Tag: software
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Linux Kernel First RC of 6.9
First release candidate of Linux kernel 6.9 looks ‘fairly normal,’ says Torvaldscomment bubble on black.Improved workqueues mean the end of tasklets is looming at long last. Linus Torvalds just announced the first RC of 6.9 on the Linux Kernel mailing list, saying it “looks to be fairly normal”, although it’s a recordbreaker in size. He…
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Orange Pi Neo Handheld with AMD Ryzen 7
Orange Pi Neo finally has its price revealed. The Linux gaming handheld with AMD Ryzen 7 7840U will cost $499, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8840U configuration will go for $599. We also got to know the tentative release timeline, which is Q2 2024. Best known for its broad SBC lineup, Orange Pi revealed its…
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Torvalds Sets Imminent Linux 6.8 Release
Linus Torvalds has signaled the forthcoming launch of Linux 6.8, potentially marking its debut next week, setting the stage for major updates in popular distributions like Ubuntu and Fedora. The decision against an eighth release candidate suggests a smooth progression towards the stable release, highlighting the kernel’s readiness and the minimal issues encountered in its…
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5 Productivity Apps on Snap
5 Linux productivity apps I depend on every day, and how to install them from Snap. In fact, some of these apps are only available via Snap, a great source for so much software that may not be available to install in your native package manager. Snap packages make it possible to install applications on…
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Land Before Linux
The Land Before Linux: Let’s talk about the Unix desktops! Today, thanks to Android and ChromeOS, Linux is an important end-user operating system. But, before Linux, there were important Unix desktops, although most of them never made it. Way back in 1993, I oversaw a PC Magazine feature review on Unix desktops. Yes, that’s right,…
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Reviving 3 Ancient PCs with ChromeOS Flex
I revived three ancient computers with ChromeOS Flex, and you can tooDon’t throw out your old PC; breathe new life into it with the sustainable and accessible Linux for everyone. It’s easier than you think. Linux is a great operating system. I’ve expounded its virtues for over 20 years. I was the founding senior technology…
