Benchmarking Your Linux System: What, Why and How
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Benchmarking Your Linux System: What, Why and How
It is easy to benchmark your Linux system, you just need the right tools. We tell you about those here.
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Raspberry Pi 5 RAM-doubling upgrade demoed β going from 4GB to 8GB with the wave of a soldering iron https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-5-ram-doubling-upgrade-demoed-going-from-4gb-to-8gb-with-the-wave-of-a-soldering-iron
Tom's Hardware
Raspberry Pi 5 RAM-doubling upgrade demoed β going from 4GB to 8GB with the wave of a soldering iron
Now we want to see MadEDoctor do the same trick, but with 16GB of LPDDR4X
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GNU Linux-Libre 6.12 Kernel Released for Those Seeking 100% Freedom for Their PCs - 9to5Linux
https://9to5linux.com/gnu-linux-libre-6-12-kernel-released-for-those-seeking-100-freedom-for-their-pcs
https://9to5linux.com/gnu-linux-libre-6-12-kernel-released-for-those-seeking-100-freedom-for-their-pcs
9to5Linux
GNU Linux-Libre 6.12 Kernel Released for Those Seeking 100% Freedom for Their PCs - 9to5Linux
GNU Linux-libre 6.12 kernel is now available for download targeted at those who seek 100% freedom for their personal computers.
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FLTK 1.4 Released With Wayland & HiDPI Display Support - Phoronix
https://www.phoronix.com/news/FLTK-1.4-Released
https://www.phoronix.com/news/FLTK-1.4-Released
Phoronix
FLTK 1.4 Released With Wayland & HiDPI Display Support
FLTK 1.4 is out as the newest version of the Fast Light Toolkit that has been around since the late 90's.
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Exclusive: GitHub launches $1.25M open source fund with a focus on security https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/19/github-launches-1-25m-open-source-fund-with-a-focus-on-security/
TechCrunch
Exclusive: GitHub launches $1.25M open source fund with a focus on security
GitHub laulnches the GitHub Secure Open Source Fund with an initial commitment of $1.25 million in capital from contributors.
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Ubuntu? That's a Bullfinch, Not an Oriole - OMG! Ubuntu
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2024/11/ubuntu-bullfinch-oriole-wallpaper-bug
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2024/11/ubuntu-bullfinch-oriole-wallpaper-bug
OMG! Ubuntu
Ubuntu? Thatβs a Bullfinch, Not an Oriole
Here's something lighthearted for youβunless you're pedantic about ornithology, in which case you won't be so chirpy: it seems a Bullfinch found its way
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ESP32 Rainbow is an open-source, ESP32-S3-powered ZX Spectrum single board computer (Crowdfunding)
https://www.cnx-software.com/2024/11/21/esp32-rainbow-open-source-esp32-s3-zx-spectrum-single-board-computer/
https://www.cnx-software.com/2024/11/21/esp32-rainbow-open-source-esp32-s3-zx-spectrum-single-board-computer/
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With Core ONE, Prusaβs Open Source Hardware Dream Quietly Dies
https://hackaday.com/2024/11/20/with-core-one-prusas-open-source-hardware-dream-quietly-dies/
https://hackaday.com/2024/11/20/with-core-one-prusas-open-source-hardware-dream-quietly-dies/
Hackaday
With Core ONE, Prusaβs Open Source Hardware Dream Quietly Dies
Yesterday, Prusa Research officially unveiled their next printer, the Core ONE. Going over the features and capabilities of this new machine, itβs clear that Prusa has kept a close eye on theβ¦
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Qualcomm's Snapdragon X PC processor to skip 2nd generation β Qualcomm previews Oryon 3, says Oryon 2 only intended for mobile chips
https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/qualcomms-snapdragon-x-pc-processor-to-skip-2nd-generation-qualcomm-previews-oryon-3-says-oryon-2-only-intended-for-mobile-chips
https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/qualcomms-snapdragon-x-pc-processor-to-skip-2nd-generation-qualcomm-previews-oryon-3-says-oryon-2-only-intended-for-mobile-chips
Tom's Hardware
Qualcomm's Snapdragon X PC processor to skip 2nd generation β Qualcomm previews Oryon 3, says Oryon 2 only intended for mobileβ¦
Qualcomm's Arm-based chips are skipping the second generation for PC users
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Multigrain Timestamps Try Again For Linux 6.13 - Now With Less Performance Impact - Phoronix
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-6.13-Multigrain-Timestamp
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-6.13-Multigrain-Timestamp
Phoronix
Multigrain Timestamps Try Again For Linux 6.13 - Now With Less Performance Impact
Merged last year for Linux 6.6 was multi-grain(ed) timestamps to address the current coarse-grained timestamps when updating creation time and modification time that a lot of I/O activity can happen in the once-per-jiffy timestamp
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Fedora KDE is a brilliant desktop operating system ready for any type of user https://www.zdnet.com/article/fedora-kde-is-a-brilliant-desktop-operating-system-ready-for-any-type-of-user/
ZDNET
Fedora KDE is a brilliant desktop operating system ready for any type of user
If you thought Fedora was only available as a GNOME desktop, you'll be thrilled to know there's also a KDE Plasma version that is so much easier for those new to Linux.
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UP 710S - A slim, credit card-sized Intel N97 development board with M.2 E-Key WiFi socket and GPIO, I2C, SPI, and COM wafers
https://www.cnx-software.com/2024/11/19/up-710s-a-slim-credit-card-sized-intel-n97-development-board-with-m-2-e-key-wifi-socket-and-gpio-i2c-spi-and-com-wafers/
https://www.cnx-software.com/2024/11/19/up-710s-a-slim-credit-card-sized-intel-n97-development-board-with-m-2-e-key-wifi-socket-and-gpio-i2c-spi-and-com-wafers/
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Steam Deck update has fixes for performance issues in long sessions and Remote Play Together
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/11/steam-deck-update-has-fixes-for-performance-issues-in-long-sessions-and-remote-play-together/
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/11/steam-deck-update-has-fixes-for-performance-issues-in-long-sessions-and-remote-play-together/
GamingOnLinux
Steam Deck update has fixes for performance issues in long sessions and Remote Play Together
Valve pushed out a new stable Steam Deck Client update which includes some pretty essential sounding bug fixes.
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MYiR Tech MYC-LR3576 Rockchip RK3576 LGA SoM offers 6 TOPS NPU and 8K video support for AIoT applications
https://www.cnx-software.com/2024/11/21/myir-tech-myc-lr3576-rockchip-rk3576-som-offers-6-tops-npu-and-8k-video-support-for-aiot-applications/
https://www.cnx-software.com/2024/11/21/myir-tech-myc-lr3576-rockchip-rk3576-som-offers-6-tops-npu-and-8k-video-support-for-aiot-applications/
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Bcachefs Changes Rejected Reportedly Due To CoC, Kernel Future "Uncertain" - Phoronix
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Bcachefs-Uncertain-Kernel-Issue
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Bcachefs-Uncertain-Kernel-Issue
Phoronix
Bcachefs Changes Rejected Reportedly Due To CoC, Kernel Future "Uncertain"
While the Bcachefs feature changes for Linux 6.13 were already submitted even before the Linux 6.12 stable kernel was released, merging these changes are supposedly on hold due to the kernel's Code of Conduct (CoC) board.
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Oracle Linux 9.5 Brings OpenJDK 17 and .NET 9.0
https://linuxiac.com/oracle-linux-9-5-released/
https://linuxiac.com/oracle-linux-9-5-released/
Linuxiac
Oracle Linux 9.5 Brings OpenJDK 17 and .NET 9.0
Oracle Linux 9.5 debuts with OpenJDK 17, .NET 9, GCC Toolset 14, improved Python performance, and robust multi-cloud computing support.
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Rhino Linux: The Unique Distro That Combines Ubuntu and Rolling Releases Needs Your Support!
https://news.itsfoss.com/rhino-linux-dev-support/
https://news.itsfoss.com/rhino-linux-dev-support/
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Rhino Linux: The Unique Distro That Combines Ubuntu and Rolling Releases Needs Your Support!
The ambitious project is now asking for help. Let's try helping them!
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Help Shape Debian 13: Cast Your Vote for Trixie's Desktop Artwork
https://linuxiac.com/cast-your-vote-for-debian-13-desktop-artwork/
https://linuxiac.com/cast-your-vote-for-debian-13-desktop-artwork/
Linuxiac
Help Shape Debian 13: Cast Your Vote for Trixie's Desktop Artwork
Debian 13βs desktop artwork survey is now open and awaits your vote. Before November 30, pick your favorite theme and decide on Trixieβs look.
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Mesa 24.3 Open-Source Graphics Stack Adds Vulkan 1.3 Conformance for V3DV - 9to5Linux
https://9to5linux.com/mesa-24-3-open-source-graphics-stack-adds-vulkan-1-3-conformance-for-v3dv
https://9to5linux.com/mesa-24-3-open-source-graphics-stack-adds-vulkan-1-3-conformance-for-v3dv
9to5Linux
Mesa 24.3 Open-Source Graphics Stack Adds Vulkan 1.3 Conformance for V3DV - 9to5Linux
Mesa 24.3 open-source graphics stack is now available for download with Vulkan 1.3 conformance for V3DV, updates for ANV, RADV, and NVK.
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Researchers unearth two previously unknown Linux backdoors
https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/11/21/linux-backdoors-wolfsbane-firewood/
https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/11/21/linux-backdoors-wolfsbane-firewood/
Help Net Security
Researchers unearth two previously unknown Linux backdoors
ESET researchers have identified multiple samples of two previously unknown Linux backdoors: WolfsBane and FireWood.
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