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Fedora-based Nobara Linux 41 is here with stable Vulkan drivers, Nvidia CUDA support, and enhanced tools for seamless gaming and media creation.

Arm today sent out their third iteration of their Linux kernel patches for adding Arm Morello platform support to the kernel: an experimental extension of Armv8.2-A paired with the CHERI v7 ISA...

The Nobar Project released today Nobara 41 as the latest version of this Fedora-based Linux distribution for gamers that features unique, in-house tools and lots of performance improvements.

Stunt Rally is a 3D racing game with Sci-Fi elements and own Track Editor. It features 232 tracks in 40 sceneries and 33 vehicles, allowing users to play either in single mode or multiplayer and split screen for up to 6 players.

Zeek (formerly Bro) is a free and open-source platform for network security monitoring. It is a powerful passive network traffic analyzer that investigates suspicious or malicious activity.

Unlock virtualization on Linux Mint 22 with our step-by-step guide for installing VMware Workstation Pro to run multiple OSs seamlessly.

Valve has just published the Steam Survey results for December 2024 and they reflect a nice upward trend for the Linux gaming statistics and a high point in recent times...

In Bash scripting, creating multiline comments can help enhance the readability and organization of your code. This is particularly useful when you want to comment on a block of code without using repetitive single-line comments. In this article, we will explore how to create multiline comments within a Bash script, along with a practical example.

With the Intel Graphics Compiler having dropped Ice Lake and older support and in turn the Intel Compute Runtime dropping Ice Lake and older to just focus on newer Intel graphics hardware support, Fedora packagers and other stakeholders have been grappling with how to handle the situation. For Fedora 42 there's been a proposal for updating to the newer Intel Compute Runtime code for benefiting the more recent Intel graphics hardware while in recent days there's been talk of forking the legacy code...

That does not mean a pursuit of GNU/Linux on "the desktop" (mostly laptops these days) and Software Freedom is futile. It just means we need to open up our eyes and identify/classify other threats, such as social control media.

NerdFetch is a simple shell script which fetches information about your system.

Bash scripting plays an integral role in Linux system administration, serving as a powerful tool for automating tasks, managing systems efficiently, and streamlining repetitive processes. Administrators who master Bash scripting can significantly enhance their productivity and reduce manual workload. Here's why Bash scripting is indispensable for Linux system administration.

As another year transitions from present to past, I want to recap the notable new features, changes, updates and innovations Ubuntu saw over the past 12 months.

Today, the KDE Project released KDE Plasma 6.2.5 as the fifth and last update to the latest KDE Plasma 6.2 desktop environment series with more bug fixes.

To much surprise, the X.Org Server Git tree saw the most commits in 2024 going all the way back to 2014... While there were many more commits than in years prior, it's not a sign of resurgence for the X.Org Server with Wayland continuing to become the dominant force on the Linux desktop...

I have written several times on switching over from Windows to Linux, as it can be advantageous for some people, such as those with older computers. What I haven't really spoken about are the top apps you should use after switching to Linux for the best experience; that's what I'll try to do now.

The KDE desktop progress made over the course of 2024 was particularly stand-out thanks to the Plasma 6.0 debut near the beginning of the year and then Plasma 6.1 and 6.2 further stabilizing and polishing this open-source desktop. It was a very fine year for the KDE desktop.

Pidgin 3.0 Experimental 1 instant messaging apps land with GTK 4 and Adwaita support, modernized APIs, and more. Not for end-users yet.

If you're feeling adventurous and want an operating system that will allow you to grow your skills, CachyOS is a great option.

One of the greatest aspects of Linux is how efficient it is at using your system’s resources. However, there are instances when you might tax your Linux system, such as when running virtual machines, playing video games, or editing 4K video.