📰 Linux Lands Fix For Its "Subtly Wrong" Page Fault Handling Code For The Past 5 Years

Merged today for the Linux 6.19 Git kernel and then in turn for back-porting to prior Linux kernel series is making the x86 page fault handling code disable interrupts properly. Since 2020 it turns out the handling was subtly wrong but now corrected by Intel...

🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-6.19-Page-Fault-Code-Fix

#intel #kernel #linux

📰 GNU Guix 1.5 Released With RISC-V Support, Experimental x86_64 GNU Hurd Kernel

GNU Guix 1.5 is out today as the latest major release for this platform built around its functional package manager. This is a big upgrade with it having been three years since the GNU Guix 1.4 release...

🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/GNU-Guix-1.5-Released

#gnu #kernel

📰 Nexus Mods say they are committed to supporting Vortex on SteamOS Linux

After cancelling the newer Nexus Mods app that had Linux support to refocus on the older Vortex, the Nexus Mods team now say Vortex will support SteamOS.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.

🔗 Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/nexus-mods-say-they-are-committed-to-supporting-vortex-on-steamos-linux/
#linux

📰 Vulkan 1.4.340 released with new extension to improve DirectX performance on Linux

We're seeing excitement build up from the Vulkan API release 1.4.340, with a new extension that should eventually improve DirectX performance on Linux.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.

🔗 Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/vulkan-1-4-340-released-with-new-extension-to-improve-directx-performance-on-linux/

#linux

📰 GPD claim the WIN 5 is getting an official Bazzite Linux adaptation but the Bazzite team say otherwise

GPD are being weird again - making a claim that the GPD WIN 5 is getting an "official" adaptation with Bazzite Linux but the Bazzite team say otherwise.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.

🔗 Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/gpd-claim-the-win-5-is-getting-an-official-bazzite-linux-adaptation-but-the-bazzite-team-say-otherwise/

#linux

📰 VVenC H.266 Encoder Rolls Out More ARM Optimizations For Nice Performance Gains

Fraunhofer HHI this week released a new version of VVenC, their open-source H.266 video encoder. Among the changes this release are more performance optimizations for ARM and I have run some comparison benchmarks using a NVIDIA GB10 SoC with the Dell Pro Max GB10...

🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/VVenC-1.14-More-ARM-Performance

#arm #opensource

📰 Hackers exploit critical telnetd auth bypass flaw to get root

A coordinated campaign has been observed targeting a recently disclosed critical-severity vulnerability that has been present in the GNU InetUtils telnetd server for 11 years.

🔗 Source: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-exploit-critical-telnetd-auth-bypass-flaw-to-get-root/

#gnu

📰 Not An April Fool's Joke, You Can Run Linux and Windows on This Android Smartphone

This $549 rugged smartphone runs Android 16, launches Debian Linux as an app, and dual-boots Windows 11.

🔗 Source: https://itsfoss.com/news/nexphone-returns/

#debian #android #linux

📰 Ubuntu is the reason Windows users don't want to switch to Linux

Ubuntu is the most popular Linux distro out there, but users coming from Windows may find it repulsive and decide to switch back.

🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/ubuntu-reason-linux-users-dont-want-switch-linux/

#linux #distro #ubuntu

📰 Tonearm, New Unofficial TIDAL Client for Linux, Hits Beta

Tonearm is a new GTK4/libadwaita TIDAL client that delivers what the streaming service itself doesn’t: a native Linux app with solid desktop integration – albeit unofficially, of course. It’s the third unofficial client for Linux I’ve covered, joining High Tide and the Electron-based Tidal-Hifi. All exist as TIDAL doesn’t provide a Linux app itself, leaving users with the option of the web player.

🔗 Source: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/01/tonearm-tidal-client-for-linux-beta

#linux

📰 KDE Plasma Saw At Least 9 Crash Fixes This Week

KDE Plasma 6.6 feature development work continues winding down while Plasma 6.7 has begun seeing more feature work. This week also saw at least nine different crash fixes affecting Plasma/KWin...

🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/KDE-Plasma-9-Crash-Fixes

#plasma #kde

📰 AMDGPU Driver Reverts Code For A Number Of Regressions On Linux 6.19

Merged on Friday as part of this week's DRM kernel graphics driver fixes for the week is addressing a regression affecting many different users with the Linux 6.19 development kernel...

🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/AMDGPU-Linux-6.19-Regressions

#linux #kernel

📰 loss32 is a Linux Distro Nobody Asked For (But Still Has Its Usage)

This sure sounds like a meme project, but there's more to it!

🔗 Source: https://itsfoss.com/loss32-distro/

#distro #linux

📰 DXVK-NVAPI 0.9.1 Released With New Override & Improvements

DXVK-NVAPI 0.9.1 is out today as this NVIDIA NVAPI implementation that is used by Valve's Steam Play (Proton) with DXVK and VKD3D-Proton. This is the important piece of the Steam Play puzzle to allow for NVIDIA DLSS, NVIDIA Reflex, PhysX, and other features for Windows games running on Linux...

🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/DXVK-NVAPI-0.9.1

#steam #linux

📰 Mecha Comet modular Linux handheld hits Kickstarter for $189 and up

The Mecha Comet is a modular handheld Linux computer featuring a modular input section below a 3.92 inch AMOLED display, allowing you to swap out a QWERTY keyboard for a gamepad, I/O board, or other modules. After first introducing the device a year ago, the makers of the Mecha Comet have now launched a Kickstarter crowdfunding .

🔗 Source: https://liliputing.com/mecha-comet-modular-linux-handheld-hits-kickstarter-for-189-and-up/

#linux

📰 CachyOS January 2026 Release Brings Installer Rework and Wayland by Default

Arch-based CachyOS's January 2026 update lands with a reworked installer, Wayland Live ISO, Plasma Login Manager, and gaming and hardware improvements.

🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/cachyos-january-2026-release-brings-installer-rework-and-wayland-by-default/

#arch #wayland #plasma

📰 Several Nvidia Arm-based N1 series CPU-powered laptops are reportedly releasing soon

The wait for the tech giant's anticipated Arm system-on-chip is almost over.

🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/several-nvidia-arm-n1-series-cpu-laptops-reportedly-releasing-soon/

#arm

📰 Glibc 2.43 Released With ISO C23 Features and Performance Improvements

GNU C Library 2.43 introduces ISO C23 features, new memory APIs, math optimizations, Unicode 17 updates, and multiple security fixes.

🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/glibc-2-43-released-with-iso-c23-features-and-performance-improvements/

#gnu