Distribution Release: RELIANOID 7.3
Posted: 2024-07-16 12:41:49 Source: https://distrowatch.com/12197
The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The RELIANOID project develops a Debian-based load balancing platform. The project's latest release, version 7.3, is based on Debian 12.6 and introduces a number of fixes and improvements. The project's release notes read: "Improvements: Update to Debian 12.6. Angular libraries and components update. Translation improvements. Refactoring API to....
next-20240716: linux-next
Posted: 2024-07-16 06:57:56 Source: http://www.kernel.org/
| Version: | next-20240716 (linux-next) |
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| Released: | 2024-07-16 |
TUXEDO Computers Releases InfinityBook Pro 14 Gen9 Laptop
Posted: 2024-07-15 22:07:24 Source: http://www.linux-magazine.com/Online/News/TUXEDO-Computers-Releases-InfinityBook-Pro-14-Gen9-Laptop
Sporting either AMD or Intel CPUs, the TUXEDO InfinityBook Pro 14 is an extremely compact, lightweight, sturdy powerhouse.
Manjaro 24.0 "Wynsdey'" Xfce Desktop Quick Overview #shorts
Posted: 2024-07-15 17:24:26 Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIMDl5k0_yY
BSD Release: NomadBSD 141R
Posted: 2024-07-15 15:43:39 Source: https://distrowatch.com/12196
The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. NomadBSD is a live desktop system for USB flash drives, based on FreeBSD. The project has published a new update, NomadBSD 141R, which brings the base system up to date with FreeBSD 14.1. The release announcement shares the highlights: "NomadBSD 141R-20240711 is now available. Changes since 140R-20240126: the....
Top 13 Mac Apps Every Linux User Will Love
Posted: 2024-07-15 13:00:01 Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVHHIAWV_50
6.6.40: longterm
Posted: 2024-07-15 07:25:19 Source: http://www.kernel.org/
| Version: | 6.6.40 (longterm) |
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| Released: | 2024-07-15 |
| Source: | linux-6.6.40.tar.xz |
| PGP Signature: | linux-6.6.40.tar.sign |
| Patch: | full (incremental) |
| ChangeLog: | ChangeLog-6.6.40 |
6.1.99: longterm
Posted: 2024-07-15 07:23:52 Source: http://www.kernel.org/
| Version: | 6.1.99 (longterm) |
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| Released: | 2024-07-15 |
| Source: | linux-6.1.99.tar.xz |
| PGP Signature: | linux-6.1.99.tar.sign |
| Patch: | full (incremental) |
| ChangeLog: | ChangeLog-6.1.99 |
next-20240715: linux-next
Posted: 2024-07-15 07:09:28 Source: http://www.kernel.org/
| Version: | next-20240715 (linux-next) |
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| Released: | 2024-07-15 |
Linux Kernel 6.10 Released
Posted: 2024-07-15 01:44:00 Source: https://linux.slashdot.org/story/24/07/15/014228/linux-kernel-610-released?utm_source=atom1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed
"The latest version of the Linux kernel adds an array of improvements," writes the blog OMG Ubuntu, " including a new memory sealing system call, a speed boost for AES-XTS encryption on Intel and AMD CPUs, and expanding Rust language support within the kernel to RISC-V." Plus, like in all kernel releases, there's a glut of groundwork to offer "initial support" for upcoming CPUs, GPUs, NPUs, Wi-Fi, and other hardware (that most of us don't use yet, but require Linux support to be in place for when devices that use them filter out)... Linux 6.10 adds (after much gnashing) the mseal() system call to prevent changes being made to portions of the virtual address space. For now, this will mainly benefit Google Chrome, which plans to use it to harden its sandboxing. Work is underway by kernel contributors to allow other apps to benefit, though. A similarly initially-controversial change merged is a new memory-allocation profiling subsystem. This helps developers fine-tune memory usage and more readily identify memory leaks. An explainer from LWN summarizes it well. Elsewhere, Linux 6.10 offers encrypted interactions with trusted platform modules (TPM) in order to "make the kernel's use of the TPM reasonably robust in the face of external snooping and packet alteration attacks". The documentation for this feature explains: "for every in-kernel operation we use null primary salted HMAC to protect the integrity [and] we use parameter encryption to protect key sealing and parameter decryption to protect key unsealing and random number generation." Sticking with security, the Linux kernel's Landlock security module can now apply policies to ioctl() calls (Input/Output Control), restricting potential misuse and improving overall system security. On the networking side there's significant performance improvements to zero-copy send operations using io_uring, and the newly-added ability to "bundle" multiple buffers for send and receive operations also offers an uptick in performance... A couple of months ago Canonical announced Ubuntu support for the RISC-V Milk-V Mars single-board computer. Linux 6.10 mainlines support for the Milk-V Mars, which will make that effort a lot more viable (especially with the Ubuntu 24.10 kernel likely to be v6.10 or newer). Others RISC-V improvements abound in Linux 6.10, including support for the Rust language, boot image compression in BZ2, LZ4, LZMA, LZO, and Zstandard (instead of only Gzip); and newer AMD GPUs thanks to kernel-mode FPU support in RISC-V. Phoronix has their own rundown of Linux 6.10, plus a list of some of the highlights, which includes: The initial DRM Panic infrastructure The new Panthor DRM driver for newer Arm Mali graphics Better AMD ROCm/AMDKFD support for "small" Ryzen APUs and new additions for AMD Zen 5. AMD GPU display support on RISC-V hardware thanks to RISC-V kernel mode FPU More Intel Xe2 graphics preparations Better IO_uring zero-copy performance Faster AES-XTS disk/file encryption with modern Intel and AMD CPUs Continued online repair work for XFS Steam Deck IMU support TPM bus encryption and integrity protection
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DistroWatch Weekly, Issue 1079
Posted: 2024-07-15 00:16:28 Source: https://distrowatch.com/12195
The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. This week in DistroWatch Weekly:
Review: Ubuntu Core 24
News: Fedora dropping X11 packages for Workstation, Red Hat looking to phase out GRUB, new OpenSSH vulnerability impacts Red Hat systems, UBports introduces new setup utility, FreeBSD speeding up its release cycle
Questions and answers: Hiding files on Linux
Released last week:....
6.10: mainline
Posted: 2024-07-14 22:43:32 Source: http://www.kernel.org/
| Version: | 6.10 (mainline) |
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| Released: | 2024-07-14 |
| Source: | linux-6.10.tar.xz |
| PGP Signature: | linux-6.10.tar.sign |
| Patch: | full |
Distribution Release: Qubes OS 4.2.2
Posted: 2024-07-14 14:55:04 Source: https://distrowatch.com/12194
The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The Qubes OS team have announced a new update to the project's security-focused operating system. One of the significant changes in Qubes OS 4.2.2 is an adjustment to how files are transferreed between isolated envirnonments, called qubes. "Qubes 4.2.2 includes a fix for #8332: File-copy qrexec service is....
Ubuntu Budgie 24.04 LTS Quick Overview #shorts
Posted: 2024-07-13 13:30:08 Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GK3GNgQqJlM
Make GNOME Faster: Speed Boost Trick You Need to Know!
Posted: 2024-07-12 23:45:00 Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIk3aT_Rdcg
Linus Torvalds Says RISC-V Will Make the Same Mistakes As ARM and x86
Posted: 2024-07-12 21:20:00 Source: https://hardware.slashdot.org/story/24/07/12/2012230/linus-torvalds-says-risc-v-will-make-the-same-mistakes-as-arm-and-x86?utm_source=atom1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed
Jowi Morales reports via Tom's Hardware: There's a vast difference between hardware and software developers, which opens up pitfalls for those trying to coordinate the two teams. Arm and x86 researchers encountered it years ago -- and Linus Torvalds, the creator of Linux, fears RISC-V development may fall into the same chasm again. "Even when you do hardware design in a more open manner, hardware people are different enough from software people [that] there's a fairly big gulf between the Verilog and even the kernel, much less higher up the stack where you are working in what [is] so far away from the hardware that you really have no idea how the hardware works," he said (video here). "So, it's really hard to kind of work across this very wide gulf of things and I suspect the hardware designers, some of them have some overlap, but they will learn by doing mistakes -- all the same mistakes that have been done before." [...] "They'll have all the same issues we have on the Arm side and that x86 had before them," he says. "It will take a few generations for them to say, 'Oh, we didn't think about that,' because they have new people involved." But even if RISC-V development is still expected to make many mistakes, he also said it will be much easier to develop the hardware now. Linus says, "It took a few decades to really get to the point where Arm and x86 are competing on fairly equal ground because there was al this software that was fairly PC-centric and that has passed. That will make it easier for new architectures like RISC-V to then come in."
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How to install TUXEDO OS 3 20240708
Posted: 2024-07-12 15:08:33 Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnmHtO3TuHY
next-20240712: linux-next
Posted: 2024-07-12 06:56:30 Source: http://www.kernel.org/
| Version: | next-20240712 (linux-next) |
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| Released: | 2024-07-12 |
What Is the Future of Ubuntu Robotics and AI Integration?
Posted: 2024-07-11 16:00:00 Source: https://www.linuxjournal.com/content/what-future-ubuntu-robotics-and-ai-integration
Introduction
In the rapidly evolving world of technology, robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) have become focal points of innovation, driving significant changes across various sectors. As these technologies continue to advance, the need for robust, scalable, and versatile operating systems to support such developments becomes more apparent. Ubuntu, traditionally known for its solid performance in desktops and servers, has emerged as a key player in this revolution. This article explores Ubuntu Robotics, detailing its capabilities, tools, and contributions to building intelligent machines.
What is Ubuntu Robotics?
Ubuntu Robotics refers to the use of the Ubuntu operating system as a foundation for developing and operating robotic systems. It is an extension of the popular Linux distribution, tailored to meet the rigorous demands of modern robotics. Ubuntu provides a stable, secure, and flexible environment, making it ideal for handling complex robotic applications which require real-time processing, extensive data handling, and multi-layered connectivity.
Historical ContextThe journey of Ubuntu from a user-friendly Linux distribution to a powerhouse for robotic innovation is remarkable. Initially designed to offer a reliable and user-friendly desktop experience, Ubuntu has expanded its capabilities to servers, clouds, and now robotics. This transition was facilitated by the development community's push for an OS that could reliably manage the intricate and often resource-intensive tasks that modern robotics demand.
Key FeaturesUbuntu stands out in robotics due to its:
- Stability and Reliability: Critical for applications requiring continuous operation.
- Extensive Support: Backed by a vast community and professional support from Canonical.
- Compatibility: Supports a wide range of hardware and software, including GPUs for AI computations and various sensors used in robotics.
Core Technologies and Tools
At the heart of Ubuntu Robotics are several key technologies and tools that facilitate the development and deployment of robotic systems:
ROS is an open source framework for robot software development. Ubuntu is the preferred platform for ROS due to its stability and ease of integration. ROS on Ubuntu simplifies tasks like hardware abstraction, low-level device control, and message-passing between processes.
Gazebo is a powerful simulation tool that integrates seamlessly with ROS and Ubuntu. It allows developers to simulate robots in complex environments with realistic physics.
TUXEDO OS 3 20240708 overview | Surf, mail, work or play? Go for it!
Posted: 2024-07-11 15:58:26 Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EE0xnuGEu-4