Linux 6.15 Git Tanked Nginx HTTPS Web Server Performance - Here's The Bisect Review - Phoronix
https://www.phoronix.com/review/linux-615-nginx-regression/2
https://www.phoronix.com/review/linux-615-nginx-regression/2
Phoronix
Linux 6.15 Git Tanked Nginx HTTPS Web Server Performance - Here's The Bisect
First up on this AMD EPYC 9655P server I repeated the tests of Linux 6.14 and Linux 6.15 Git as of earlier today while building from source rather than the Ubuntu Mainline Kernel PPA..
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What's New in Xubuntu 25.04? All the Highlights You Need to Know!
https://news.itsfoss.com/xubuntu-25-04/
https://news.itsfoss.com/xubuntu-25-04/
It's FOSS News
What's New in Xubuntu 25.04? All the Highlights You Need to Know!
Xubuntu 25.04 "Plucky Puffin" delivers a more polished Xfce desktop experience.
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OpenMandriva Lx 6.0 Released with Linux 6.14, KDE Plasma 6.3, and Server Edition
https://9to5linux.com/openmandriva-lx-6-0-released-with-linux-6-14-kde-plasma-6-3-and-server-edition
https://9to5linux.com/openmandriva-lx-6-0-released-with-linux-6-14-kde-plasma-6-3-and-server-edition
9to5Linux
OpenMandriva Lx 6.0 Released with Linux 6.14, KDE Plasma 6.3, and Server Edition - 9to5Linux
OpenMandriva Lx 6.0 distribution is now available for download with Linux kernel 6.14, KDE Plasma 6.3, GNOME 48, LXQt 2.2, and more.
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New to Linux? Don't try these 7 distros (yet) | ZDNET
https://www.zdnet.com/article/new-to-linux-dont-try-these-7-distros-yet/
https://www.zdnet.com/article/new-to-linux-dont-try-these-7-distros-yet/
ZDNET
7 Linux distros you should avoid until you've mastered the command line
If you're new to Linux, skip these distros until you have plenty of experience.
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QEMU 10 Launches with Multi-Arch Improvements
https://linuxiac.com/qemu-10-launches-with-multi-arch-improvements/
https://linuxiac.com/qemu-10-launches-with-multi-arch-improvements/
Linuxiac
QEMU 10 Launches with Multi-Arch Improvements
QEMU 10 open-source machine emulator brings new CPU features, better device support, and performance improvements.
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Pine64 StarPro64 is a RISC-V SBC with ESWin EIC7700X AI SoC, 32 GB LPDDR5
https://www.cnx-software.com/2025/04/23/pine64-starpro64-risc-v-sbc-eswin-eic7700x-ai-soc-32-gb-lpddr5/
https://www.cnx-software.com/2025/04/23/pine64-starpro64-risc-v-sbc-eswin-eic7700x-ai-soc-32-gb-lpddr5/
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Enable ESM in Ubuntu 20.04 LTS to Continue Getting Updates
β> https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/04/enable-esm-in-ubuntu-20-04-lts
β> https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/04/enable-esm-in-ubuntu-20-04-lts
OMG! Ubuntu
Enable ESM in Ubuntu 20.04 LTS to Continue Getting Updates
Time is nearly up on support for Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, with standard software, bug fix and security updates coming to an end on May 29, 2025. Users on Ubuntu
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Fedora 43 to Remove GNOME X11 Support
β> https://linuxiac.com/fedora-43-to-remove-gnome-x11-support/
β> https://linuxiac.com/fedora-43-to-remove-gnome-x11-support/
Linuxiac
Fedora 43 to Remove GNOME X11 Support
Fedora 43 may drop GNOME X11 under a new proposal that aligns with upstream efforts to focus entirely on Wayland from now on.
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Figment is another E Ink handheld game console made for text adventures (and maybe more)
https://liliputing.com/figment-is-another-e-ink-handheld-game-console-made-for-text-adventures-and-maybe-more/
https://liliputing.com/figment-is-another-e-ink-handheld-game-console-made-for-text-adventures-and-maybe-more/
Liliputing
Figment is another E Ink handheld game console made for text adventures (and maybe more)
Figment is another E Ink handheld game console made for text adventures (and maybe more)
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Steam will soon list what accessibility features games support on store pages | GamingOnLinux
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/steam-will-soon-list-what-accessibility-features-games-support-on-store-pages/
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/steam-will-soon-list-what-accessibility-features-games-support-on-store-pages/
GamingOnLinux
Steam will soon list what accessibility features games support on store pages
Finally. Something many have been asking for Valve to do for a long time now, and something I've pointed out multiple times across various articles - Steam pages will soon list what accessibility features games support on store pages.
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Ubuntu 25.10 Moving Ahead With Plans For Migrating To Rust Coreutils - Phoronix
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Ubuntu-2510-Rust-Coreutils-Plan
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Ubuntu-2510-Rust-Coreutils-Plan
Phoronix
Ubuntu 25.10 Moving Ahead With Plans For Migrating To Rust Coreutils
Back in March some ideas were talked about by Canonical engineers for Ubuntu Linux to move to Rust Coreutils and other Rust-written system components
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Upgrade Ubuntu 20.04 LTS to 24.04 LTS Before (End of Life)
https://www.tecmint.com/upgrade-ubuntu-20-04-to-24-04/
https://www.tecmint.com/upgrade-ubuntu-20-04-to-24-04/
Upgrade Ubuntu 20.04 LTS to 24.04 LTS Before EOL in May 2025
Upgrade Ubuntu 20.04 LTS to 24.04 LTS Before (End of Life)
In this article, learn how to upgrade from Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (ending support in May 2025) to 24.04 LTS via 22.04 with detailed instructions for beginners.
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Demystifying the Kernel Boot Sequence: From βStarting Kernelβ¦β to Userspaceβ - Bootlin's blog
https://bootlin.com/blog/demystifying-kernel-boot-sequence/
https://bootlin.com/blog/demystifying-kernel-boot-sequence/
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Steam Client Update Brings Game Launch Stability
https://linuxiac.com/steam-client-update-brings-game-launch-stability/
https://linuxiac.com/steam-client-update-brings-game-launch-stability/
Linuxiac
Steam Client Update Brings Game Launch Stability
A new Steam client update improves game syncing and overlay scaling and fixes UI glitches that affect notes and screenshots.
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ESPuno Pi Zero ESP32-C6 board takes up to 60V DC input, offers RS-485 interface (Crowdfunding)
https://www.cnx-software.com/2025/04/24/espuno-pi-zero-esp32-c6-board-takes-up-to-60v-dc-input-rs485-interface/
https://www.cnx-software.com/2025/04/24/espuno-pi-zero-esp32-c6-board-takes-up-to-60v-dc-input-rs485-interface/
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Fix Coming for Window Button Bug in Ubuntu 25.04 - OMG! Ubuntu
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/04/ubuntu-25-04-window-button-size-bug
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/04/ubuntu-25-04-window-button-size-bug
OMG! Ubuntu
Fix Coming for Window Button Bug in Ubuntu 25.04
If you installed Ubuntu 25.04 (or upgraded from 24.10 before the gate was closed due to various pernickety issues) you might have noticed that window
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Raspberry Pi HEVC Decoder Linux Driver Updated For Mainline Kernel Attempt - Phoronix
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Raspberry-Pi-HEVC-Decode-V3
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Raspberry-Pi-HEVC-Decode-V3
Phoronix
Raspberry Pi HEVC Decoder Linux Driver Updated For Mainline Kernel Attempt
At the end of last year the upstreaming efforts began for a Raspberry Pi HEVC decoder driver for getting H.265/HEVC accelerated decode working on the Raspberry Pi 4 and Raspberry Pi 5 single-board computers with the mainline kernel
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Linux 'io_uring' security blindspot allows stealthy rootkit attacks
--> https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/linux-io-uring-security-blindspot-allows-stealthy-rootkit-attacks/
--> https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/linux-io-uring-security-blindspot-allows-stealthy-rootkit-attacks/
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Immich 1.132 Brings Smoother Syncing, Mobile UI Enhancements
https://linuxiac.com/immich-1-132-brings-smoother-syncing-mobile-ui-enhancements/
https://linuxiac.com/immich-1-132-brings-smoother-syncing-mobile-ui-enhancements/
Linuxiac
Immich 1.132 Brings Smoother Syncing, Mobile UI Enhancements
Immich 1.132 self-hosted photo and video backup solution replaces TypeORM with Kysely, introduces SQLite support, and enhances sync performance.
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Linux 6.15 Fixes A Performance Issue For Extremely Heavy Read-Only Workloads - Phoronix
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-6.15-Extreme-Heavy-Reads
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-6.15-Extreme-Heavy-Reads
Phoronix
Linux 6.15 Fixes A Performance Issue For Extremely Heavy Read-Only Workloads
Completely separate from the big performance regression I noted earlier this week for the Linux 6.15 Git kernel and fixed yesterday in the upstream codebase, another significant performance issue was also uncovered and fixed this week in Linux 6.15 Git.
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