ConnexionGNU Binutils 2.44 Released With Gas Support For AVX10.2, New Diamond Rapids Instructions
GNU Binutils 2.44 was released today as the newest version of this set of binary utilities that is important to the GNU toolchain...
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Rust-CUDA Project Restarted For Enabling NVIDIA CUDA Kernels Within Rust Code
The open-source Rust CUDA project has been "rebooted" to get back onto the effort of allowing NVIDIA CUDA compute kernels to be coded within the Rust programming language...
GNOME 48 Lands HDR Support Bits At The Last Minute
On Saturday was the GNOME 48 feature freeze and landing during the final moments of this feature development period was new High Dynamic Range (HDR) code for Mutter and the toggling within the GNOME Control Center...
LLVM 20.1-rc1 Released For Testing This Updated Compiler Stack
The first release candidate working towards the stable release of LLVM 20 is now available for testing...
Open-Source 0 A.D. RTS Game Adds AMD FSR Support & Vulkan Renderer
It's been a while since having anything new to report on the 0 A.D. open-source real-time strategy (RTS) game but this week marked the 0 A.D. Alpha 27 release that they also hope will be their last alpha version...
GNOME Text Editor Gains A Sidebar, GTK's Android Backend & Other Excitement This Week
This Week in GNOME is out with its newest development summary as we embark on the GNOME 48 feature freeze...
02/02 Void 20250202
Void is an independently-developed, general-purpose operating system based on the monolithic Linux kernel. It features a hybrid binary/source package management system which allows users to quickly install, update and remove software, or to build software directly from sources with the help of the XBPS source packages collection. Other features of the distribution include support for Raspberry Pi single-board computers (both armv6 and armv7), rolling-release development model with daily updates, and native init system called "runit".
Steam Linux Use Dips For January 2025 Amid Odd Survey Numbers
The Steam on Linux marketshare ended 2024 with a 2.29% against Windows at 96.1% and macOS at 1.61%. The Steam Survey numbers for January were posted this evening and they show a sizable dip for the Linux gaming use but there are also other odd discrepancies with the updated monthly figures...
02/01 Nitrux 19c70056
Nitrux is a Linux distribution based on Debian's Unstable (sid) branch with additional packages pulled in from Ubuntu LTS repositories. Nitrux strives to be a distribution suitable for laptops and desktop computers. Its main desktop environment is NX Desktop, a KDE Plasma desktop enhanced with "plasmoids" to create a special blend of aesthetics and functionality. The project also focuses on using redistributable, portable applications using the AppImage format. Registration with an e-mail address was required to download this distribution, however public downloads have been available since mid-2020.
Try Mozilla’s New AI Detector Add-On for Firefox
Want to find out if the text you’re reading online was written by an real human or spat out by a large language model (LLM) trying to sound like one? Mozilla’s Fakespot Deepfake Detector Firefox add-on may can help give you an indication. Similar to online AI detector tools, the add-on can analyse text (of 32 words or more) to identify patterns, traits, and tells common in AI generated or manipulated text. It uses Mozilla’s proprietary ApolloDFT engine and a set of open-source detection models. But unlike some tools, Mozilla’s Fakespot Deepfake Detector browser extension is free to use, does […]
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Immutable Distro Nitrux 3.9 Is Here with NVIDIA 570 Graphics Driver, Many Goodies
Nitrux 3.9 distribution is now available for download powered by Linux kernel 6.12 and featuring various improvements. Here’s what’s new!
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Security-Focused ParrotOS 6.3 Distro Brings New and Updated Tools, Improvements
ParrotOS 6.3 Linux distribution for ethical hacking and penetration testing is now available for download with new and updated tools, and various improvements. Here’s what’s new!
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GTK's X11 Backend Now Deprecated, Planned For Removal In GTK 5
GTK developers have been holding another hackfest this week for the annual FOSDEM developer conference happening this weekend in Brussels. GTK developers are working toward the GTK 4.18 stable release and continuing to think more about GTK 5...
gendwarfksyms Tool Added To Linux 6.14 To Help With Rust Push
Merged on Friday to the Linux 6.14 kernel were the Kbuild feature changes for this cycle. Most notable with these kernel build changes is the introduction of the gendwarfksyms tool that is used as part of the ongoing Rust programming language push within the Linux kernel...
02/01 Dr.Parted 25.02
Dr.Parted Live is a bootable GNU/Linux distribution based on Debian Testing. It is a live CD/USB featuring a lightweight Openbox window manager and useful applications for data backup, restore and recovery.
02/01 Parrot 6.3
Parrot (formerly Parrot Security OS) is a Debian-based, security-oriented distribution featuring a collection of utilities designed for penetration testing, computer forensics, reverse engineering, hacking, privacy, anonymity and cryptography. The product, developed by Frozenbox, comes with MATE as the default desktop environment.
Intel Battlemage, NVIDIA RTX 50 & Linux Kernel Excitement From January
During the month of January on Phoronix were 292 original Linux/open-source related news articles and another 13 featured-length Linux hardware reviews and other multi-page benchmark specials. Here's a look back at the most exciting Linux/open-source news and content over the past month...
02/01 Arch 2025.02.01
Arch Linux is an independently developed, x86_64-optimised Linux distribution targeted at competent Linux users. It uses 'pacman', its home-grown package manager, to provide updates to the latest software applications with full dependency tracking. Operating on a rolling release system, Arch can be installed from a CD image or via an FTP server. The default install provides a solid base that enables users to create a custom installation. In addition, the Arch Build System (ABS) provides a way to easily build new packages, modify the configuration of stock packages, and share these packages with other users via the Arch Linux user repository.
Linux 6.14 RISC-V Kernel Adds Support For T-Head Vector Extensions, GhostWrite
The RISC-V CPU architecture feature updates have now been submitted and merged for the nearly-over Linux 6.14 merge window...
KDE Plasma 6.3: "It's Looking Pretty Good!"
KDE developer Nate Graham is out with his traditional weekly recap of all the interesting KDE Plasma changes for the past week. With less than two weeks until the Plasma 6.3 stable release, Nate Graham began his weekly update by remarking that the Plasma 6.3 desktop is "looking pretty good!"..
Wine Wayland Merge Request Opened For Clipboard Support
While Wine 10.0 recently debuted with the initial Wine Wayland driver, that native Wayland support is still in early form with various limitations and yet-to-be-implemented features... One of the newly-opened merge requests for filling in another gap is clipboard support for the Wine Wayland driver...
"NOVA-Core" Patches Propose Building New NVIDIA Driver Piece-By-Piece In The Linux Kernel
Red Hat engineers have been working on Nova as an open-source driver successor to the Nouveau driver for upstream NVIDIA GPU support within the Linux kernel that can be used with the Mesa OpenGL/Vulkan drivers. Unlike the prior larger RFC patch series, sent out to the Linux kernel mailing list today were some small patches for introducing "NOVA-Core" that would serve as the initial base for this modern NVIDIA Linux kernel DRM driver. Over time and succeeding kernel releases, the NOVA code would be built up until ultimately becoming a usable state for end-users...
TLB Flushing Scalability Optimizations Merged For Linux 6.14 To Benefit AMD / Intel CPUs
While we are approaching the end of the Linux 6.14 merge window with Linux 6.14-rc1 expected on Sunday, the fun isn't over quite yet... Among other last minute pull requests today were a set of patches to work on better optimizing the TLB flushing scalability for modern Intel and AMD x86_64 processors...
Libre en Fête 2025 : appel à participation
La campagne de mobilisation pour la 24e édition du Libre en Fête est lancée ! Pour accompagner l'arrivée du printemps, toutes les organisations ayant à cœur la promotion du logiciel libre et de la culture libre sont invitées à proposer des événements de découverte partout en France autour du 20 mars, dans une dynamique conviviale et festive. L'édition 2025 du Libre en Fête aura lieu du samedi 8 mars au dimanche 6 avril.
- lien nᵒ 1 : Site web du Libre en Fête
- lien nᵒ 2 : S'inscrire à la liste de discussion
- lien nᵒ 3 : Contacter l'équipe du Libre en Fête
- lien nᵒ 4 : Diffuser l'annonce dans le Fediverse
Le Libre en Fête
À l'occasion du Libre en Fête, tous les groupes d’utilisateurs et utilisatrices de logiciels libres (GULL), les espaces publics numériques (EPN), les bibliothèques et médiathèques, les clubs informatiques, les fablabs et hackerspaces, les centres sociaux et culturels et toute autre organisation souhaitant agir en faveur de la promotion du logiciel libre et de la culture libre sont invitées à organiser des évènements de découverte à destination du grand public partout en France.
Le Libre en Fête est une initiative de l'April.
Organiser un événement
Les dates retenues pour l’édition 2025 sont du samedi 8 mars au dimanche 6 avril. Bien sûr, un événement peu avant le 8 mars ou peu après le 6 avril est le bienvenu aussi.
Le site du Libre en Fête donne toutes les informations utiles pour participer à l'initiative.
Les événements proposés dans le cadre du Libre en Fête peuvent prendre n'importe quelle forme : conférence de découverte, atelier d’initiation, fête d'installation, exposition de panneaux sur le logiciel libre comme par exemple l'Expolibre, diffusion de vidéos ou films sur le logiciel libre, mise à disposition de postes informatiques sous logiciel libre, de jeux vidéos libres, etc.
Bien sûr, il est possible de proposer plusieurs activités au sein d'une même journée de découverte. Et si vous prévoyez un fond musical, pensez à diffuser des titres sous licence libre ; vous pouvez regarder du côté des musiques diffusées dans l'émission de radio de l'April Libre à vous !.
Retrouvez plein d'idées d'événements sur le site du Libre en Fête !
Nouer ou renforcer des liens
La coopération entre différentes organisations au niveau local est vivement encouragée. Les groupes d’utilisateurs et utilisatrices de Logiciels Libres (GULL) peuvent notamment être sollicités en raison de leurs connaissances et de leur expertise en matière de Logiciel Libre. D’autres structures peuvent mettre à disposition d’autres ressources telles que les locaux, le matériel informatique et multimédia, voire des compétences en communication et/ou animation.
Des liens utiles pour la recherche de partenaires sont disponibles sur le site de l'initiative.
Communiquer sur sa participation
N'hésitez pas à utiliser et personnaliser les visuels (logos, bannières, affiche…) disponibles sur le site du Libre en Fête pour votre communication.
Référencer son événement
Le référencement d'un événement dans le cadre du Libre en Fête se déroule au travers du site de l'Agenda du Libre, en ajoutant le mot-clé libre-en-fete-2025 (sans l'accent) lors de sa soumission. Votre événement apparaîtra alors automatiquement sur le site du Libre en Fête.
Proposer un événement pour le Libre en Fête 2025
Liste de discussion et contact
Une liste de diffusion a été mise en place pour que les organisations participant à l'initiative puissent échanger leurs expériences et idées. L'inscription à cette liste est libre.
Pour toute question sur le Libre en Fête, vous pouvez contacter l'équipe de coordination.
Faites circuler cette annonce, merci !
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