IBM and Arm collaborate on dual-architecture hardware; Linux KVM patches now enable ARM64 virtualization on IBM Z s390 servers, with v2 released in late April.
A Devuan developer is modernizing GTK2 with 'gtk2-ng', applying critical patches, security fixes, and systemd-free compatibility to revive the aging toolkit.
AI code review uncovers long-standing bugs in Linux sched_ext scheduler, leading to major fixes for kernel stability.
AMD's new Linux kernel patches accelerate page migration using batch copying and hardware offloading, delivering 40-60% latency reduction and up to 3x throughput. Originally by NVIDIA, now AMD-led.
Linux 7.1-rc1 delivers notable performance wins on AMD Threadripper, with up to 15% speedups in multi-threaded tasks, but has a single micro-benchmark regression being patched.
CachyOS Linux outperforms Ubuntu 26.04 LTS and Fedora 44 in benchmarks due to aggressive optimizations; Q&A covers differences, benchmarks, and daily-use trade-offs.
Linux Mint begins publishing HWE ISOs with newer kernels to support new hardware during its extended development cycle until December.
Linux 7.2 introduces a default 'fair' DRM scheduler priority and new AMDXDNA driver support for AIE4 hardware, detailed in a Q&A format.
Linux 7.2 kernel introduces a DRM scheduler defaulting to 'fair' priority for balanced GPU task handling, and adds AMDXDNA driver support for new AIE4 hardware.
Guide to participating in Fedora Linux 44 virtual release party on April 24, 2026: registration, schedule, tips for a great experience.
Step-by-step tutorial for upgrading or fresh installing Fedora 44, covering prerequisites, dnf upgrade, fresh install, and common pitfalls.
Upgrade Fedora Workstation to version 44 with GNOME 50. Learn prerequisites, step-by-step methods (Software, terminal, clean install), common pitfalls, and new digital wellbeing features.
Learn how to rebase Fedora Silverblue to Fedora Linux 44 using GNOME Software or terminal, with rollback instructions and common mistakes.
Learn to test and build sealed bootable container images for Fedora Atomic Desktops, enabling UEFI Secure Boot, UKI, and TPM-based disk unlocking.
Step-by-step guide to install or upgrade to Fedora Asahi Remix 44 on Apple Silicon Macs. Covers prerequisites, fresh installation, upgrade from 42/43 via DNF or Discover, and common pitfalls.
First Ubuntu LTS without Xorg, featuring Wayland-only, GNOME 50, Linux 7.0 kernel, new apps, and extended support. A landmark release for Canonical.
Mozilla enables server location selection for Firefox's free built-in VPN, expanding user control. Now available in supported regions. Privacy experts praise the upgrade.
Linux Mint releases emergency HWE ISOs with Linux 6.17 kernel to support new hardware, bridging longer release cycle gap. Available now.
Comprehensive tutorial on applying security updates across Debian, Fedora, Oracle, RHEL, Slackware, SUSE, and Ubuntu. Covers prerequisites, step-by-step commands for each distro, common mistakes, and best practices.
Learn from Seth Nickell's open-source journey: how to start with documentation, focus on usability, and build a lasting legacy in Linux communities.