Open-source News

Intel's Hardware Feedback Interface (HFI) driver will act more efficiently come the Linux 6.10 kernel this summer...

Intel HFI Driver Will Quit Wasting CPU Cycles With Linux 6.10  Phoronix

Understanding Linux Kernel Security for Embedded Systems  Security Boulevard

Understanding Linux Kernel Security for Embedded Systems  Security Boulevard

In addition to looking at the open-source/Linux highlights for Q1, here is a look back at the most popular content on Phoronix during the month of March. During the past month were 262 original news articles on Phoronix and another 13 featured benchmark articles / Linux hardware reviews. There's always a lot happening from new kernel developments to exciting open-source GPU driver developments, new compiler initiatives, and a bit of a mailing list drama...

‘WallEscape’ Linux Vulnerability Leaks User Passwords  SecurityWeek

'Nightmare Scenario:' Linux Supply Chain Hack Was An Inside Job  CRN

CISA sounds alarm on deep-seated vulnerability in Linux tool  Nextgov/FCW

Say goodbye to Microsoft Windows 11 and hello to Nitrux Linux 3.4.0 'pl'  BetaNews

Linux servers targeted by dangerous espionage malware as Windows threat makes the jump  TechRadar

Software Engineer Stops Attempt to Add Backdoor to Linux Operating Systems  PCMag

Software Engineer Stops Attempt to Add Backdoor to Linux Operating Systems  PCMag UK

Linux Mint 22 Adopts PipeWire, New Linux Kernel Cadence  OMG! Ubuntu!

Supply Chain Attack: Major Linux Distributions Impacted by XZ Utils Backdoor  SecurityWeek

Nitrux 3.4 Released, the systemd-Free Distro Now Uses KDE Software from Debian  9to5Linux

Nitrux 3.4 Released, the systemd-Free Distro Now Uses KDE Software from Debian  9to5Linux

CachyOS as a reminder is the Arch Linux based distribution focused on providing a very performant out-of-the-box experience and supports x86-64-v3 and x86-64-v4 packages along with other default changes compared to upstream Arch Linux. The April 2024 ISO release of CachyOS is now available for those wanting to enjoy a fresh spin of this rolling-release, performance-tuned platform...

CachyOS Making Use Of Plymouth For Better Boot Experience, Mitigates For XZ Fiasco  Phoronix

Fedora 40 beta is fastest operating system I've tested - and it's full of useful features  ZDNet

Supply Chain Attack: Major Linux Distributions Impacted by XZ Utils Backdoor  OODA Loop