Open-source News

After the merge request was open the past three months for code originally authored eight months ago, the Intel "ANV" open-source Vulkan driver for Linux systems is now advertising support for descriptor heaps with the VK_EXT_descriptor_heap extension. But for the moment at least it's treated as experimental...

Intel's Vulkan Linux Driver Lands Experimental Support For Descriptor Heaps  Phoronix

Latest Steam Client Update Adds Support for Valve’s New Steam Controller  9to5Linux

Orion for Linux issues new beta  OMG! Ubuntu

I tried 4 lightweight Linux distros on a 4GB laptop, and one surprised me  MakeUseOf

Expanded HDMI 2.1, Coming Soon To An AMD Powered Linux Box Near You  PC Perspective

The Khronos Group today announced OpenCL 3.1 as the first major spec update in six years and incorporating various features into the core spec for enhancing AI and HPC capabilities. As a very exciting development, Rusticl as Mesa's lead OpenCL driver implementation is ready to go with same-day OpenCL 3.1 support pending...

The Future of Linux Gaming: Why Intel Merged Jay Into Mesa  HackerNoon

I run a full Linux desktop in Docker just because I can  How-To Geek

Linux on PS5 benchmarked, with PlayStation games impressing on Steam Machine alternative  Notebookcheck

Security researchers uncover Linux exploit that affects all 'distributions shipped since 2017'  PC Gamer

I switched to a tiling WM and stopped wasting time on window management  MakeUseOf

ExpressVPN rolls out desktop update across Mac, Windows, and Linux – here's what's new  Tom's Guide

Harvard, Linux Foundation launch open-source wallet for selective data sharing  Biometric Update

1. 'CopyFail' attackers start cashing in on Linux flaw  The Register
2. ‘Copy Fail’ is a real Linux security crisis wrapped in AI slop  CyberScoop
3. US government warns of severe CopyFail bug affecting major versions of Linux  TechCrunch

'CopyFail' attackers start cashing in on Linux flaw  The Register

'CopyFail' attackers start cashing in on Linux flaw  theregister.com

PS5 Linux tested, Steam games come close to native console performance  VideoCardz.com

NymVPN finally brings split tunneling to Linux, and Android users get a new ad blocker — the tools are in beta, and the provider wants to hear how they work for you  TechRadar

This critical Linux vulnerability is putting millions of systems at risk - how to protect yours  ZDNET