Topic: phoronix test suite
Budgie 10.10 Arrives With Full Wayland Support
Budgie 10.10 has fully transitioned to the Wayland display protocol, replacing X11 to provide a more modern, secure, and performant graphical foundation. The release achieves feature parity between X11 and Wayland, ensuring a stable and seamless daily experience with improved system tray reliabil...
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ReactOS Takes Major Step Toward Windows NT6 Compatibility in 2026
ReactOS has announced a strategic roadmap to achieve substantial compatibility with the Windows NT6 kernel (Vista, 7, 8, 10) by 2026, moving beyond its previous focus on the older NT5.x series. This ambitious leap requires foundational architectural changes, including implementing a modern memory...
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Linux's "New" Mount API Finally Gets Official Man Page Documentation
Official documentation for the Linux kernel's modern mount API has been published, providing a crucial centralized reference for developers and system administrators. The new API replaces the legacy `mount(2)` system call with a more flexible, step-by-step approach using distinct system calls, be...
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KDE Plasma's Wayland Transition to Finish by 2025
KDE aims to complete its transition to the Wayland display protocol by 2025, moving beyond the aging X11 system for a more modern, secure, and performant graphical foundation. The transition is a measured process focused on achieving feature parity and stability, with developers refining input ha...
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CachyOS, Based on Arch Linux, Plans New Server Edition
CachyOS, a popular Arch Linux-based desktop OS, is developing a dedicated server edition to bring its performance optimizations and user-friendly approach to the server market. The server edition will leverage Arch Linux and the AUR, offering a streamlined setup with optimized kernels for headles...
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Linux Proposes "Modern Standby" Rival with New Runtime ABI
The Linux kernel community is developing a new Runtime ABI to create a reliable, transparent low-power idle mode for laptops, aiming to improve battery life predictability and avoid the issues associated with Windows' Modern Standby. This proposed solution requires drivers to explicitly declare t...
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Red Hat Expands AI Portfolio With Strategic Acquisition
Red Hat has expanded its AI capabilities through a strategic acquisition, aiming to integrate advanced AI and machine learning directly into its platform to meet growing enterprise demand for intelligent IT solutions. The acquisition will enhance core products like OpenShift and Ansible, simplify...
Read More » Linux 6.20-7.0 Graphics Driver Updates Begin Taking Shape
Early development for the next Linux kernel cycle is focusing on graphics driver improvements to enhance performance, stability, and support for modern GPUs. Key vendor drivers, including Intel's Xe and AMD's AMDGPU, are receiving updates for new hardware, performance optimizations, and features ...
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Linux GPIB Drivers Finally Stable After 53-Year Wait
After decades of fragmented development, stable and reliable GPIB (IEEE-488) driver support has been integrated into the mainline Linux kernel, marking a significant milestone for engineers and researchers. The effort involved a community-driven consolidation to modernize the code, ensuring compa...
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ReactOS Nears Windows Parity With Major Networking Speed Boost
The ReactOS project has achieved a major performance breakthrough by dramatically improving its network stack, bringing speeds much closer to modern Windows levels. This enhancement, resulting from targeted optimizations to the TCP/IP stack, has increased network performance by several hundred pe...
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Linutronix Embarks on a New Chapter in Linux Consulting
Linutronix is a leading embedded Linux consultancy, known for its deep kernel contributions and real-time Linux expertise, serving industries like automotive and industrial automation. The company is entering a strategic new chapter, likely involving organizational or service changes to address m...
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Linux 6.19 Fixes Dead WiFi on MediaTek MT792x Devices
The Linux 6.19 kernel update includes a critical patch that fixes a dead WiFi issue affecting MediaTek MT7921 and MT7922 wireless chips. The bug was caused by a race condition in the driver's firmware handling, which could leave the adapter unresponsive after sleep or boot. The patch resolves the...
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Linux 6.19 Boosts Performance for Intel & AMD CPUs
The Linux 6.19 kernel delivers major performance gains for modern Intel and AMD CPUs through updates to core subsystems like processor scheduling and memory management. Key improvements include an enhanced AMD P-State driver for better power management and refined Intel Thread Director support fo...
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Debian's APT to Require Rust: Ports Must Adapt or Face Removal
Debian is integrating Rust into its core APT package management system, requiring all architecture ports to adopt this change or risk removal from official repositories. This shift aligns with industry trends favoring Rust for its memory safety and security benefits, presenting both challenges an...
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