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[#] Wed Dec 10 2025 22:51:37 UTC from rss <>

Subject: VLC 3.0.22: Dark Mode, Game Music, and Smoother Playback

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This week’s App of the Week takes a fresh look at VLC 3.0.22, from dark mode on Plasma and Cosmic to niche perks like proper playback of classic Doom and Hexen music files

https://fossforce.com/2025/12/vlc-3-0-22-dark-mode-game-music-and-smoother-playback/

[#] Thu Dec 11 2025 00:22:54 UTC from rss <>

Subject: Monado 25.1.0: Enabling tomorrow’s OpenXR experiences

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Released as UnitedXR wraps up in Brussels, this latest update to the cross-platform Open-Source OpenXR runtime delivers major improvements across hand tracking, device support, and the core runtime infrastructure. Whether you are an XR platform maker, XR OEM, researcher, developer, or XR enthusiast, version 25.1.0 introduces new capabilities that make Monado even more reliable, more flexible, and better prepared for tomorrow’s XR experiences.

https://www.collabora.com/news-and-blog/news-and-events/monado-25-1-0-enabling-tomorrows-openxr-experiences.html

[#] Thu Dec 11 2025 01:54:27 UTC from rss <>

Subject: Glibc Now Enabling 2MB THP On AArch64 By Default For Better Performance

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The GNU C Library's malloc implementation is now enabling 2MB Transparent Huge Pages (THP) by default for AArch64 Linux. This is being done in the name of better performance -- a healthy 6.25% performance improvement is noted for SPEC with this change...

https://www.phoronix.com/news/Glibc-malloc-2MB-THP-AArch64

[#] Thu Dec 11 2025 03:25:55 UTC from rss <>

Subject: FreeBSD 15.0 vs. Ubuntu Linux For AMD EPYC Server Performance

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Given the recent release of FreeBSD 15, I started off my testing in looking at how FreeBSD 15.0 improves performance versus FreeBSD 14.3. Now it's onto the next important question: how is FreeBSD 15.0 performing relative to Linux on servers? Here are some benchmarks exploring that topic today.

https://www.phoronix.com/review/freebsd-15-amd-epyc-linux

[#] Thu Dec 11 2025 04:57:27 UTC from rss <>

Subject: Cinnamon 6.6 Desktop Environment Released with Redesigned Application Menu

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The Linux Mint team released today the Cinnamon 6.6 desktop environment, which will be the default in the upcoming Linux Mint 22.3 (Zena) release expected in late December 2025 or in early 2026.

https://9to5linux.com/cinnamon-6-6-desktop-environment-released-with-redesigned-application-menu

[#] Thu Dec 11 2025 06:28:58 UTC from rss <>

Subject: Updated Intel LLM-Scaler-Omni Improves ComfyUI Performance For Arc Graphics

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The past several months Intel software engineers have been quite busy with LLM-Scaler as part of Project Battlematrix. LLM-Scaler is a Docker-based solution for AI workloads on Intel graphics hardware to ship an optimized vLLM stack and other AI frameworks. Out today is a new LLM-Scaler-Omni release to help enhance ComfyUI performance on Intel hardware...

https://www.phoronix.com/news/Intel-LLM-Scaler-Omni-ComfyUI

[#] Thu Dec 11 2025 08:00:29 UTC from rss <>

Subject: RPM 6.0.1 Fixes Key Regressions And Improves Signature Handling

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RPM 6.0.1 package manager addresses crashes, crypto issues, and build problems introduced in RPM 6.0.

https://linuxiac.com/rpm-6-0-1-fixes-key-regressions-and-improves-signature-handling/

[#] Thu Dec 11 2025 09:31:55 UTC from rss <>

Subject: Linux Kernel 5.4 Reaches End-of-Life: Time to Retire a Workhorse

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One of the most widely deployed Linux kernels has officially reached the end of its lifecycle. The maintainers of the Linux kernel have confirmed that Linux 5.4, once a cornerstone of countless servers, desktops, and embedded devices, is now end-of-life (EOL). After years of long-term support, the branch has been retired and will no longer receive upstream fixes or security updates.

https://www.linuxjournal.com/content/linux-kernel-54-reaches-end-life-time-retire-workhorse

[#] Thu Dec 11 2025 11:03:27 UTC from rss <>

Subject: Turbostat Introduces New Cache Statistics, Nova Lake + Wildcat Lake Support

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Turbostat is the Linux command-line utility for reporting CPU frequency / power / C-states and related performance / power management items namely for modern AMD and Intel processors. This CLI utility lives within the Linux kernel source tree and for Linux 6.19 has picked up a few new features...

https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-6.19-Turbostat

[#] Thu Dec 11 2025 12:34:56 UTC from rss <>

Subject: OpenTofu 1.11 Introduces Ephemerality for Safer Temporary Credentials

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OpenTofu 1.11 introduces ephemeral resources, safer temporary data handling, and language updates for more secure, flexible infrastructure automation.

https://linuxiac.com/opentofu-1-11-introduces-ephemerality-for-safer-temporary-credentials/

[#] Thu Dec 11 2025 14:06:28 UTC from rss <>

Subject: Raspberry Pi Imager 2.0.2 Improves Write Speeds And UI Stability

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Raspberry Pi Imager 2.0.2 boosts performance with direct I/O bypass, zero-copy buffering, and faster verification, while refining the UI and accessibility.

https://linuxiac.com/raspberry-pi-imager-2-0-2-improves-write-speeds-and-ui-stability/

[#] Thu Dec 11 2025 15:52:43 UTC from rss <>

Subject: Tails 7.3.1 Anonymous Linux OS Released with Tor Browser 15.0.3 and Tor 0.4.8.21

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Tails 7.3.1 has been released today as the third minor update in the Tails 7.x series of this portable Linux distribution based on Debian GNU/Linux and designed to protect you against surveillance and censorship.

https://9to5linux.com/tails-7-3-1-anonymous-linux-os-released-with-tor-browser-15-0-3-and-tor-0-4-8-21

[#] Thu Dec 11 2025 17:24:16 UTC from rss <>

Subject: Ubuntu 26.04 Snapshot 2 Released As Latest Monthly ISOs

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It was just at the end of month that Ubuntu 26.04 Snapshot 1 ISOs were published for the first "Resolute Raccoon" milestone. Out already is now Snapshot 2 with Canonical releasing these images ahead of their engineers having time off for end-of-year holidays...

https://www.phoronix.com/news/Ubuntu-26.04-Snapshot-2

[#] Thu Dec 11 2025 18:55:45 UTC from rss <>

Subject: Spotube: A Spotify, YouTube, JioSaavn Client App for Linux

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Discover a modern Spotify client app that is free, open-source, and available for all major platforms, including Linux.

https://ubuntushell.com/spotube-client-app/

[#] Thu Dec 11 2025 20:27:12 UTC from rss <>

Subject: Renesas Releases Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth LE MCUs on Cortex-M33 Architecture

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Renesas has introduced the RA6W1 and RA6W2 microcontrollers, bringing Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth LE options to its IoT portfolio. The RA6W1 offers dual-band Wi-Fi 6, while the RA6W2 adds integrated Bluetooth LE, both targeting low-power connected devices with features such as Target Wake Time to extend battery life. The MCUs are based on an Arm […]

https://linuxgizmos.com/renesas-releases-dual-band-wi-fi-6-and-bluetooth-le-mcus-on-cortex-m33-architecture/

[#] Thu Dec 11 2025 22:03:22 UTC from rss <>

Subject: Krita 5.2.14 Rolls Out Enhanced Touch Controls and New Color Picker

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Krita 5.2.14, a free and open-source digital painting app, delivers the final 5.2 bugfix update with a new circular color picker preview, enhanced touch gestures, and more.

https://linuxiac.com/krita-5-2-14-rolls-out-enhanced-touch-controls-and-new-color-picker/

[#] Thu Dec 11 2025 23:34:52 UTC from rss <>

Subject: NVIDIA Releases Linux Driver 580.119 With Fixes for Vulkan and EGL Apps

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NVIDIA releases Linux driver 580.119 with fixes for display corruption, mode handling, and DPI reporting on popular monitors.

https://linuxiac.com/nvidia-releases-linux-driver-580-119-with-fixes-for-vulkan-and-egl-apps/

[#] Fri Dec 12 2025 01:06:26 UTC from rss <>

Subject: Muzi Unveils Launches Modular BASE Board System for Meshtastic Mesh Networking

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Muzi Works, in collaboration with Elecrow, has announced the Meshtastic BASE board system, a modular platform designed for off-grid mesh communication. The lineup includes the Base Uno, Base Duo, and an optional Super IO expansion module, forming a standardized and power-efficient foundation for custom LoRa radios and portable communication devices. The Base Uno and Base […]

https://linuxgizmos.com/muzi-unveils-launches-modular-base-board-system-for-meshtastic-mesh-networking/

[#] Fri Dec 12 2025 02:38:07 UTC from rss <>

Subject: Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS Launches With COSMIC Desktop 1.0 Stable

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Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS debuts the first stable version of the new COSMIC 1.0 desktop environment with faster apps, powerful tiling, and deep customization.

https://linuxiac.com/pop_os-24-04-lts-launches-with-cosmic-desktop-1-0-stable/

[#] Fri Dec 12 2025 04:13:41 UTC from rss <>

Subject: LibreOffice 26.2 Beta 1 Now Available For This Free Software Office Suite

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LibreOffice 26.2 Beta 1 is now available for testing in working toward the stable release in February for this cross-platform, open-source office suite solution...

https://www.phoronix.com/news/LibreOffice-26.2-Beta-1

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