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8 years ago The Register reported Microsoft adding de facto back doors to "Linux" in Azure

Palit Microsystems has introduced Pandora, a compact AI computer designed for high-performance edge AI applications. Powered by the NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Super module, Pandora is available in 8GB and 16GB configurations, providing 117 TOPS and 157 TOPS, respectively, for demanding computational tasks.

COSMIC Media Player debuts in the desktop environment's Alpha 5 release, offering Vulkan-powered video playback with Vaapi decoding.

A Web hosting control panel is a web-based interface that enables users to manage hosted services in a single location. We recommend the best open source solutions.

Going back to January 2023 were patches for enabling Secure TSC support for use by SEV-SNP guests with AMD EPYC 7003 "Milan" and newer processors... Two years later and after sixteen rounds of revising the Linux kernel patches, it looks like the AMD Secure TSC support is finally ready for landing in the mainline Linux kernel.

Simply the best FOSS desktop OS there is, outside of the Windows and Unix families. Haiku still hasn't quite reached that magic Version One Point Zero line in the sand, in part because its developers are setting the bar much higher than that of any other FOSS OS.

The KDE Project released KDE Frameworks 6.10 today as a new monthly update to this collection of more than 70 add-on libraries to Qt, which provide commonly needed functionality for KDE applications and the KDE Plasma desktop.

The Linux Foundation, alongside Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Opera, have announced today the formation of the new Supporters of Chromium-Based Browsers.

SpacemiT, a RISC-V AI CPU company based in China, has announced progress in the development of its server CPU chip, the SpacemiT Vital Stone V100. The chip represents an advancement in RISC-V technology, providing a complete hardware and software platform designed to meet server specifications and support demanding applications.

Bash scripting is a powerful way to automate tasks in Unix-like operating systems. One of the most common tasks is redirecting output to a file. In this article, we will provide a comprehensive example of a Bash script that outputs data to a file, along with explanations and instructions on how to use it effectively.

KDE developers today released Plasma Wayland Protocols 1.16 as the newest feature update to this set of non-standard Wayland protocols used by the Plasma desktop.

If you're just now jumping onto the Linux train, you might be wondering what apps to install first. Here are the first 10 I find should be installed by all.

KDE Gear 24.12.1 apps collection is now available for download. Key updates for Dolphin, Kasts, Kdenlive, Okular, and more.

Quite a nice surprise! Sid Meier's Civilization VII from Firaxis Games / 2K has been given the green tick of approval from Valve, as it's now steam deck verified Steam Deck Verified ahead of release.

VLC media player, the popular open-source software developed by nonprofit VideoLAN, has topped 6 billion downloads worldwide and teased an AI-powered subtitle system.

Steve's dedication to open source principles and his ability to bridge commercial and community interests set a standard for future developers.

Handheld gaming consoles have seen a surge in popularity thanks to their portable nature, with devices now packing enough power to run games originally designed for computers and consoles.

KDE KWin developer Xaver Hugl is out with a new blog post on his quest of providing optimal High Dynamic Range (HDR) display experience with the KDE desktop. The latest focus by Xaver has been on fixing the "night light" mode support under KDE Plasma on HDR displays.

The new release added illuminance sensor support for Linux users. Meaning you can play Boktai with real light, just as intended. While, it’s also working on sunlight and camera support.

Pilet is an upcoming open-source portable mini-computer powered by Raspberry Pi 5, offering both versatility and portability. Initially named Consolo, it will be available in two models: a 5-inch and a 7-inch, to suit different needs.