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Linux Device Mapper Adding An "Emulated Block Size" Target

Phoronix - Sun, 05/03/2020 - 18:56
A new target for Linux's Device Mapper is EBS, the Emulated Block Size...

Linux 5.8 Will Finally Be Able To Control ThinkPad Laptops With Dual Fans

Phoronix - Sun, 05/03/2020 - 18:28
Long overdue but for Lenovo ThinkPad laptops sporting two fans, the Linux 5.8 kernel will see the ability to control both fans...

13 tips for getting your talk accepted at a tech conference

opensource.com - Sun, 05/03/2020 - 15:00

As tech conference organizers ramp up for the fall season, you may be seeing calls for papers (CFP) landing in your email box or social media feeds. We at All Things Open (ATO) have seen a lot of presentation proposals over the years, and we've learned a few things about what makes them successful.


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Valve Updates Steam Survey Data For April With A Slight Linux Increase

Phoronix - Sun, 05/03/2020 - 02:00
Valve has published their Steam Survey results for April, which is the first full month where the US and still much of the world has been in lockdown over the coronavirus, and thus interesting to see how it has impacted the gamer metrics...

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