FreeBSD 16 Completes Transition Away from GPL Code
In a significant update, FreeBSD 16 has removed the last of its GNU GPL licensed code, reinforcing its commitment to a permissive licensing model.
Editorial Staff Jul 15
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System76 Unveils Adder Pro Laptop with High-End Features for Gamers
System76 has introduced the Adder Pro laptop, designed for gamers with its NVIDIA GPU, vibrant 2K OLED display, and impressive RAM capacity of up to 96GB.
Editorial Staff Jul 15
Visor: A New Open-Source UEFI Boot Manager for Linux
Visor is a new open-source UEFI boot manager designed for Linux, allowing users to easily launch kernels, UKIs, and other EFI applications.
Editorial Staff Jul 15
Clonezilla Live 3.3.3 Introduces Reverse-Connection Network Cloning Feature
Clonezilla Live has released version 3.3.3, featuring a new reverse-connection network cloning capability, enhancing its disk imaging functionalities.
Editorial Staff Jul 15
System76 Launches New Adder Pro for Linux Enthusiasts
The new Adder Pro from System76 is designed for Linux creators, gamers, and developers, featuring advanced graphics and a lightweight build.
Editorial Staff Jul 15
Blender 5.2 LTS Now Available with Enhanced Physics and Asset Libraries
The latest Blender 5.2 LTS release brings exciting features including node-based physics for cloth and hair, along with online asset libraries and improved rendering capabilities.
Editorial Staff Jul 15
Graviton5 CPUs Show Strong Performance Gains Over Graviton4, Yet Fall Behind AMD EPYC Turin
The recent launch of AWS's Graviton5 CPUs marks a significant step forward in performance, surpassing the previous generation Graviton4, but still not reaching the levels of AMD's EPYC Turin.
Editorial Staff Jul 14
FreeBSD Installer Enhancements: KDE Desktop and NVIDIA Driver Integration
Alfonso Siciliano updates on the FreeBSD project to integrate a KDE desktop option into the installer, addressing NVIDIA driver handling and licensing.
Editorial Staff Jul 14
Call for Topics for the 2026 Maintainers Summit
The Maintainers Summit is set to take place in 2026, and kernel developers are encouraged to submit topics for discussion.
Editorial Staff Jul 14
Development of IOMMU Driver for Raspberry Pi 5 Underway for Mainline Linux Kernel
The Raspberry Pi 5 is set to receive an important update as the IOMMU driver is being adapted for the mainline Linux kernel, enhancing its capabilities.
Editorial Staff Jul 14
Linux 7.3 to Feature Reworked System Call Entry Handling
A new patch proposed for Linux 7.3 aims to enhance the handling of system call numbers, as detailed by seasoned developer Thomas Gleixner.
Editorial Staff Jul 14
Introducing IncidentRelay: An Open-Source Solution for On-Call Management
IncidentRelay is a newly launched self-hosted platform designed to streamline on-call scheduling, alert routing, and incident response for teams.
Editorial Staff Jul 14
GNOME OS Introduces TestFlight-Like App for Experimental Software Testing
GNOME OS is set to introduce a TestFlight-like Test Center that will facilitate the installation of temporary experimental builds via simple sharing links.
Editorial Staff Jul 14
Linux 7.2-rc3 Now Available for Testing Ahead of Stable Release
The Linux community has released version 7.2-rc3 for testing, paving the way for the stable Linux 7.2 kernel version anticipated in August.
Editorial Staff Jul 13
Apprise 1.12 Update Expands Notification Services to Over 150
The Apprise 1.12 update introduces nine new notification integrations, enhancing its functionality with several new features.
Editorial Staff Jul 13
Lambdapi: An Interactive Proof Assistant for Modern Proof Development
Lambdapi is an advanced interactive proof assistant that leverages λΠ-calculus modulo rewriting, making it a powerful tool for developers and researchers.
Editorial Staff Jul 13
HackerBox 0128 Mesh Deck: A New Era in DIY LoRa Communication
The HackerBox 0128 Mesh Deck is a cutting-edge DIY communications platform that integrates LoRa technology, making it accessible for enthusiasts and developers alike.
Editorial Staff Jul 13
Debian 13.6 Released with 120 Security Fixes and 124 Stability Updates
Debian 13.6 has been released, featuring 120 security fixes and 124 stability updates, along with enhancements to Secure Boot.
Editorial Staff Jul 13
Debian 12 (Bookworm) Final Normal Update Released
Debian has officially released the final normal update for Debian 12, known as 'bookworm'. This update emphasizes security fixes and will receive long-term support until 2028.
Editorial Staff Jul 13
Realtek RTL8723BS WiFi Driver Update Enhances Security Against Attacks
The latest updates to the Realtek RTL8723BS WiFi driver focus on hardening security measures against malicious access points, addressing critical vulnerabilities.
Editorial Staff Jul 13