SR-IOV Will Only Be Supported On Intel Arc Pro Graphics Cards - Phoronix
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Intel-SR-IOV-Only-For-Arc-Pro
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Intel-SR-IOV-Only-For-Arc-Pro
Phoronix
SR-IOV Will Only Be Supported On Intel Arc Pro Graphics Cards
SR-IOV for virtualization with the Intel Xe kernel graphics driver will only be supported on the Arc Pro products and -- unfortunately -- not the consumer Arc B-Series graphics cards.
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Linux Firmware Service Calls on Hardware Makers to Help Fund It - OMG! Ubuntu
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/08/lvfs-sustainability-plan-vendor-funding
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/08/lvfs-sustainability-plan-vendor-funding
OMG! Ubuntu
Linux Firmware Service Calls on Hardware Makers to Help Fund It
Linux's firmware hub, the LVFS, announces a new funding model with quotas for vendors to help firm up the future of the service, benefitting us all.
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX Performance With TRX50 + Quad Channel DDR5
—> https://www.phoronix.com/review/amd-threadripper-9995wx-trx50
—> https://www.phoronix.com/review/amd-threadripper-9995wx-trx50
Phoronix
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX Performance With TRX50 + Quad Channel DDR5
The newly-launched AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9000 series headlined by the 64-core Threadripper 9980X and 32-core Threadripper 9970X offer incredible performance and a wonderful addition to the Zen 5 family for the HEDT space.
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Security Researchers Find XZ Utils Backdoored Debian Images on Docker Hub
—> https://news.itsfoss.com/xz-utils-backdoored-debian-images/
—> https://news.itsfoss.com/xz-utils-backdoored-debian-images/
It's FOSS News
Security Researchers Find XZ Utils Backdoored Debian Images on Docker Hub
Investigation reveals concerning findings.
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Fuzzy Application Search Extension for GNOME Shell
—> https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/08/fuzzy-application-search-gnome-extension-working
—> https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/08/fuzzy-application-search-gnome-extension-working
OMG! Ubuntu
Fuzzy Application Search Extension for GNOME Shell
GNOME Shell search asks for perfect spelling, but fuzzy search extensions let you find apps even with typos – and a new one has just appeared to help.
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Pro-Russian hackers blamed for water dam sabotage in Norway
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/pro-russian-hackers-blamed-for-water-dam-sabotage-in-norway/
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/pro-russian-hackers-blamed-for-water-dam-sabotage-in-norway/
BleepingComputer
Pro-Russian hackers blamed for water dam sabotage in Norway
The Norwegian Police Security Service (PST) says that pro-Russian hackers took control of critical operation systems at a dam and opened outflow valves.
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Go 1.25 Released with Experimental Garbage Collector and New JSON API
https://linuxiac.com/go-1-25-released-with-experimental-garbage-collector-and-new-json-api/
https://linuxiac.com/go-1-25-released-with-experimental-garbage-collector-and-new-json-api/
Linuxiac
Go 1.25 Released with Experimental Garbage Collector and New JSON API
Go 1.25 lands with major toolchain and runtime enhancements, including experimental GC, encoding/json v2, and new testing/synctest support.
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THE FINALS broken on Linux - again | GamingOnLinux
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/the-finals-broken-on-linux-again/
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/the-finals-broken-on-linux-again/
GamingOnLinux
THE FINALS broken on Linux - again
Oh dear. A regular occurrence with THE FINALS after updates, as it's causing various problems with it kicking Linux players at the moment.
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Linux is about to lose a feature – over a personality clash
—> https://www.theregister.com/2025/08/15/sad_end_of_bcachefs/
—> https://www.theregister.com/2025/08/15/sad_end_of_bcachefs/
The Register
Linux is about to lose a feature – over a personality clash
comment: A large and unfortunate mistake in the kernel development management process is underway
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📰 CachyOS Topped DistroWatch’s Rankings
The performance-tuned CachyOS takes the crown from Linux Mint, topping DistroWatch’s ranking for the most popular Linux distribution.
🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/cachyos-topped-distrowatch-rankings/
The performance-tuned CachyOS takes the crown from Linux Mint, topping DistroWatch’s ranking for the most popular Linux distribution.
🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/cachyos-topped-distrowatch-rankings/
Linuxiac
CachyOS Topped DistroWatch’s Rankings
The performance-tuned CachyOS takes the crown from Linux Mint, topping DistroWatch’s ranking for the most popular Linux distribution.
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📰 These 5 Nextcloud apps have supercharged my home lab productivity
If it weren't for these apps in my self-hosted Nextcloud server, my work day wouldn't go nearly as smoothly as it does.
🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/nextcloud-apps-supercharged-home-lab-productivity/
If it weren't for these apps in my self-hosted Nextcloud server, my work day wouldn't go nearly as smoothly as it does.
🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/nextcloud-apps-supercharged-home-lab-productivity/
XDA
These 5 Nextcloud apps have supercharged my home lab productivity
If it weren't for these apps in my self-hosted Nextcloud server, my work day wouldn't go nearly as smoothly as it does
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VirtualBox 7.2 Release Brings Big UI Change, Better ARM Support
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/08/virtualbox-7-2-0-brings-more-ui-changes-windows-on-arm-support
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/08/virtualbox-7-2-0-brings-more-ui-changes-windows-on-arm-support
OMG! Ubuntu
VirtualBox 7.2 Release Brings Big UI Change, Better ARM Support
VirtualBox 7.2.0 brings hardware-accelerated video decoding for Linux hosts, a rejigged interface, and support for running Windows on ARM.
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Ubuntu 25.10 Enters Its Feature Freeze Period - Phoronix
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Ubuntu-25.10-Feature-Freeze
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Ubuntu-25.10-Feature-Freeze
Phoronix
Ubuntu 25.10 Enters Its Feature Freeze Period
As of today the Ubuntu 25.10 'Questing Quokka' is now under a feature freeze ahead of the stable release due out in October.
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📰 This must-have open-source tool unlocks the full potential of your web apps
This game-changing tool will transform browser testing and automation for you.
🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/this-must-have-open-source-tool-unlocks-the-full-potential-of-web-apps-playwright/
This game-changing tool will transform browser testing and automation for you.
🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/this-must-have-open-source-tool-unlocks-the-full-potential-of-web-apps-playwright/
XDA
This must-have open-source tool unlocks the full potential of your web apps
Here's why Playwright is becoming the go-to tool for developers seeking to automate browser tasks and testing across multiple platforms with ease.
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📰 LibreELEC 12.2 Media Center Debuts with Kodi Omega 21.2
LibreELEC 12.2 is out with Kodi Omega 21.2, updated kernels for better Intel and Raspberry Pi support, and the removal of the legacy Nvidia driver.
🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/libreelec-12-2-media-center-debuts-with-kodi-omega-21-2/
LibreELEC 12.2 is out with Kodi Omega 21.2, updated kernels for better Intel and Raspberry Pi support, and the removal of the legacy Nvidia driver.
🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/libreelec-12-2-media-center-debuts-with-kodi-omega-21-2/
Linuxiac
LibreELEC 12.2 Media Center Debuts with Kodi Omega 21.2
LibreELEC 12.2 is out with Kodi Omega 21.2, updated kernels for better Intel and Raspberry Pi support, and the removal of the legacy Nvidia driver.
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📰 Mini SSDs barely larger than a microSD card support speeds up to 3,700 MB/s
Move over SD Express, there’s a new high-speed removable storage format on the way. Chinese storage company Biwin has introduced a new Mini SSD that’s just a tiny bit larger than a microSD card, but which leverages a PCIe Gen 4 x 2 connection for NVMe 1.4 drives with read/write speeds up to 3,700 MB/S .
🔗 Source: https://liliputing.com/mini-ssds-barely-larger-than-a-microsd-card-support-speeds-up-to-3700-mb-s/
Move over SD Express, there’s a new high-speed removable storage format on the way. Chinese storage company Biwin has introduced a new Mini SSD that’s just a tiny bit larger than a microSD card, but which leverages a PCIe Gen 4 x 2 connection for NVMe 1.4 drives with read/write speeds up to 3,700 MB/S .
🔗 Source: https://liliputing.com/mini-ssds-barely-larger-than-a-microsd-card-support-speeds-up-to-3700-mb-s/
Liliputing
Mini SSDs barely larger than a microSD card support speeds up to 3,700 MB/s
Mini SSDs barely larger than a microSD card support speeds up to 3,700 MB/s
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📰 Plasma 6.5 Takes Shape with Improved Notifications and Theme Tweaks
KDE Plasma 6.5 progress report highlights improved notifications, sound tweaks, accessibility updates, and bug fixes across the desktop.
🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/plasma-6-5-takes-shape-with-improved-notifications-and-theme-tweaks/
KDE Plasma 6.5 progress report highlights improved notifications, sound tweaks, accessibility updates, and bug fixes across the desktop.
🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/plasma-6-5-takes-shape-with-improved-notifications-and-theme-tweaks/
Linuxiac
Plasma 6.5 Takes Shape with Improved Notifications and Theme Tweaks
KDE Plasma 6.5 progress report highlights improved notifications, sound tweaks, accessibility updates, and bug fixes across the desktop.
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📰 You've built cities with people, beavers, on top of giant creatures - and now you'll do it with Crows
Crowded was just announced as a new city-builder but it's all about nesting, since your people are Crows.
🔗 Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/youve-built-cities-with-people-beavers-on-top-of-giant-creatures-and-now-youll-do-it-with-crows/
Crowded was just announced as a new city-builder but it's all about nesting, since your people are Crows.
🔗 Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/youve-built-cities-with-people-beavers-on-top-of-giant-creatures-and-now-youll-do-it-with-crows/
GamingOnLinux
You've built cities with people, beavers, on top of giant creatures - and now you'll do it with Crows
Crowded was just announced as a new city-builder but it's all about nesting, since your people are Crows.
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📰 Ghostty Terminal Rewrites its GTK Build to Fix Linux Issues
Ghostty terminal has undergone a GTK rewrite, embracing the GObject type system. The result: new features, better memory management, and improved stability.You're reading Ghostty Terminal Rewrites its GTK Build to Fix Linux Issues, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.
🔗 Source: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/08/ghostty-terminal-gtk-rewrite-linux
Ghostty terminal has undergone a GTK rewrite, embracing the GObject type system. The result: new features, better memory management, and improved stability.You're reading Ghostty Terminal Rewrites its GTK Build to Fix Linux Issues, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.
🔗 Source: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/08/ghostty-terminal-gtk-rewrite-linux
OMG! Ubuntu
Ghostty Terminal Rewrites GTK Build to Fix Linux Issues
Ghostty terminal has undergone a GTK rewrite, embracing the GObject type system. The result: new features, better memory management, and improved stability.
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📰 Lilbits: Desktop Linux apps on Android phones, Xbox PC gaming on ARM-based computers, and a cheaper Kindle color
Google recently added an experimental Linux terminal app to Android that installs Debian in a virtual machine and lets you run command-line apps. But if you’re running the latest canary builds of Android 16 on a Pixel 6 or later smartphone, it’s also possible to enable support for applications with a graphical user interface. Android .
🔗 Source: https://liliputing.com/lilbits-desktop-linux-apps-on-android-phones-xbox-pc-gaming-on-arm-based-computers-and-a-cheaper-kindle-color/
Google recently added an experimental Linux terminal app to Android that installs Debian in a virtual machine and lets you run command-line apps. But if you’re running the latest canary builds of Android 16 on a Pixel 6 or later smartphone, it’s also possible to enable support for applications with a graphical user interface. Android .
🔗 Source: https://liliputing.com/lilbits-desktop-linux-apps-on-android-phones-xbox-pc-gaming-on-arm-based-computers-and-a-cheaper-kindle-color/
Liliputing
Lilbits: Desktop Linux apps on Android phones, Xbox PC gaming on ARM-based computers, and a cheaper Kindle color
Lilbits: Desktop Linux apps on Android phones, Xbox PC gaming on ARM-based computers, and a cheaper Kindle color
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