Calamares 3.3.6 Linux Installer Improves Support for Plymouth Splash Screens - 9to5Linux
https://9to5linux.com/calamares-3-3-6-linux-installer-improves-support-for-plymouth-splash-screens
https://9to5linux.com/calamares-3-3-6-linux-installer-improves-support-for-plymouth-splash-screens
9to5Linux
Calamares 3.3.6 Linux Installer Improves Support for Plymouth Splash Screens - 9to5Linux
The Calamares 3.3.6 open-source universal graphical installer for GNU/Linux distributions is now available for download. Here's what's new!
Mesa 24.1 Now Supports Vulkan Explicit Synchronization On X11 - Phoronix
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Mesa-24.1-X11-Explicit-Sync
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Mesa-24.1-X11-Explicit-Sync
Phoronix
Mesa 24.1 Now Supports Vulkan Explicit Synchronization On X11
At the start of April Mesa 24.1 saw Vulkan explicit sync support for Wayland implemented
Jay Doscher Revisits the Raspberry Pi Recovery Kit with a Simplified Build, Faster Raspberry Pi 5 https://www.hackster.io/news/jay-doscher-revisits-the-raspberry-pi-recovery-kit-with-a-simplified-build-faster-raspberry-pi-5-cc4b6ca1ad21
Hackster.io
Jay Doscher Revisits the Raspberry Pi Recovery Kit with a Simplified Build, Faster Raspberry Pi 5
New second-generation version of the rugged luggable gets some major performance boosts, NVMe storage, and a bigger battery.
"MaUWB_DW3000 with STM32 AT Command" Review - Using Arduino to test UWB range, precision, indoor positioning - CNX Software
https://www.cnx-software.com/2024/04/16/mauwb_dw3000-with-stm32-at-command-review-arduino-uwb-range-precision-indoor-positioning/
https://www.cnx-software.com/2024/04/16/mauwb_dw3000-with-stm32-at-command-review-arduino-uwb-range-precision-indoor-positioning/
CNX Software - Embedded Systems News
"MaUWB_DW3000 with STM32 AT Command" Review - Using Arduino to test UWB range, precision, indoor positioning - CNX Software
Review of Makerfabs "MaUWB_DW3000 with STM32 AT Command" UWB board using Arduino programming to test range and indoor positioning.
AlmaLinux 9.4 beta: RHEL compatible, but a little different https://www.theregister.com/2024/04/17/almalinux_94_ciq_lts_kernels/
The Register
AlmaLinux 9.4 beta prepares to tread where RHEL dares not
CIQ also has an alternative approach to compatible kernels with RockyLinux
VirtualBox 7.0.16 Released with Initial Support for Linux 6.8 and 6.9 Kernels - 9to5Linux
https://9to5linux.com/virtualbox-7-0-16-released-with-initial-support-for-linux-6-8-and-6-9-kernels
https://9to5linux.com/virtualbox-7-0-16-released-with-initial-support-for-linux-6-8-and-6-9-kernels
9to5Linux
VirtualBox 7.0.16 Released with Initial Support for Linux 6.8 and 6.9 Kernels - 9to5Linux
VirtualBox 7.0.16 open-source virtualization software is now available for download with initial support for Linux 6.8 and 6.9 kernels.
Widely-Used PuTTY SSH Client Found Vulnerable to Key Recovery Attack
https://thehackernews.com/2024/04/widely-used-putty-ssh-client-found.html?m=1
https://thehackernews.com/2024/04/widely-used-putty-ssh-client-found.html?m=1
Ghost of Tsushima PC specs revealed - should work on Steam Deck | GamingOnLinux
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/04/ghost-of-tsushima-pc-specs-revealed-should-work-on-steam-deck/
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/04/ghost-of-tsushima-pc-specs-revealed-should-work-on-steam-deck/
GamingOnLinux
Ghost of Tsushima PC specs revealed - should work on Steam Deck
Sony has released the specifications needed for the upcoming PC release of Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT, and it seems like it scales quite well so it should run on the Steam Deck (and Desktop Linux will no doubt be fine).
Don't like your Linux desktop? Here's how to install an alternative https://www.zdnet.com/article/dont-like-your-linux-desktop-heres-how-to-install-an-alternative/
ZDNET
Don't like your Linux desktop? Here's how to install an alternative
If you're not happy with the desktop environment your chosen distribution uses, you have plenty of options available to you. Find out how easy it can be to install here.
Rocky Linux To Support Upstream Stable Kernels - Phoronix
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Rocky-Linux-Upstream-Kernels
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Rocky-Linux-Upstream-Kernels
Phoronix
Rocky Linux To Support Upstream Stable Kernels
With the various Linux distributions derived from Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), we're beginning to see more features to distinguish between them rather than just 'RHEL clones'
Lubuntu 24.04 LTS to Include Snap Installation Monitor for a Smoother Experience - 9to5Linux
https://9to5linux.com/lubuntu-24-04-lts-to-include-snap-installation-monitor-for-a-smoother-experience
https://9to5linux.com/lubuntu-24-04-lts-to-include-snap-installation-monitor-for-a-smoother-experience
9to5Linux
Lubuntu 24.04 LTS to Include Snap Installation Monitor for a Smoother Experience - 9to5Linux
The Lubuntu 24.04 LTS distribution will come with a Snap installation monitor tool to inform users when Snaps have been installed at boot.
Free Stars: Children of Infinity coming to Linux after smashing Kickstarter goals https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/04/free-stars-children-of-infinity-coming-to-linux-after-smashing-kickstarter-goals/
GamingOnLinux
Free Stars: Children of Infinity coming to Linux after smashing Kickstarter goals
Well that really was fast. Free Stars: Children of Infinity, the sequel to The Ur-Quan Masters (Star Control 2) is now confirmed to be supporting Linux (and macOS).
Rust-Written LAVD Kernel Scheduler Shows Promising Results For Linux Gaming - Phoronix
https://www.phoronix.com/news/LAVD-Scheduler-Linux-Gaming
https://www.phoronix.com/news/LAVD-Scheduler-Linux-Gaming
Phoronix
Rust-Written LAVD Kernel Scheduler Shows Promising Results For Linux Gaming
Changwoo Min with Igalia presented yesterday at Open-Source Summit North America on optimizing the kernel's scheduler for Linux gaming
Linus Torvalds takes on evil developers, hardware errors and 'hilarious' AI hype https://www.zdnet.com/article/linus-torvalds-takes-on-evil-developers-hardware-errors-and-hilarious-ai-hype/
ZDNET
Linus Torvalds takes on evil developers, hardware errors and 'hilarious' AI hype
While all is 'calm and steady and boring' with the next kernel, Linux creator Torvalds tells an Open Source Summit crowd exactly how he feels about almost everything else.
LXQt 2.0 Desktop Environment Officially Released, This Is What's New - 9to5Linux
https://9to5linux.com/lxqt-2-0-desktop-environment-officially-released-this-is-whats-new
https://9to5linux.com/lxqt-2-0-desktop-environment-officially-released-this-is-whats-new
9to5Linux
LXQt 2.0 Desktop Environment Officially Released, This Is What's New - 9to5Linux
LXQt 2.0 desktop environment is now available ported to the latest Qt 6 framework and advancing support for the Wayland display protocol.
Team Fortress 2 64bit support released, plus Vulkan for Linux via DXVK https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/04/team-fortress-2-gets-64bit-support-released-plus-vulkan-for-linux-via-dxvk/
GamingOnLinux
Team Fortress 2 64bit support released, plus Vulkan for Linux via DXVK
Valve has now launched the 64bit update for Team Fortress 2, which should bring performance improvements for most users. Plus we get Vulkan now too.
Fedora Linux 40 Cleared For Release Next Week - Phoronix
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Fedora-40-Next-Week
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Fedora-40-Next-Week
Phoronix
Fedora Linux 40 Cleared For Release Next Week
After not being ready in time for this week's early release target date, it's now been determined today that Fedora 40 is ready for release next week.