Open-source News

We have begun seeing the start of upstreaming on Google's Propeller Framework for offering post-link-time binary optimizations in the LLVM compiler stack to offer measurably faster (re)generated binaries...

BlackBerry uncovers hacker tools that it says opened data servers for a decade  Toronto Star

The GNOME Foundation in cooperation with Endless has launched their first Community Engagement Challenge where they are offering up many prizes and cash...

Linux powered automotive computer is loaded with wireless  LinuxGizmos.com

BlackBerry uncovers China-backed hacking campaign on Linux servers  CityNews Calgary

Linux Foundation backs security-oriented seL4 microkernel operating system  ZDNet

Tuxedo InfinityBook Manjaro Announced: High-end Linux Laptop  Play3r

VMWare Kali Linux Not Detecting WiFi Adapter - Linux & Unix  BleepingComputer

While Intel's open-source Linux hardware support is extremely good even in time for launch day of not only for their server / data center products but also desktop and mobile platforms, occasionally there are exceptions. One of the biggest exceptions over the past decade has been the Bay Trail support sometimes taking years to see fixes or finishing up areas of the support. The latest example of this is some Intel Bay Trail and Cherry Trail tablets finally seeing working/reliable touchscreen support on Linux 5.7...

Some Older Intel Tablets Finally Seeing Working Touchscreen With Linux 5.7  Phoronix

Microsoft reveals new code integrity feature for Linux  TechRadar

Microsoft reveals new code integrity feature for Linux  Techradar

Microsoft reveals new code integrity feature for Linux  TechRadar

Linux Security: Chinese State Hackers May Have Compromised ‘Holy Grail’ Targets Since 2012  Forbes

Firefox 75 arrives with revamped address bar, Mozilla sticks to 2020 schedule despite coronavirus  VentureBeat

Less than one month ago came the big Vulkan 1.2.135 update with official ray-tracing capabilities and other extension promotions. Out today is Vulkan 1.2.137 with a whole lot of clarifications and fixes...

How to install WPS office on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Focal Fossa  H2S Media

Linux Fu: Tracing System Calls  Hackaday

Samsung Galaxy Chromebook: Is the Ultimate Chrome OS Platform Worth the Price?  TechNewsWorld

PINE64 Launches the Linux-based PinePhone UBports Community Edition  MakeUseOf