📰 RPM 6.1 Is Here with New Release Model Inspired by the Linux Kernel
RPM 6.1 package manager for Red Hat Enterprise Linux-based distributions is now available with numerous new features and improvements. Here’s what’s new!
🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/rpm-6-1-is-here-with-new-release-model-inspired-by-the-linux-kernel
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RPM 6.1 package manager for Red Hat Enterprise Linux-based distributions is now available with numerous new features and improvements. Here’s what’s new!
🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/rpm-6-1-is-here-with-new-release-model-inspired-by-the-linux-kernel
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📰 KMSCON 10.0.2 Brings asciicast Playback Support, Bug Fixes
KMSCON 10.0.2 debuted today as the latest update to this leading user-space terminal emulator for Linux systems. KMSCON is built around Linux's KMS/DRM interfaces and the most viable alternative to date for in-kernel VTs...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/KMSCON-10.0.2-Released
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https://phoronix.com/news/KMSCON-10.0.2-Released
KMSCON 10.0.2 debuted today as the latest update to this leading user-space terminal emulator for Linux systems. KMSCON is built around Linux's KMS/DRM interfaces and the most viable alternative to date for in-kernel VTs...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/KMSCON-10.0.2-Released
#kernel #linux
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https://phoronix.com/news/KMSCON-10.0.2-Released
Phoronix
KMSCON 10.0.2 Brings asciicast Playback Support, Bug Fixes
KMSCON 10.0.2 debuted today as the latest update to this leading user-space terminal emulator for Linux systems
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📰 New AMD P-State Patch Delivers Major Linux Gaming Performance Boost
by George WhittakerA newly proposed patch for the Linux kernel's AMD P-State CPU frequency scaling driver is showing impressive gaming performance improvements, potentially delivering a noticeable boost for Ryzen users without requiring new hardware. Early benchmarks indicate that the optimization can significantly improve frame rates in CPU-bound games by allowing processors to respond more quickly to changing workloads. (phoronix.
🔗 Source: https://www.linuxjournal.com/content/new-amd-p-state-patch-delivers-major-linux-gaming-performance-boost
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https://linuxjournal.com/content/new-amd-p-state-patch-delivers-major-linux-gaming-performance-boost
by George WhittakerA newly proposed patch for the Linux kernel's AMD P-State CPU frequency scaling driver is showing impressive gaming performance improvements, potentially delivering a noticeable boost for Ryzen users without requiring new hardware. Early benchmarks indicate that the optimization can significantly improve frame rates in CPU-bound games by allowing processors to respond more quickly to changing workloads. (phoronix.
🔗 Source: https://www.linuxjournal.com/content/new-amd-p-state-patch-delivers-major-linux-gaming-performance-boost
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https://linuxjournal.com/content/new-amd-p-state-patch-delivers-major-linux-gaming-performance-boost
Linux Journal
New AMD P-State Patch Delivers Major Linux Gaming Performance Boost
A newly proposed patch for the Linux kernel's AMD P-State CPU frequency scaling driver is showing impressive gaming performance improvements, potentially delivering a noticeable boost for Ryzen users without requiring new hardware. Early benchmarks indicate…
📰 Linus Torvalds Endures A Debug Session From Hell, "Enormously Helped" By AI
It's pretty rare to see Linus Torvalds author patches himself pertaining to the open-source Linux graphics drivers, but waking up this morning I was surprised to see he authored and committed an Intel Xe kernel graphics driver change himself. It ended up being after he encountered a "debug session from hell" but was ultimately helped by AI in fixing a bug that had been irking him...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linus-Torvalds-Debug-AI
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https://phoronix.com/news/Linus-Torvalds-Debug-AI
It's pretty rare to see Linus Torvalds author patches himself pertaining to the open-source Linux graphics drivers, but waking up this morning I was surprised to see he authored and committed an Intel Xe kernel graphics driver change himself. It ended up being after he encountered a "debug session from hell" but was ultimately helped by AI in fixing a bug that had been irking him...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linus-Torvalds-Debug-AI
#intel #kernel #linux #opensource
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https://phoronix.com/news/Linus-Torvalds-Debug-AI
Phoronix
Linus Torvalds Endures A Debug Session From Hell, "Enormously Helped" By AI
It's pretty rare to see Linus Torvalds author patches himself pertaining to the open-source Linux graphics drivers, but waking up this morning I was surprised to see he authored and committed an Intel Xe kernel graphics driver change himself
📰 Linus Torvalds fixed a Linux bug using AI, highlighting both the strengths and weaknesses of the new tech
The creator of Linux, Linus Torvalds, is no stranger to using AI to fix problems. Not only has he allowed AI-written code submissions to the kernel (as long as the person running the agent takes full responsibility for any issues it has), but he has gone on record saying that he's ignoring anyone who argues against its use.
🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/linus-torvalds-fixed-a-linux-bug-using-ai-highlighting-both-the-strengths-and-weaknesses-of-the-new-tech/
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https://xda-developers.com/linus-torvalds-fixed-a-linux-bug-using-ai-highlighting-both-the-strengths-and-weaknesses-of-the-new-tech
The creator of Linux, Linus Torvalds, is no stranger to using AI to fix problems. Not only has he allowed AI-written code submissions to the kernel (as long as the person running the agent takes full responsibility for any issues it has), but he has gone on record saying that he's ignoring anyone who argues against its use.
🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/linus-torvalds-fixed-a-linux-bug-using-ai-highlighting-both-the-strengths-and-weaknesses-of-the-new-tech/
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https://xda-developers.com/linus-torvalds-fixed-a-linux-bug-using-ai-highlighting-both-the-strengths-and-weaknesses-of-the-new-tech
XDA
Linus Torvalds fixed a Linux bug using AI, highlighting both the strengths and weaknesses of the new tech
It's useful, but it's not perfect.
📰 Sched_ext's Sub-Scheduler Support Now "Feature Complete" With Linux 7.3
The extensible scheduler framework "sched_ext" that allows for custom schedulers as BPF programs has been working on sub-scheduler support in recent kernel cycles. With Linux 7.3, sub-scheduler support is now deemed feature complete...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-7.3-sched-ext
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https://phoronix.com/news/Linux-7.3-sched-ext
The extensible scheduler framework "sched_ext" that allows for custom schedulers as BPF programs has been working on sub-scheduler support in recent kernel cycles. With Linux 7.3, sub-scheduler support is now deemed feature complete...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-7.3-sched-ext
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https://phoronix.com/news/Linux-7.3-sched-ext
Phoronix
Sched_ext's Sub-Scheduler Support Now "Feature Complete" With Linux 7.3
The extensible scheduler framework 'sched_ext' that allows for custom schedulers as BPF programs has been working on sub-scheduler support in recent kernel cycles
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📰 eCryptfs Sees Fixes For Potential Malicious Intent, Some Dating Back To Its 2006 Debut
The eCryptfs stacked cryptographic filesystem implementation for the Linux kernel to transparently encrypt files saw a number of bug fixes for the Linux 7.3 kernel. A number of these bug fixes deal with potential maliciously-crafted data and vulnerable going back to the 2006 introduction of eCryptfs as this option known for its use on Ubuntu home directory encryption and Chrome OS...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-7.3-eCryptfs
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https://phoronix.com/news/Linux-7.3-eCryptfs
The eCryptfs stacked cryptographic filesystem implementation for the Linux kernel to transparently encrypt files saw a number of bug fixes for the Linux 7.3 kernel. A number of these bug fixes deal with potential maliciously-crafted data and vulnerable going back to the 2006 introduction of eCryptfs as this option known for its use on Ubuntu home directory encryption and Chrome OS...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-7.3-eCryptfs
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https://phoronix.com/news/Linux-7.3-eCryptfs
Phoronix
eCryptfs Sees Fixes For Potential Malicious Intent, Some Dating Back To Its 2006 Debut
The eCryptfs stacked cryptographic filesystem implementation for the Linux kernel to transparently encrypt files saw a number of bug fixes for the Linux 7.3 kernel
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📰 Linux Kernel 7.2 Officially Released with Cache-Aware Scheduling, USB4STREAM, and Major AMD Improvements
by George WhittakerLinux creator Linus Torvalds has officially released Linux Kernel 7.2, opening another chapter in the development of the world's most widely deployed open-source kernel. The final release arrived on August 16, 2026, following seven release candidates and roughly two months of development. Kernel.org now lists Linux 7.2 as the latest mainline release.Linux 7.
🔗 Source: https://www.linuxjournal.com/content/linux-kernel-72-officially-released-cache-aware-scheduling-usb4stream-and-major-amd
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https://linuxjournal.com/content/linux-kernel-72-officially-released-cache-aware-scheduling-usb4stream-and-major-amd
by George WhittakerLinux creator Linus Torvalds has officially released Linux Kernel 7.2, opening another chapter in the development of the world's most widely deployed open-source kernel. The final release arrived on August 16, 2026, following seven release candidates and roughly two months of development. Kernel.org now lists Linux 7.2 as the latest mainline release.Linux 7.
🔗 Source: https://www.linuxjournal.com/content/linux-kernel-72-officially-released-cache-aware-scheduling-usb4stream-and-major-amd
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https://linuxjournal.com/content/linux-kernel-72-officially-released-cache-aware-scheduling-usb4stream-and-major-amd
Linux Journal
Linux Kernel 7.2 Officially Released with Cache-Aware Scheduling, USB4STREAM, and Major AMD Improvements
Linux creator Linus Torvalds has officially released Linux Kernel 7.2, opening another chapter in the development of the world's most widely deployed open-source kernel. The final release arrived on August 16, 2026, following seven release candidates and…
📰 Slackware-Based PorteuX 2.8 Released with Linux 7.2, COSMIC 1.6, and More
PorteuX 2.8 Linux distribution is now available for download with Linux kernel 7.2, KDE Plasma 6.7.4, GNOME 50.4, COSMIC 1.6, Cinnamon 6.6.9, new union filesystem, and more.
🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/slackware-based-porteux-2-8-released-with-linux-7-2-cosmic-1-6-and-more
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PorteuX 2.8 Linux distribution is now available for download with Linux kernel 7.2, KDE Plasma 6.7.4, GNOME 50.4, COSMIC 1.6, Cinnamon 6.6.9, new union filesystem, and more.
🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/slackware-based-porteux-2-8-released-with-linux-7-2-cosmic-1-6-and-more
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📰 Manjaro 26.1.1 Lands with Linux Kernel 7.2, KDE Frameworks 6.29
Manjaro 26.1.1 is out as the first point release in the 26.1 series, bringing Linux kernel 7.2, KDE Frameworks 6.29, Mesa 26.1.7, and more.
🔗 Source: /
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https://linuxiac.com/manjaro-26-1-1-lands-with-linux-kernel-7-2-kde-frameworks-6-29
Manjaro 26.1.1 is out as the first point release in the 26.1 series, bringing Linux kernel 7.2, KDE Frameworks 6.29, Mesa 26.1.7, and more.
🔗 Source: /
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https://linuxiac.com/manjaro-26-1-1-lands-with-linux-kernel-7-2-kde-frameworks-6-29
Linuxiac
Manjaro 26.1.1 Lands with Linux Kernel 7.2, KDE Frameworks 6.29
Manjaro 26.1.1 is out as the first point release in the 26.1 series, bringing Linux kernel 7.2, KDE Frameworks 6.29, Mesa 26.1.7, and more.