source MKV manipulation tool is now available for download with the ability to remember the last used directory when selecting audio files, and many other changes. Here’s what’s changed!
🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/mkvtoolnix-99-0-mkv-manipulation-tool-improves-the-mkvtoolnix-gui-mkvmerge
#opensource
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📰 OptiScaler Client recently added Linux support to make managing upscalers easier
OptiScaler is a tool that lets you replace upscalers in games, and the OptiScaler Client can make it all a lot simpler to do.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
🔗 Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/optiscaler-client-recently-added-linux-support-to-make-managing-upscalers-easier/
#linux
OptiScaler is a tool that lets you replace upscalers in games, and the OptiScaler Client can make it all a lot simpler to do.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
🔗 Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/optiscaler-client-recently-added-linux-support-to-make-managing-upscalers-easier/
#linux
GamingOnLinux
OptiScaler Client recently added Linux support to make managing upscalers easier
OptiScaler is a tool that lets you replace upscalers in games, and the OptiScaler Client can make it all a lot simpler to do.
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📰 Redis 8.8 Released With New Array Data Structure, More Performance Optimizations
Redis 8.8 reached GA today for the Redis open-source project providing a high performance, in-memory data store...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Redis-8.8-Released
#opensource
Redis 8.8 reached GA today for the Redis open-source project providing a high performance, in-memory data store...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Redis-8.8-Released
#opensource
Phoronix
Redis 8.8 Released With New Array Data Structure, More Performance Optimizations
Redis 8.8 reached GA today for the Redis open-source project providing a high performance, in-memory data store.
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📰 Flatpak’s Future May Leave Non-systemd Distros Behind
Flatpak’s future sandboxing design may depend more heavily on systemd services, putting non-systemd compatibility under question.
🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/flatpaks-future-may-leave-non-systemd-distros-behind/
#flatpak #systemd
Flatpak’s future sandboxing design may depend more heavily on systemd services, putting non-systemd compatibility under question.
🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/flatpaks-future-may-leave-non-systemd-distros-behind/
#flatpak #systemd
Linuxiac
Flatpak’s Future May Leave Non-systemd Distros Behind
Flatpak’s future sandboxing design may rely more heavily on systemd services, raising questions about compatibility with non-systemd systems.
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📰 AppGrid 1.8 Native App Launcher for KDE Plasma 6 Is Out with New Features
AppGrid 1.8 open-source application launcher for the KDE Plasma desktop environment is now available for download with new features and improvements. Here's what's new!
🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/appgrid-1-8-native-app-launcher-for-kde-plasma-6-is-out-with-new-features
#kde #opensource #plasma
AppGrid 1.8 open-source application launcher for the KDE Plasma desktop environment is now available for download with new features and improvements. Here's what's new!
🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/appgrid-1-8-native-app-launcher-for-kde-plasma-6-is-out-with-new-features
#kde #opensource #plasma
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📰 Sway 1.12 Wayland Compositor Released with HDR10 Support via Vulkan Renderer
Sway 1.12 Wayland compositor is now available for download with HDR10 support when running with the Vulkan renderer, support for capturing individual windows, and other changes.
🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/sway-1-12-wayland-compositor-released-with-hdr10-support-via-vulkan-renderer
#wayland
Sway 1.12 Wayland compositor is now available for download with HDR10 support when running with the Vulkan renderer, support for capturing individual windows, and other changes.
🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/sway-1-12-wayland-compositor-released-with-hdr10-support-via-vulkan-renderer
#wayland
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📰 Labwc 0.20 Wayland Compositor Released With Numerous New Features
In addition to the release today of Sway 1.12 for that i3-inspired Wayland compositor, Labwc 0.20 is also out today as another wlroots-based Wayland compositor...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Labwc-0.20-Compositor
#i3 #wayland
In addition to the release today of Sway 1.12 for that i3-inspired Wayland compositor, Labwc 0.20 is also out today as another wlroots-based Wayland compositor...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Labwc-0.20-Compositor
#i3 #wayland
Phoronix
Labwc 0.20 Wayland Compositor Released With Numerous New Features
In addition to the release today of Sway 1.12 for that i3-inspired Wayland compositor, Labwc 0.20 is also out today as another wlroots-based Wayland compositor.
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📰 ML-KEM + X-Wing Patches Posted For Linux To Help With Post-Quantum Security
Linux cryptography expert Eric Biggers of Google posted a set of patches on Monday for providing proof-of-concept support for ML-KEM and X-Wing for post-quantum cryptography...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-PoC-ML-KEM-X-Wing
#linux
Linux cryptography expert Eric Biggers of Google posted a set of patches on Monday for providing proof-of-concept support for ML-KEM and X-Wing for post-quantum cryptography...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-PoC-ML-KEM-X-Wing
#linux
Phoronix
ML-KEM + X-Wing Patches Posted For Linux To Help With Post-Quantum Security
Linux cryptography expert Eric Biggers of Google posted a set of patches on Monday for providing proof-of-concept support for ML-KEM and X-Wing for post-quantum cryptography.
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📰 AerynOS Gets Linux 7.0, COSMIC 1.0.13, and KDE Plasma 6.6.5
AerynOS users get Linux kernel 7.0.10, KDE Plasma 6.6.5, COSMIC 1.0.13, Firefox 151, Wine 11.9, and LLVM 22.1.6.
🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/aerynos-gets-linux-7-0-cosmic-1-0-13-and-kde-plasma-6-6-5/
#firefox #kde #kernel #linux #plasma #wine
AerynOS users get Linux kernel 7.0.10, KDE Plasma 6.6.5, COSMIC 1.0.13, Firefox 151, Wine 11.9, and LLVM 22.1.6.
🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/aerynos-gets-linux-7-0-cosmic-1-0-13-and-kde-plasma-6-6-5/
#firefox #kde #kernel #linux #plasma #wine
Linuxiac
AerynOS Gets Linux 7.0, COSMIC 1.0.13, and KDE Plasma 6.6.5
AerynOS users get Linux kernel 7.0.10, KDE Plasma 6.6.5, COSMIC 1.0.13, Firefox 151, Wine 11.9, and LLVM 22.1.6.
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📰 Btrfs Preps Huge Folios Support Ahead Of Linux 7.2
The past few Linux kernel cycles there has been experimental support for large folios with Btrfs while for Linux 7.2 it looks like this modern file-system will be taking things further with huge folios...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Btrfs-Huge-Folios-Linux-7.2
#kernel #linux
The past few Linux kernel cycles there has been experimental support for large folios with Btrfs while for Linux 7.2 it looks like this modern file-system will be taking things further with huge folios...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Btrfs-Huge-Folios-Linux-7.2
#kernel #linux
Phoronix
Btrfs Preps Huge Folios Support Ahead Of Linux 7.2
The past few Linux kernel cycles there has been experimental support for large folios with Btrfs while for Linux 7.2 it looks like this modern file-system will be taking things further with huge folios.
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📰 Intel Working On pmtctl Tool For Linux In Dealing With Platform Telemetry Data
A set if 17 patches were posted today to the Linux kernel mailing list for introducing a new tool in the kernel source tree, pmtctl. This new pmtctl tool is for interfacing with Intel Platform Monitoring Technology...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Intel-pmtctl-Tool
#intel #kernel #linux
A set if 17 patches were posted today to the Linux kernel mailing list for introducing a new tool in the kernel source tree, pmtctl. This new pmtctl tool is for interfacing with Intel Platform Monitoring Technology...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Intel-pmtctl-Tool
#intel #kernel #linux
Phoronix
Intel Working On pmtctl Tool For Linux In Dealing With Platform Telemetry Data
A set if 17 patches were posted today to the Linux kernel mailing list for introducing a new tool in the kernel source tree, pmtctl
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📰 Proton-CachyOS adds low latency layer and Discord rich presence support
Proton-CachyOS version 11.0-20260519 has released bringing support for the new open source low_latency_layer, along with Discord rich presence.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
🔗 Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/proton-cachyos-adds-low-latency-layer-and-discord-rich-presence-support/
#opensource #proton
Proton-CachyOS version 11.0-20260519 has released bringing support for the new open source low_latency_layer, along with Discord rich presence.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
🔗 Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/proton-cachyos-adds-low-latency-layer-and-discord-rich-presence-support/
#opensource #proton
GamingOnLinux
Proton-CachyOS adds low latency layer and Discord rich presence support
Proton-CachyOS version 11.0-20260519 has released bringing support for the new open source low_latency_layer, along with Discord rich presence.
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📰 World of Tanks: HEAT released free on Steam and works on Linux / SteamOS
World of Tanks: HEAT is a fast-paced free to play hero-driven tank action game, it just released on Steam and it does work on Linux / SteamOS systems.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
🔗 Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/world-of-tanks-heat-released-free-on-steam-and-works-on-linux-steamos/
#linux #steam
World of Tanks: HEAT is a fast-paced free to play hero-driven tank action game, it just released on Steam and it does work on Linux / SteamOS systems.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
🔗 Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/world-of-tanks-heat-released-free-on-steam-and-works-on-linux-steamos/
#linux #steam
GamingOnLinux
World of Tanks: HEAT released free on Steam and works on Linux / SteamOS
World of Tanks: HEAT is a fast-paced free to play hero-driven tank action game, it just released on Steam and it does work on Linux / SteamOS systems.
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📰 Linux is Getting a Free Pass on Age Verification in California and Colorado
Other open source software gets similar treatment, with Colorado going as far as explicitly excluding code repositories and container platforms.
🔗 Source: https://feed.itsfoss.com/link/24361/17348668/age-verification-open-source-exemptions
#linux #opensource
Other open source software gets similar treatment, with Colorado going as far as explicitly excluding code repositories and container platforms.
🔗 Source: https://feed.itsfoss.com/link/24361/17348668/age-verification-open-source-exemptions
#linux #opensource
It's FOSS
Linux is Getting a Free Pass on Age Verification in California and Colorado
Other open source software gets similar treatment, with Colorado going as far as explicitly excluding code repositories and container platforms.
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