Tag: ubuntu
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Ubuntu outperforms, faster than Windows 11
Written by Aaron Klotz, Freelance News Writer for Tom’s Hardware.Ubuntu beats Windows 11 once again on another Ryzen-powered machine. Phoronix tested the Framework Laptop 16 in Ubuntu to see if the Linux OS can outperform Windows 11 on the most modular portable rig around. In testing — with Ubuntu 23.10 and 24.04, Phoronix discovered that…
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Ubuntu Studio in beta: Easiest Creative Distro
Ubuntu Studio remains the quickest one-shot way to get at Linux and free software for music, sound, video, media, and 3D. And they deserve some extra love now, especially since Apple Silicon has slightly deflated desktop Linux attention. Here’s a look at the long-term support version that just hit beta, due later this month. Ubuntu…
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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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Top 5 Distros for Data Science + ML
If you are considering transitioning from Microsoft Windows to another operating system that suits your needs, check out these five Linux distributions for data science and machine learning. Many developers and IT professionals who work in Fortune 500 companies use either a Linux distribution or MacOS. Why Linux? Because most servers run on Linux and…
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GEEKOM A7 Mini PC Review
After a GEEKOM A7 mini PC unboxing and teardown, I tested the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS mini PC in Windows 11 Pro, but I’ll now report my experience with the GEEKOM A7 running Ubuntu 22.04.4 to see our well the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS system performs in Linux. I also had to install Ubuntu 24.04…
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Warp, Rust-Based Terminal with AI, is Now Available
Linux developers have a new toy to play with: “Warp.” Warp is a (currently) closed-source terminal emulator built using the Rust programming language. It offers hardware acceleration, integrated AI, collaborative capabilities, and uses a “block” based approach to group commands and output that help set it apart from traditional console-based tools. Plus, when it comes…
