π° Sixteen Claude AI agents working together created a new C compiler
The $20,000 experiment compiled a Linux kernel but needed deep human management.
π Source: https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/02/sixteen-claude-ai-agents-working-together-created-a-new-c-compiler/
#kernel #linux
The $20,000 experiment compiled a Linux kernel but needed deep human management.
π Source: https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/02/sixteen-claude-ai-agents-working-together-created-a-new-c-compiler/
#kernel #linux
Ars Technica
Sixteen Claude AI agents working together created a new C compiler
The $20,000 experiment compiled a Linux kernel but needed deep human management.
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π° GOG has already started working on Linux gaming as it says they're "a big fan" of the OS
A little while ago, we got some excellent news from the people over at Good Old Games (GOG). After one of the co-founders of GOG managed to bring the GOG website back from its former owners, CD Projekt Red, a job posting for the service claimed that GOG saw Linux as the "next frontier" of PC gaming, and would be taking it more seriously moving forward.
π Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/gog-has-already-started-working-on-linux-gaming-as-it-says-theyre-a-big-fan-of-the-os/
#linux
A little while ago, we got some excellent news from the people over at Good Old Games (GOG). After one of the co-founders of GOG managed to bring the GOG website back from its former owners, CD Projekt Red, a job posting for the service claimed that GOG saw Linux as the "next frontier" of PC gaming, and would be taking it more seriously moving forward.
π Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/gog-has-already-started-working-on-linux-gaming-as-it-says-theyre-a-big-fan-of-the-os/
#linux
XDA
GOG has already started working on Linux gaming as it says they're "a big fan" of the OS
GOG is hitting the ground running with its FOSS support.
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π° Linux 6.19 Sees Last Minute Scheduler Regression Fixes
Ahead of the planned Linux 6.19 stable kernel release tomorrow, there have been some last-minute fixes submitted for the scheduler code, including for performance regressions...
π Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-6.19-Scheduler-Fixes-Last
#kernel #linux
Ahead of the planned Linux 6.19 stable kernel release tomorrow, there have been some last-minute fixes submitted for the scheduler code, including for performance regressions...
π Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-6.19-Scheduler-Fixes-Last
#kernel #linux
Phoronix
Linux 6.19 Sees Last Minute Scheduler Regression Fixes
Ahead of the planned Linux 6.19 stable kernel release tomorrow, there have been some last-minute fixes submitted for the scheduler code, including for performance regressions.
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π° KMS Recovery Mechanism Being Worked On For Linux Display Drivers
A Linux kernel engineer at Microsoft is working on a useful Linux desktop improvement. Hamza Mahfooz who previously worked for AMD on their AMDGPU Linux display driver code has been spearheading work on a KMS recovery mechanism to help kernel mode-setting display drivers recover in case of problems...
π Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/KMS-Recovery-Mechanism
#kernel #linux #amd
A Linux kernel engineer at Microsoft is working on a useful Linux desktop improvement. Hamza Mahfooz who previously worked for AMD on their AMDGPU Linux display driver code has been spearheading work on a KMS recovery mechanism to help kernel mode-setting display drivers recover in case of problems...
π Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/KMS-Recovery-Mechanism
#kernel #linux #amd
Phoronix
KMS Recovery Mechanism Being Worked On For Linux Display Drivers
A Linux kernel engineer at Microsoft is working on a useful Linux desktop improvement
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π° PeaZip 10.9 Open-Source Archive Manager Released with Improved User Experience
PeaZip 10.9 open-source archive manager is now available for download with an improved user experience and other enhancements. Here's what's new!
π Source: https://9to5linux.com/peazip-10-9-open-source-archive-manager-released-with-improved-user-experience
#opensource
PeaZip 10.9 open-source archive manager is now available for download with an improved user experience and other enhancements. Here's what's new!
π Source: https://9to5linux.com/peazip-10-9-open-source-archive-manager-released-with-improved-user-experience
#opensource
9to5Linux
PeaZip 10.9 Open-Source Archive Manager Released with Improved User Experience
PeaZip 10.9 open-source archive manager is now available for download with an improved user experience and other enhancements.
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π° KDE Linux Reaches 62% Toward Beta Release, Developers Say
KDE Linux developers report the project is 62% complete on its path toward a public beta release.
π Source: https://linuxiac.com/kde-linux-reaches-62-percentage-toward-beta-release/
#linux #kde
KDE Linux developers report the project is 62% complete on its path toward a public beta release.
π Source: https://linuxiac.com/kde-linux-reaches-62-percentage-toward-beta-release/
#linux #kde
Linuxiac
KDE Linux Reaches 62% Toward Beta Release, Developers Say
KDE Linux developers report the project is 62% complete on its path toward a public beta release.
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π° We Ditched Clickup for Fizzy: An (Open Source) Kanban Board App
If you're juggling multiple tasks and want something simpler than Jira or ClickUp, this is worth trying.
π Source: https://itsfoss.com/fizzy-self-hostable-kanban-solution/
#opensource
If you're juggling multiple tasks and want something simpler than Jira or ClickUp, this is worth trying.
π Source: https://itsfoss.com/fizzy-self-hostable-kanban-solution/
#opensource
It's FOSS
We Ditched ClickUp for Fizzy, An "Open Source" Kanban Board App
If you're juggling multiple tasks and want something simpler than Jira or ClickUp, this is worth trying.
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π° NetBSD 11.0-RC1 Available For Testing With Enhanced Linux Emulation
The first release candidate of the big NetBSD 11.0 release is now available for testing...
π Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/NetBSD-11.0-RC1
#linux
The first release candidate of the big NetBSD 11.0 release is now available for testing...
π Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/NetBSD-11.0-RC1
#linux
Phoronix
NetBSD 11.0-RC1 Available For Testing With Enhanced Linux Emulation
The first release candidate of the big NetBSD 11.0 release is now available for testing.
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π° New Proposal Explores Machine Learning Assistance for Linux Kernel Behavior
A Linux kernel developer has proposed using user-space machine learning models to assist kernel subsystems.
π Source: https://linuxiac.com/new-proposal-explores-machine-learning-assistance-for-linux-kernel-behavior/
#kernel #linux
A Linux kernel developer has proposed using user-space machine learning models to assist kernel subsystems.
π Source: https://linuxiac.com/new-proposal-explores-machine-learning-assistance-for-linux-kernel-behavior/
#kernel #linux
Linuxiac
New Proposal Explores Machine Learning Assistance for Linux Kernel Behavior
A Linux kernel developer has proposed using user-space machine learning models to assist kernel subsystems.
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π° Linux distros are finally competing on design, and it shows
Linux distros now compete on design with polished installers and cohesive desktops, though consistency and customization tradeoffs still show.
π Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/linux-distros-finally-competing-design-shows/
#linux
Linux distros now compete on design with polished installers and cohesive desktops, though consistency and customization tradeoffs still show.
π Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/linux-distros-finally-competing-design-shows/
#linux
XDA
Linux distros are finally competing on design, and it shows
Linux distros now compete on design with polished installers and cohesive desktops, though consistency and customization tradeoffs still show.
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π° Intel Releases QATlib 26.02 With New APIs For Zero-Copy DMA
Of Intel's different CPU accelerator IPs, the arguably most useful and with the greatest customer interest remains around QuickAssist Technology (QAT). Intel QAT allows offloading various compression and encryption tasks for better performance. Intel this week released QATlib 26.02 as the newest version of their user-space library for leveraging QuickAssist Technology on capable hardware...
π Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Intel-QATlib-26.02
#intel
Of Intel's different CPU accelerator IPs, the arguably most useful and with the greatest customer interest remains around QuickAssist Technology (QAT). Intel QAT allows offloading various compression and encryption tasks for better performance. Intel this week released QATlib 26.02 as the newest version of their user-space library for leveraging QuickAssist Technology on capable hardware...
π Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Intel-QATlib-26.02
#intel
Phoronix
Intel Releases QATlib 26.02 With New APIs For Zero-Copy DMA
Of Intel's different CPU accelerator IPs, the arguably most useful and with the greatest customer interest remains around QuickAssist Technology (QAT)
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π° Intel Appears To Have Quietly Sunset "On Demand" Software Defined Silicon
Back in 2021 on Phoronix was first to report on Intel preparing Linux patches for a "Software Defined Silicon" feature for activating extra licensed hardware features. That Software Defined Silicon support continued moving forward and was then announced as Intel On Demand with a focus on users being able to pay to activate additional accelerators found on select SKUs but not enabled by default...
π Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Intel-On-Demand-SDSi-Sunset
#intel #linux
Back in 2021 on Phoronix was first to report on Intel preparing Linux patches for a "Software Defined Silicon" feature for activating extra licensed hardware features. That Software Defined Silicon support continued moving forward and was then announced as Intel On Demand with a focus on users being able to pay to activate additional accelerators found on select SKUs but not enabled by default...
π Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Intel-On-Demand-SDSi-Sunset
#intel #linux
Phoronix
Intel Appears To Have Quietly Sunset "On Demand" Software Defined Silicon
Back in 2021 on Phoronix was first to report on Intel preparing Linux patches for a 'Software Defined Silicon' feature for activating extra licensed hardware features
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π° A Lot Of Exciting Changes To Look Forward To With Linux 6.20 -- Or Linux 7.0
With Linux 6.19 due for release later today it then opens up the next kernel merge window. It could be Linux 6.20 but more than likely the next kernel version will be called Linux 7.0 with Linus Torvalds' past tradition of bumping the major version number after X.19. Whatever it ends up being called, here is a look at various "-next" changes that have been queuing up ahead of the merge window...
π Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-7.0-Feature-Preview
#kernel #linux
With Linux 6.19 due for release later today it then opens up the next kernel merge window. It could be Linux 6.20 but more than likely the next kernel version will be called Linux 7.0 with Linus Torvalds' past tradition of bumping the major version number after X.19. Whatever it ends up being called, here is a look at various "-next" changes that have been queuing up ahead of the merge window...
π Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-7.0-Feature-Preview
#kernel #linux
Phoronix
A Lot Of Exciting Changes To Look Forward To With Linux 6.20 -- Or Linux 7.0
With Linux 6.19 due for release later today it then opens up the next kernel merge window
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New Rust Tool Traur Analyzes Arch AUR Packages for Hidden Risks
https://linuxiac.com/new-rust-tool-traur-analyzes-arch-aur-packages-for-hidden-risks/
https://linuxiac.com/new-rust-tool-traur-analyzes-arch-aur-packages-for-hidden-risks/
Linuxiac
New Rust Tool Traur Analyzes Arch AUR Packages for Hidden Risks
Traur is a new tool written in Rust that checks Arch AUR packages for hidden security risks before you install them.
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π° New tool blocks imposter attacks disguised as safe commands
A new open-source and cross-platform tool called Tirith can detect homoglyph attacks over command-line environments by analyzing URLs in typed commands and stopping their execution.
π Source: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-tool-blocks-imposter-attacks-disguised-as-safe-commands/
#opensource
A new open-source and cross-platform tool called Tirith can detect homoglyph attacks over command-line environments by analyzing URLs in typed commands and stopping their execution.
π Source: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-tool-blocks-imposter-attacks-disguised-as-safe-commands/
#opensource
BleepingComputer
New tool blocks imposter attacks disguised as safe commands
A new open-source and cross-platform tool called Tirith can detect homoglyph attacks over command-line environments by analyzing URLs in typed commands and stopping their execution.
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π° GEEKOM A9 Max Review: Mini PC with AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
Last summer GEEKOM released a pair of mini PCs with the latest Intel and AMD processors: the GEEKOM IT15 with an Intel Core Ultra 9 285H Arrow Lake processor and the GEEKOM A9 Max with an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Strix Point processor. When I reviewed the Intel model, I noted that the .
π Source: https://liliputing.com/geekom-a9-max-review-mini-pc-with-amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-370/
#intel #amd
Last summer GEEKOM released a pair of mini PCs with the latest Intel and AMD processors: the GEEKOM IT15 with an Intel Core Ultra 9 285H Arrow Lake processor and the GEEKOM A9 Max with an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Strix Point processor. When I reviewed the Intel model, I noted that the .
π Source: https://liliputing.com/geekom-a9-max-review-mini-pc-with-amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-370/
#intel #amd
Liliputing
GEEKOM A9 Max Review: Mini PC with AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
GEEKOM A9 Max Review: Mini PC with AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
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π° Memos 0.26 Note-Taking App Released With Stronger Authentication
The new Memos 0.26 update brings stronger authentication, refresh token rotation, and better media streaming to this self-hosted, open-source note-taking app.
π Source: https://linuxiac.com/memos-0-26-note-taking-app-released-with-stronger-authentication/
#opensource
The new Memos 0.26 update brings stronger authentication, refresh token rotation, and better media streaming to this self-hosted, open-source note-taking app.
π Source: https://linuxiac.com/memos-0-26-note-taking-app-released-with-stronger-authentication/
#opensource
Linuxiac
Memos 0.26 Note-Taking App Released With Stronger Authentication
The new Memos 0.26 update brings stronger authentication, refresh token rotation, and better media streaming to this self-hosted, open-source note-taking app.
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π° Linus Torvalds Confirms The Next Kernel Is Linux 7.0
Following Linus Torvalds releasing Linux 6.19 stable, Linus Torvalds is now out with his customary release announcement. Notably he officially confirmed that the next kernel version is Linux 7.0 as the successor to Linux 6.19...
π Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-7.0-Is-Next
#kernel #linux
Following Linus Torvalds releasing Linux 6.19 stable, Linus Torvalds is now out with his customary release announcement. Notably he officially confirmed that the next kernel version is Linux 7.0 as the successor to Linux 6.19...
π Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-7.0-Is-Next
#kernel #linux
Phoronix
Linus Torvalds Confirms The Next Kernel Is Linux 7.0
Following Linus Torvalds releasing Linux 6.19 stable, Linus Torvalds is now out with his customary release announcement
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π° This Lesser Known Nextcloud Alternative's Latest Release Makes it More Suitable for Small Businesses
The open source groupware platform partners with Collabora to provide a paid feature for free. There is also a Kanban module along with time apporoval feature.
π Source: https://itsfoss.com/news/group-office-26-0-release/
#opensource
The open source groupware platform partners with Collabora to provide a paid feature for free. There is also a Kanban module along with time apporoval feature.
π Source: https://itsfoss.com/news/group-office-26-0-release/
#opensource
It's FOSS
This Lesser Known Nextcloud Alternative's Latest Release Makes it More Suitable for Small Businesses
The open source groupware platform partners with Collabora to provide a paid feature for free. There is also a Kanban module along with time apporoval feature.
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π° AppManager is a Gear Lever alternative with a macOS aesthetic, and it just hit version 3.0.0
When I first started using Linux, I had no idea why people used AppImages. Fortunately, after I learned that they're essentially just EXE files, they became more useful; then, when I discovered Gear Lever, I started to prefer using the AppImage over, say, a Flatpak or a proper installation.
π Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/appmanager-is-a-gear-lever-alternative-with-a-macos-aesthetic-and-it-just-hit-version-300/
#flatpak #appimage #linux
When I first started using Linux, I had no idea why people used AppImages. Fortunately, after I learned that they're essentially just EXE files, they became more useful; then, when I discovered Gear Lever, I started to prefer using the AppImage over, say, a Flatpak or a proper installation.
π Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/appmanager-is-a-gear-lever-alternative-with-a-macos-aesthetic-and-it-just-hit-version-300/
#flatpak #appimage #linux
XDA
AppManager is a Gear Lever alternative with a macOS aesthetic, and it just hit version 3.0.0
It's looking sleek so far.
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π° Steam Early Access games can now have a planned release date listed
Answering calls from developers, Valve have tweaked Early Access game pages to allow developers to add a full release date.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
π Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/steam-early-access-games-can-now-have-a-planned-release-date-listed/
#steam
Answering calls from developers, Valve have tweaked Early Access game pages to allow developers to add a full release date.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
π Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/steam-early-access-games-can-now-have-a-planned-release-date-listed/
#steam
GamingOnLinux
Steam Early Access games can now have a planned release date listed
Answering calls from developers, Valve have tweaked Early Access game pages to allow developers to add a full release date.
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