AMD’s HIP-RT technology reaches stability milestone for Blender 5.0, though it will remain disabled by default until Blender 5.1. Meanwhile, Linux users face no impact from Windows driver changes affecting older Radeon RX 5000 and 6000 series graphics cards.
Microsoft is fundamentally changing its Azure App Service for Linux foundation, switching from Debian to Ubuntu. This strategic move affects major development stacks and reflects Microsoft’s evolving cloud philosophy. Here’s what this shift means for developers and the broader cloud ecosystem.
SUSE is making bold moves in the enterprise Linux space with AI integration and desktop innovations. The company’s dual-track approach could redefine how businesses interact with their operating systems. Here’s what these developments mean for the enterprise Linux market.
Linux gaming compatibility has reached a historic milestone with 90% of Windows games now playable on the open-source platform. This breakthrough represents years of community development and could reshape PC gaming’s future.
The PCI Express 7.0 specification has reached finalization, marking another doubling of bandwidth to 128 GT/s raw data rate. Industry reports indicate this latest standard maintains backward compatibility while paving the way for next-generation AI, HPC, and networking applications. Meanwhile, new optical interconnect specifications are emerging to address future physical layer challenges.
Industry standards body PCI-SIG has reportedly finalized the PCI Express 7.0 specification, pushing data transfer rates to a staggering 128 GT/s per lane. According to technical reports, this represents yet another doubling of bandwidth over the previous PCIe 6.0 standard, continuing the relentless pace of interface evolution that has defined computing for decades.
The Linux community has landed a critical fix addressing what sources describe as a “serious performance regression” impacting Intel Chromebook users. Meanwhile, reports indicate an unusual collaboration between AMD and Intel is progressing on firmware unification efforts that could benefit the broader Linux ecosystem.
Linux users on Intel-based Chromebooks can finally breathe easier following the integration of a kernel fix that reportedly resolves significant performance degradation issues. According to coverage from industry watchdog Phoronix Test Suite creator Michael Larabel, the problem had been affecting systems for several weeks before the solution reached the mainline kernel.
Sources following the development suggest the regression stemmed from power management interactions between the Linux kernel and Intel’s P-state driver. The issue manifested as noticeably sluggish performance on Chromebook devices powered by various Intel processors, creating frustration for users who depend on these lightweight systems for daily computing tasks.
Canonical has unveiled Canonical Academy, offering official Ubuntu certification exams designed by the engineers behind the operating system. The program focuses on practical skills with digital badges that validate Linux expertise for career advancement.
Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu, has reportedly launched Canonical Academy, a new certification platform that enables individuals and organizations to officially validate their open-source and Linux skills qualifications. According to reports, the examinations were developed by the same engineering teams responsible for creating Ubuntu, ensuring alignment with real-world system administration requirements.
A new security tool called Lenspect, developed by VirusTotal, is now available for Linux users seeking to scan files and URLs for potential threats. The free application simplifies malware detection through an intuitive interface, though it requires a VirusTotal API key. Installation is straightforward via Flatpak, making it accessible even for those new to Linux.
Linux users now have access to a new security tool designed to scan files and URLs for potential threats, according to recent reports. Developed by VirusTotal, Lenspect offers a free alternative for detecting malware when sharing files or visiting suspicious websites. While Linux systems traditionally don’t require antivirus protection, analysts suggest that file-sharing scenarios warrant additional security measures.
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