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AMD Has A Bit More RDNA3 Graphics Driver Code Ready For Linux 5.20

Phoronix - Wed, 07/27/2022 - 21:00
While the cutoff of new feature work to queue in DRM-Next for the next kernel cycle usually ends around the "-rc6" time of the current cycle, AMD has submitted a few last minute items for Linux 5.20 ahead of its merge window opening next week...

Mesa 22.2 Is Ready With Broader Support For Intel Arc Graphics GPUs

Phoronix - Wed, 07/27/2022 - 18:20
Mesa 22.2 is about to be branched and enter its feature freeze while fortunately expanded Intel Arc Graphics DG2/Alchemist support has made it in time! Remaining DG2/Alchemist PCI IDs are now enabled for Mesa 22.2 and intended to function with Linux 5.20+ for Intel's forthcoming desktop graphics cards...

Increased Use Of Windows BitLocker Is Causing Headaches For Linux Dual Booting

Phoronix - Wed, 07/27/2022 - 18:00
Increase use of Windows BitLocker for full-disk encryption on Windows 10 and Windows 11 is causing more challenges by Linux distributions for supporting convenient dual boot functionality for those wishing to keep both Windows and Linux on the same systems...

Linux 5.20 To Help Ensure Intel CPUs With AMX Can Hit Their Lowest Power Idle States

Phoronix - Wed, 07/27/2022 - 17:43
In addition to new kernel code and updated firmware fixing a power management issue for Xeon Scalable "Sapphire Rapids" where C1 and C1E power states were mutually exclusive, another important Sapphire Rapids power management improvement is on the way with the upcoming Linux 5.20 kernel cycle...

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