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AI coding is now a core part of Linux's development, but I'm not worried  XDA

CachyOS is great, but you should also try these 4 other gaming-focused Linux distros  MakeUseOf

Linux enthusiasts swear by these old business laptops (and you should too)  How-To Geek

Framework Laptop 13 Pro is the repairable MacBook Pro killer Linux users have been waiting for  Yahoo Tech

Ready to graduate from Linux Mint? These 3 distros are perfect for intermediate users  How-To Geek

New ‘Pack2TheRoot’ flaw gives hackers root Linux access  BleepingComputer

Ubuntu Resolute Raccoon Drops Xorg, Keeps X11 Apps  Let's Data Science

Ubuntu Resolute Raccoon drops Xorg, keeps X11 apps alive  theregister.com

The GNU Compiler Collection (GCC) now has a working group established by their steering committee to study the use of AI and large language models (LLMs) within the context of GCC compiler development...

System76 Pangolin Pro is a 3.6 pound Linux laptop with a 16 inch screen and Ryzen AI 7 350  Liliputing

GCC Establishes Working Group To Decide On AI/LLM Policy  Phoronix

Linux and Windows 95 running side by side? This dev made it happen.  Yahoo Tech

Linux and Windows 95 running side by side? This dev made it happen.  Windows Central

Framework’s new Linux laptop is selling faster than its Windows one  PCWorld

Fwupd 2.1.2 Linux Firmware Updater Adds Support for New Devices  9to5Linux

Fwupd 2.1.2 Brings Support For Firmware Updates On More Hardware  Phoronix

Fwupd 2.1.2 is out today as the latest update to this open-source firmware updating utility that allows for updating system firmware and device/peripheral firmware under Linux...

Framework 13 Pro sells out through August as Ubuntu sales lead Windows  TweakTown

Linux 7.1 Is Performing Well Overall In Early Benchmarks  Phoronix

With the Linux 7.1 merge window winding down ahead of the planned Linux 7.1-rc1 release on Sunday, I have begun testing out the Linux 7.1 Git state on various systems in my lab. So far Linux 7.1 appears to be looking good in the performance department with seeing a number of performance improvements in different areas but also a few possible regressions.