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Why choose Red Hat for your Linux solution  Virtualization Review

The platform drivers x86 updates were merged a few days ago for the Linux 6.1 kernel. Most notable is the introduction of the AMD Platform Management Framework (PMF) while there are also a number of laptop driver updates too as part of this feature update...

RisiOS is the Fedora-based Linux distribution you've never heard of but should definitely try  ZDNet

RisiOS is the Fedora-based Linux distribution you've never heard of but should definitely try  ZDNet

How to Integrate Applications and Scripts to a Linux Desktop  How-To Geek

nnn: A Powerful, Terminal-Based File Manager for Linux Power Users  MUO - MakeUseOf

Even Linus Torvalds sometimes has PC problems  ZDNet

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X P-State/CPUFreq Frequency Scaling Performance On Linux Review  Phoronix

For those wondering the difference using the aging ACPI CPUFreq driver or the newer AMD P-State CPU frequency scaling drivers make for modern Ryzen 7000 "Zen 4" desktops, here are some CPUFreq/P-State driver tests using the Ryzen 9 7950X as well as testing the various governor options and looking at the impact on the CPU power consumption, peak frequency, and thermals too.

Install Terminator Terminal emulator in Ubuntu 22.04 LTS  Linux Shout

Ghostwriter is a Spookily Good Distraction Free Writing App for Linux  OMG! Ubuntu!

Libva 2.16.0 Update Improves Intel VA-API Graphics Library, Benefits Arc GPUs on Linux  Wccftech

Libva 2.16.0 Update Improves Intel VA-API Graphics Library, Benefits Arc GPUs on Linux  Wccftech

Samsung seeks smart TV growth with first Tizen OS licensing deals  TechCrunch

GE-Proton 7-37 is out now fixing up more games for Steam Deck / Linux  GamingOnLinux

There's now a dedicated website for Steam Deck boot videos  GamingOnLinux

7 Best Linux Laptops in 2022  Online Tech Tips

Over the weekend code began landing in mainline Coreboot for an AMD SoC codenamed Morgana -- another new codename -- as well as prepping for an AMD Glinda SoC too...

Following the recent HID driver updates for Linux 6.1, the other input subsystem driver updates for this new kernel version have been submitted. The input driver updates this cycle range from supporting the optional PinePhone keyboard to a driver enabling the IBM Operation Panel used by some IBM servers...

Linux 6.1 Brings Input Drivers For IBM Operation Panel & PINE64 Keyboard Case  Phoronix