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The latest Valve Steam Console rumour with AMD RDNA4 can be safely ignored - here's why  GamingOnLinux

Initially merged back for the Linux 6.13 kernel was EXECMEM_ROX support for module text on x86_64 systems. With this caching of large ROX pages it can help with lowering TLB instruction pressure and enhancing performance. But this EXECMEM_ROX support that was contributed by a Microsoft engineer ended up being reverted in the final days of Linux 6.13. The revert came due to bugs and not having any Linux x86 maintainers signing off on the code. This code has been getting into shape for trying again with the mainline kernel...

Linux 6.15 Looks Like It May Try Again With EXECMEM_ROX Support  Phoronix

Google Patched Linux Kernel RCE Vulnerability In Android Allow Attackers Gain Read/Write Access  CybersecurityNews

For those wondering whether Debian 13 would see the upcoming GNOME 48 desktop packages given the upcoming Debian 13 "Trixie" development freezes, it looks like this updated GNOME release will be squeezed in...

Facebook admits censoring Linux was a mistake  Fudzilla

Facebook admits censoring Linux was a mistake  Fudzilla

Facebook admits censoring Linux was a mistake  Fudzilla

Igalia engineers José María Casanova Crespo and Maíra Canal presented at FOSDEM this past weekend in Brussels around the efforts by this open-source consulting firm to further enhance the 3D performance out of the Raspberry Pi single board computers...

Igalia's Optimizations Juicing More Graphics Performance Out Of The Raspberry Pi  Phoronix

How to change the Proton version on Linux, SteamOS and Steam Deck  GamingOnLinux

Wow! You Can Now Run Linux Inside a PDF  It's FOSS News

This Linux Distribution Runs Directly Within A PDF File  80.lv

Freedesktop and Alpine Linux in search of new web hosting  Techzine Europe

Enhancing System Security and Efficiency through User and Group Management  Linux Journal

Steamos rolls out to third-party devices - 4 Feb 2025 - Linux Format Magazine  Readly

Linux Kernel 6.14 Officially Released for Testers  GBHackers

Linux Kernel 6.14 Officially Released for Testers  GBHackers

Best Windows Alternatives for Users Leaving Windows 10  Analytics Insight

Revisit the past with punch cards and tape - 4 Feb 2025 - Linux Format Magazine  Readly