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Linux 6.15 Looks Like It May Try Again With EXECMEM_ROX Support

Phoronix - Tor, 02/04/2025 - 12:43
Initially merged back for the Linux 6.13 kernel was EXECMEM_ROX support for module text on x86_64 systems. With this caching of large ROX pages it can help with lowering TLB instruction pressure and enhancing performance. But this EXECMEM_ROX support that was contributed by a Microsoft engineer ended up being reverted in the final days of Linux 6.13. The revert came due to bugs and not having any Linux x86 maintainers signing off on the code. This code has been getting into shape for trying again with the mainline kernel...

Debian 13 Will Aim To Include GNOME 48, Debian/Ubuntu Begin Packaging GNOME Papers

Phoronix - Tor, 02/04/2025 - 12:31
For those wondering whether Debian 13 would see the upcoming GNOME 48 desktop packages given the upcoming Debian 13 "Trixie" development freezes, it looks like this updated GNOME release will be squeezed in...

Games: Baldur's Gate, 1997, and More

tuxmachines.org - Tor, 02/04/2025 - 12:30
8 stories from GamingOnLinux

Igalia's Optimizations Juicing More Graphics Performance Out Of The Raspberry Pi

Phoronix - Tor, 02/04/2025 - 12:12
Igalia engineers José María Casanova Crespo and Maíra Canal presented at FOSDEM this past weekend in Brussels around the efforts by this open-source consulting firm to further enhance the 3D performance out of the Raspberry Pi single board computers...

Android Leftovers

tuxmachines.org - Tor, 02/04/2025 - 11:47
6 must-have features I'd like to see in Android 16

Fwupd 2.0.5 Firmware Updater Adds Support for More ELAN Fingerprint Readers

tuxmachines.org - Tor, 02/04/2025 - 11:28
Fwupd 2.0.5 has been released today as the fifth maintenance update to the latest fwupd 2.0 release of this open-source Linux firmware update utility for Linux-based operating systems.

New to Linux? Stick To These Rules When Picking Distro

tuxmachines.org - Tor, 02/04/2025 - 11:25
Your first Linux distro matters

FuriPhone FLX1: A Debian-powered brick that puts GNOME in your back pocket

tuxmachines.org - Tor, 02/04/2025 - 11:22
Fun with a FOSS-focused Phosh fondleslab

Slackware-Based PorteuX 1.9 Released with Linux Kernel 6.13, Docker Support

tuxmachines.org - Tor, 02/04/2025 - 11:20
PorteuX 1.9 is out as a new update to this portable Linux distribution based on Slackware and inspired by both Slax and Porteus distros, designed to be small, fast, portable, modular, and immutable.

5 Photoshop Alternatives for Linux

tuxmachines.org - Tor, 02/04/2025 - 11:09
Are you looking for Photoshop replacement on Linux with an easy-to-learn interface

Linux Mint vs MX Linux: Which popular distro should you choose?

tuxmachines.org - Tor, 02/04/2025 - 11:04
These two excellent Linux distros offer something for everyone, but which is best for you

Best Free and Open Source Software

tuxmachines.org - Tor, 02/04/2025 - 10:30
We recommend the best free and open source alternatives for Linux

Clear Linux OS – Linux distribution optimized for performance and security

tuxmachines.org - Tor, 02/04/2025 - 10:25
Clear Linux OS is an open source, rolling release Linux distribution optimized for performance and security, from the Cloud to the Edge, designed for customization, and manageability

KStars v3.7.5 is Released

tuxmachines.org - Tor, 02/04/2025 - 10:20
Dome Measurement parameters in the INDI Dome driver to see a live dome slit overlay in the Sky Map

Howtos: Ubuntu Mate and Linux tool

tuxmachines.org - Tor, 02/04/2025 - 10:13
I'm not one for traditional desktops. I prefer something with a more modern (and often minimalistic) aesthetic

Today in Techrights

tuxmachines.org - Tor, 02/04/2025 - 05:05
Some of the latest articles

Serpent OS Development Slowing Down Amid Lack Of Funding

Phoronix - Tor, 02/04/2025 - 02:40
Serpent OS is the original Linux distribution started by Ikey Doherty of Solus Linux fame and has been pursuing its own package management system and new innovations in the Linux distribution landscape. While there has been recent success and new development builds coming out, feature development on Serpent OS is expected to slowdown now due to a lack of project funding...

FreeBSD On Laptops Effort Gets Proof-Of-Concept Intel 802.11 a/b/g WiFi Working

Phoronix - Pon, 02/03/2025 - 23:02
In addition to the FreeBSD Foundation funding work on s0ix sleep state support as part of their initiative to improve FreeBSD's support for modern laptops, they have also been funding work on a number of other objectives, including better WiFi driver coverage. A milestone now being achieved for 2025 is getting a proof-of-concept Intel 802.11 a/b/g WiFi driver support working for this BSD operating system...

GEICO Insurance Company Developing TuxTape - A New Linux Kernel Livepatching Solution

Phoronix - Pon, 02/03/2025 - 22:06
Red Hat's Kpatch, Oracle's Ksplice, and SUSE's kGraft are the most well known solutions currently for Linux kernel live-patching primarily for applying security patches to running Linux servers. It wasn't on my bingo card for insurance giant GEICO working baking their own Linux kernel live-patching solution, but they announced it this weekend and it will soon be open-source...

GNU/Linux Leftovers

tuxmachines.org - Pon, 02/03/2025 - 21:24
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