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[#] Thu Jan 01 2026 06:43:12 UTC from rss <>

Subject: Linux 6.19 Closing Out 2025 With Several Laptop Additions

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A New Year's Eve pull request is ready with several Intel/AMD laptop improvements for the ongoing Linux 6.19 kernel cycle. An x86 platform drivers pull request sent to Linus Torvalds today brings several notable driver enhancements with expanding the range of supported laptops...

https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-6.19-EOY-Laptop-Work

[#] Thu Jan 01 2026 08:14:43 UTC from rss <>

Subject: Arch Linux Installer Archinstall 3.0.15 Adds Support for the rEFInd Boot Manager

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Archinstall 3.0.15 has been released today as the latest stable version of Arch Linux’s menu-based installer, adding a couple of new features and fixing various bugs and other issues.

https://9to5linux.com/arch-linux-installer-archinstall-3-0-15-adds-support-for-the-refind-boot-manager

[#] Thu Jan 01 2026 09:46:12 UTC from rss <>

Subject: Intel Meteor Lake On Linux Two Years Post-Launch: 93% The Original Performance

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As part of the various end-of-year annual benchmarking comparisons and the like on Phoronix, today is a look at how the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H "Meteor Lake" performance has evolved under Ubuntu Linux in the two years since launching. Plus with next-gen Intel Panther Lake laptops expected to be showcased next week at CES, it's a good time for revisiting the Meteor Lake performance to see the difference two years have made for Intel Meteor Lake laptops on Linux.

https://www.phoronix.com/review/intel-meteor-lake-2025

[#] Thu Jan 01 2026 11:17:42 UTC from rss <>

Subject: My Five Linux and Open Source 2026 Resolutions (Oh… and BSD)

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After a rough 2025, Jack Wallen maps out five practical resolutions for 2026, from covering BSD more seriously to actually speaking up when people complain about Windows.

https://fossforce.com/2025/12/my-five-linux-and-open-source-2026-resolutions-oh-and-bsd/

[#] Thu Jan 01 2026 20:41:56 UTC from rss <>

Subject: ReactOS Starts 2026 With Another "Major Step" Toward Windows NT6 Compatibility

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The ReactOS free software project is turning 30 this year and its "open-source Windows" OS ambitions remain. They are starting out this year with another "major step" towards Windows NT 6.0 compatibility...

https://www.phoronix.com/news/ReactOS-Starts-2026

[#] Thu Jan 01 2026 22:13:27 UTC from rss <>

Subject: IceWM 4.0 Lightweight Window Manager Released with an Improved Alt+Tab Switch

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IceWM 4.0 lightweight window manager has been released today as a major update that introduces exciting new features, new options, new commands, as well as many improvements and bug fixes.

https://9to5linux.com/icewm-4-0-lightweight-window-manager-released-with-an-improved-alttab-switch

[#] Thu Jan 01 2026 23:44:57 UTC from rss <>

Subject: Linux 6.19 Lands Fix For Dead WiFi With MediaTek MT792x Wireless

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Merged to Linux Git on New Year's Eve was a fix in the form of a code revert for broken MediaTek WiFi on the in-development Linux 6.19 kernel...

https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-6.19-Fix-MediaTek-WiFi

[#] Fri Jan 02 2026 01:16:27 UTC from rss <>

Subject: Our Top Five Most Underrated Linux Distros for 2025

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Not every great distro makes a splash on the front page of DistroWatch or in mainstream coverage. These are the five Linux distros from 2025 that we think merit a closer look.

https://fossforce.com/2026/01/our-top-five-most-underrated-linux-distros-for-2025/

[#] Fri Jan 02 2026 02:47:56 UTC from rss <>

Subject: Asahi Linux Has Experimental Code For DisplayPort, Apple M3/M4/M5 Bring-Up Still Ongoing

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Prominent Asahi Linux developer Sven Peter spoke at this week's 39th Chaos Communication Congress "39C3" in Hamburg, Germany. He provided an update around the still-in-the-works Apple M3 / M4 / M5 SoC and device support as well as other outstanding features like getting DisplayPort working on Apple Macs under Linux...

https://www.phoronix.com/news/Asahi-Linux-EOY-2025-CCC

[#] Fri Jan 02 2026 04:19:27 UTC from rss <>

Subject: SDL 3.4 Brings Native PNG Support and Expanded GPU Rendering Features

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SDL 3.4, a cross-platform DirectMedia library, adds native PNG image support, expanded GPU rendering APIs, and improved graphics handling across multiple platforms.

https://linuxiac.com/sdl-3-4-brings-native-png-support-and-expanded-gpu-rendering-features/

[#] Fri Jan 02 2026 05:50:57 UTC from rss <>

Subject: Devuan 6.1 Released For Latest Debian 13 "Init Freedom" Without systemd

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Released back in November was Devuan 6.0 for Debian 13 without systemd dependence in order to provide "init freedom" with letting users instead opt for SysVinit, OpenRC, or Runit as the init system. Devuan 6.1 is out today as the newest stable point release...

https://www.phoronix.com/news/Devuan-6.1-Released

[#] Fri Jan 02 2026 07:22:27 UTC from rss <>

Subject: Arch Linux Kicks Off 2026 with New ISO Powered by Linux Kernel 6.18 LTS

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Arch Linux has kicked off 2026 with a new ISO snapshot targeted at those who want to deploy the flexible Linux distro on new hardware.

https://9to5linux.com/arch-linux-kicks-off-2026-with-new-iso-powered-by-linux-kernel-6-18-lts

[#] Fri Jan 02 2026 08:53:57 UTC from rss <>

Subject: SDL 3.4 Released With Many New APIs, Better Emscripten & Native PNG Support

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Kicking off the new year for Linux gaming and cross-platform gaming at large is the release of the SDL 3.4 library. SDL is part of the Steam runtime and continues to be widely-used for abstracting software/hardware for creating more portable games and other applications...

https://www.phoronix.com/news/SDL-3.4-Released

[#] Fri Jan 02 2026 10:25:26 UTC from rss <>

Subject: Micro Text Editor 2.0.15 Released After More Than a Year of Development

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Micro 2.0.15 terminal text editor marks a return after a long hiatus, bringing broad syntax enhancements and stability fixes.

https://linuxiac.com/micro-text-editor-2-0-15-released-after-more-than-a-year-of-development/

[#] Fri Jan 02 2026 11:56:56 UTC from rss <>

Subject: Steam On Linux Ends 2025 With 3.19% Marketshare, AMD Linux CPU Use Approaches 72%

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Back in November Steam on Linux use hit an all-time high at 3.2%. With the still increasing popularity around the Steam Deck powered by the Arch Linux based SteamOS, Linux gaming continuing to grow thanks to Steam Play (Proton), and excitement around the upcoming Steam Frame and Steam Machine hardware, the Linux gaming outlook continues to be positive. The Steam Survey results for December 2025 are out tonight and with just a tiny dip to Linux use...

https://www.phoronix.com/news/Steam-December-2025-Survey

[#] Fri Jan 02 2026 13:28:27 UTC from rss <>

Subject: Systemd-Free Devuan GNU+Linux 6.1 Released with Unofficial Raspberry Pi Images

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The Devuan developers announced today the release of Devuan GNU+Linux 6.1 as a point release to the latest Devuan GNU+Linux 6 “Excalibur” for this Debian GNU/Linux derivative for software freedom lovers without systemd and related components.

https://9to5linux.com/systemd-free-devuan-gnulinux-6-1-released-with-unofficial-raspberry-pi-images

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