📰 AMD Preps More Graphics Driver Code For Linux 7.1
Last week yet more AMDGPU kernel graphics driver updates were submitted to DRM-Next ahead of the Linux 7.1 merge window happening in April...
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https://www.phoronix.com/news/More-AMDGPU-For-Linux-7.1
Last week yet more AMDGPU kernel graphics driver updates were submitted to DRM-Next ahead of the Linux 7.1 merge window happening in April...
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#linux #kernel #amd
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https://www.phoronix.com/news/More-AMDGPU-For-Linux-7.1
Phoronix
AMD Preps More Graphics Driver Code For Linux 7.1
Last week yet more AMDGPU kernel graphics driver updates were submitted to DRM-Next ahead of the Linux 7.1 merge window happening in April.
📰 River 0.4 Wayland Compositor Debuts Pluggable Window Managers
River 0.4 introduces a new architecture separating the Wayland compositor from the window manager.
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#wayland
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https://linuxiac.com/river-0-4-wayland-compositor-debuts-pluggable-window-managers/
River 0.4 introduces a new architecture separating the Wayland compositor from the window manager.
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#wayland
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https://linuxiac.com/river-0-4-wayland-compositor-debuts-pluggable-window-managers/
Linuxiac
River 0.4 Wayland Compositor Debuts Pluggable Window Managers
River 0.4 introduces a new architecture separating the Wayland compositor from the window manager.
Windows 11 Insider Preview builds 26300 and 26220: Policy-based removal of preinstalled apps
Microsoft released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26300.8068 (KB 5079464) to the Dev Channel and Build 26220.8062 (KB 5079458) to the Beta Channel. Both updates are based on Windows 11 version 25H2 and are delivered via an enablement package. The releases introduce a stricter kernel-level driver trust policy, expanded enterprise app-removal controls, improvements to point-in-time restore, and a renamed Drop Tray feature. Most changes are initially available to Insiders who enable the early-update toggle in Settings > Windows Update.
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https://4sysops.com/archives/windows-11-insider-preview-builds-26300-and-26220-policy-based-removal-of-preinstalled-apps/
Microsoft released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26300.8068 (KB 5079464) to the Dev Channel and Build 26220.8062 (KB 5079458) to the Beta Channel. Both updates are based on Windows 11 version 25H2 and are delivered via an enablement package. The releases introduce a stricter kernel-level driver trust policy, expanded enterprise app-removal controls, improvements to point-in-time restore, and a renamed Drop Tray feature. Most changes are initially available to Insiders who enable the early-update toggle in Settings > Windows Update.
Source
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https://4sysops.com/archives/windows-11-insider-preview-builds-26300-and-26220-policy-based-removal-of-preinstalled-apps/
📰 Manjaro Linux looks like it's in trouble with the release of the "Manjaro 2.0 Manifesto"
At one point it seemed like Manjaro Linux would be the most popular Arch-based distribution, but after many missteps it appears to be at breaking point.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
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#arch #linux
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https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/03/manjaro-linux-looks-like-its-in-trouble-with-the-release-of-the-manjaro-2-0-manifesto/
At one point it seemed like Manjaro Linux would be the most popular Arch-based distribution, but after many missteps it appears to be at breaking point.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
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#arch #linux
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https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/03/manjaro-linux-looks-like-its-in-trouble-with-the-release-of-the-manjaro-2-0-manifesto/
GamingOnLinux
Manjaro Linux looks like it's in trouble with the release of the "Manjaro 2.0 Manifesto"
At one point it seemed like Manjaro Linux would be the most popular Arch-based distribution, but after many missteps it appears to be at breaking point.
📰 SteamOS proved the Linux desktop works when you stop trying to make it look like Windows
SteamOS hasn't brought about "the great exodus" to Linux, but it does teach distros how to do it right.
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#linux
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https://www.xda-developers.com/steamos-proved-the-linux-desktop-works-when-you-stop-trying-to-make-it-look-like-windows/
SteamOS hasn't brought about "the great exodus" to Linux, but it does teach distros how to do it right.
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#linux
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https://www.xda-developers.com/steamos-proved-the-linux-desktop-works-when-you-stop-trying-to-make-it-look-like-windows/
XDA
SteamOS proved the Linux desktop works when you stop trying to make it look like Windows
SteamOS hasn't brought about "the great exodus" to Linux, but it does teach distros how to do it right
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PipeWire 1.6.2 Released with Audio Mixer Optimizations and Various Bug Fixes
PipeWire 1.6.2 audio/video server for Linux is now available for downlaod with audio mixer optimizations and various bug fixes.
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https://9to5linux.com/pipewire-1-6-2-released-with-audio-mixer-optimizations-and-various-bug-fixes
PipeWire 1.6.2 audio/video server for Linux is now available for downlaod with audio mixer optimizations and various bug fixes.
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https://9to5linux.com/pipewire-1-6-2-released-with-audio-mixer-optimizations-and-various-bug-fixes
📰 I dug into the Flipper One's firmware, and it's not a Flipper Zero sequel — it's a pocket Linux PC
The firmware of the Flipper One is already publicly available, and there's a lot of interesting tech.
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#linux
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https://www.xda-developers.com/dug-into-flipper-one-firmware-not-flipper-zero-sequel/
The firmware of the Flipper One is already publicly available, and there's a lot of interesting tech.
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#linux
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https://www.xda-developers.com/dug-into-flipper-one-firmware-not-flipper-zero-sequel/
XDA
I dug into the Flipper One's firmware, and it's not a Flipper Zero sequel — it's a pocket Linux PC
The firmware of the Flipper One is already publicly available, and there's a lot of interesting tech.
📰 Imagination's Open-Source PowerVR Vulkan Driver Now Plays Nicely With Zink OpenGL
The past several years Imagination Tech has been investing in an upstream and open-source DRM kernel graphics driver as well as a PowerVR Vulkan driver in Mesa. Their Mesa focus has exclusively been on the PowerVR Vulkan driver with the plans all along to use the Zink generic OpenGL-on-Vulkan implementation. With next quarter's Mesa 26.
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#opensource #kernel
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https://www.phoronix.com/news/PowerVR-Vulkan-Does-Zink
The past several years Imagination Tech has been investing in an upstream and open-source DRM kernel graphics driver as well as a PowerVR Vulkan driver in Mesa. Their Mesa focus has exclusively been on the PowerVR Vulkan driver with the plans all along to use the Zink generic OpenGL-on-Vulkan implementation. With next quarter's Mesa 26.
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#opensource #kernel
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https://www.phoronix.com/news/PowerVR-Vulkan-Does-Zink
Phoronix
Imagination's Open-Source PowerVR Vulkan Driver Now Plays Nicely With Zink OpenGL
The past several years Imagination Tech has been investing in an upstream and open-source DRM kernel graphics driver as well as a PowerVR Vulkan driver in Mesa
📰 Fedora Workstation 44 Beta Benchmarks On The AMD Ryzen AI Max Framework Desktop
Since last week's Fedora 44 Beta release I have been testing out this upcoming Fedora Linux version on a few systems in the lab, most notably with the Framework Desktop powered by the powerful AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 "Strix Halo". Fedora Workstation 44 Beta has been looking nice and running stable albeit in some instances seeing lower performance at this point than Fedora Workstation 43 but overall in good shape.
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#linux #fedora #amd
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https://www.phoronix.com/review/fedora-44-beta
Since last week's Fedora 44 Beta release I have been testing out this upcoming Fedora Linux version on a few systems in the lab, most notably with the Framework Desktop powered by the powerful AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 "Strix Halo". Fedora Workstation 44 Beta has been looking nice and running stable albeit in some instances seeing lower performance at this point than Fedora Workstation 43 but overall in good shape.
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#linux #fedora #amd
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https://www.phoronix.com/review/fedora-44-beta
Phoronix
Fedora Workstation 44 Beta Benchmarks On The AMD Ryzen AI Max Framework Desktop
Since last week's Fedora 44 Beta release I have been testing out this upcoming Fedora Linux version on a few systems in the lab, most notably with the Framework Desktop powered by the powerful AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 'Strix Halo'.
📰 Lightpanda Promises a Faster, Lightweight Alternative to Headless Chrome
Lightpanda is a new open-source headless browser that claims up to 9× faster automation while using up to 16× less memory than Chrome.
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#opensource
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https://linuxiac.com/lightpanda-promises-a-faster-lightweight-alternative-to-headless-chrome/
Lightpanda is a new open-source headless browser that claims up to 9× faster automation while using up to 16× less memory than Chrome.
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#opensource
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https://linuxiac.com/lightpanda-promises-a-faster-lightweight-alternative-to-headless-chrome/
Linuxiac
Lightpanda Promises a Faster, Lightweight Alternative to Headless Chrome
Lightpanda is a new open-source headless browser that claims up to 9× faster automation while using up to 16× less memory than Chrome.
Выпуск файловой системы Bcachefs 1.37.0
Кент Оверстрит (Kent Overstreet) опубликовал выпуск файловой системы Bcachefs 1.37.0. Выпуск охватывает два пакета: bcachefs-kernel-dkms с модулем ядра, собираемым при помощи системы DKMS (Dynamic Kernel Module Support), и bcachefs-tools с запускаемой в пространстве пользователя утилитой bcachefs, реализующей команды для создания (mkfs), монтирования, восстановления и проверки ФС. Пакеты собраны для Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, openSUSE, NixOS и Arch Linux. DKMS-модуль поддерживает работу с ядрами Linux, начиная с 6.16.
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https://www.opennet.ru/opennews/art.shtml?num=65003
Кент Оверстрит (Kent Overstreet) опубликовал выпуск файловой системы Bcachefs 1.37.0. Выпуск охватывает два пакета: bcachefs-kernel-dkms с модулем ядра, собираемым при помощи системы DKMS (Dynamic Kernel Module Support), и bcachefs-tools с запускаемой в пространстве пользователя утилитой bcachefs, реализующей команды для создания (mkfs), монтирования, восстановления и проверки ФС. Пакеты собраны для Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, openSUSE, NixOS и Arch Linux. DKMS-модуль поддерживает работу с ядрами Linux, начиная с 6.16.
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https://www.opennet.ru/opennews/art.shtml?num=65003
www.opennet.ru
Выпуск файловой системы Bcachefs 1.37.0
Кент Оверстрит (Kent Overstreet) опубликовал выпуск файловой системы Bcachefs 1.37.0. Выпуск охватывает два пакета: bcachefs-kernel-dkms с модулем ядра, собираемым при помощи системы DKMS (Dynamic Kernel Module Support), и bcachefs-tools с запускаемой в пространстве…
📰 PlayStation 3 emulator RPCS3 gets easier to use with Steam
The free and open source PlayStation 3 emulator RPCS3 is getting easier to use with Steam, with the devs announcing a useful new feature.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
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#steam #opensource
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https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/03/playstation-3-emulator-rpcs3-gets-easier-to-use-with-steam/
The free and open source PlayStation 3 emulator RPCS3 is getting easier to use with Steam, with the devs announcing a useful new feature.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
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#steam #opensource
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https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/03/playstation-3-emulator-rpcs3-gets-easier-to-use-with-steam/
GamingOnLinux
PlayStation 3 emulator RPCS3 gets easier to use with Steam
The free and open source PlayStation 3 emulator RPCS3 is getting easier to use with Steam, with the devs announcing a useful new feature.
Ubuntu 26.04’s new folder icons are here – and you’re going to have opinions…
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS is refreshing its folder icons with a squatter shape and more colourful design – if past icon changes are anything to go by, not everyone is going to be thrilled. These restyled icons are but one of many visual changes to land in Ubuntu 26.04 ‘Resolute Raccoon’ daily builds recently. There’s also redesigned icons for LibreOffice, an ‘accent adaptive’ Calculator icon, and a shell theme that tacks closer to vanilla GNOME. But it’s the change to folder icons that most will have strong feelings over. Here’s a reminder of how Yaru’s folder icons look (with the default […]
You're reading Ubuntu 26.04’s new folder icons are here – and you’re going to have opinions…, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.
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https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/03/ubuntu-2604-new-folder-icons
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS is refreshing its folder icons with a squatter shape and more colourful design – if past icon changes are anything to go by, not everyone is going to be thrilled. These restyled icons are but one of many visual changes to land in Ubuntu 26.04 ‘Resolute Raccoon’ daily builds recently. There’s also redesigned icons for LibreOffice, an ‘accent adaptive’ Calculator icon, and a shell theme that tacks closer to vanilla GNOME. But it’s the change to folder icons that most will have strong feelings over. Here’s a reminder of how Yaru’s folder icons look (with the default […]
You're reading Ubuntu 26.04’s new folder icons are here – and you’re going to have opinions…, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.
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https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/03/ubuntu-2604-new-folder-icons
FFmpeg 8.1 “Hoare” Multimedia Framework Brings D3D12 H.264/AV1 Encoding
FFmpeg 8.1 open-source multimedia framework is now available for download with D3D12 H.264/AV1 encoding, xHE-AAC Mps212 MPEG-H decoder, and more. Here’s what’s new!
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https://9to5linux.com/ffmpeg-8-1-hoare-multimedia-framework-brings-d3d12-h-264-av1-encoding
FFmpeg 8.1 open-source multimedia framework is now available for download with D3D12 H.264/AV1 encoding, xHE-AAC Mps212 MPEG-H decoder, and more. Here’s what’s new!
The post FFmpeg 8.1 “Hoare” Multimedia Framework Brings D3D12 H.264/AV1 Encoding appeared first on 9to5Linux - do not reproduce this article without permission. This RSS feed is intended for readers, not scrapers.
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https://9to5linux.com/ffmpeg-8-1-hoare-multimedia-framework-brings-d3d12-h-264-av1-encoding
📰 Ubuntu new folder icons are here – and you’re going to have opinions…
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS is refreshing its folder icons with a squatter shape and more colourful design – if past icon changes are anything to go by, not everyone is going to be thrilled. The restyled icons are among a number of visual changes to hit Ubuntu 26.04 ‘Resolute Raccoon’ daily builds in recent days. Redesigned LibreOffice app icons, new accessibility feature symbolics and an adaptive Calculator icon have also been introduced, alongside...
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#ubuntu
👉@sysadminoff
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/03/ubuntu-2604-new-folder-icons
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS is refreshing its folder icons with a squatter shape and more colourful design – if past icon changes are anything to go by, not everyone is going to be thrilled. The restyled icons are among a number of visual changes to hit Ubuntu 26.04 ‘Resolute Raccoon’ daily builds in recent days. Redesigned LibreOffice app icons, new accessibility feature symbolics and an adaptive Calculator icon have also been introduced, alongside...
🔗 Source:
#ubuntu
👉@sysadminoff
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/03/ubuntu-2604-new-folder-icons
OMG! Ubuntu
Ubuntu’s new folder icons are here – and you’re going to have opinions
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS is refreshing its folder icons with a squatter shape and more colourful design – if past icon changes are anything to go by, not everyone
Выпуск мультимедиа-пакета FFmpeg 8.1
После семи месяцев разработки опубликован мультимедиа-пакет FFmpeg 8.1, включающий набор приложений и коллекцию библиотек для операций над различными мультимедиа-форматами (запись, преобразование и декодирование звуковых и видеоформатов). Пакет написан на языке Си и распространяется под лицензиями LGPL и GPL.
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https://www.opennet.ru/opennews/art.shtml?num=65004
После семи месяцев разработки опубликован мультимедиа-пакет FFmpeg 8.1, включающий набор приложений и коллекцию библиотек для операций над различными мультимедиа-форматами (запись, преобразование и декодирование звуковых и видеоформатов). Пакет написан на языке Си и распространяется под лицензиями LGPL и GPL.
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https://www.opennet.ru/opennews/art.shtml?num=65004
www.opennet.ru
Выпуск мультимедиа-пакета FFmpeg 8.1
После семи месяцев разработки опубликован мультимедиа-пакет FFmpeg 8.1, включающий набор приложений и коллекцию библиотек для операций над различными мультимедиа-форматами (запись, преобразование и декодирование звуковых и видеоформатов). Пакет написан на…
How to Create, Extract and List RAR Files in Linux
The post How to Create, Extract and List RAR Files in Linux first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .RAR files, a common compressed file format, are widely used to store and share large amounts of data efficiently. While
The post How to Create, Extract and List RAR Files in Linux first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides.
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https://www.tecmint.com/how-to-open-extract-and-create-rar-files-in-linux/
The post How to Create, Extract and List RAR Files in Linux first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .RAR files, a common compressed file format, are widely used to store and share large amounts of data efficiently. While
The post How to Create, Extract and List RAR Files in Linux first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides.
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https://www.tecmint.com/how-to-open-extract-and-create-rar-files-in-linux/
How to Create, Extract and List RAR Files in Linux
How to Use RAR and Unrar Commands in Linux (With Examples)
This guide will help you install the unrar and rar command-line tools to open, extract, and create archive files on Linux.
📰 GNU C Library Lands x86_64 FMA'ed cosh For A ~35% Improvement
A bit of time has passed since having any exciting performance improvements to report on within the GNU C Library "glibc" but that changed today with another nice x86_64 optimization for modern CPUs...
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#gnu
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https://www.phoronix.com/news/Glibc-Faster-cosh-x86-64-FMA
A bit of time has passed since having any exciting performance improvements to report on within the GNU C Library "glibc" but that changed today with another nice x86_64 optimization for modern CPUs...
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#gnu
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https://www.phoronix.com/news/Glibc-Faster-cosh-x86-64-FMA
Phoronix
GNU C Library Lands x86_64 FMA'ed cosh For A ~35% Improvement
A bit of time has passed since having any exciting performance improvements to report on within the GNU C Library 'glibc' but that changed today with another nice x86_64 optimization for modern CPUs.
Mistral опубликовал Leanstral, AI-модель для вайб-кодинга с формальной верификацией
Компания Mistral AI представила большую языковую модель Devstral, нацеленную на использование для разработки приложений (вайб-кодинга) и оптимизированную для формальной верификации кода. Предполагается, что Devstral может применяться для создания AI-ассистентов, позволяющих не просто генерировать код, но и гарантировать отсутствие в нём ошибок.
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https://www.opennet.ru/opennews/art.shtml?num=65005
Компания Mistral AI представила большую языковую модель Devstral, нацеленную на использование для разработки приложений (вайб-кодинга) и оптимизированную для формальной верификации кода. Предполагается, что Devstral может применяться для создания AI-ассистентов, позволяющих не просто генерировать код, но и гарантировать отсутствие в нём ошибок.
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https://www.opennet.ru/opennews/art.shtml?num=65005
www.opennet.ru
Mistral опубликовал Leanstral, AI-модель для вайб-кодинга с формальной верификацией
Компания Mistral AI представила большую языковую модель Leanstral, нацеленную на использование для разработки приложений (вайб-кодинга) и оптимизированную для формальной верификации кода. Предполагается, что Leanstral может применяться для создания AI-ассистентов…
📰 FFmpeg 8.1 Released With Experimental xHE-AAC MPS212, More Vulkan Acceleration
FFmpeg 8.1 is out today as the newest stable release of this widely-used, open-source multimedia library...
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#opensource #ffmpeg
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https://www.phoronix.com/news/FFmpeg-8.1-Released
FFmpeg 8.1 is out today as the newest stable release of this widely-used, open-source multimedia library...
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#opensource #ffmpeg
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https://www.phoronix.com/news/FFmpeg-8.1-Released
Phoronix
FFmpeg 8.1 Released With Experimental xHE-AAC MPS212, More Vulkan Acceleration
FFmpeg 8.1 is out today as the newest stable release of this widely-used, open-source multimedia library.