AMD is bringing power saving settings from Windows to Linux.
… Link: AMD Linux Graphics Driver Introducing "Power Module" To Better Match Windows Behavior | https://www.phoronix.com/news/AMDGPU-DC-Power-Module | Phoronix
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All Linux distros are affected by the new “Dirty Frag” vulnerability.
… The researcher who found it says that, “Because the embargo has now been broken, no patches or CVEs exist for these vulnerabilities.” Ubuntu developer Canonical has detailed mitigations, and Red Hat says it will provide guidance “soon.” Link: Dirty Frag Vulnerability Made Public Early: Root Privile…
Discord declares it’s the “YEAR OF THE LINUX DESKTOP.”
Discord has announced some big improvements available now in its Linux client. …
KDE Plasma is bringing back its “Bigscreen” TV mode.
As Phoronix reports, the Plasma 6.7 beta includes the module for the desktop environment’s TV-friendly UI, which was dropped from Plasma’s release schedule in 2024. It’s made for Linux PCs hooked up to TVs — like Valve’s upcoming Steam Machine, which runs on SteamOS and uses KDE Plasma. …
Canonical lays out a plan for AI in Ubuntu Linux
One of the most popular Linux distributions is about to get an influx of AI features. As reported by Phoronix, Jon Seager, VP of engineering at Ubuntu developer Canonical, shared a blog post on Monday detailing plans to add AI features to the Linux distro over the next year. …
Cybersecurity
… Sean Hollister May 11 Stevie Bonifield May 8 All Linux distros are affected by the new “Dirty Frag” vulnerability. …
PC Gaming
… Stevie Bonifield May 13 Discord declares it’s the “YEAR OF THE LINUX DESKTOP.” Discord has announced some big improvements available now in its Linux client. …