F2FS Sees New Improvements Merged For Linux 6.17 While Bcachefs Languishes - Phoronix
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-6.17-F2FS
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-6.17-F2FS
Phoronix
F2FS Sees New Improvements Merged For Linux 6.17 While Bcachefs Languishes
Sent out today for the Linux 6.17 merge window and already merged hours later were the Flash-Friendly File-System (F2FS) feature updates.
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Flameshot Screenshot App Gets First Major Update in 3 Years - OMG! Ubuntu
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/08/flameshot-13
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/08/flameshot-13
OMG! Ubuntu
Flameshot Screenshot App Gets First Major Update in 3 Years
Flameshot 13.0 marks the screenshot tool's first major update in over 3 years, adding Qt6 support, disabling Imgur uploads by default, and improving its tools.
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PCIe 8.0 to be up to 16 times faster than PCIe 4.0
https://liliputing.com/pcie-8-0-to-be-up-to-16-times-faster-than-pcie-4-0/
https://liliputing.com/pcie-8-0-to-be-up-to-16-times-faster-than-pcie-4-0/
Liliputing
PCIe 8.0 to be up to 16 times faster than PCIe 4.0
PCIe 8.0 to be up to 16 times faster than PCIe 4.0
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openSUSE Leap 16.0 will need Steam gamers to install some extras due to no 32-bit
β> https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/opensuse-leap-16-0-will-need-steam-gamers-to-install-some-extras-due-to-no-32-bit/
β> https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/opensuse-leap-16-0-will-need-steam-gamers-to-install-some-extras-due-to-no-32-bit/
GamingOnLinux
openSUSE Leap 16.0 will need Steam gamers to install some extras due to no 32-bit
openSUSE Leap 16.0 has entered the Release Candidate phase, and for anyone gaming on Steam with openSUSE Leap you'll need some tweaks.
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FFmpeg Delivers Very Nice Performance Gains For Bwdif Deinterlacing With AVX-512 - Phoronix
https://www.phoronix.com/news/FFmpeg-Bwdif-AVX-512
https://www.phoronix.com/news/FFmpeg-Bwdif-AVX-512
Phoronix
FFmpeg Delivers Very Nice Performance Gains For Bwdif Deinterlacing With AVX-512
FFmpeg developers are known for delivering some really wild performance gains from hand-optimized Assembly code especially around Intel/AMD AVX-512 optimizations for various features of this widely-used open-source multimedia library
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Audacity 3.7.5 Fixes More Bugs, Windows on ARM Builds
β> https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/08/audacity-3-7-5-release
β> https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/08/audacity-3-7-5-release
OMG! Ubuntu
Audacity 3.7.5 Fixes More Bugs, Windows on ARM Builds
A fresh batch of bug fixes arrive for users of Audacity, the open source audio editor and sound recording app. Learn how to update.
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π° Proxmox VE 9.0 Launches with Debian 13 Under the Hood
Almost four months after the previous 8.4 release, Proxmox, a powerful, free, open-source virtualization platform with over 1.6 million installed hosts worldwide, unveiled its latest version, Proxmox Virtual Environment 9.0.
π Source: Linuxiac
Almost four months after the previous 8.4 release, Proxmox, a powerful, free, open-source virtualization platform with over 1.6 million installed hosts worldwide, unveiled its latest version, Proxmox Virtual Environment 9.0.
π Source: Linuxiac
Linuxiac
Proxmox VE 9.0 Launches with Debian 13 Under the Hood
Proxmox Virtual Environment 9.0 is out now, featuring Debian 13, LVM snapshot support, SDN Fabrics, and a revamped mobile UI.
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SDL Library Lands Precision Scrolling For X.Org Usage - Phoronix
https://www.phoronix.com/news/SDL3-Lands-Precision-Scrolling
https://www.phoronix.com/news/SDL3-Lands-Precision-Scrolling
Phoronix
SDL Library Lands Precision Scrolling For X.Org Usage
For Linux gamers relying on the X.Org Server, the SDL3 library that is widely-used by cross-platform games has landed support for precision/pixel scrolling.
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π° Diablo-like Games You Can Play With Steam on Linux
Diablo is an iconic action RPG franchise built around fast-paced isometric combat, deep character customization, and the relentless pursuit of loot. Set in a dark fantasy world plagued by demonic forces, the series challenges players to battle through hordes of monsters, uncover powerful gear, and dive deep into dungeons.
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Diablo is an iconic action RPG franchise built around fast-paced isometric combat, deep character customization, and the relentless pursuit of loot. Set in a dark fantasy world plagued by demonic forces, the series challenges players to battle through hordes of monsters, uncover powerful gear, and dive deep into dungeons.
π Source: It's FOSS
It's FOSS
Diablo-like Games You Can Play With Steam on Linux
Slash, loot, and grind your way through these Diablo-like games on Linux and Steam this summer.
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Fruit Jam credit card-sized PC with an RP2350B chip launches for $40
https://liliputing.com/fruit-jam-credit-card-sized-pc-with-an-rp2350b-chip-launches-for-40/
https://liliputing.com/fruit-jam-credit-card-sized-pc-with-an-rp2350b-chip-launches-for-40/
Liliputing
Fruit Jam credit card-sized PC with an RP2350B chip launches for $40
Fruit Jam credit card-sized PC with an RP2350B chip launches for $40
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π° AlmaLinux Introduces Native NVIDIA Support Using Open-Source Kernel Driver
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Phoronix
AlmaLinux Introduces Native NVIDIA Support Using Open-Source Kernel Driver
The AlmaLinux project announced today that there is now 'native' NVIDIA graphics driver support for AlmaLinux 10 and AlmaLinux 9 using NVIDIA's open-source kernel modules that are now conveniently packaged in an AlmaLinux repository for easy usage completeβ¦
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ONLYOFFICE Adds an βAI Agentβ to Help You Work βEffortlesslyβ
β> https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/08/onlyoffice-desktop-editors-update-ai-agent
β> https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/08/onlyoffice-desktop-editors-update-ai-agent
OMG! Ubuntu
ONLYOFFICE Adds βAI Agentβ to Help You Work βEffortlesslyβ
Free office suite ONLYOFFICE has been updated with a new AI Agent, preinstalled plugins, and a flurry of fixes. Details on what the agent can do inside.
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Mesa 25.2 Lands with Vulkan 1.4 on PanVK, Drops X11 DRI2 Support
β> https://linuxiac.com/mesa-25-2-lands-with-vulkan-1-4-on-panvk-drops-x11-dri2-support/
β> https://linuxiac.com/mesa-25-2-lands-with-vulkan-1-4-on-panvk-drops-x11-dri2-support/
Linuxiac
Mesa 25.2 Lands with Vulkan 1.4 on PanVK, Drops X11 DRI2 Support
Mesa 25.2, an open-source OpenGL/Vulkan graphics API implementation, is out with Vulkan 1.4, new panvk features, and bug fixes for games like Ghost of Tsushima and DOTA 2.
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Critical Android System Component Vulnerability Let Attackers Execute Remote Code without User Interaction
https://cybersecuritynews.com/android-system-component-vulnerability/
https://cybersecuritynews.com/android-system-component-vulnerability/
Cyber Security News
Critical Android System Component Vulnerability Allows Remote Code Execution Without User Interaction
Google released its August 2025 Android Security Bulletin on August 4, revealing a critical vulnerability that poses significant risks to Android device users worldwide.
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NVIDIA say no to adding backdoors and killswitches in their GPUs | GamingOnLinux
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/nvidia-say-no-to-adding-backdoors-and-killswitches-in-their-gpus/
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/nvidia-say-no-to-adding-backdoors-and-killswitches-in-their-gpus/
GamingOnLinux
NVIDIA say no to adding backdoors and killswitches in their GPUs
NVIDIA have released a blog post from chief security officer, fighting back against attempts from pundits and policymakers in governments wanting backdoors.
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VisionFive 2 Lite low-cost RISC-V SBC launched for $19.90 and up (Crowdfunding) - CNX Software
https://www.cnx-software.com/2025/08/07/visionfive-2-lite-low-cost-risc-v-sbc/
https://www.cnx-software.com/2025/08/07/visionfive-2-lite-low-cost-risc-v-sbc/
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π° LACT 0.8.1 Linux GPU Control Panel Improves Voltage/Clock Controls For Older AMD GPUs
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Phoronix
LACT 0.8.1 Linux GPU Control Panel Improves Voltage/Clock Controls For Older AMD GPUs
LACT 0.8.1 is out with a few important changes for this open-source Linux GPU control application that is written in Rust and rendered using GTK.
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IntelliJ IDEA 2025.2 Released with Offline AI Code Completion - OMG! Ubuntu
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/08/intellij-idea-2025-2-offline-ai-java-25-support
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/08/intellij-idea-2025-2-offline-ai-java-25-support
OMG! Ubuntu
IntelliJ IDEA 2025.2 Released with Offline AI Code Completion
JetBrains releases IntelliJ IDEA 2025.2 with offline AI code completion, Java 25 support, Spring tools, and Maven 4 enhancements.
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Intel Phasing Out 16x MSAA Support - Being Disabled With Xe3 Graphics - Phoronix
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Intel-Dropping-16x-MSAA
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Intel-Dropping-16x-MSAA
Phoronix
Intel Phasing Out 16x MSAA Support - Being Disabled With Xe3 Graphics
Intel is phasing out 16x multi-sample anti-aliasing (MSAA) with modern upscaling tech like XeSS / FSR / DLSS being superior and more performant plus there being alternative anti-aliasing techniques
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My 4 favorite image editing apps on Linux - and two are free Photoshop alternatives | ZDNET
https://www.zdnet.com/article/my-4-favorite-image-editing-apps-on-linux-and-two-are-free-photoshop-alternatives/
https://www.zdnet.com/article/my-4-favorite-image-editing-apps-on-linux-and-two-are-free-photoshop-alternatives/
ZDNET
My 4 favorite image editing apps on Linux - and two are free Photoshop alternatives
These image editing apps offer all the tools you'll ever need on Linux. MacOS and Windows not required.
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