Learn how AI code review identifies and fixes long-standing bugs in Linux's sched_ext scheduler, with step-by-step guidance, code examples, and common pitfalls.
A comprehensive developer's guide to AMD's new Linux kernel patches for accelerated page migration using batch copies and hardware offloading, including prerequisites, patch application, configuration, and benchmarking.
Linux 7.1-rc1 shows significant performance improvements on AMD Threadripper, though a synthetic benchmark regression is noted. Developers remain optimistic.
Linux Mint will regularly publish Hardware Enablement (HWE) ISOs with newer kernels for better hardware support, bridging the gap between long release cycles and modern device compatibility.
Linux 7.2 kernel changes: DRM scheduler default priority set to 'fair' for better GPU sharing; AMDXDNA driver gains support for new AIE4 AI accelerators.
Learn to install Strawberry, organize music files, edit tags, create smart playlists, and fetch album art/lyrics on Linux for a perfectly managed music library.
Fedora Linux 44 launches with GNOME 50 and KDE Plasma 6.6, plus Apple Silicon support via Asahi Remix. Major desktop upgrades and streamlined KDE setup.
Learn to navigate the LWN Weekly Edition efficiently: overview, briefs, announcements, navigation, and follow-up. Includes what you need and expert tips.
A new open-source project, W9xSL, allows Linux GUI apps to run on Windows 95/98, reviving legacy systems for modern software use.
Meta's KernelEvolve agent automates AI kernel optimization, achieving up to 60% throughput gains and reducing engineering time from weeks to hours.
Meta's new AI agent platform automates performance fixes at hyperscale, recovering hundreds of megawatts and compressing hours of work into minutes.
Linux Mint switches to a longer development cycle, delaying Linux Mint 23 until December 2026 to focus on bug fixes and a unified installer.
MZLA Technologies unveils Thunderbolt, an open-source AI client for enterprises to run self-hosted chatbots, despite trademark conflict with Intel.
New open-source app VoiceType-Linux uses OpenAI Whisper for fast, accurate, local voice typing on Linux, overcoming historical desktop speech-to-text limitations.
Canonical confirms Ubuntu 26.10 codename 'Stonking Stingray', continuing the tradition of alliterative animal names. The UK slang term 'stonking' sparks curiosity.
Framework's Laptop 13 Pro earns first Ubuntu certification, guaranteeing out-of-box support for Linux users with Intel/AMD options and modular memory.
Canonical releases Ubuntu 26.04 LTS 'Resolute Raccoon' — first LTS without Xorg desktop, featuring Wayland-only, Linux 7.0, GNOME 50, new apps, and up to 10 years support with Ubuntu Pro.
Mozilla adds server location choice to Firefox's free VPN, expanding privacy control and geo-access for users in five countries.
Linux Mint releases urgent HWE ISOs with Linux 6.17 kernel to fix new hardware support gaps caused by longer development cycle.
A step‑by‑step guide to Meta's capacity efficiency program using AI agents for automated performance optimization at hyperscale, covering strategy, platform building, skill encoding, regression detection, and scaling.