Linux 6.1 will tell you when your CPU is crocked
The latest Linux kernel update is set to help server users detect faulty CPUs......»»
AMD and Valve Working On New Linux CPU Performance Scaling Design
Along with other optimizations to benefit the Steam Deck, AMD and Valve have been jointly working on CPU frequency/power scaling improvements to enhance the Steam Play gaming experience on modern AMD platforms running Linux. Phoronix reports: It's no.....»»
Upcoming AMD CPU with RDNA1 graphics may be coming, spotted in Linux code
The graphics driver patches as reported by Phoronix on Friday appear to be referring to a processor with graphics codenamed "Cyan Sailfish." The APU might be targeted for consumer or embedded applications, although the usage of the first-generation R.....»»
Download VirtualBox and give Windows 11 beta a try
VirtualBox is a cross-platform virtualization application that enables you to run virtual machines on top of your existing OS. You can download it free of charge for Windows, macOS or Linux......»»
Microsoft Warns of "Evolving" LemonDuck Mining Malware Targeting Linux and Windows Machines
The threat intelligence team for Microsoft's 365 Defender security suite recently focused on an example of "modern mining malware infrastructure," describing how "Anything that can gain access to machines — even so-called commodity malware &mda.....»»
The Planet Jumps on KVM Virtualization
The hosting provider is taking a different approach with its new cloud hosting service based on Linux KVM virtualization......»»
Wind River Pushes Linux Security Further
The soon-to-be-released EAL 4+ certified 'secure' embedded Linux from Wind River could result in new market opportunities......»»
New Linux Kernel, Btrfs in Novell openSUSE 11.3
The community Linux distribution gets a slew of enhancements, like new support for a filesystem that's gaining ground among major Linux players......»»
A Look Inside Novell"s openSUSE Build Service
Novell's openSUSE community Linux distribution gets a lift from the recently unveiled openSUSE Build Service 2.0, which offers developers new features to improve their workflow......»»
New Linux Kernel Boasts Speed, Efficiency Gains
Thanks to heavy contributions from search giant Google, new Linux 2.6.35 kernel offers improvements in networking capabilities and performance......»»
Nasty Linux Systemd Security Bug Revealed
Qualys has discovered a new systemd security bug that enables any unprivileged user to cause a denial of service via a kernel panic. Slashdot reader inode_buddha shares the news via ZDNet's Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols: As Bharat Jogi, Qualys's senior m.....»»
Two-for-Tuesday vulnerabilities send Windows and Linux users scrambling
Both OSes have flaws that allow attackers with a toehold to elevate access. Enlarge The world woke up on Tuesday to two new vulnerabilities—one in Windows and the other in Linux—that allow hackers with a toehold in a vulnerable system to.....»»
Say Hi To Microsoft"s Own Linux: CBL-Mariner
An anonymous reader quotes a report from ZDNet, written by Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols: Microsoft now has its very own, honest-to-goodness general-purpose Linux distribution: Common Base Linux, (CBL)-Mariner. And, just like any Linux distro, you can do.....»»
Don’t like SteamOS? You can install Windows on your Steam Deck instead
While the Steam Deck comes preinstalled with the Linux-based Steam OS, it appears as though the platform can run Windows instead......»»
Experimental Rust Support Patches Submitted to Linux Kernel Mailing List
"The Rust for Linux project, sponsored by Google, has advanced..." reported the Register earlier this week: A new set of patches submitted to the Linux kernel mailing list summarizes the progress of the project to enable Rust to be used alongside C.....»»
Amazon"s Lumberyard goes open source, it"s now called Open 3D Engine, gets wider support
The Open 3D Foundation results from the collaboration of various developers, aiming to support open-source projects designed to improve the capabilities of 3D graphics, rendering, authoring, and development. Created by the Linux Foundation, the Open.....»»
AMD"s next compute GPU could have two dies and 128 GB of memory
Aldebaran, the computer part, has appeared a few times in Linux patch notes. Its two-die design was half-implied in February and confirmed last month: "on Aldebaran, only primary die fetches valid power data. Show power/energy values as 0 on secondar.....»»
FSF Prioritizes Creation of a Free-Software eBook Reader, Urges Avoiding DRM eBooks
Since most ebook readers run some version of the kernel Linux (with some even run the GNU/Linux operating system), "This puts ebook readers a few steps closer to freedom than other devices," notes a recent call-to-action in the Free Software Foundati.....»»
The Linux Foundation is working to improve voice recognition ethics
Want voice recognition but don't trust Alexa? The Linux Foundation has your back. Enlarge / Technology advances in positional mic arrays as well as voice recognition software are beginning to make voice command an integral part of billions of pe.....»»
Linux Foundation"s New "OVN Network" Pushes Open Standards for AI-Powered Voice Apps
"Organizations are beginning to develop, design, and manage their own AI-powered voice assistant systems independent of platforms such as Siri and Alexa," reports VentureBeat: The transition is being driven by the desire to manage the entirety of th.....»»
Linux 5.13 Kernel Released, Includes Apple M1 Support, Clang CFI, and Landlock"s Linux Security Module
"Linus Torvalds has just released the Linux 5.13 kernel as stable," reports Phoronix: Linux 5.13 brings initial but still early support for the Apple M1 with basic support but not yet accelerated graphics and a lot more to iron out moving ahead. The.....»»