📰 Asahi fork embraces LLMs and lands Linux on the M4 Mac mini

Coding agents helped two developers build an accelerated desktop and graphics driver in weeks.

🔗 Source: https://www.theregister.com/os-platforms/2026/09/25/asahi-fork-embraces-llms-and-lands-linux-on-the-m4-mac-mini/5298931

#linux

📰 Qualcomm Posts Patches For Enabling GPU Support In Their Snapdragon X2 Mahua SoC

Yesterday Qualcomm posted open-source GPU driver patches for their Adreno 850 GPU one day after being announced with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. Yesterday Qualcomm also announced their Snapdragon X2 Linux support plans. Today they have posted the GPU enablement patches for what's found in the Mahua SoC for lower-tier Snapdragon X2 SoCs...

🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Qualcomm-Mahua-GPU-Support

#linux #opensource

📰 systemd Gets Built-In System Reporting With systemd-report

The new systemd-report collects system facts and runtime metrics into unified, timestamped JSON reports for monitoring and fleet management.

🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/systemd-gets-built-in-system-reporting-with-systemd-report/

#systemd

📰 Linux Kernel Developers Consider Adding AGENTS.md To Help Guide AI/LLM Agents

While the Linux kernel continues to be bombarded with patches from AI/LLM agents, to date the kernel hasn't carried an AGENTS.md Markdown file with instructions catering to AI/LLM agents. But a patch set out today would finally introduce one...

🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-Considers-AGENTS-MD

#kernel #linux

📰 Ubuntu stopped being the lightweight Linux distro, and Linux Mint filled the gap it left behind

A surprising shift to Linux Mint reveals leaner memory use, polished Cinnamon defaults, and a friendlier upgrade path.

🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/linux-mint-is-the-best-ubuntu-replacement/

#distro #linux #ubuntu

📰 AMD Sends Out New Linux Patches Further Enhancing HDMI 2.1 Reliability

Linux 7.4 is going to be the big kernel release where the AMD graphics driver will finally expose HDMI 2.1 by default and comes with features including HDMI FreeSync, VRR, and ALLM. Ahead of that milestone there have been various other last minute tweaks and improvements to its HDMI 2.1 support. Sent out on Thursday was the latest round of AMDGPU DC patches that includes a few more patches for improving the HDMI 2.1 reliability...

🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/AMDGPU-HDMI-2.1-Reliability

#amd #kernel #linux

📰 Raspberry Pi surfs memory crunch to record first half

A well-timed RAM stockpile helped keep boards shipping while rivals struggled for memory.

🔗 Source: https://www.theregister.com/storage/2026/09/25/raspberry-pi-surfs-memory-crunch-to-record-first-half/5299155

#raspberry

📰 Approaching A 10 Second Linux Kernel Build

The coffee window is closing. Going back many years with the time it's taken to compile the Linux kernel has been a well known opportunity for a coffee break or even eating a meal during the lengthy Linux kernel build process. Even when the Linux kernel was much smaller than it is today, with the hardware at the time it would often be a very time consuming process...

🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/review/near-10-sec-kernel-build

#kernel #linux

📰 Shelly 3.1.5 GUI Package Manager for Arch Linux Adds Atoll-Powered AUR Browser

Shelly 3.1.5 graphical package manager for Arch Linux distributions is now available for download with Atoll-powered AUR browser, a build-and-install command, and native tools for maintaining your own package repositories.

🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/shelly-3-1-5-gui-package-manager-for-arch-linux-adds-atoll-powered-aur-browser

#arch #linux

📰 New FUTEX Syscalls Back To Being Worked On For Helping Valve's ARM64 Gaming Ambitions

Going back to last year the Igalia open-source consulting firm has been working on enhancing the Linux kernel to help Steam Play gaming on ARM64 and ensuring the FEX emulator is operating efficiently for x86/x86_64 games running on the likes of the Steam Frame. After other kernel work in recent months, there's finally an updated round of the FUTEX get_robust_list2 and set_robust_list2 system call patches...

🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/FUTEX-Robust-List2-Syscalls

#kernel #linux #opensource #steam

📰 Nginx Proxy Manager 2.16 Adds Built-In Log Viewer

Nginx Proxy Manager 2.16 introduces a new web UI log viewer, per-path access lists, security fixes, networking improvements, and updated Certbot support.

🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/nginx-proxy-manager-2-16-adds-built-in-log-viewer/

#nginx

📰 KDE Plasma developers squeeze a few more features into 6.8 just weeks before release

Usually, when a new version of KDE Plasma is on the horizon, its developers stop making new features and start fixing bugs. Polishing existing features instead of adding new ones is a great way to keep the final product from becoming a buggy mess. Now, with just over two weeks remaining until KDE Plasma 6.8 launches, developers have snuck in a few more features before the submission door closes.

🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/kde-plasma-developers-squeeze-a-few-more-features-into-68-just-weeks-before-release/

#kde #plasma

📰 SteamOS 0.4.1 Beta for Steam Frame fixes some nuisance bugs

Valve released an opt-in Beta update with SteamOS 0.4.1 for Steam Frame, bringing some new features and fixing up a bunch of nuisances.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.

🔗 Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/steamos-0-4-1-beta-for-steam-frame-fixes-some-nuisance-bugs/

#steam

📰 PeaZip 11.3 Archive Manager Improves ZPAQ Support, Adds New Themes

PeaZip 11.3 open-source archive manager is now available for download with improved ZPAQ support, new themes, new keyboard shortcut, improved handling of invalid filenames, and more.

🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/peazip-11-3-archive-manager-improves-zpaq-support-adds-new-themes

#opensource

📰 KDE Plasma 6.8 Continues With Last Minute Tweaks & Fixes

Even with this week's KDE Akademy conference and releasing KDE Plasma 6.8 Beta 2, KDE developers still found time to land last minute changes for Plasma 6.8 plus ongoing early work toward Plasma 6.9...

🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Plasma-6.8-Last-Minute-UI-Fixes

#kde #plasma

📰 SteamOS 3.9.2 Beta brings fixes for VRR, VR Streaming, Remote Play, Boot Time and more

A bumper weekend of Steam updates - with a SteamOS 3.9.2 Beta now available with a whole bunch of extra fixes and improvements for all devices.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.

🔗 Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/steamos-3-9-2-beta-brings-fixes-for-vrr-vr-streaming-remote-play-boot-time-and-more/

#steam

📰 AMDXDNA Linux Driver Being Enhanced For Current NPU3 Hardware

The AMDXDNA open-source Linux kernel accelerator driver is seeing a fair amount of work for better supporting current-generation NPU3 neural processing units. The AMD NPU3 is what's found in current AMD Ryzen AI 300 / Ryzen AI 300 PRO series SoCs...

🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/AMDXDNA-NPU3-Enhancements

#amd #kernel #linux #opensource

📰 I built one folder that automatically stays in sync across every computer I own without cloud storage

I use multiple PCs for work because I am constantly testing new software, and what works on macOS might not work on Windows or Linux. I often have to share files between these devices, but doing that isn’t a very straightforward process. I use a MacBook, a Windows laptop, and a desktop PC. The easiest way for me to share files between these devices is to sync a folder across all devices with the cloud, so I can put things in that folder and...

🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/one-folder-auto-syncs-computers-without-cloud-storage/

#linux

📰 Wisp Makes It Easier To Manage Btrfs Snapshots From The GNOME Desktop

Wisp is a new GNOME Shell extension making it easier to graphically manage Btrfs file-system snapshots...

🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/GNOME-Wisp-Btrfs-Snapshots

#gnome

📰 Fastfetch 2.69 System Information Tool Adds Animated Logos, Better Linux Support

Fastfetch 2.69 introduces GIF and APNG logo support, improved Linux detection, expanded Bluetooth reporting, and numerous fixes.

🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/fastfetch-2-69-system-information-tool-adds-animated-logos-better-linux-support/

#linux

📰 I built one folder that automatically stays in sync across every computer I own without cloud storage

I use multiple PCs for work because I am constantly testing new software, and what works on macOS might not work on Windows or Linux. I often have to share files between these devices, but doing that isn’t a very straightforward process. I use a MacBook, a Windows laptop, and a desktop PC. The easiest way for me to share files between these devices is to sync a folder across all devices with the cloud, so I can put things in that folder and...

🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/one-folder-auto-syncs-computers-without-cloud-storage/

#linux