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Last year I wrote about Alibaba wanting to contribute AVX-optimized SM3 hashing for the Linux kernel to speed up that Chinese hashing algorithm that has use-cases similar to that of SHA256 while having similar security and performance. That work is now queued up into the crypto subsystem's "-next" branch for Linux 5.18...

2 ways to Install Microsoft Teams on Debian 11 Bullseye  Linux Shout

Early in my Linux journey, I learned how to use the command line. It's what sets Linux apart. I could lose the graphical user interface (GUI), but it was unnecessary to rebuild the machine completely. Many Linux computers run headless, and you can accomplish all the administrative tasks on the command line. It uses many basic commands that all are familiar with—like ls, ls-l, ls-l, cd, pwd, top, and many more.

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The Intel Crocus Mesa driver providing open-source Gallium3D support for older i965 through Haswell era graphics hardware is now offers much better OpenGL compatibility profile support...

Like open source, innersource is all about being transparent and collaborative. This usually leads to a sense of belonging that favors employee happiness if done right. Regardless of org charts, geographies, or expertise levels, innersource creates an inclusive environment where employees contribute and collaborate in the open and learn from one another.

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In the final part of our three-part blog series on the state of customer experience at Red Hat, we cover enhancements that our marketing teams made in 2021 based on customer feedback.

Qualcomm Open-Source Vulkan Driver Aims To Run More Windows Games Via Wine / Proton  Phoronix

At this past weekend's FOSDEM 2022 virtual event, a status update was provided on Mesa's "TURNIP" Vulkan open-source driver that provides accelerated support for Qualcomm Adreno graphics...

How to Use the Rsync Utility to Back Up and Restore Linux System  BollyInside

AMD looking for more Linux help to reach client-stages on the open-source platform  Wccftech

Intel’s Open-Source Linux Driver now offers Vulkan “ANV” ray-tracing support  Wccftech

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Lilbits: Fortnite for Linux isn't happening, Vivo NEX 5 specs leaked, MAME turns 25  Liliputing

As part of Intel making a number of security disclosures public today, Intel has published updated CPU microcode images for Linux users via their GitHub repository...

Intel Releases 20220207 Microcode For Linux Users To Provide Important Security Fixes  Phoronix

Linux 5.16 brought improvements/fixes for Alder Lake S to help the likes of the Core i9 12900K deliver better performance. With the in-development Linux 5.17, the i9-12900K is looking even better. And then on the horizon for Linux 5.18 is the possibility of even better performance thanks to Intel's Hardware Feedback Interface (HFI/EHFI) positioned to land...

Sweeney Says Epic Won't Bring Fortnite To Steam Deck Until Linux Beats Down Cheaters  Hot Hardware

The Open-Source Firmware Foundation (OSFF) is getting up and running with hopes of expanding open-source firmware usage throughout the industry...

Intel's Thread Director Coming to Linux 5.18 to Fix Alder Lake Performance Issues  Tom's Hardware

How to install Linux on a Chromebook  Tech Advisor