COSMIC Alpha 4 Released For System76's Rust-Based Desktop https://www.phoronix.com/news/COSMIC-Alpha-4-Released
Phoronix
COSMIC Alpha 4 Released For System76's Rust-Based Desktop
System76 today released the newest development/testing version of their Rust-based desktop environment designed for their Pop!_OS Linux distribution.
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Wubuntu: The lovechild of Windows and Linux nobody asked for • The Register
https://www.theregister.com/2024/12/05/wubuntu/
https://www.theregister.com/2024/12/05/wubuntu/
The Register
Wubuntu: The lovechild of Windows and Linux nobody asked for
A third-party Kubuntu remix with a severe identity crisis
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Linus Torvalds Comes Out Against "Completely Broken" x86_64 Feature Levels - Phoronix
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Torvalds-Mind-Fart-x86_64-Level
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Torvalds-Mind-Fart-x86_64-Level
Phoronix
Linus Torvalds Comes Out Against "Completely Broken" x86_64 Feature Levels
With the new Linux kernel patches posted yesterday for cleaning up x86 32-bit kernels on x86_64 CPUs as part of that patch series was introducing new Kconfig build options around the x86_64 micro-architecture feature levels
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It’s Official: Linux Kernel 6.12 Will Be LTS, Supported for "Multiple Years" https://9to5linux.com/its-official-linux-kernel-6-12-will-be-lts-supported-for-multiple-years
9to5Linux
It’s Official: Linux Kernel 6.12 Will Be LTS, Supported for "Multiple Years" - 9to5Linux
Linux kernel 6.12 is now officially marked as LTS (Long-Term Support) on the kernel.org website and it will be supported until December 2026.
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Introducing Banan-OS: An all new OS written from scratch in C++ https://www.notebookcheck.net/Introducing-Banan-OS-An-all-new-OS-written-from-scratch-in-C.928628.0.html
Notebookcheck
Introducing Banan-OS: An all new OS written from scratch in C++
Over the past two years, developer Bananymous has been slowly putting together a UNIX-like OS that is written almost entirely in C++. The OS even supports x86_64 and i686 architectures.
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EndeavourOS is a great way to enter the Arch Linux ecosystem https://www.xda-developers.com/thread/endevouros-great-for-arch-linux-beginners/
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openSUSE Leap Micro 6.1 Released, v5.5 Reaches End-of-Life
https://linuxiac.com/opensuse-leap-micro-6-1-released/
https://linuxiac.com/opensuse-leap-micro-6-1-released/
Linuxiac
openSUSE Leap Micro 6.1 Released, v5.5 Reaches End-of-Life
The immutable openSUSE Leap Micro 6.1 is out, featuring soft-reboot, TOTP for PAM, enhanced tools for container hosting, and more.
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Fedora 42 Eyes Replacing SDL2 With sdl2-compat To Leverage SDL3 https://www.phoronix.com/news/Fedora-42-sdl2-compat-Propose
Phoronix
Fedora 42 Eyes Replacing SDL2 With sdl2-compat To Leverage SDL3
The SDL2 library is widely used by cross-platform games and other software
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Arduino Releases Its First Zephyr Cores, as It Makes the Move Away From Arm's Discontinued Mbed https://www.hackster.io/news/arduino-releases-its-first-zephyr-cores-as-it-makes-the-move-away-from-arm-s-discontinued-mbed-0259a47ff179
Hackster.io
Arduino Releases Its First Zephyr Cores, as It Makes the Move Away From Arm's Discontinued Mbed
While its hand may have been forced, Arduino promises big things from the move to Zephyr — including compilation time reductions.
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Free to play monster-hunting game Dauntless now on Steam and works on Steam Deck, desktop Linux needs a quick fix
—> https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/12/free-to-play-monster-hunting-game-dauntless-now-on-steam-and-works-on-steam-deck-desktop-linux-needs-a-quick-fix/
—> https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/12/free-to-play-monster-hunting-game-dauntless-now-on-steam-and-works-on-steam-deck-desktop-linux-needs-a-quick-fix/
GamingOnLinux
Free to play monster-hunting game Dauntless now on Steam and works on Steam Deck, desktop Linux needs a quick fix
Dauntless from Phoenix Labs has finally launched on Steam, it's also free to play so you can go and check out this monster-hunting game without spending a penny.
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Box64 v0.3.2 Emulator Adds Box32 Option, Introduces Native Flags & More https://www.phoronix.com/news/Box64-0.3.2-Released
Phoronix
Box64 v0.3.2 Emulator Adds Box32 Option, Introduces Native Flags & More
Box64 v0.3.2 is out today as the newest feature release to this Linux user-space emulator for allowing x86_64 binaries to run on ARM64 (AArch64) Linux devices
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The next LTS Linux kernel is no surprise but it is packed with goodies https://www.zdnet.com/article/the-next-lts-linux-kernel-is-no-surprise-but-it-is-packed-with-goodies/
ZDNET
The next LTS Linux kernel is no surprise but it is packed with goodies
Linux 6.12 brings real-time support, a new extensible scheduler, and QR error codes.
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Build your own elegant e-paper weather display powered by an ESP32 microcontroller https://www.xda-developers.com/build-elegant-e-paper-weather-display-esp32-microcontroller/
XDA
Build your own elegant e-paper weather display powered by an ESP32 microcontroller
If you want a gorgeous e-paper weather display, the design work has already been done for you with this ESP32 project.
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29 gift ideas for your favorite open-source fan https://www.zdnet.com/article/29-gift-ideas-for-your-favorite-open-source-fan/
ZDNET
29 gift ideas for your favorite open-source fan
What do you get an open-source enthusiast or developer? You'll be delighted with my selection of great hardware, software, games, books, and more - something in every price range.
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Wine 10.0-rc1 Released With Updated VKD3D, Initial Bluetooth Driver - Phoronix
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Wine-10.0-rc1-Released
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Wine-10.0-rc1-Released
Phoronix
Wine 10.0-rc1 Released With Updated VKD3D, Initial Bluetooth Driver
The first release candidate of Wine 10.0 is out today that also now marks the feature freeze ahead of this stable release expected to be out around mid-January.
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Delta Force developer mentions they will look at supporting Steam Deck / Linux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/12/delta-force-developer-mentions-they-will-look-at-supporting-steam-deck-linux/
GamingOnLinux
Delta Force developer mentions they will look at supporting Steam Deck / Linux
The new Delta Force has launched with kernel level anti-cheat, which sadly doesn't support Linux platforms yet but it seems hope for it is not entirely lost.
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Open-source PlayStation Remote Play app gets improvements for Steam Deck https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/12/open-source-playstation-remote-play-app-gets-improvements-for-steam-deck/
GamingOnLinux
Open-source PlayStation Remote Play app gets improvements for Steam Deck
chiaki-ng, the free and open source PlayStation Remote Play app has a new release out with several enhancements, and it should now work better on Steam Deck in Gaming Mode.
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Immich 1.122 Brings HDR Video Support in the Mobile App
https://linuxiac.com/immich-1-122-brings-hdr-video-support-in-the-mobile-app/
https://linuxiac.com/immich-1-122-brings-hdr-video-support-in-the-mobile-app/
Linuxiac
Immich 1.122 Brings HDR Video Support in the Mobile App
Immich 1.122, a self-hosted photo and video backup solution, introduces HDR video support, auto server URL switching, custom email templates, and more.
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